CSSG-1 Support Company

• Origins: CSSG-1 Support Company traces its lineage to the formation of the 1st Combat Service Support Group (CSSG-1), which was activated to provide comprehensive logistics and support to Marine combat units in the Pacific region. • Vietnam War Legacy: Elements of CSSG-1’s predecessor organizations participated in logistics operations during the Vietnam War, supporting major Marine operations with vital supplies, maintenance, and transportation. • Okinawa Presence: CSSG-1 Support Company has a longstanding presence at Camp Kinser and other Marine Corps bases on Okinawa, Japan, functioning as a key logistics hub for the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). • Operation Desert Storm: Marines from CSSG-1 provided crucial logistical support during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, ensuring Marine units in Southwest Asia remained fully supplied and mission-ready. • Humanitarian Assistance: CSSG-1 Support Company has frequently provided disaster relief and humanitarian aid across the Asia-Pacific region, responding to natural disasters such as tsunamis and typhoons with supplies and engineering support. • Transformation to CLR-37: In 2006, CSSG-1 was redesignated as Combat Logistics Regiment 37 (CLR-37), but Support Company continued its mission under this new command structure, maintaining its tradition of excellence. • Expeditionary Capabilities: The unit specializes in rapidly deploying logistics detachments by air and sea, supporting Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations anywhere in the Indo-Pacific theater. • Training Exercises: CSSG-1 Support Company regularly participates in major multinational exercises, such as Cobra Gold in Thailand and Balikatan in the Philippines, enhancing interoperability with allied forces. • Engineering and Maintenance: The company is known for its robust engineering and maintenance sections, capable of repairing vehicles, generators, and infrastructure in austere environments. • Motto and Esprit: Marines of CSSG-1 Support Company embody the motto "Support the Fight," reflecting their commitment to ensuring front-line units receive the supplies and services needed for mission success.