U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, outgoing Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and incoming Commanding General Brig. Gen. Phillip N. Frietze, exchange the Group colors during the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Apr. 29, 2021. Since 1947, Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group have provided direct support through sustained tactical logistics to each element of the Marine Expeditionary Force.
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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, outgoing Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives remarks during the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Apr. 29, 2021. Since 1947, Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group have provided direct support through sustained tactical logistics to each element of the Marine Expeditionary Force.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kudy L. Jim, a company clerk with Motor Transport Company A, 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, was awarded a $500 check by Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a 1st MLG Innovation Awards Program ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 19, 2021. Jim received the check for significantly improving the process of battle tracking within a Combat Operations Center by developing a comprehensive system with built-in redundancy during Exercise Steel Knight 21.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, along with other members of the 1st MLG command team, receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the naval hospital on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 13, 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary, all eligible Marine Corps personnel and beneficiaries are highly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect their health and their community. “I got my vaccine today because, along with wearing a mask, washing your hands, and social distancing, receiving the vaccine when available adds another layer of protection to ensure 1st MLG is ready, trained and capable, in service to our Nation” said Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea.
U.S. Sailors with the USS Portland (LPD 27) conduct operations as part of Exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight on Dec. 2, 2020. The Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handlers are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight 21 as an essential element of the execution of 1st Marine Divisions operations within the Marine Air Ground Task Force and to increase I Marine Expeditionary Force logistical readiness.
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1 wait on the side of the USS Portland (LPD 27) off the shore of Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 12, 2020 during Exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight 21. The U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Logistics Group are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight 21 as an essential element of the execution of 1st Marine Divisions operations within the Marine Air Ground Task Force and to increase I Marine Expeditionary Force logistical readiness.
U.S. Marines with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, unload equipment utilizing the Millennia Military Vehicle as part of exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec 7 2020. The Marines and Sailors from 1st MLG are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz/Steel Knight 21 as an essential element of the execution of 1st Marine Divisions operations within the Marine Air Ground Task Force to increase I MEF logistical readiness.
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, begins the passing of the cake during the unit’s cake cutting ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, November 9, 2020. The cake-cutting ceremony served as the 1st MLG’s celebration of the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps while adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, cuts the cake during the 1st MLG Cake-Cutting Ceremony at Camp Pendleton California, Nov. 9, 2020. The cake-cutting ceremony served as the 1st MLG’s celebration of the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps while adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines, Sailors and civilians who attended the unit’s cake-cutting ceremony at Camp Pendleton California, November 9, 2020. The cake-cutting ceremony served as the 1st MLG’s celebration of the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps while adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbie Shea, commanding general 1st Marine Logistics Group, and her staff visited U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, who are conducting wildland firefighting efforts near the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Oct. 17, 2020. Approximately 250 Marines from 7th ESB are helping at the August Complex in Northern California. Through U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the National Interagency Fire Center to respond quickly and effectively to protect people, property, and lands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Eric LaClair)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jonathan Peterson, commanding officer, 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sergeant Major Sara Lopez, sergeant major, 1st LSB, CLR-1, 1st MLG, I MEF dawn the colors for 1st LSB to signify the unit’s activation on Camp Pendleton Calif., 15 Oct. 2020. The activation of 1st LSB aligns with the Commandant’s vison for force design and provides the 1st MLG with added landing support and distribution capabilities, enhancing the expeditionary maneuver warfare vision for the future. 1st LSB will be able to support our naval expeditionary force with capabilities such as aerial resupply via helicopter support teams, parachute drops, port operations, beach operations, and rail operations as the main effort.
Contracting and service Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group display awards during a ceremony at the 1st MLG Headquarters Building on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2020. The wide array of awards were presented to Marines for surpassing the requirements of their military occupational specialty and exceeding the expectations set by their command. The awards presented at the ceremony ranged from culinary excellence to outstanding expeditionary contracting, exhibiting the versatility of 1st MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ulises Salgado)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arianna S. Figueroa, food service specialist, Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, was awarded a Certificate of Commendation during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2020. Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, Commanding General, 1st MLG, I MEF, presented Figueroa this award for demonstrating excellent performance above her peers in the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2020, Culinary Team of the Quarter Competition. Her contributions to the team’s first place finish highlighted her commitment to the improving the culinary arts and food service operations at bases and air stations within the region.
U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Contracting Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a group photo after receiving Expeditionary Contracting Team of the Year award during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2020. The ECP was presented the award by Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, the commanding general of 1st MLG, for outstanding expeditionary contracting support while serving as outstanding expeditionary contracting support while serving as contracting officers and operational contract support specialists for a multitude of I Marine Expeditionary Force operations, deployments, and exercises during 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ulises Salgado)
U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, received Marine Corps Engineer Association awards and a Marine Corps Association and Foundation award during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 20, 2020. The awards are annually presented to Marines for surpassing the requirements of their military occupational specialty and exceeding the expectations set by their command. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aldo Sessarego)
Cpl. Cameron Rider, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shows off his award winning antenna design after winning the 1st MLG Innovation Award, on Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2020. For his innovation, Rider utilized his previous experience and knowledge of constructing field-expedient antennas in his fabrication of a low-cost, vehicle-mounted antenna capable of maintaining on-the-move communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ulises Salgado)
Staff Sgt. Victor Cervantes, the Digital Manufacturing Platoon staff non-commissioned officer in charge with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, developed an oxygen manifold to help ease the burden on medical staff on Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2020. For his role in the development and fabrication of an efficient oxygen manifold that can provide oxygen to multiple patients from one tank, Cervantes received the 1st MLG Innovation Award from 1st MLG Commanding General Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ulises Salgado)
As Marines and Sailors, we are committed to defending American values. As we witness the tragic events unfolding across our Nation, it is heartbreaking to see many cases where collectively we don’t measure up to those values. I know some of you are asking, “What is my role? What should I be doing to help make things better?
Cpl. Colton Adkison, an additive manufacturer with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives a check for innovation at Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2020. Adkison received the award for developing a small, 3D printable bracket to replace broken tabs of laptop ports.
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general of 1st Marine Division (left), and Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group (right), present checks to Cpls. Colton Adkison and Chad Luman at Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2020. The Awardees received the awards for designing a 3D printable bracket to replace broken tabs on laptop ports.
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U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to detach pallets for Helicopter Support Team operations during Exercise Green Dagger at Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 14, 2019. During Exercise Green Dagger, Marines of 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked with British Royal Marine Commandos to strengthen mobility and counter ability measures to bolster operational readiness.
U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, work alongside the Royal Marines to assemble a medium-girder bridge during Exercise Green Dagger at Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 14, 2019. During Exercise Green Dagger, Marines of 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked with British Royal Marine Commandos to strengthen mobility and counter ability measures to bolster operational readiness.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Jaramillo-Mora, a heavy equipment operator assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, starts a Tractor Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering Multi-Purpose (TRAM) vehicle on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) while sailing in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 16, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participated in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise 2019, a joint training exercise that tested expeditionary logistical capabilities in the Arctic region and prepared joint forces to respond to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Andrew Skiver)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William St John, an ammo technician, assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, chops logs with an axe at Kodiak Baptist Mission in Kodiak, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2019. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel participated in Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise 2019, a joint training exercise that tested expeditionary logistical capabilities in the Arctic region and prepared joint forces to respond to crises across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Andrew Skiver)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rosbel Munoz, a landing support specialist attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to conduct an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ralph Contreras, a landing support specialist attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group completes an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the rails of the USS Somerset (LPD-25) during San Francisco Fleet Week's Parade of Ships on Oct. 11, 2019. San Francisco Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps and Navy to connect with the citizens of San Francisco as well as share the pride embedded in those who serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tia D. Carr)
U.S. Marines and Sailors man the rails aboard the USS Somerset (LPD-25) while transiting the San Francisco Bay during San Francisco Fleet Week 2019 on Oct. 6, 2019. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of San Francisco and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Conner Robbins)
U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, wait to secure a piece of an improvised ribbon boat at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2019. Bridge Company conducted the exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marines Sgt. Nick Anguiano and Sgt. Jonathan Valencia, Combat Skills Training Instructors with 1st Marine Logistics Group, Combat Skills Training School (CSTS), fire a M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar at Camp Pendleton, California, April 24, 2019. Marines with CSTS are responsible for the familiarization and sustainment of basic combat skills for non-infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Kyle McNan)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka, off-going commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group and on-coming commanding general Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea await the pass in review during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 19, 2019. Since 1947, Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group have provided direct support through sustained tactical logistics to each element of the Marine Expeditionary Force beyond their organic capabilities. Victory through logistics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1 and 7th Engineer Support Battalion engage targets with the M240B machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2019. Marines conduct live fire exercises to maintain combat readiness and effectiveness when employing various weapon systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. William Redding)
U.S. Marines with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, move a simulated casualty during a Counter IED and Long Range Convoy during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, July 27, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion to bolster planning and operational tasks across the war-fighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)
U.S. Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician with EOD Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, removes a contaminated ordnance in during an exercise at Camp Pendleton, California., April 17, 2019. EOD and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense (CBRN) participated in this simulated training exercise to bolster cohesion between both job fields while increasing the proficiency of being able to detect, locate, identify, and triage suspected weapons of mass destruction while working in contaminated environments. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Quentarius Johnson)
During USMC Co-Creation Laboratory demonstration day U.S. Marines with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistic Group, show off some of their recent achievements in 3D-printing at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2018. This event has shown the CoLab’s expedient process of creating equipment parts through crowdsourcing and digital thread technology.
U.S Marines with the Utilities Platoon, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, work together to build the Light Weight Purifying Systems at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 24, 2018. The utilities Marines practiced water purification with salt and fresh water at Gold Beach and Lake O’Neill using the LWPS and Tactical Weight Purifying Systems for 48 hours through day and night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to hook a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a CH-53E Super Stallion during an exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17, 2018. 1st Transportation Support Battalion utilized a Helicopter Support Team to conduct a dual-point external lift exercise to refine the logistical capabilities to support the Marine Expeditionary Force through the distribution of personnel, equipment and supplies. Both the Ground Combat Element and Air Combat Element worked together to facilitate rapid transportation of munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Morrow, a motor vehicle operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, guides a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle across a bridge constructed by Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 10, 2018. Bridge Company’s mission was to construct a medium girder bridge to allow tactical vehicles to pass through a gap in the ground. This exercise enhanced Bridge Company’s proficiency in gap crossing operations and improved overall unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
Service members, friends and families walk to raise awareness during the Annual 1st Dental Battalion Suicide Awareness Walk at Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 28, 2018. The event brought service members, friends and families together to talk about ways to spread awareness and prevent suicide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Antonio Hogue, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitors liquid bladders as they are being filled during an Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System Exercise at Coronado Island, Calif., September 11, 2018. Water and fuel make up the greatest quantities of supply required by the Marine air-ground task force to conduct modern warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Johnson)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alec Chavez, a combat engineer with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares for a bridge bay to be dropped a by Boeing CH-47 Chinook so it can be attached to a MK-III Bridge Erection Boat during River Assault 2018 at Fort Chaffee, Ark., July 21, 2018. The use of Chinooks increased the overall efficiency of the mission by minimizing the time between bay drops, which lead to more expedient construction times. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quentarius Johnson)
U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to connect bridge bays during River Assault 2018 at Fort Chaffee, Ark., July 17, 2018. River Assault is a joint service exercise designed to test the readiness and the capabilities of bridging units. River crossing are a type of breaching operation to overcome complex obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quentarius Johnson)
A five-bay Medium Girder Bridge attached to a 32-foot Type V platform is loaded onto a KC-130 Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 at Yuma Proving Ground, June 5, 2018. The five-bay MGB was dropped out of a KC-130 Hercules with VMGR-352 in support of an aerial resupply training mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rodion Zabolotniy)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Howard, a heavy equipment operator with Engineer Equipment Platoon, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operates a Medium Crawler Tractor during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 17, 2018. This exercise improves unit readiness with construction, mobility, counter mobility, and survivability training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gather casualties during a simulated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion while on a convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The IED explosion was used to test the Marines capabilities and training so they will be ready if the situation arises while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares blood units in preparation of an air delivery at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 28, 2018. This training is intended to test the viability of dropping units of blood by air to austere environments when ground delivery is not an option. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Mercer, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, discusses likely adversary avenues of approach during a field training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2018. The Marines of guard force conducted patrols and ambushes during the field exercise to test the capabilities of their Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Rubin J. Tan)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alante Pierce, a metal worker with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses a mig welder to connect two pieces of metal during a Marine Maker course with Building Momentum at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2018. During this portion of the course the Marines were challenged to utilize the fundamentals they were taught to create strong and visually appealing welds (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Sorci)
U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, perform preventative maintenance to the medium girder bridge during a field training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 28, 2018. The Marines attach ropes to link reinforcements under the bridge to ensure it is tightly secured and in place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)
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Cpl. Aiden Bemis,(right) a digital manufacturing engineer with 1st Supply Battalion, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, (left) a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, demonstrate the old method of removing a steering wheel from the column using a 10-way slide hammer kit. - Cpl. Aiden Bemis,(right) a digital manufacturing engineer with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, (left) a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st MLG, demonstrate the old method of removing a steering wheel from the column using a 10-way slide hammer kit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 29, 2021. The slide hammer kit often cracks steering wheel columns and warps the steering wheel. Bemis provided the capability to mass produce Owen’s steering wheel remover tool that prevents damage to the steering wheel column during removal. Owens originally designed the tool in 2012, after cracking multiple steering wheel columns. He came up with the idea to drill three holes into a standard washer and weld a nut so that he could effectively remove a steering wheel from the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) and Logistics Vehicle System Replacements (LVSR).
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, exchange the Group colors during the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, outgoing Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and incoming Commanding General Brig. Gen. Phillip N. Frietze, exchange the Group colors during the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Apr. 29, 2021. Since 1947, Marines and Sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group have provided direct support through sustained tactical logistics to each element of the Marine Expeditionary Force.
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Guadualupe Castillo, a supply chief with 1st Transportation Support Battalion, poses for a portrait. - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Guadualupe Castillo, a supply chief with 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2021. Castillos is set to receive the 2020 Exceptional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate of the Year Award on March 25, 2021.
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, begins the passing of the cake during the unit’s 245th cake cutting ceremon. - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen Bobbi Shea, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, begins the passing of the cake during the unit’s cake cutting ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, November 9, 2020. The cake-cutting ceremony served as the 1st MLG’s celebration of the 245th birthday of the Marine Corps while adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jonathan Peterson, commanding officer, 1st Landing Support Battalion, and Sergeant Major Sara Lopez, sergeant major, 1st LSB, dawn the colors for 1st LSB to signify the unit’s activation. - U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jonathan Peterson, commanding officer, 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sergeant Major Sara Lopez, sergeant major, 1st LSB, CLR-1, 1st MLG, I MEF dawn the colors for 1st LSB to signify the unit’s activation on Camp Pendleton Calif., 15 Oct. 2020. The activation of 1st LSB is in alignment with the Commandant’s vison for force design and provides the 1st MLG with added landing support and tactical support capabilities that enhance the expeditionary maneuver warfare vision for the future. 1st LSB will be able to support our naval expeditionary force with capabilities such as aerial resupply via helicopter support teams, parachute drops, port operations, beach operations, and rail operations as the main effort.
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