U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew Niebel, the commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group, attaches the Iraq Campaign Streamer to the Marine Corps flag during the 76th Anniversary Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony of 1st MLG at Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. 1st MLG has more than 8,500 Marines and Sailors serving in various capacities such as transportation and distribution, ammunition and fuel support, supplies and materiel handling, medical and dental services, general engineering, maintenance operations, food services, landing support, and various administrative functions. For 76 years 1st MLG Marines and Sailors have proven themselves, in both peacetime and combat, across the range of military operations from the wars in Korea and Vietnam to the deserts of Kuwait and Somalia and throughout the most recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Today, 1st MLG stands ready to provide combat service support to I Marine Expeditionary Force in any crisis or contingency and continues to firmly uphold the ‘Victory Through Logistics’ motto. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew Niebel, the commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group, attaches the Iraq Campaign Streamer to the Marine Corps flag during the 76th Anniversary Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony of 1st MLG at Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. 1st MLG has more than 8,500 Marines and Sailors serving in various capacities such as transportation and distribution, ammunition and fuel support, supplies and materiel handling, medical and dental services, general engineering, maintenance operations, food services, landing support, and various administrative functions. For 76 years 1st MLG Marines and Sailors have proven themselves, in both peacetime and combat, across the range of military operations from the wars in Korea and Vietnam to the deserts of Kuwait and Somalia and throughout the most recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Today, 1st MLG stands ready to provide combat service support to I Marine Expeditionary Force in any crisis or contingency and continues to firmly uphold the ‘Victory Through Logistics’ motto.

Retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Omar Hadley, a native of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, prepares meals for U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 23 on Pohnpei, FSM, July 15, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Arthur Deal) - Retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Omar Hadley, a native of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, prepares meals for U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 23 on Pohnpei, FSM, July 15, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Arthur Deal)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 23 participated in a fire-starting class hosted by Papua New Guinea Defense Force Warrant Officer Class 2 Steven Baloiloi on Goldie River Training Camp, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 20, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 23 participated in a fire-starting class hosted by Papua New Guinea Defense Force Warrant Officer Class 2 Steven Baloiloi on Goldie River Training Camp, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 20, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 23 participated in a fire-starting class hosted by Papua New Guinea Defense Force Warrant Officer Class 2 Steven Baloiloi on Goldie River Training Camp, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 20, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo) - U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 build a Southwest Asia (SWA) hut on Goldie River Training Camp, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 12, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 build a Southwest Asia (SWA) hut on Goldie River Training Camp, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 12, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Krystle Pidor, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responder with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps Philippine Army Pfc. Melchor Comisario with his gas mask during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 at Camp Lapu Lapu, Philippines, July 10, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. Pidor was born in Cebu, Philippines and moved to the United States at the age of six. After 13 years, this is her first time back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Krystle Pidor, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) responder with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps Philippine Army Pfc. Melchor Comisario with his gas mask during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23 at Camp Lapu Lapu, Philippines, July 10, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. Pidor was born in Cebu, Philippines and moved to the United States at the age of six. After 13 years, this is her first time back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)