Sergeant Robert Baca (left), 23, communication chief, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Lucero (right), 20, radio operator, LS Co., CLR-17, 1st MLG, sprint to the finish line during the final moments of a land navigation course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 28, 2014. Land nav. is an invaluable skill set and forms one of the core competencies of a leader. The purpose of the course is to establish individual confidence and proficiency in tasks associated with land nav. Each Marine was issued a compass, protractor and map. To complete the course, they had to locate six points within six hours. - Sergeant Robert Baca (left), 23, communication chief, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Lucero (right), 20, radio operator, LS Co., CLR-17, 1st MLG, sprint to the finish line during the final moments of a land navigation course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 28, 2014. Land nav. is an invaluable skill set and forms one of the core competencies of a leader. The purpose of the course is to establish individual confidence and proficiency in tasks associated with land nav. Each Marine was issued a compass, protractor and map. To complete the course, they had to locate six points within six hours.
A member of the Combat Support Systems Program Management Office of Marine Corps Systems Command, describes the different components of the new Portable Patient Transport Life Support System during training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014. The PPTLSS was designed as a lightweight, mobile replacement for the current, bulky, life-support systems used for serious injuries. It provides highly efficient components Navy personnel need to evacuate wounded Marines and sailors from the battlefield. - A member of the Combat Support Systems Program Management Office of Marine Corps Systems Command, describes the different components of the new Portable Patient Transport Life Support System during training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014. The PPTLSS was designed as a lightweight, mobile replacement for the current, bulky, life-support systems used for serious injuries. It provides highly efficient components Navy personnel need to evacuate wounded Marines and sailors from the battlefield.
Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (right), commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks with Gunnery Sgt. Anderson M. David (center), field mess chief, Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st MLG, about the field mess layout before a Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award competition aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014. The Marines defended their title as the best field mess in the Marine Corps, which they earned during last year’s awards, competing against the best selected food service units the Marine Corps has to offer. - Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (right), commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks with Gunnery Sgt. Anderson M. David (center), field mess chief, Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st MLG, about the field mess layout before a Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award competition aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014. The Marines defended their title as the best field mess in the Marine Corps, which they earned during last year’s awards, competing against the best selected food service units the Marine Corps has to offer.
Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group Marines pose with their trophy after winning first place in the co-ed division of the Commanding General’s Cup paintball tournament, Feb. 20, 2014. Four out of the five CLR-17 teams placed in the tournament. - Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group Marines pose with their trophy after winning first place in the co-ed division of the Commanding General’s Cup paintball tournament, Feb. 20, 2014. Four out of the five CLR-17 teams placed in the tournament.
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Three, talks with the crew of Improved Navy Lighterage System Causeway Ferry 17, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion One, during exercise Brilliant Scepter 2014. Brilliant Scepter 2014 is an exercise providing ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo for Navy amphibious forces and the Marine Corps. - Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Three, talks with the crew of Improved Navy Lighterage System Causeway Ferry 17, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion One, during exercise Brilliant Scepter 2014. Brilliant Scepter 2014 is an exercise providing ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo for Navy amphibious forces and the Marine Corps.
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit Five guides members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force off a Landing Craft Air Cushion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provided combat service support to members of the JGSDF and Marines participating in the exercise. The support included providing more than 40 crates of 120mm and 80mm mortar rounds to Marine and Japanese mortarmen, distributing meals ready to eat, water, fuel, tents and generators to servicemembers training on the island. - A sailor with Assault Craft Unit Five guides members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force off a Landing Craft Air Cushion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provided combat service support to members of the JGSDF and Marines participating in the exercise. The support included providing more than 40 crates of 120mm and 80mm mortar rounds to Marine and Japanese mortarmen, distributing meals ready to eat, water, fuel, tents and generators to servicemembers training on the island.
Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, observe as the TALON Mark II robot attempts to pick up a block during pre-deployment training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb, 18, 2014. The Marines with 1st EOD have been training since September of last year in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan next month in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, observe as the TALON Mark II robot attempts to pick up a block during pre-deployment training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb, 18, 2014. The Marines with 1st EOD have been training since September of last year in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan next month in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Corporal Elijah Williams, a motor transportation mechanic with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shows a student how to properly do a squat during a morning workout at Jefferson Elementary School, Feb. 13, 2014. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1 and 1st Medical Bn., volunteered their time to support more than 500 students in their new fitness program known as “Motion.” During their stay Marines led various events, such as push-ups, squats, soccer and basketball. - Corporal Elijah Williams, a motor transportation mechanic with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shows a student how to properly do a squat during a morning workout at Jefferson Elementary School, Feb. 13, 2014. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1 and 1st Medical Bn., volunteered their time to support more than 500 students in their new fitness program known as “Motion.” During their stay Marines led various events, such as push-ups, squats, soccer and basketball.
Brigadier General Kevin J. Nally, director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers, shakes hands with Cpl. Lucas G. Sarko, radio operator, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Gen. Nally toured the company aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014. During the visit, Marines from 1st MLG conducted line training, a series of hands-on instruction on communications systems in preparation for the unit’s upcoming Combat Operations Center exercise. - Brigadier General Kevin J. Nally, director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers, shakes hands with Cpl. Lucas G. Sarko, radio operator, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Gen. Nally toured the company aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014. During the visit, Marines from 1st MLG conducted line training, a series of hands-on instruction on communications systems in preparation for the unit’s upcoming Combat Operations Center exercise.
Corporal Hunter Paillou, cox swain with Operations Platoon, Boat Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment 1,1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares an engine to be mounted on a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014. The Marines are preparing for an exercise during which they will ferry equipment up and down the Colorado River giving them an opportunity to train in an arduous environment. - Corporal Hunter Paillou, cox swain with Operations Platoon, Boat Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment 1,1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares an engine to be mounted on a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014. The Marines are preparing for an exercise during which they will ferry equipment up and down the Colorado River giving them an opportunity to train in an arduous environment.