3RD FSSG, 3RD SUP BN, MEDICAL LOGISTICS COMMAND

• Origins: The 3rd Force Service Support Group (3rd FSSG), to which 3rd Supply Battalion (3rd SUP BN) and its Medical Logistics Command have belonged, was activated in 1958 to provide logistical support to Marine forces in the Pacific. • Vietnam War Support: During the Vietnam War, 3rd FSSG and its subordinate units provided crucial supply, maintenance, and medical logistics support to Marine combat operations throughout Southeast Asia. • Medical Logistics Command Mission: The Medical Logistics Command within 3rd SUP BN is responsible for procuring, storing, and distributing medical supplies and equipment, ensuring Marines are medically equipped in any theater. • Humanitarian Operations: 3rd FSSG units, including Medical Logistics Command, have played vital roles in humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief in the Philippines after volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. • Operation Restore Hope: In 1992-1993, 3rd FSSG and its medical logistics elements supported Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, delivering medical supplies and supporting humanitarian relief. • Okinawa Base: Based in Okinawa, Japan, 3rd FSSG (now 3rd Marine Logistics Group) and 3rd SUP BN have strategic importance for rapid response throughout the Asia-Pacific region. • Evolution of Name: The 3rd FSSG was redesignated as the 3rd Marine Logistics Group in 2005, reflecting its expanded role in modern Marine Corps logistics operations. • Advanced Technology: Medical Logistics Command has implemented advanced inventory and tracking systems, ensuring rapid delivery of medical materiel to units in the field. • COVID-19 Response: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medical Logistics Command managed the distribution of PPE, test kits, and vaccines to Marine units across the Indo-Pacific. • Joint and Multinational Exercises: 3rd SUP BN and its Medical Logistics Command regularly participate in joint and multinational exercises, such as Cobra Gold and Balikatan, enhancing interoperability with allied forces.