About this Unit
Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Force Service Regiment (H&S Co, H&S Bn, 2nd FSR) is a logistics support unit within the United States Marine Corps. Established to provide command, administrative, and direct logistical support, the company has played a vital role in ensuring operational readiness for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group. Throughout its history, H&S Co has supported major operations and deployments, including humanitarian missions and combat operations. The unit’s adaptability and commitment have been essential in maintaining the effectiveness and sustainability of Marine Corps forces.
Historical Facts
• Origins of H&S Co, H&S Bn, 2nd FSR: The Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co) is part of Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S Bn), under the 2nd Force Service Regiment (FSR), which was historically a crucial logistics and support element for the United States Marine Corps, particularly in the Eastern United States.
• World War II Legacy: The 2nd Force Service Regiment traces its lineage back to World War II, where it provided essential logistics, supply, and service support to Marine divisions in the Pacific Theater, including operations on Guadalcanal and other pivotal battles.
• Evolution to Modern Logistics: Over time, the 2nd FSR evolved into what is now known as Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (CLR-27), but the legacy and traditions of H&S Co and H&S Bn remain integral to today’s Marine logistics operations.
• Role in Operation Desert Storm: Elements of H&S Co, H&S Bn, 2nd FSR were mobilized during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, providing vital command, control, and logistical support to Marine combat units deployed to the Middle East.
• Humanitarian Missions: Beyond combat, 2nd FSR units, including H&S Co, have participated in humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief operations after hurricanes and earthquakes in the Caribbean and Central America.
• Camp Lejeune Connection: H&S Co, H&S Bn, 2nd FSR has been based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a key hub for Marine Corps logistics, amphibious training, and deployment for over 75 years.
• Marine Corps Marathon Support: Marines from H&S Co often volunteer to help run and support events like the Marine Corps Marathon, showcasing the unit’s commitment to both military excellence and community engagement.
• Women in the Ranks: H&S Bn was among the first battalions within 2nd FSR to integrate women into its ranks during the 1970s, reflecting the evolving role of women in the Marine Corps.
• Unit Traditions: The Marines of H&S Co, H&S Bn uphold a tradition of excellence in drill, ceremony, and unit cohesion, often winning battalion-level competitions and fostering esprit de corps with unique mottos and mascots.
• Notable Alumni: Several distinguished Marines who served in H&S Co, H&S Bn, 2nd FSR have gone on to become senior leaders in the Marine Corps, including generals and sergeants major, who credit their logistics experience as foundational to their careers.
