Stephen Brace

The 7th Motor Transport Battalion was activated during World War II to provide essential logistical and transportation support to frontline combat units. Throughout its history, the battalion played a crucial role in major conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and supplies. The unit was known for its adaptability, operating convoys through challenging terrain and under hostile conditions. Its legacy is marked by dedication to mission success and the vital support it provided to Marine Corps operations worldwide.

The 1175th Military Police Company (1175th MP Co) is a unit within the United States Army National Guard, primarily based in Tennessee. Activated in the 20th century, the company has provided law enforcement, force protection, and security operations both domestically and overseas. The 1175th MP Co has deployed in support of major operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom, where it conducted convoy security and detainee operations. In addition to overseas missions, the unit has supported state and local authorities during emergencies, natural disasters, and civil disturbances within Tennessee.

Battery B, 1st Battalion, 181st Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), commonly referred to as BTRY B 1-181st HIMARS BN FC, traces its lineage to historic field artillery units in the United States Army National Guard. The unit has undergone several redesignations and modernizations, most recently transitioning to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) platform to enhance rapid-deployment and precision-strike capabilities. Battery B has participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, supporting both state and federal missions, including overseas operations in support of contingency and combat operations. With a tradition of excellence, BTRY B continues to provide critical fire support and remains a key asset in both national defense and homeland response.

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Marine Service Support Group (15th MEU MSSG) served as the logistics combat element of the 15th MEU, providing vital supply, maintenance, transportation, medical, and engineering support. Activated in the 1980s, the MSSG accompanied the MEU on numerous deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf, Somalia, East Timor, and Afghanistan. The group played a key role in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combat operations, ensuring the MEU’s sustained operations ashore and afloat. In the mid-2000s, the MSSG was reorganized and redesignated as the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 (CLB-15) to better align with evolving Marine Corps logistics doctrine.