428th Transportation Co.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 from the 428th Transportation Company FRG 🚛🎆

As we welcome 2026, the Family Readiness Group recognizes the Soldiers of the 428th Transportation Company in Jefferson City and Springfield, Missouri for their continued readiness, discipline, and dedication to the mission.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our families—your support, resilience, and encouragement are the foundation behind every successful operation. You are an essential part of the 428th team.

Whether serving at home or abroad, the 428th continues to keep the mission moving.

Wishing our Soldiers and families a safe, focused, and successful year ahead.

12/25/2025

🎄🚛 Merry Christmas from the 428th Transportation Company FRG 🚛🎄

Warm holiday wishes to the Soldiers and families of the 428th Transportation Company in Jefferson City and Springfield, Missouri.

Whether you are spending the holidays at home in the Show-Me State or serving away from loved ones, your dedication and professionalism do not go unnoticed. To our families who keep the home front strong—your support, strength, and sacrifice are the heart of this unit.

Wishing our Soldiers and families a safe, joyful holiday season and a smooth road ahead in the New Year.

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12/12/2025

Another outstanding weekend for the 428th Transportation Company! The Family Readiness Group is proud to recognize the continued dedication, achievements, and teamwork of our Soldiers—and the families who support them every step of the way. 🎖️🇺🇸

Weekend Highlights:
• Promotion to PV2 – Congratulations to Bannister as you begin the next chapter of your Army journey. We look forward to watching you grow.
• Army Achievement Medal (AAM) – Well deserved recognition for SSG Lewis for outstanding performance and professionalism.
• Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) – Congratulations to SSG Craig on earning this distinguished award through exceptional service.
• Commander’s Promotion – A special congratulations to our Commander on promotion to CPT Bett, and to his family for sharing in this proud milestone. 👏

We also extend a sincere thank you to the SFRG for their tremendous support in making Family Day a success as we head into the December holiday season.

Wishing our Soldiers and families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

DRIVE ON! ⚡️🛞⚡️

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, the 428th Transportation Company FRG proudly honors and thanks all veterans—past and present—for their selfless service and sacrifice.

From those who served in uniform to the families who stood beside them, your dedication and resilience have protected our freedoms and strengthened our communities. We are especially grateful for the veterans within the 428th and our local Jefferson City and Springfield communities who continue to lead and serve with honor.

Today, we remember those we have lost, honor those who continue to serve, and support the families who share in that commitment.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. 🇺🇸

09/16/2025

🇺🇸 The 428th Transportation Company FRG is proud to celebrate the achievements and dedication of our Soldiers—and the families who support them every step of the way. 🪖🎖️

Congratulations to our Soldiers on their accomplishments:
• Promotions to E-6 – Congratulations to Folkert, Adcock, and Miller on this well-deserved milestone in your careers.
• Promotion to PV2 – Congratulations to Strueke as you begin your journey as a Soldier and future leader of the Army Reserve.
• Army Achievement Medal (AAM) – Crum, your hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have earned this recognition.

We also applaud the development of our future leaders:
• ROTC Cadets Snider, Berry, and Brooks received hands-on radio training from SFC Stilen, whose dedication to mentorship strengthens the next generation of Soldiers.

These achievements reflect the strength, leadership, and teamwork of the 428th Transportation Company and its families.

DRIVE ON! ⚡️🛞⚡️

08/08/2025

🇺🇸 What a phenomenal weekend for the 428th Transportation Company!
(1–3 August 2025) 🪖🎖️

Soldiers from Jefferson City and Springfield came together at Fort Leonard Wood for demanding VBS/MMTS/UAV training, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to readiness.

The 428th Transportation Company FRG is proud to recognize the following Soldiers for their achievements:

• Certificate of Achievement (COA) – Congratulations to Folkert, Green, and Ryun
• Army Achievement Medal (AAM) – Well-deserved recognition for Lewis, Schroeder, Westerman, and Overturf
• Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) – Congratulations to Johnston on this outstanding accomplishment

We also extend our appreciation to the families whose continued support makes weekends like this possible. Your encouragement and resilience are vital to the success of our Soldiers.

Outstanding work, 428th—DRIVE ON! ⚡️🛞⚡️

07/13/2025

🇺🇸 Weekend Warrior Wins! 🇺🇸

Big cheers to our amazing Soldiers who made this past weekend one to remember, celebrating milestones between Jefferson City and Springfield!
Let's give a huge round of applause to:

• SSG Craig, who committed to another fantastic six years in the Army Reserve! Our unit commander had the honor of administering his oath.

• SSG Lemler and SSG Willard, both recognized with Army Achievement Medals (AAMs) for their outstanding contributions!

• SPC Wolfe, now a SGT! Congratulations on the promotion!

• SPC Bedwell, who pinned on SGT surrounded by his proud family! We wish him all the best in his new role and unit.

• SGT Smith, who was promoted to SSG and earned an AAM, with his family cheering him on! We're excited for his next chapter with his new unit.
Your commitment and excellence inspire us all!

Keep up the great work!


451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 89th Sustainment Brigade, 484th Movement Control Battalion

07/04/2025

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the 428th Transportation Company! 🇺🇸🎆

Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and the strength of those who serve with honor and pride. From Jefferson City to Springfield MO, across the nation and around the world, the 428th rolls strong, dedicated, United, with an unyielding love for our country.

To the Soldiers, families, and supporters who make our mission possible: thank you for your service and commitment. May your day be filled with pride, celebration, and the unmistakable roar of freedom!

Stay safe, stay proud, and DRIVE ON!!!
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451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 89th Sustainment Brigade, 484th Movement Control Battalion

06/16/2025

📸 428th Transportation Company | June 16, 2025

Today we wrapped up two weeks of intense Annual Training — Operation Rising Phoenix — with a well-deserved Summer Family Day hosted by our SFRG in Springfield, MO.

From maintenance crews to operators and full-time staff, every Soldier played a part in an extraordinary effort to bring our fleet to Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status. Mission accomplished.

To celebrate: cold treats, yard games, and a dunk tank! 💥🍧🏖️

Thank you to everyone who came out, and to those who continue to support the 428th family. 💛

Army Reserve Family Programs, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 89th Sustainment Brigade, 484th Movement Control Battalion

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from the 428th Transportation Company!

To all the incredible fathers in our unit and across our extended Army family — today we honor your strength, sacrifice, and unwavering love. Whether at home or serving far from it, you are the quiet heroes shaping the next generation. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.

Thank you for everything you do. Happy Father’s Day! 🎖️👨‍👧‍👦🇺🇸
U.S. Army Reserve, 79th Theater Sustainment Command, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 89th Sustainment Brigade, 484th Movement Control Battalion

06/14/2025

A quick refresher on what Soldiers can and can’t do in uniform in order to stay informed, and stay professional, while representing the with pride, on and off duty.

Here’s a quick refresher on what Soldiers can and can’t do in uniform. Stay informed, stay professional, representing the with pride, on and off duty.