Combat Life Saver course: Stepping stone for Marine Corps life-saving skills
August 31, 2011 — “Just because you’ve done all the steps doesn’t mean your patient is saved. Always look, listen and feel to make sure [the rescue-breathing] is working.”Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Peters, leading instructor for the Combat Life Saver course, 1st Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, taught 12 Marines MORE
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CLR-17 Marines supply USS Bonhomme Richard
August 30, 2011 — When ships are at sea and need supplies fast, they need the help of well trained and prepared landing support specialists.Marines from Landing Support Platoon, Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, rigged cargo here for an external lift to the USS Bonhomme MORE
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Retired Marine uses lessons learned from Somalia to teach new lessons
August 26, 2011 — When Ret. Col. J.B. “Irish” Egan stepped foot in Somalia in 1992, little was known about how missions would be carried out. Leaders and commanders received a period of instruction based on the principals of Operation Restore Hope, the Somalia humanitarian relief effort, at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Club here, Aug. 26. Humanitarian efforts MORE
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Family Day builds camaraderie
August 26, 2011 — Marines, sailors and their families and friends enjoyed a day of fun during Combat Logistics Regiment 17’s Family Day at Lake O’Neil, Aug. 26.With the support of Marine Corps Community Services, the event was held free of charge to all service members and guests, including food and beverages.“It was put together really well,” said Pfc. Ethan MORE
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Go the distance: CLB-5 takes on 7-mile hike
August 25, 2011 — It’s still dark as Marines arrange their packs beside a convoy of trucks, whose diesel engines rumble, breaking up the quiet dawn. They’ve packed all their gear tactically inside their bags. This morning is like most early mornings here, a cool blanket of fog obscures the distance. All the Marines wait patiently to load up the trucks. The Marines MORE
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Leap of faith
August 23, 2011 — A Marine sits nervously in the cargo hold of a C-130 aircraft. His fellow Marines sitting to his right and left try to cheer him up with words of confidence. The jump master calls the 5-minute mark. His group of jumpers stands up, shuffles to the door, and clips their parachute lines onto a cable. The rear loading ramp opens and the Marines take a MORE
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Answering the call: Chaplain serves alongside brothers in arms
August 23, 2011 — Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay was just a small boy when he first heard the calling to become a priest. Hewanted to have a positive effect on the lives of others.“I began to be interested in priesthood in second grade,” said Mikstay. “I went to Catholic school, and I saw the priests very involved in the lives of people. At that point, I thought that MORE
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Dagger Convoy Challenge: CLB-7 patrols through Mojave desert
August 19, 2011 — For Marines not currently deployed to Afghanistan, rigorous training continues to keep their combat mindset fresh at all times.The Marines with Material Readiness Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, took to the sands of the Mojave Desert to perform combat logistics patrol operations training, Aug. 19.During the MORE
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Master Gunnery Sgt. Vinson retires after 30 years of faithful service
August 19, 2011 — With the support of his friends and family, Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles E. Vinson wore his Marine Corps uniform for one last time at his retirement ceremony here, Aug. 19.Vinson, chief supply administrator, G-4, Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, retired from the Corps after 30 years of faithful MORE
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CLR-17 Marines volunteer to help retired veterans
August 18, 2011 — Marines with the Disbursing Office, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, volunteered their time to help a retired veteran fulfill his dream at a local ‘Team Depot’ site, Aug. 18.“Team Depot is a volunteer group that [was] founded by Home Depot,” said Pamela Villano, human resource generalist at the Costa Mesa Home Depot. “The MORE
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