Summary
The 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, with several subordinate elements also located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.[2]
| 1st Marine Logistics Group | |
|---|---|
 1st MLG insignia | |
| Active | 1 July 1947 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Logistics combat element |
| Role | Multi-faceted combat service support |
| Size | approximately 8,500 |
| Part of | I Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | Pioneer |
| Motto(s) | Victory Through Logistics Ready. Set... |
| Engagements | Korean War * Battle of Inchon * Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * Operation Vigilant Resolve * Operation Phantom Fury Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen Andrew M. Niebel[1] as of 12 July 2023 |
| Notable commanders | BGen Russell N. Jordahl LtGen John J. Broadmeadow LtGen Stephen Sklenka LtGen David Ottignon |
Organization 2024 edit
As of March 2024, the 1st MLG consists of:[3]
- 1st Marine Logistics Group[3]
History edit
The current 1st MLG was activated at Camp Pendleton, California at 1100 (PST) on 21 October 2005 in accordance with direction from MCBUL 5400 "Redesignation of Force Service Support Groups to Marine Logistics Groups" dated 2 September 2005. The lineage of 1st MLG dates back to 1 July 1947 when it was activated as the 1st Combat Service Group[4] (1st CSG), Service Command, Fleet Marine Force at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In the same month, 1st CSG was relocated to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
Korean War edit
In August 1950, 1st CSG was deployed to Kobe, Japan; and was subsequently deployed in September 1950 to Inchon, Korea, assigned to the 1st Marine Division. They participated in the Korean War, fighting at Inchon-Seoul, Chosin Reservoir, the East-Central front, and the Western front. In August 1951, they were reassigned to the Fleet Marine Force; and in October 1951, reassigned to the 1st Marine Division. In May 1953, they were again reassigned to Fleet Marine Force and relocated to MCB Camp Pendleton, California.
On 1 March 1957, 1st CSG was redesignated as the 1st Force Service Regiment[5] (1st FSR).
Vietnam War edit
In May 1965 detachments of 1st FSR were sent to Okinawa and Vietnam. In August 1965 Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st FSR was deployed to Vietnam.
In February 1967, the 1st FSR was deployed to the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 February 1967, they were redesignated/assigned as the 1st Force Service Regiment, Force Logistic Command, Fleet Marine Force and assigned to the III Marine Amphibious Force.
They participated in the Vietnam War from February 1967 to April 1971, operating from Da Nang, South Vietnam.
1970s edit
On 23 April 1971, 1st FSR was relocated to Camp Pendleton, California. Then on 30 March 1976, they were redesignated as 1st Force Service Support Group (1st FSSG).
1990s edit
In the 1990s, 1st FSSG participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm from September 1990 to April 1991; and in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia from December 1992 to February 1993.
Global War on Terror edit
The Marines and Sailors of 1st MLG were deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on four occasions.
- First deployment
The 1st FSSG deployed to Kuwait in late 2002 in response to the continual rejection of UN inspectors. In March 2003, 1st FSSG elements joined I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) in the crossing into Iraq. After approximately one month and the fall of Bagdad, the war was declared over. The Marines and Sailors of 1st FSSG, along with I MEF, redeployed back to the United States over the rest of the summer 2003.
- Second deployment
In January 2004, the 1st FSSG deployed to Iraq for a second time – for 14 months to various camps in Iraq to include Camp Taqaddum (Headquarters), Camp Fallujah, Al Asad Air Base, Camp Habbiniyah, and, after the Abu Ghraib scandal, they took over guarding the prison as well. The 1st FSSG was involved with Operation Al Fajr (The Second Battle of Fallujah), the operation to retake the city of Fallujah. The artillery that helped bombard the city were stationed in the 1st FSSG HQ area. They returned to Camp Pendleton in early 2006.
On 21 October 2005, the 1st FSSG was redesignated as 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG). The lower subordinate units were reorganized and some renamed.
- Third deployment
In February 2007, the 1st MLG returned from their third deployment, having served in several locations, including Camp Fallujah, Camp Taqaddum and Al Asad Air Base. The deployment was part of two seven-month assignments, but many Marines stayed for the greater duration of 14 months.[6]
- Fourth deployment
In February 2008, under the command of BGen Robert R. Ruark, executed a relief in place with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Taqaddum,[7] operating in Al Anbar Province.[8]
- Post-OIF period
From March 2010 to March 2011 and from February 2012 to September 2012, 1st MLG participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Elements of 1st MLG once again participated In Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan from January 2014 to December 2014.
Elements of 1st MLG also participated in Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria from August 2014 through into 2019.
Unit awards edit
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. The 1st Marine Logistics Group has been presented with the following awards:[9]
| Streamer | Award | Year(s) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
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Presidential Unit Citation Streamer with two Bronze Stars | 1950, 1951, 2003 | Korea, Iraq |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award Streamer | 1992–1993 | Somalia |
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Navy Unit Commendation Streamer with one Silver and one Bronze Star | 1952–1952, 1967–1968, 1968–1969, 1990–1991, 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2010-2011 | Korea, Vietnam, Southwest Asia, Iraq, Afghanistan |
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National Defense Service Streamer with three Bronze Stars | ||
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Korean Service Streamer with two Silver Stars | ||
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer | ||
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Vietnam Service Streamer with two Silver and one Bronze Stars | ||
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Southwest Asia Service Streamer with two Bronze Stars | ||
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Afghanistan Campaign Streamer with two Bronze stars | ||
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Iraq Campaign Streamer with one Silver and two Bronze Stars | ||
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer | ||
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Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer | ||
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Korea Presidential Unit Citation Streamer | ||
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Streamer | ||
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Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer |
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ "1st MLG Leaders".
- ^ "1st Marine Logistics Group". MarineParents.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2007.
- ^ a b "1st Marine Logistics Group". 1st Marine Logistics Group. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "1st Combat Service Group". Korean War Project. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "1st Force Service Regiment". Records of War. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Mann, Lance Corporal Chris (9 February 2007). "1st MLG Returns Home From 3rd Deployment". 1st MLG, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 18 February 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2007.
- ^ Barstow, Cpl. Tyler B. (6 February 2008). "1st MLG takes control of Camp Al Taqaddum". 1st Marine Logistics Group, I MEF, USMC. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ "News from the Front". 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). 2008. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ "Lineage and Honors of the 1st Marine Logistics Group". Retrieved 14 March 2024.
References edit
- This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
- 1st MLG History & Lineage, 1st MLG website, USMC. (URL accessed 13 June 2011).
External links edit
- Official website