To provide direct and general Health Service Support to III MEF in order to sustain the combat effort across the full spectrum of MAGTF operations.

1952-2009 3D Medical Battalion was reactivated 5 March 1952 at Camp Pendleton, California, and assigned to the 3D Marine Division as before.

The battalion operated from the following locations during the war in Vietnam: Da Nang, Chu Lai, Phu Bai, Dong Ha, and Quang Tri.

"“The rapid response by the 3rd MLG was incredible...Their footprint ashore will ensure our Sailors off ship are well cared for.” - Rear Adm. Stu Baker, commander, Carrier Strike Group Nine.

Jennifer Knapp was the officer in charge and uniquely, compared to the force makeup, all 4 program leads were female.

World War II: Iwo Jima -1945, Vietnam 1965-1966, 1968, 1980-1984, 1985-1987 Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer with one bronze star.