104th Area Support Group
The 104th Area Support Group is located in Hanau, Germany. It was comprised of six Base Support Battalions located in Giessen, Hanau, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Bad Kreuznach, and Baumholder. Two of these battalions realigned to the 26th Area Support Group on 01 October 1998. The Group's mission is to provide BASOPS within an area of responsibility slightly larger than Austria. It serves as the power projection platform for the 1st Armored Division and numerous V Corps and USAREUR units. The 104th ASG is home for 22,000 soldiers and 33,000 civilian employees and family members. With a combined military and civilian work force of 4,700 people, the 104th is the U.S. Army's largest Area Support Group.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 Oct 1993, consisting of a stylized red polestar with a blue border, surmounted by a silver eagle wings displayed and grasping a silver laurel branch. Red, white (silver) and blue are our National colors. Red is emblematic of courage and action, blue reflects devotion to duty and white is for integrity. The eagle, adapted from our National seal, symbolizes power and vigilance. The stylized polestar alludes to guidance and leadership while its four points represent support, strength, honor and commitment. The laurel wreath embodies honor and achievement.
