Maindy barracks became occupied by the newly formed Royal Regiment of Wales from 1969 and by its successor regiment, the Royal Welsh, from 2006.
157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC is proud to be the only logistic regiment in Wales with squadrons based across the length and breadth of the country, including Cardiff, Swansea, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Queensferry.
The unit is an Army Reserve Logistic Transport Regiment under the operational command of 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade (The Iron Vipers). It's operational role is the transportation of equipment and material, to the right place, at the right time, in all environments.