Gunnery Sgt. Donavin G. Bender, 29, Bismarck, N.D., was named the::r::::n::enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician of the Year by the::r::::n::Marine Corps Engineer Association. ‘I’ve lost a lot of friends, and I::r::::n::think they would agree and say I should accept it, so I’m going to::r::::n::accept it on their behalf,’ said Bender. - Gunnery Sgt. Donavin G. Bender, 29, Bismarck, N.D., was named the::r::::n::enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician of the Year by the::r::::n::Marine Corps Engineer Association. ‘I’ve lost a lot of friends, and I::r::::n::think they would agree and say I should accept it, so I’m going to::r::::n::accept it on their behalf,’ said Bender.

Marines with Motor Transport Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assess a simulated wounded civilian, portrayed by a role-player, during a combat skills training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The purpose of the training was to give the Marines an opportunity to see first-hand what they might experience during deployment. - Marines with Motor Transport Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assess a simulated wounded civilian, portrayed by a role-player, during a combat skills training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The purpose of the training was to give the Marines an opportunity to see first-hand what they might experience during deployment.

Gunnery Sgt. Craig Ranney, motorcycle club president, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, leads motorcyclists with Headquarters Company, CLR-17, 1st MLG, on a motorcycle ride in San Diego County, Calif., July 23. Marines and sailors with Headquarters Co., CLR-17, 1st MLG, conducted the ride to help raise motorcycle awareness safety each other become better motorcycle riders. - Gunnery Sgt. Craig Ranney, motorcycle club president, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, leads motorcyclists with Headquarters Company, CLR-17, 1st MLG, on a motorcycle ride in San Diego County, Calif., July 23. Marines and sailors with Headquarters Co., CLR-17, 1st MLG, conducted the ride to help raise motorcycle awareness safety each other become better motorcycle riders.