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Branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Members

About CSSB-10

Combat Sustainment Support Battalion 10 (CSSB-10) is a logistics unit within the United States Army, typically assigned to provide multifunctional sustainment support to combat and support units. Activated in the early 21st century, CSSB-10 has supported multiple operations, including deployments in the Global War on Terrorism, providing vital transportation, supply, maintenance, and distribution services. The battalion has operated in diverse environments, from desert theaters in the Middle East to training exercises at home and abroad. Through its dedicated service, CSSB-10 has enhanced operational readiness and played a crucial role in ensuring mission success for supported units.

Unit Members

Garrett Kimble

U.S. Marine Corps

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Nicholas Malcomb

U.S. Marine Corps

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Photos

Marine Barracks NAVWPNSTA Concord, California

4th PLT • U.S. Marine Corps • 1981

ITS San Onofre Area, Marine Corps Base SanDiego California

0341 • U.S. Marine Corps • 1980

MCRD San Diego, California

PLT 3057 • U.S. Marine Corps • 1979

Devil Pups • U.S. Marine Corps • 1975

About CSSB-10

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Meaning of CSSB-10: The unit designation "CSSB-10" stands for the 10th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, an essential logistics formation within the U.S. Army. • Historic Activation: The 10th CSSB traces its roots to World War II, with various predecessor units providing logistics and support operations in major theaters of war. • Current Assignment: The battalion is a key element of the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, based at Fort Drum, New York. • Global Deployments: CSSB-10 has deployed to multiple conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. • Logistics Expertise: The unit specializes in supply, transportation, maintenance, and field services, proving critical in sustaining combat operations far from home bases. • Nickname: CSSB-10 is often referred to as the "Lifeline of the North," underscoring its vital role in supporting the 10th Mountain Division’s operations in extreme environments. • Humanitarian Support: In addition to combat operations, the battalion has been instrumental in disaster relief efforts, such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. • Innovative Training: The unit frequently participates in large-scale exercises like Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotations, focusing on expeditionary logistics and rapid deployment. • Unit Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia features a mountain and sword, symbolizing the battalion’s support to the mountain warriors of the 10th Division. • Decorations and Honors: CSSB-10 and its predecessors have earned numerous commendations, including Meritorious Unit Commendations, for exemplary service in both peacetime and wartime operations.