[1] According to an article in the post newspaper, "The 54th and 111th, the Army's only active duty mortuary affairs units, are not likely to be inactivated but may be transferred.

Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional meritorious service as the Theater Bulk Petroleum and Water Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 10 January 2003 to 25 September 2003 Description: On a buff rectangle with rounded corners 2 inches (5.1 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height overall with a 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) black border, a black vertical stripe charged with a light blue flash superimposed by a black annulet counterchanged.

Black denotes solidity and refers to petroleum; the light blue flash represents speed and quick response.

The vertical stripe symbolizes the flow of fuel and water, while the annulet, suggesting a wheel (as on the Quartermaster insignia of branch), highlights the constant movement of supplies and materiel.

The annulets recall the Meritorious Unit Commendation and four campaign credits awarded for service in World War II.