7th Maintenance Battalion

• Origins: The 7th Maintenance Battalion was originally activated in August 1950 at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of the 1st Marine Division to provide essential maintenance support during the Korean War. • Korean War Service: The battalion played a crucial role in keeping tanks, vehicles, and equipment operational during the harsh conditions of the Korean Peninsula, supporting major offensives such as the Inchon Landing. • Vietnam War: The unit was deployed to Vietnam in 1966, providing maintenance and repair services to Marine forces throughout the conflict, including in Da Nang and Chu Lai. • Operation Desert Storm: Elements of the 7th Maintenance Battalion supported the 1st Marine Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, ensuring the rapid repair and return of equipment to the battlefield. • Humanitarian Missions: The battalion has participated in humanitarian assistance operations, providing logistical and technical support in disaster relief efforts, including Operation Sea Angel in Bangladesh in 1991. • Cold War Innovations: During the Cold War, the battalion was instrumental in implementing new maintenance techniques and technologies, advancing the Marine Corps' logistical capabilities. • Global War on Terror: The 7th Maintenance Battalion has supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining a high operational tempo and readiness for Marine units engaged in combat. • Unit Motto: The battalion's motto, "Keep 'Em Moving," reflects its critical mission of ensuring that Marine Corps equipment is always ready and operational. • Redesignation: The unit was redesignated as Combat Logistics Battalion 7 (CLB-7) in 2006 as part of the Marine Corps' logistics modernization efforts, continuing its proud legacy under a new banner. • Community Engagement: The battalion has a legacy of community involvement, participating in local events at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and fostering strong relations with civilian communities.