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History of COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 3 (CSSG-3)

Combat Service Support Group 3 (CSSG-3) was a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps, headquartered at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Established to provide comprehensive combat service support, CSSG-3 enabled sustained operations for III Marine Expeditionary Force units in the Pacific region. The group was responsible for supply, maintenance, transportation, and medical support, ensuring operational readiness during training exercises and deployments. In 2006, as part of the Marine Corps' reorganization of logistics units, CSSG-3 was redesignated as Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR-3), continuing its mission under the new structure.

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ABOUT COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 3 (CSSG-3)

  • Origins and Activation: Combat Service Support Group 3 (CSSG-3) was activated on September 30, 1979, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, to provide logistical support to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and other units in the Pacific.
  • Pacific Operations: CSSG-3 has played a critical role in supporting Marine operations throughout the Pacific region, including frequent exercises in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
  • Humanitarian Assistance: The unit has been involved in numerous humanitarian missions, notably providing essential disaster relief and logistics during Operation Sea Angel in Bangladesh (1991) and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia (1992-1993).
  • Redesignation: In 2006, CSSG-3 was redesignated as Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR-3), reflecting a shift in structure and mission under the Marine Corps’ transformation to a more expeditionary force.
  • Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements from CSSG-3/CLR-3 deployed to Iraq, providing crucial logistical support during combat operations, including transportation, supply, and maintenance.
  • Training Exercises: CSSG-3 has participated in major joint and combined training exercises, such as Cobra Gold (Thailand), Balikatan (Philippines), and RIMPAC (Hawaii), enhancing interoperability with allies.
  • Motto and Mascot: The group’s motto has been “Support the Sword,” reflecting its essential role in enabling front-line combat units to accomplish their missions.
  • Innovative Logistics: CSSG-3 was an early adopter of the Marine Corps’ Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) and pioneered logistics techniques that have been adopted across the Corps.
  • Environmental Response: The unit has provided engineering and environmental cleanup support following natural disasters in the Pacific, showcasing its versatility beyond traditional military roles.
  • Community Engagement: Marines and Sailors from CSSG-3 have been active in community outreach in Hawaii, participating in local charity events, school partnerships, and environmental conservation projects.

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