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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Logis¬tics Group (Forward) celebrated the 63rd Anniversary of 1st MLG in a ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 1.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway wished a happy 63rd Anniversary to 1st MLG in All-Marine message 022/10.
“You have unfailingly provided excep¬tional combat service support for Marines in the most hazardous locations,” wrote Conway, 62, from Walnut Ridge, Ark. “Your commitment to warfighting excel¬lence was amply demonstrated during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, Op¬erations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and most recently in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.”
The commanding general of 1st MLG (FWD), BGen Charles L. Hudson, noted that official recognition from the Com¬mandant to a logistics group was previ¬ously unprecedented.
“This is the first time that the comman¬dant of the Marine Corps has officially recognized not only the anniversary of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, but the other Marine logistics groups as well,” said Hudson, 51, from Zirconia, N.C.
During the ceremony, Hudson and the sergeant major of 1st MLG (FWD), Sgt. Maj. Antonio N. Vizcarrondo Jr., 46, from Boston, attached the Afghanistan cam¬paign battle streamer onto the 1st MLG battle colors, adding another milestone to the lineage of 1st MLG.
The Marines of 1st MLG conduct resup¬ply missions to units throughout Helmand Province, providing food, water, ammuni¬tion and fuel to forward deployed troops. The Marines also spearhead engineering projects such as road improvements near local villages. The unit’s corpsmen pro¬vide medical care to all military person¬nel, as well as some local nationals.
“We have forces not only from the 1st Marine Logistics Group, but also forces from the 2nd [MLG], the 3rd [MLG], and the 4th Marine Logistics Group working to¬gether,” Hudson said. “The fact that we’re able to bring these four different organiza¬tions together into one unit here in Afghan¬istan to support Marine coalition forces, that is something to be very proud of.”
Established on July 1, 1947, as the 1st Combat Service Group, Marines and sailors of 1st MLG have conducted humani¬tarian relief operations around the world and engaged in combat operations to pro¬vide combat service support to Marines in some of the most dangerous locations.
“We have been left a powerful legacy by those who have served in this organiza¬tion before us,” said Hudson. “The intent is to provide a little bit of history, especial¬ly to our younger Marines and sailors so that they understand that the organization they belong to has a tremendous history.”
“We continue to make history each day,” added Hudson, “and I’m confident that when our respective tours are complete within 1st Marine Logistics Group, we too will have added to the storied lineage of this illustrious organization.”
Members of 1st MLG have provided support and services to many operations conducted by the Marine Corps over the years, Hudson explained. Since its establishment, 1st MLG has undergone four reorganizations and redesignations, but regardless of the name, 1st MLG’s tradition, mission and core competency stay the same.
“As you celebrate your proud heritage,” wrote Conway in his letter to 1st MLG, “know that you have earned the highest admiration of your fellow Marines and the American people. Happy Anniversary and Semper Fidelis!”
| Date Taken: | 07.01.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2010 06:56 |
| Story ID: | 52500 |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
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