Explosive ordnance disposal technicians teach methods to counter improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan
August 31, 2012 — In today’s war, improvised explosive devices remain the number one threat to Marines and sailors forward deployed to Afghanistan.To help counter this threat and save lives, members of the explosive ordnance disposal community have designed a counter IED course to train service members regarding IED detection methods.During the course, participants MORE
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Personal Security Detachment allows commanding general to travel throughout Helmand Province, meet with Marines in remote areas
August 9, 2012 — A great leader makes for a great team, but when that team is comprised of thousands of Marines and sailors spread out at dozens of different locations, a leader must have an understanding of how each area affects his team members.The Personal Security Detachment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is a specific group tasked with escorting Brig. Gen. John MORE
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Bowling Green Marines, brothers reunite in Afghanistan
August 9, 2012 — What do a pilot, motor transportation mechanic and an embarkation specialist deployed to Afghanistan have in common? For three Marines the answer is simple, they are brothers.Gunnery Sgt. James K. Donnelly, a maintenance chief with 1st Maintenance Battalion (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group; Sgt. Thomas M. Baker, an embarkation specialist with MORE
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams provide critical support to infantry company
June 29, 2012 — The Sangin District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan is infamous for being an insurgent stronghold. Throughout the past several years, coalition forces have engaged and eliminated multiple enemy fighters.Currently, Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, is responsible for maintaining security in the area. The primary MORE
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Combat Logistics Battalion 4 supports SOTF-W
June 29, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), transported equipment and supplies to a village stability platform (VSP) during a combat logistics patrol in the Helmand River Valley, June 22-24.The VSP was operated by Marines with Marine Special Operations Command, working with Special MORE
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Ammunition detachment conducts massive storage move
June 26, 2012 — To combat the effects of frigid winters and blistering summers on more than 6.6 million rounds of ammunition kept at the Field Ammunition Supply Point, a massive effort is underway to store the ammo in a permanent, more durable location.Marines with 1st Maintenance Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are working MORE
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Cottage Grove Marine recognized for outstanding achievements in Afghanistan
June 21, 2012 — Typical mornings for officers and senior enlisted staff members with 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) headquarters begin with an operations and intelligence briefing given to the commanding general and his staff. The service members gather to brief the commanding general about daily activities and ongoing operations throughout Helmand Province, MORE
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Long Island native uses years of mechanical expertise to keep logistics Marines mission ready
June 21, 2012 — “When you have a [mechanically inclined] mind and you are familiar with how an engine works and how a vehicle works, you can solve a lot of the problems and issues that come up on convoys, that you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to [fix],” said Cpl. Jason K. Fricke.Fricke, a 27-year-old motor vehicle operator with 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, MORE
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Behind the scenes: Administration shop supports hundreds of Marines
June 18, 2012 — From reconstructing roads to eliminating insurgents, many Marines and sailors deployed to Afghanistan make an impact that is readily visible.Within 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), there are thousands of Marines from multiple units working in various roles to support the warfighter on the front lines. Behind every one of those service members MORE
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Combat Logistics Battalion 4 supports Operation Branding Iron
June 18, 2012 — Marines and sailors with 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), provided sustained logistics support to Regimental Combat Team 6, north of Musa Qal’ah, May 27-June 11, in support of Operation Branding Iron.The platoon transported supplies and equipment to and from a rearming, refueling and MORE
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