On Your Way!
History of the U.S. Army Transportation Agency (WH)
A unit history by Sergeant First Class Brian Smith
*Proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to the USATA (WH) unit activity funds.
The members of USATA (WH) have our nation’s history imprinted on their lives, this is their story. Told through a collection of articles written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the history of the Agency is traced through lived experiences of its members. The following are some of the articles within:
“The U.S. Army Transportation Agency is a unique and highly trained group of Presidential Support Drivers dedicated to providing premier, worldwide, vital chauffeur support to the President, First Family, and the Executive Staff. Operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requires a team of dedicated, highly competent professionals.”
USATA (WH)
From Stables, to Garage, to Agency
The Coachmen and Stables:1793-1918
The Railroad:1841 to present
Mingo Sanders: Ask no favors only justice
Archibald Butt: Highest of the mighty and lowest of the lowly
The Civilian Chauffeurs:1909 to 1953
Joseph M. McInerny: As I remember
The Military Chauffeurs: 1929 to present
Alan Devney: We were soldiers first
Curfield Peterson: Learn all you can
Lind Foust: It’s time
Glenn Powell: The flying carpet love story
Leroy Borden: On your way!
Arlington National Cemetery “Carpet” walking tour