1st Dental Battalion

1st Marine Logistics Group

Mission

1st Dental Battalion ensures operational readiness by providing quality dental healthcare to warfighters on a global level.

Vision

We will be the most modern, integrated, trained, and fully-ready expeditionary Dental Battalion; employing the skills of a highly capable staff providing quality, technologically innovative care while maximizing partnerships to achieve high-reliability in ensuring Operational Readiness and Dental Health for our beneficiaries.

1st Dental Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer 1st Dental Battalion

CAPT Shay S. Razmi

Captain Razmi was commissioned as an Ensign with the HPSP program in 1997. She entered the Navy Dental Corps as a commissioned Lieutenant in 1998 after graduation from Dental school and Officer Indoctrination School. She was first stationed at Naval Dental Center Great Lakes, IL where she...

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Command Master Chief 1st Dental Battalion

HMCM(FMF/SW/IW) Steven L. Hart

Master Chief Hart assumed his current post as the Command Master Chief for 1st Dental Battalion/Naval Dental Center Camp Pendleton, California on November 06, 2019. A native of Franklinton, LA., he began his naval career at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, followed by Hospital Corpsman...

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Featured Articles

Behind the Uniform: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

The islands of Palau welcome back one of their own, Lance Cpl. Sean Kingzio, born in Koror on March 2, 2002. He is presently serving with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment (MCED) – Palau.

7th Engineer Support Battalion is Awarded the Fight Tonight Award

U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj. Stennett Rey II, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, presents the “Fight Tonight” award to U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Oh Ri Da, a water support technician who is representing 7th Engineer Support Battalion during an awards ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 5, 2023. The commanding general selected 7th Engineer Support Battalion based on a wholistic concept of readiness, which includes the easily measurable aspects of individual, equipment, and training readiness, as well as the less measurable aspects that multiply a unit's combat effectiveness like cohesion, esprit de corps, trust up and down the chain of command, and individual discipline and integrity. The 1st MLG “Fight Tonight” award is part of the 1st MLG’s commitment to provide a logistical force capable of fighting on a moment’s notice.

MCED Palau 23.1 – Marines offload gear

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Perezsanchez, an engineer equipment operator from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment – Palau, ground-guides a Tractor, Rubber tire, Articulated Steering, Multi-purpose (TRAM) onto a barge at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, March 24, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to disasters or other crises.

1st MLG Marines awarded for providing life-saving care

February 21st started like any typical day in the Marine Corps when members of Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1 gathered outside their barracks to start P.T.-- their group workout. The day’s workout consisted of a run along a familiar route, shuttle runs, and a train run. Suddenly, in the middle of the train run, one of the Marines turned to Cpl. Ricardo Cruzmontoya and grabbed ahold of him just before falling to the ground. In the ensuing seven minutes, the life of one Marine would be in the hands of those around him. In the moments after the Marine (whose name is being withheld) hit the ground, seizing, Cpl. Christopher Parris says he “did what he was trained to do.” Instantly directing Lance Cpl. Elijah Serrano to call 911, Cpl. Parris simultaneously ensured that the seizing Marine was put into the recovery position to assist his shallow breathing. Once the seizing stopped and Pfc. Thomas Godwin III was able to locate a pulse, the group, led by Cpl. Parris, noticed that the Marine was no longer breathing. From there, Cpl. Parris started chest compressions in an effort to preserve the life of their comrade. Over the next few minutes, the injured Marine went from being physically responsive and breathing to completely unresponsive with no pulse or breath. Three times the Marine would start breathing on his own before once again ceasing to breathe. The gravity of the situation was apparent to all the Marines present. In those moments, Cpl. Parris and the others fought to save the life of their fellow Marine. When Cpl. Diego Ruiz, with the Provost Marshall’s Office, arrived on the scene, the Marines assisted in using an AED on the Marine. Ultimately, the Marine was transported to receive a higher echelon of care and is recovering there. Cpl. Ruiz said of the incident: “I am confident that without the life-saving effort of these Marines and the AED, the outcome of this situation would be entirely different.” Cmdr. Janelle Marra, Force Surgeon for 1st Marine Logistics Group further elaborated, “A Marine lived to see his next birthday because of his fellow Marines providing CPR and first responders using an AED” According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nine out of ten people who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, typically in only minutes. Without intervention from Cpl. Parris, Lance Cpl. Serrano, Cpl. Cruzmontoya, and Pfc. Godwin, a member of their Marine family would not be alive today. The Marines were recognized by Brig. Gen. Phillip Frietze, commanding general for 1st Marine Logistics Group for their heroic actions. Cpl. Christopher Parris has been awarded a Navy Commendation Medal. Lance Cpl. Elijah Serrano was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Lance Cpl. Ricardo Cruzmontoya received a Certificate of Commendation. Pfc. Thomas Godwin III received a Certificate of Commendation. The professionalism and bias for action displayed by young noncommissioned officers is a testament to their leadership and the vital role which noncommissioned officers fill throughout the Marine Corps.

Building Stronger Relationships

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau, and Peleliu locals pose for a group photo after a town clean-up at Peleliu, Republic of Palau, March 18, 2023. Peleliu locals and Marines and Sailors with MCED-Palau arranged a town clean-up to reduce pollution and litter for a safe and clean environment. During this rotational deployment, Marine Corps Engineers and Navy Seabees continue to improve interoperability with the Indo-Pacific by undertaking infrastructure projects which benefit local populations and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to disasters or other crises.

Mission

Vision

1st MLG Quarterly Awards Ceremony

128th Navy Chief Birthday

128th Navy Chief Birthday

Camp Pendleton's 243rd Navy Ball

Camp Pendleton's 243rd Navy Ball

1st Dental Battalion Annual Suicide Awareness Walk

1st Dental Battalion Annual Suicide Awareness Walk

1st Dental Battalion Annual Suicide Awareness Walk

Chief Petty Officer Pinning

Chief Petty Officer Pinning

Chief Petty Officer Pinning

Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gayle D. Shaffer visits Camp Pendleton

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gayle D. Shaffer visits Camp Pendleton

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gayle D. Shaffer visits Camp Pendleton

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gayle D. Shaffer visits Camp Pendleton

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gayle D. Shaffer visits Camp Pendleton

Battle of Midway Ceremony

Battle of Midway Ceremony

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Third Annual Walk

Change of Charge

Change of Charge

Change of Charge

Change of Charge

1st Dental Battalion Conducts ADALEX

1st Dental Battalion Conducts ADALEX

1st Dental Battalion Conducts ADALEX

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

2nd annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

1st Dental Battalion completes long awaited ADAL-X

1st Dental Battalion completes long awaited ADAL-X

1st Dental Battalion completes long awaited ADAL-X

1st Dental Battalion completes long awaited ADAL-X

Pinning on the Rocker

Pinning on the Rocker

Pinning on the Rocker

Meeting of the Minds: 2015 Quad MLG Conference

Meeting of the Minds: 2015 Quad MLG Conference

Meeting of the Minds: 2015 Quad MLG Conference

A Message from the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps

1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command

1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command

1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command

1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command

1st Marine Logistics Group Change of Command

Ton earns Prestigious Award

Ton earns Prestigious Award

Ton earns Prestigious Award

Ton earns Prestigious Award

Ton earns Prestigious Award

Not all hellfire and cordon wires: 1st Dental Bn. sailor balances military discipline and job proficiency to succeed in career

Not all hellfire and cordon wires: 1st Dental Bn. sailor balances military discipline and job proficiency to succeed in career

Voices Around the Group: Q&A with Petty Officer 2nd Class Kim Hugo

Against all odds: Sailor provides better life for family

Against all odds: Sailor provides better life for family

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

Secretary of the Navy visits Camp Pendleton

1st MLG supports Afghanistan retrograde

1st MLG supports Afghanistan retrograde

Always at the ready: 1st Dental Bn. trains for expeditionary environment

Always at the ready: 1st Dental Bn. trains for expeditionary environment