About this Unit
The 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) was activated in 1947 as the 1st Combat Service Group at Camp Pendleton, California, to provide vital logistical support to the 1st Marine Division. The unit saw extensive service during the Korean War, supporting combat operations and ensuring the sustainment of Marine forces. Over the decades, the 1st MLG has participated in major conflicts, including the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 1st MLG continues to deliver combat logistics, supply, and maintenance support to Marine Air-Ground Task Forces as a critical component of the I Marine Expeditionary Force.
Historical Facts
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Origins: The 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) was originally activated as the 1st Combat Service Group on 1 July 1947 at Camp Pendleton, California.
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Korean War Service: The unit provided vital logistical support to the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War, notably during the Inchon landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign.
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Vietnam War: 1st MLG personnel were key in supporting Marine operations throughout Vietnam, establishing supply depots and medical facilities at major bases like Da Nang and Chu Lai.
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Name Changes: The unit has undergone several name changes, becoming the 1st Force Service Support Group (1st FSSG) in 1976 before adopting the 1st MLG designation in 2005.
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Operation Desert Storm: During the Gulf War, 1st MLG provided logistics support for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring the rapid movement of troops, fuel, and supplies across the desert.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Deployments: Since 2003, 1st MLG has deployed multiple times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, often providing critical supply and medical support in dangerous environments.
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Humanitarian Missions: 1st MLG has supported disaster relief missions, including earthquake and tsunami responses in the Pacific, showcasing the unit’s versatility beyond combat roles.
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Female Marines: The unit has been at the forefront of integrating female Marines into combat logistics roles, with women serving in leadership and frontline positions.
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Unit Insignia: The 1st MLG’s insignia features a red diamond with a blue background, symbolizing their support to the 1st Marine Division ("The Old Breed").
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Modernization: 1st MLG continues to modernize its equipment and tactics, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for supply delivery and battlefield logistics.
