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About 3rd and 1st LSB and MSSG 31

Certainly! Here is a brief military history for the 3rd and 1st Landing Support Battalion (LSB) and the Marine Service Support Group 31 (MSSG-31): The 3rd Landing Support Battalion (LSB), originally activated during World War II, has played a crucial role in supporting amphibious operations and logistics for the III Marine Expeditionary Force, primarily in the Pacific region. Similarly, the 1st LSB has provided essential landing support and beachhead management for the I Marine Expeditionary Force, particularly during major conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Marine Service Support Group 31 (MSSG-31), now known as Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB-31), has historically served as the logistics combat element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), supporting humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combat operations throughout the Asia-Pacific. Together, these units have demonstrated adaptability and resilience, ensuring sustained combat power and mission success across a wide range of military operations.

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James Holmes

U.S. Marine Corps (1986-1991)

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Allen Jackson

U.S. Marine Corps

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U.S. Marine Corps • 1976

About 3rd and 1st LSB and MSSG 31

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```html • Origins of MSSG-31: Marine Support Squadron Group 31 (MSSG-31) was originally established to provide direct combat service support to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensuring sustained operations ashore and afloat. • Transition to LSB: MSSG-31 was later redesignated as the 3rd Landing Support Battalion (3rd LSB), reflecting the Marine Corps’ shift to modernized logistics and distributed maritime operations. • Role in Humanitarian Operations: Both MSSG-31 and its successor units have played crucial roles in disaster relief missions in the Indo-Pacific, including Operation Unified Assistance after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. • Flexible Logistics: The 1st and 3rd LSB specialize in rapidly establishing and operating beach and port operations, facilitating the movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies from ship to shore. • Historic Amphibious Exercises: These units regularly participate in large-scale amphibious exercises such as Cobra Gold (Thailand) and Talisman Sabre (Australia), demonstrating U.S. commitment to regional security. • First to Land: Landing Support units like 1st and 3rd LSB are often among the first Marines ashore during amphibious assaults, setting up beachheads and supply nodes under fire. • Red Patchers: Members of Landing Support units are known as "Red Patchers" because of the distinctive red patches worn on their uniforms, a tradition dating back to World War II to identify logistics personnel during chaotic landings. • MEU Integration: MSSG-31 was an integral part of the 31st MEU, the only continuously forward-deployed MEU, providing logistical support for a wide range of missions from combat to crisis response. • Rapid Reorganization: The transition from MSSG-31 to CLB-31 and eventually back to a Landing Support Battalion reflects the Marine Corps’ agile approach to force design and evolving expeditionary needs. • Legacy of Valor: Personnel from these units have earned numerous commendations for their performance in combat zones, humanitarian assistance, and joint operations with allied nations, building a legacy of adaptability and excellence. ```