A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, emplaces a field-expedient, shaped-charge explosive during a basic demolitions course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013. Approximately 44 Marines from 1st MLG participated in the three-day training course and received instruction on demolitions as well as combat life saving techniques, patrolling and radio operations. - A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, emplaces a field-expedient, shaped-charge explosive during a basic demolitions course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013. Approximately 44 Marines from 1st MLG participated in the three-day training course and received instruction on demolitions as well as combat life saving techniques, patrolling and radio operations.

Corporal Dehorta, asmall arms repair technician, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, takes apart a weapon to ensure that each piece functions properly aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 13, 2013. As a lance corporal, he was the Marine of the Quarter and the Marine of the year. Now he is the Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. - Corporal Dehorta, asmall arms repair technician, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, takes apart a weapon to ensure that each piece functions properly aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 13, 2013. As a lance corporal, he was the Marine of the Quarter and the Marine of the year. Now he is the Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter.

Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Tommy Lasorda, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, observe a color guard during the 1st MLG Officer’s Ball in San Diego, Nov. 8, 2013. Lasorda, the former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and World War II veteran, was the guest of honor at the ceremony. - Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Tommy Lasorda, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, observe a color guard during the 1st MLG Officer’s Ball in San Diego, Nov. 8, 2013. Lasorda, the former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and World War II veteran, was the guest of honor at the ceremony.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Lam, right, a Navy tactical readiness training instructor with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, teaches lifesaving scenarios during a combat lifesaver course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013. During the course, Marines and sailors learned vital techniques such as providing CPR, treating injuries like sucking chest wounds and applying tourniquets. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Lam, right, a Navy tactical readiness training instructor with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, teaches lifesaving scenarios during a combat lifesaver course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013. During the course, Marines and sailors learned vital techniques such as providing CPR, treating injuries like sucking chest wounds and applying tourniquets.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a combat conditioning exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2013. Marines undergo conditioning exercises, such as hiking, to build physical endurance and camaraderie within the battalion and set Marines up for success if they are faced with situations requiring physical courage. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a combat conditioning exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2013. Marines undergo conditioning exercises, such as hiking, to build physical endurance and camaraderie within the battalion and set Marines up for success if they are faced with situations requiring physical courage.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Christian T. Abreu, an administrative section leader and corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photograph after a field exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Aug. 14, 2013. Abreu, a native of Quezon City, Philippines, was recognized as 2013's junior sailor of the year for 1st MLG. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Christian T. Abreu, an administrative section leader and corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photograph after a field exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Aug. 14, 2013. Abreu, a native of Quezon City, Philippines, was recognized as 2013's junior sailor of the year for 1st MLG.