8th Motors 2nd FSSG

The 8th Motor Transport Battalion was a unit within the 2nd Force Service Support Group (2nd FSSG), part of the United States Marine Corps. Activated in the early 1950s, the battalion provided essential ground transportation and logistical support to Marine Corps forces, ensuring the rapid movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Throughout its history, the 8th Motors played critical roles in numerous training exercises, deployments, and operations, both domestically and abroad. The battalion was eventually deactivated as part of force restructuring, but its legacy endures in Marine Corps logistics and support operations.