Levon Fayson

1ST FSSG

U.S. Marine Corps

The 1st Force Service Support Group (1st FSSG) is a United States Marine Corps combat service support unit. It provides logistical and combat service support to Marine Expeditionary Forces in a variety of operational environments. The unit is capable of providing food, fuel, ammunition, medical, maintenance, transportation, and other essential support to Marines in the field. The 1st FSSG is trained and equipped to deploy rapidly and provide critical support to Marines engaged in combat operations.

Marine Wing Support Group 18 (MWSG-18) was activated on July 1, 1953, and is a United States Marine Corps aviation ground support unit. Throughout its history, MWSG-18 has provided essential aviation combat service support to Marine Aircraft Wing operations, primarily in the Pacific region. The group participated in numerous exercises and supported operations in Okinawa, Japan, as well as deployments to the Middle East during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. MWSG-18 played a critical role in maintaining airfield operations, engineering, and logistics for Marine aviation units until its deactivation in 2020 as part of the Corps' force modernization efforts.

Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School (MCCES), located at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, serves as the administrative and logistical backbone for the MCCES. Established to support the training mission of the school, HQ Company provides essential command, control, and support services for both instructors and students. Over the years, HQ Company has facilitated the professional development of thousands of Marines, enabling the delivery of advanced communications, electronics maintenance, and air control training vital to Marine Corps operations. Its enduring mission ensures that MCCES remains the Corps’ premier institution for C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) education.

Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co.), Headquarters Battalion (HQBn), Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), located at Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, serves as the primary administrative and support unit for HQMC personnel. Established to provide essential command, control, administrative, and logistical support, H&S Co. ensures the effective functioning of the Marine Corps' senior leadership and staff. Situated adjacent to the Pentagon, Henderson Hall has been a key site for Marine Corps operations in the National Capital Region since its establishment in 1942. Over the decades, H&S Co. has played a vital role in supporting the Marine Corps’ mission at the highest levels, adapting to evolving operational requirements and providing critical support to Marine leaders and their staffs.

The Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School (MCCES) was established in 1932 at Quantico, Virginia, before relocating to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, in 1971. MCCES serves as the primary training institution for Marines in the fields of communications, electronics maintenance, and tactical data systems. Over the decades, MCCES has adapted its curriculum to meet the evolving technological demands of the Marine Corps, playing a pivotal role in preparing Marines for operations in both peacetime and conflict. The school’s graduates have supported every major Marine Corps operation since World War II, ensuring reliable communications and electronic support on the battlefield.

The 7th Communication Battalion (7th COMM BN) is a vital United States Marine Corps unit specializing in communications support. Activated in 1957, the battalion has played a key role in enabling command and control for III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Over the decades, 7th COMM BN has supported numerous exercises, humanitarian missions, and combat operations, including deployments to Okinawa, Japan, and the broader Indo-Pacific theater. The battalion’s expertise in tactical and strategic communications continues to ensure seamless connectivity for Marine Corps missions worldwide.