Dannielle Maxwell, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Maxwell, Landing Support Company Gunnery Sergeant, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Maring Logistics Group, was named the 2013 1st MLG Spouse of the Year for her hard work and dedication to her family, community and husband's unit while holding the position of a family readiness assistant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna/Released) - Dannielle Maxwell, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Maxwell, Landing Support Company Gunnery Sergeant, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Maring Logistics Group, was named the 2013 1st MLG Spouse of the Year for her hard work and dedication to her family, community and husband's unit while holding the position of a family readiness assistant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna/Released)
Lieutenant Col. Sidney R. Welch, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, addresses guests during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2014. The battalion replaced CLB-6 as the logistics combat element for Regional Command (Southwest) and will provide logistical support to units operating in Helmand province. - Lieutenant Col. Sidney R. Welch, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, addresses guests during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2014. The battalion replaced CLB-6 as the logistics combat element for Regional Command (Southwest) and will provide logistical support to units operating in Helmand province.
First Lt. Ricky Mansyur, a supply officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, hugs his wife, Megan, before boarding a bus as part of his first step of traveling to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, from Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014 Marines with CLB-7, along with elements of 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Dental Battalion and 7th Engineer Support Battalion, will support I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd) in assuming responsibilities as the logistics battalion for Regional Command (Southwest). Mansyur is a native of New Jersey, N.J. - First Lt. Ricky Mansyur, a supply officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, hugs his wife, Megan, before boarding a bus as part of his first step of traveling to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, from Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014 Marines with CLB-7, along with elements of 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Dental Battalion and 7th Engineer Support Battalion, will support I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd) in assuming responsibilities as the logistics battalion for Regional Command (Southwest). Mansyur is a native of New Jersey, N.J.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participate in the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 22, 2013.During Iron Fist 2013, the 13th MEU and Western Army Infantry Regiment, JGSDF will spend three weeks participating in bilateral training to improve their interoperability, enhance military-to-military relations and sharpen skills essential to crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jared Padula/Released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participate in the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 22, 2013.During Iron Fist 2013, the 13th MEU and Western Army Infantry Regiment, JGSDF will spend three weeks participating in bilateral training to improve their interoperability, enhance military-to-military relations and sharpen skills essential to crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jared Padula/Released)
Lance Cpl. Andres Cornejo, a semitrailer refueler operator with General Service Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides instruction to Lance Cpl. Ary Leura, a student driver with CLR-1, 1st MLG, during the Semitrailer Refueler Operator’s Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16, 2014. Each refueler holds approximately 4,900 gallons of fuel, providing forward Marine Corps units with an increased range of operations in a combat environment or during humanitarian missions by allowing them to travel longer distances and keep utility equipment operating. Cornejo is a native of San Antonio, Texas. - Lance Cpl. Andres Cornejo, a semitrailer refueler operator with General Service Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides instruction to Lance Cpl. Ary Leura, a student driver with CLR-1, 1st MLG, during the Semitrailer Refueler Operator’s Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16, 2014. Each refueler holds approximately 4,900 gallons of fuel, providing forward Marine Corps units with an increased range of operations in a combat environment or during humanitarian missions by allowing them to travel longer distances and keep utility equipment operating. Cornejo is a native of San Antonio, Texas.
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, has lunch with a group of Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10. The Marines had an opportunity to ask and discuss questions they had about I MEF and the Marine Corps. - I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, has lunch with a group of Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10. The Marines had an opportunity to ask and discuss questions they had about I MEF and the Marine Corps.
Lance Cpl. Dustin Luse, left, demonstrates how to operate the M240B with the help of Sgt. Joseph Lopez, right, both with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013. Luse, of Vidor, Texas, recently supported Exercise Steel Knight 2014. SK14 is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment. - Lance Cpl. Dustin Luse, left, demonstrates how to operate the M240B with the help of Sgt. Joseph Lopez, right, both with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013. Luse, of Vidor, Texas, recently supported Exercise Steel Knight 2014. SK14 is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment.
Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, blow air into their blouses to use them as flotation devices during their annual swim qualification aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 14, 2013. During training, Marines wore camouflage utilities while executing multiple tasks, including a 25-meter swim, jumping off a 25-foot tower, treading water for five minutes, and stripping off a combat load while sub-surfaced. - Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, blow air into their blouses to use them as flotation devices during their annual swim qualification aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 14, 2013. During training, Marines wore camouflage utilities while executing multiple tasks, including a 25-meter swim, jumping off a 25-foot tower, treading water for five minutes, and stripping off a combat load while sub-surfaced.
Corporal Antoine Diop, a native of Toulouse, France, and a supply administration specialist with Supply Co., 1st Supply Bn., CLR-15, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., is looking forward to his second deployment and carrying on his family’s legacy of service. “It’s tough to be away from your family,” said Diop. “But, the brotherhood we share with our fellow Marines is kind of a family away from family. The difficulties that we endure only bring us closer together.” - Corporal Antoine Diop, a native of Toulouse, France, and a supply administration specialist with Supply Co., 1st Supply Bn., CLR-15, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., is looking forward to his second deployment and carrying on his family’s legacy of service. “It’s tough to be away from your family,” said Diop. “But, the brotherhood we share with our fellow Marines is kind of a family away from family. The difficulties that we endure only bring us closer together.”
Colonel John M. Schultz, 1st Marine Logistics Group chief of staff, presents Mary A. Foreman with a certificate of appreciation during her 35 Year’ Federal Length of Service award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 20, 2013. Foreman, a native of Muskegon, Mich., is a 63-year old military paid technician who has devoted her personal and professional life to the Marine Corps for almost half a century. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna/Released) - Colonel John M. Schultz, 1st Marine Logistics Group chief of staff, presents Mary A. Foreman with a certificate of appreciation during her 35 Year’ Federal Length of Service award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 20, 2013. Foreman, a native of Muskegon, Mich., is a 63-year old military paid technician who has devoted her personal and professional life to the Marine Corps for almost half a century. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna/Released)