MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. –A Marine with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, has been named the 2021 Marine Corps Engineer Association Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician of the Year.
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Cpl. Johvany Rodriguez, an engineer operator with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force is named the 2021 Marine Corps Engineer Association Engineer Equipment Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for his work from April 2020 through March 2021.
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Camp Pendleton, California - Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., from Oct. 10 -14, 2016.The Marines used Lake O'Neill as a pseudo-ship during the MCCRE. They pumped water from the lake to simulate fuel from a ship. Using the Offshore Patrol Dispense System, they sent the water to a 200,000 gallon storage site, then to the booster station, and finally to the 120,000 gallon storage and dispensing site, said Cpl. Jose Ramirez, a bulk fuel specialist with 7th ESB and a native of Houston.The OPDS uses a 600-gallon-per-minute pump to extract water from Lake O'Neill and pump it through a 6-inch hose reel system.
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Walking on Water: 7th ESB builds river bridges alongside NMCB-5
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New Roads: 7th ESB Marines participate in road improvement project with Joint Task Force North
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Marines 'Make-A-Wish' come true: 7th ESB grants a terminally ill 12-year old boy's wish
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Taking on the mountain: 7th ESB Marines weather mountain warfare training alongside infantrymen
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Providing the Necessities: Utilities Platoon tests support capabilities at Red Beach
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ENCINITAS, Calif. – Being a Marine means being a part of a legacy, especially when that person comes from a family with a proud history of military service, and even more so when that individual hopes to someday train future Marines.It was a breezy Wednesday afternoon as Sgt. Michel A. Garcia was providing color guard for a ceremony honoring World War II veterans at a retirement community in Encinitas, Jan 20, 2016.“It’s a great experience,” said Garcia. “I really appreciate honoring those who came before us.”Garcia is a heavy equipment mechanic with 7th Engineer Support Battalion and has been a Marine for over eight years. Garcia began his military career before he even stepped on the famous yellow footprints.“I’m a military brat,” Garcia
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BARSTOW, Calif. - Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at Production Plant Barstow's test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, California, Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the operating forces to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with MARCORSYSCOM, Quantico, Virginia. “We can build rafts or continuous span bridges to cross rivers or lakes,” said Shearer. “They support up to an M1 Abrams tank with 100 foot spacing
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The San Diego Council Navy League of the United States honored a Marine spouse from 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, with the 2015 Sea Services Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Award, Dec. 4, during a ceremony at their monthly luncheon in San Diego.Amanda McMillan, wife of Chief Warrant Officer Christopher McMillan, a bulk fuel officer with 7th ESB, was honored for her hard work and dedication to her family, community and 7th ESB.Notably, this is the fifth consecutive year a I MEF spouse has won the award.“I’m more than honored to receive the award, but I know I could have done, and can do, so much more for the community,” said Amanda, a Zephyrhills, Florida, native. Throughout year,
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CAMP PENDLETON Calif. - Earning the coveted “blood stripe” is one of the Marine Corps’ most meaningful traditions. The history behind the blood stripe is one of sacrifice, perseverance, and dedication. Similarly, being promoted to the status of a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer is another tremendous milestone in an enlisted Marine’s career.Gen. James F. Amos, former commandant of the Marine Corps, released a white letter (a message to commanders conveying his thoughts on a variety of topics) in November 2012, outlining the importance of broadening the mind as a critical aspect of developing the warrior. The “5,000 year old mind” is what the former Commandant of the Marine Corps called it: learning from the lessons of history and of those who
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "All previous guidance remains in effect"To all Marines, Sailors, civilians and families, I am honored to serve as your Commandant. To General and Mrs. Dunford, as you transition to your next assignment, please know that you go with the respect and thanks of every Marine, Sailor and their families. It is now our responsibility to maintain the institutional momentum of the past year in our efforts to sustain and continue to improve our Corps. That said, no later than the New Year I will publish a "FragO" to the current CPG."Like war itself, our approach to warfighting must evolve"As the Nation's crisis response force and force in readiness, Marines remain forward deployed, ready to fight and win tonight. However, we
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Standing on the edge of a cliff, looking 50 feet down into a dirt-filled gorge is a place most people would stay far away from, but Marines and Royal engineers from the British 54 Commando Squadron decided that would be a nice spot to build a bridge. Marines from Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group and Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division along with their British engineer counterparts built a medium girder bridge across a large gap at Gold Beach training area aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2015. Cpl. Jeffrey Rubley, a bridgemaster with 1st Platoon, Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, took charge in the
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SAN DIEGO – Thirty-seven Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion presented static displays during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 aboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif. Sept 19-20, 2015. Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services wherein Marines showcase service capabilities and offer the community an opportunity to see their Marine Corps first hand. Fleet Week activities consisted of ship tours, static displays, sports competitions, Coronado Speed Fest, social events, and community relations activities. The Marine’s static displays provided an excellent opportunity for them to demonstrate the quality of military assets to the citizens of San Diego.“This gives the public a great opportunity to see what we do on a daily basis,” said Maj.
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FALLBROOK, Calif. - Marines are known for and take pride in the fact that they unwaveringly protect each other, against any and all odds. It’s called protecting our own. Marines will hold onto this as long as they live, and with the help of a grateful nation, amazing things can be accomplished. In 2011 Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Ross was critically wounded and suffered major tissue and bone damage that cost him his legs. He was given less than a 2 percent chance of survival. Ross says many people tell him he’s lucky to be alive, but he insists it’s more than luck.“I don’t really count my blessings so much, but I just chalk it up to I was too
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CORONADO, Calif. – For the first time, Marines and Sailors teamed up to perform a beach unloading exercise using the Beach Termination Unit, in Coronado, Calif., Aug. 1-4, 2015. Approximately 30 Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, teamed up with Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 to conduct a beach unloading exercise. What made the training unique was the use of the BTU, which allows Marines to transfer fuel from a ship out in the ocean to Marines on land. In the past, Marines have had to rely on aerial fuel delivery or government and commercial contractors to bring them fuel during operations. This process proved to be slow and sometimes dangerous. Now, with the BTU,
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Make-A-Wish Foundation came together to help make a young boy’s dream a reality aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25, 2015. A brave young man, James Gallant of Poway, Calif., has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer and thanks to his family, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a group of 1st MLG Marines; he got to realize his dream of being one of the few. James is soon to be 16 years old and looks optimistically towards serving his country. His parents say he has always been interested in the military. “James has loved the military since he was two years old and always wanted to be a part of it,” said Sarah
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General and Mrs. Coglianese, Col. And Mrs. Frietz, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Penrod, Sgt. Maj. Weeks, distinguished guests, family, friends and Marines. Thank you for honoring me and my family today. I stand before you humbled and flattered.First, it is only right to thank all of those who have stood by me through all these years. My wife, my rock and my memory, Gina. Without whom I would be completely lost. It is you who gave me purpose to become the man you see. I love you. My sons Joseph and Joshua. Thank you both for being understanding and good boys. I hope I haven’t screwed you up too bad. I know you didn’t choose this life but you endured, and been troopers through it all and I love you for it. This is the last move I swear.To all of my
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - As Marines woke up to mist on their tents and fog on the lake, members of the Lake Elsinore community set up their chairs to observe the bridging missions the Marines would undertake over the course of the day. Nearly 100 Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group showed off their versatility by conducting a combined water and land bridging operation as part of a readiness evaluation at Lake Elsinore, Calif., March 24, 2015, marking the first time that an Improved Ribbon Bridge was built as a continuous span across a wet gap since 2002. "Three generations of Marines have gone through without this continuous span from shore to shore," said Cpl. Kris Wickert, bridge master
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group will assemble a continuous span improved ribbon bridge, and a medium-girder bridge in Lake Elsinore, Calif., March 24-25. At 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, approximately 100 Marines will construct the two bridges across a narrow channel on the lake, a feat that hasn't been done in more than a decade. "This event is important because we will be conducting tasks that cannot be accomplished within one training area aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton due to terrain restrictions," said 2nd Lt. Adriel Fernandez, a bridge platoon commander with 7th ESB. "Lake Elsinore provides terrain where we can construct improved ribbon bridges and
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Military combat engineers strive for perfection in every construction project. For Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, it is a daily goal.Combat engineer Marines supported a Department of Defense road construction project at El Centro, California.Marines arrived during January, providing engineering support to construct an all-weather road in El Centro, California, along the United States-Mexico border to increase U.S. border patrol mobility and support the interdiction of transnational threats."The Marines constructed 2,400 feet of all-weather road, comprised of a main roadway and a 12-foot drag road with two low water crossings," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 AJ Shanks, 7th ESB,
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Mendez, operations chief and the senior enlisted in his military occupational specialty, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Las Cruces, N.M., is coming up on his 25th year in the Marine Corps. He takes great pride in his job as a combat engineer and loves to be surrounded by Marines. From his days as a drill instructor to his present responsibility as the MOS’s most senior Marine Mendez has maintained his honor and believes it’s every Marine’s duty to do the same.Q: What made you want to join?A: Throughout high school I knew I wanted to take it on, because I used to sit and look at my dad’s albums as a kid from when he was in 82nd Airborne. I wanted to try to
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