1st MLG

• 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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"). • Modernization: 1st MLG continues to modernize its equipment and tactics, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for supply delivery and battlefield logistics.