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U.S. Marine Corps•243 members

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3RD FSSG

U.S. Marine Corps

The 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) is a United States Marine Corps combat support unit that provides logistics, medical, and other support services to Marine Corps forces. It is based at Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan and is responsible for supporting Marine Corps operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The 3rd FSSG is organized into several subordinate units, including Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172. As a vital component of the Marine Corps' overall mission readiness, the 3rd FSSG plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of Marine Corps operations worldwide.

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The 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) was originally activated on May 2, 1958, as the 3rd Combat Service Group in Okinawa, Japan.
During the Vietnam War, the 3rd FSSG provided logistics support to Marine units in Southeast Asia, including transportation, medical services, and supply.
In 1976, the unit was redesignated as the 3rd FSSG to better reflect its role in supporting Marine Expeditionary Forces around the world.
During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the 3rd FSSG provided vital logistical support to Marine forces in the Persian Gulf, including transportation, maintenance, and supply operations.
In 2003, the 3rd FSSG deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing logistics support to Marine units during combat operations.
The unit has also supported humanitarian relief efforts around the world, including providing aid to victims of natural disasters in Haiti, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The 3rd FSSG is headquartered at Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan, and includes several subordinate units located throughout the Pacific region.
The unit's motto is "Logistics, the Ultimate Weapon," highlighting the critical role that logistics plays in supporting Marine combat operations.
The 3rd FSSG has a long and proud history of supporting Marine forces in peacetime and during combat operations, dating back to its origins in the 1950s.
The unit continues to play a vital role in supporting Marine Expeditionary Forces around the world, ensuring that Marines are fully equipped and ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

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U.S. Marine Corps

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Henry Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 1981 - 1983

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John Peters

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 1979 - 1980

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Harlteen Stamps

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · 1994 - 1995

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Robert Snow

U.S. Marine Corps · 1975 - 1978

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About 3RD FSSG

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) was originally activated on May 2, 1958, as the 3rd Combat Service Group in Okinawa, Japan.
During the Vietnam War, the 3rd FSSG provided logistics support to Marine units in Southeast Asia, including transportation, medical services, and supply.
In 1976, the unit was redesignated as the 3rd FSSG to better reflect its role in supporting Marine Expeditionary Forces around the world.
During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the 3rd FSSG provided vital logistical support to Marine forces in the Persian Gulf, including transportation, maintenance, and supply operations.
In 2003, the 3rd FSSG deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing logistics support to Marine units during combat operations.
The unit has also supported humanitarian relief efforts around the world, including providing aid to victims of natural disasters in Haiti, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The 3rd FSSG is headquartered at Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan, and includes several subordinate units located throughout the Pacific region.
The unit's motto is "Logistics, the Ultimate Weapon," highlighting the critical role that logistics plays in supporting Marine combat operations.
The 3rd FSSG has a long and proud history of supporting Marine forces in peacetime and during combat operations, dating back to its origins in the 1950s.
The unit continues to play a vital role in supporting Marine Expeditionary Forces around the world, ensuring that Marines are fully equipped and ready to deploy at a moment's notice.