Rhine River Detachment moves equipment.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Movement by barge was the first step in a journey for Army tractors and trailers headed back to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. for refurbishment. The 838th Transportation Battalion's Rhine River Rhine River German Rhein River, western Europe. Rising in the Swiss Alps, it flows north and west through western Germany to drain through the delta region of The Netherlands into the North Sea. It is 820 mi (1,319 km) long and navigable for 540 mi (870 km). Detachment conducted the loading June 21 at the Germersheim Army Depot. In all, 14 tractors and 44 trailers were moved on the P&O Nedlloyd-operated barge. The Army Materiel Command Army Materiel Command can refer to:
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