71st Transportation Battalion w SVC Ribbon T Shirt. The 71st Transportation Battalion is a U.S. Army unit with a long history, evolving from WWII through Vietnam and beyond, known for its role in worldwide logistics and recent activation at Joint Base Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) in Virginia, where it trains personnel for the Transportation Corps and supports unit movement. Its insignia carries the motto "Full Speed Ahead," reflecting its mission to facilitate the movement of troops, equipment, and supplies globally.