MSSG 15

• Origins and Designation: Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 15 (MSSG-15) was the logistics combat element (LCE) of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), providing vital support for various operations. • Birth of the Unit: MSSG-15 was activated in the early 1980s as part of the evolving MEU concept, designed to enhance the self-sustainment and rapid deployment capability of Marine Air-Ground Task Forces. • Desert Storm and Southern Watch: The unit played a crucial logistics role during Operation Desert Storm (1991) and later during Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf. • Operation Restore Hope: In 1992-1993, MSSG-15 supported humanitarian operations during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, providing food, medical aid, and security. • Global War on Terror: Following the September 11 attacks, MSSG-15 deployed to Afghanistan in 2001 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, marking one of the first major ground operations in the region. • March Up to Baghdad: In 2003, elements of MSSG-15 supported the 15th MEU’s advance into Iraq during the initial stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has been involved in disaster relief operations, notably in Indonesia after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showcasing the MEU's flexibility. • Redesignation: In 2006, MSSG-15 was redesignated as Combat Logistics Battalion 15 (CLB-15), reflecting the Marine Corps’ shift to modular, scalable logistics units. • Multinational Exercises: MSSG-15 regularly participated in international exercises such as Cobra Gold (Thailand) and Exercise Team Spirit (Korea), fostering interoperability with allied militaries. • Symbolism: The unit’s insignia and motto, “With the Marines, For the Marines,” underscore its mission to support Marine warfighters anytime and anywhere, a legacy carried on by CLB-15 today.