1st Lt. Stephanie Bohlen, future operations officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and a native of San Francisco, conducts a brief on the different static displays that were presented to members of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released) - 1st Lt. Stephanie Bohlen, future operations officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and a native of San Francisco, conducts a brief on the different static displays that were presented to members of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released)
1st Lt. Stephen Shepard, Landing Support Company, Air Delivery platoon commander, packs away a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. The JPADS systems use GPS, a modular autonomous guidance unit, or MAGU, a parachute and electric motors to guide cargo within 150 meters of their target points. To test its precision, the Marines used a series of palletized loads attached to parachutes with the GPS integrated system and dropped them from various heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/ released) - 1st Lt. Stephen Shepard, Landing Support Company, Air Delivery platoon commander, packs away a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. The JPADS systems use GPS, a modular autonomous guidance unit, or MAGU, a parachute and electric motors to guide cargo within 150 meters of their target points. To test its precision, the Marines used a series of palletized loads attached to parachutes with the GPS integrated system and dropped them from various heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/ released)
The 1st Marine Logistics Group commanding general, Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, hosted a visit for the Honorable Pete Wilson, former governor of California and Marine at Camp Pendleton, Calif. 22 Aug. 2014. Mr. Wilson spent his visit with 1st MLG Marines, participating in several ranges and observing demonstrations, to include the convoy simulator and explosive ordinance disposal. - The 1st Marine Logistics Group commanding general, Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, hosted a visit for the Honorable Pete Wilson, former governor of California and Marine at Camp Pendleton, Calif. 22 Aug. 2014. Mr. Wilson spent his visit with 1st MLG Marines, participating in several ranges and observing demonstrations, to include the convoy simulator and explosive ordinance disposal.
Lieutenant Gen. David H. Berger (left), commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks before promoting Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (right), commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, to major general aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 19, 2014. Berger said Coglianese's selection to a two-star general position was a direct reflection of his ability to successfully lead in three particularly difficult billets during his time as a brigadier general. - Lieutenant Gen. David H. Berger (left), commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks before promoting Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (right), commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, to major general aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 19, 2014. Berger said Coglianese's selection to a two-star general position was a direct reflection of his ability to successfully lead in three particularly difficult billets during his time as a brigadier general.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Regional Command (Southwest), assist a logistics vehicle system replacement operator during a retrograde operation aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2014. The operation was designed to retrograde the majority of the excess gear and equipment such as living quarters containers and air conditioning units from PB Boldak. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Regional Command (Southwest), assist a logistics vehicle system replacement operator during a retrograde operation aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2014. The operation was designed to retrograde the majority of the excess gear and equipment such as living quarters containers and air conditioning units from PB Boldak.
MAKATI CITY, Manila, Philippines – Philippine Lt. Gen. Virgilio Domingo, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines gives final remarks at the closing ceremony of Non-lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) 2014, August 16. NOLES is an annual field-training exercise and leadership seminar sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and hosted by various nations throughout the Asia-Pacific. This is the 13th iteration of NOLES with members from the AFP, and Philippine National Police participating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada) - MAKATI CITY, Manila, Philippines – Philippine Lt. Gen. Virgilio Domingo, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines gives final remarks at the closing ceremony of Non-lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) 2014, August 16. NOLES is an annual field-training exercise and leadership seminar sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and hosted by various nations throughout the Asia-Pacific. This is the 13th iteration of NOLES with members from the AFP, and Philippine National Police participating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada)
Master Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Mendez, operations chief and the senior enlisted in his military occupational specialty, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Las Cruces, N.M., is coming up on his 25th year in the Marine Corps. He takes great pride in his job as a combat engineer and loves to be surrounded by Marines. From his days as a drill instructor to his present responsibility as the MOS’s senior Marine, Mendez has maintained his honor as a Marine and believes it’s every Marine’s duty to do the same. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Mendez, operations chief and the senior enlisted in his military occupational specialty, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Las Cruces, N.M., is coming up on his 25th year in the Marine Corps. He takes great pride in his job as a combat engineer and loves to be surrounded by Marines. From his days as a drill instructor to his present responsibility as the MOS’s senior Marine, Mendez has maintained his honor as a Marine and believes it’s every Marine’s duty to do the same.
Lt. Col. Joon H. Um, left, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Sid R. Welch, commanding officer, CLB-7, after a transfer of authority ceremony held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 1, 2014. Combat Logistics Battalion 1 replaced CLB-7 as the last unit to aid Regional Command (Southwest) with tactical-level logistical support and will close out another chapter in Marine Corps history as the last unit to serve as the logistics combat element for RC(SW). - Lt. Col. Joon H. Um, left, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Sid R. Welch, commanding officer, CLB-7, after a transfer of authority ceremony held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 1, 2014. Combat Logistics Battalion 1 replaced CLB-7 as the last unit to aid Regional Command (Southwest) with tactical-level logistical support and will close out another chapter in Marine Corps history as the last unit to serve as the logistics combat element for RC(SW).
Corporal Clifton McReynolds, food service specialist, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, handles a hot tray of chicken in preparation for lunch at the 14-area chow hall aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. The 22-year-old was not excited to be a food service specialist at first, but he found a passion for working with people and now thrives in a job which enables him to serve and converse with hundreds of Marines daily. - Corporal Clifton McReynolds, food service specialist, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, handles a hot tray of chicken in preparation for lunch at the 14-area chow hall aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. The 22-year-old was not excited to be a food service specialist at first, but he found a passion for working with people and now thrives in a job which enables him to serve and converse with hundreds of Marines daily.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Austin, a dental technician with 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands in front the 13 Area Dental Clinic aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 23, 2014. Dental technicians provide much needed assistance to dentists by setting up and maintaining equipment, putting the patients at ease, preparing them for treatment and performing X-ray scans and administrative tasks. “As dental technicians, we need to take care of patients’ needs,” said Austin. “We work hand-in-hand with the dentists for eight hours a day to provide those needs and maintain combat readiness.” - Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Austin, a dental technician with 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands in front the 13 Area Dental Clinic aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 23, 2014. Dental technicians provide much needed assistance to dentists by setting up and maintaining equipment, putting the patients at ease, preparing them for treatment and performing X-ray scans and administrative tasks. “As dental technicians, we need to take care of patients’ needs,” said Austin. “We work hand-in-hand with the dentists for eight hours a day to provide those needs and maintain combat readiness.”