CLB-11 provides tactical logistics support beyond the organic capabilities of supported elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
190720-M-HB658-1126 ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julia Nichols, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs routine maintenance on a 7-ton truck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)
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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Michael Vazquez, the adjutant for Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), marches to the center of the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), during a ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
190720-M-HB658-1118 ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joey Hertz, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), troubleshoots electrical issues on a 7-ton truck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), present colors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), during a ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
190720-M-HB658-1147 ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joey Hertz, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands in the vehicle stowage area of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) after performing routine vehicle maintenance. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)
190223-M-QP663-0007 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, CALIF. (Feb. 23, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel Castillo, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), searches a role player during an evacuation control center exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190223-M-QP663-0005 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, CALIF. (Feb. 23, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel Castillo, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a handheld metal detector to search a role player during an evacuation control center exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190223-M-QP663-0053 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, CALIF. (Feb. 23, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Albert Tiburcio, a military working dog handler, and Gaya, a military working dog, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), post security during an evacuation control center exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190622-M-QP663-0022 INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Cox, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a grinding wheel to fabricate an M240B machine gun mount aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190702-M-QS181-1030 GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Chandler (center), a team leader with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), instructs a weapons familiarization class with a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
190702-M-QS181-1012 GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Gutierreztorres, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans a .50-caliber machine gun during a weapons handling class aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
190702-M-QS181-1010 GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Kulinsky, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans a .50-caliber machine gun during a weapons handling class aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)
190801-M-EC058-2230 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Aug. 1, 2019) U.S. Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Soldiers with Golf Company, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment participate in a joint-service casualty evacuation class at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released)
190801-M-EC058-2033 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Aug. 1, 2019) U.S. Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Soldiers with Golf Company, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment participate in a joint-service casualty evacuation class at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released)
190622-M-QP663-0386 INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Cox, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects a support strut aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190622-M-QP663-0131 INDIAN OCEAN (June 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Cox, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a welding tool to attach support struts to an M240B machine gun mount aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
190622-M-QP663-0517 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Cox, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a welding tool to fabricate an M240B machine gun mount aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Gary Thompson, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, exits his vehicle to visually check the status of the convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The convoy was conducted to gather intelligence from the surrounding areas and to locate possible enemy positions during the exercise's training scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a long stop during a tactical convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The convoy was conducted to gather intelligence from the surrounding areas and to locate possible enemy positions during the exercise's training scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The convoy was conducted to gather intelligence from the surrounding areas and to locate possible enemy positions during the exercise's training scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Samson Hoopii, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducts visual checks of the surrounding areas to ensure no enemy presence exists during a stop for a tactical convoy during Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The convoy was conducted to gather intelligence from the surrounding areas and to locate possible enemy positions during the exercise's training scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The convoy was conducted to gather intelligence from the surrounding areas and to locate possible enemy positions during the exercise's training scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gather casualties during a simulated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion while on a convoy for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 19, 2018. The IED explosion was used to test the Marines capabilities and training so they will be ready if the situation arises while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. A “powder breaking” hike is conducted to teach the Marines and Sailors in the proper movement of personnel and equipment off an untrekked path while maintaining a tactical posture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. A “powder breaking” hike is conducted to teach the Marines and Sailors in the proper movement of personnel and equipment off a untrekked path while maintaining a tactical posture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The elevation at which the Marines and Sailors hiked was around 8,500 feet which prepared Marines for traversing mountainous terrain and how to cope with the lower levels of oxygen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Tutland, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides motivation to passing Marines and Sailors during a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors would lead the formation by stomping out the unpacked snow in front of them, then move off to the side to allow others to lead the way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The hike was conducted to familiarize students with using snowshoes to negotiate terrain and obstacles in a tactical manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Alexis Luna, left, a landing support specialist, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Mercedes, right, a motor transportation operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, lead a formation of Marines and Sailors during a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors would lead the formation by stomping out the unpacked snow in front of them, then move off to the side to allow others to lead the way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Russell, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, views a mountain range while taking a break during a conditioning hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors would lead the formation by stomping out the unpacked snow in front of them, then move off to the side to allow others to lead the way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Joel Camarillo, left, a motor transportation operator, and Sgt. Maxton Perez, right, a landing support specialist, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, wait at the front of the formation while taking a break during a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors would lead the formation by stomping out the unpacked snow in front of them, then move off to the side to allow others to lead the way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Brandon Ballantyne, left, a communication maintenance chief, and Lance Cpl. Harley Berry, right, a light armored vehicle mechanic, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, lead the way during a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors hiked approximately three miles around the Grouse Meadows campsite to further acclimatize them to the higher elevations of the mountain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marine Cpl. James Tendeck, a motor transportation maintenance mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, views the passing formation while taking a break during a "powder breaking" hike for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The Marines and Sailors hiked approximately three miles around the Grouse Meadows campsite to further acclimatize them to the higher elevations of the mountain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a mountain survival class for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The classes were to familiarize the Marines and Sailors in pre-environmental training and to improve the training standard in cold weather and mountainous environments while also increasing survivability and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stage for a "snowshoe tour" for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The purpose of a "snowshoe tour" is to familiarize students with using snowshoes and other equipment to negotiate terrain and obstacles in a tactical manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "snowshoe tour" for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The purpose of a "snowshoe tour" is to familiarize students with using snowshoes and other equipment to negotiate terrain and obstacles in a tactical manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Navy Seaman Jordan Keefe, a religious program specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, takes a break during a "snowshoe tour" for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The purpose of a "snowshoe tour" is to familiarize students with using snowshoes and other equipment to negotiate terrain and obstacles in a tactical manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Gary Thompson, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, looks back to his troops during a "snowshoe tour" for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The commanding officer leads the formation while hiking to set the example and boost morale amongst their troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "snowshoe tour" during Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The purpose of a "snowshoe tour" is to familiarize students with using snowshoes and other equipment to negotiate terrain and obstacles in a tactical manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "snowshoe tour" during Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The terrain around Grouse Meadows, the location of the campsite, is ideal for familiarizing navigation in snowshoes due to the compacted snow and constant change of elevation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, walk along a tree line during Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The terrain around Grouse Meadows, the location of the campsite, is ideal for familiarizing navigation in snowshoes due to the compacted snow and constant change of elevation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Sailor Petty Officer 2nd Class Jedidiah Richards, left, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Fausto Cabrera, right, sergeant major of CLB-11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, talk during a "snowshoe tour" for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. The terrain around Grouse Meadows, the location of the campsite, is ideal for familiarizing navigation in snowshoes due to the compacted snow and constant change of elevation by going up and down hills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gain familiarity of their snowshoes by hiking in the mountains for Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 10, 2018. Mountain Exercise 2-18 serves as CLB-11's FY18 service level exercise and will aid in pre-deployment training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Treviño)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Bn., Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marines Sgt. Maj. Fausto Cabrera, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Capt. Whit Swafford, logistics officer for Mountain Warfare Training Center, and Lt. Col. Gary Thompson, commanding officer of CLB-11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, lead during a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 and 1st Medical Bn., Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, take a break to change their socks during a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marines Capt. Whit Swafford, left, logistics officer for Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, and Sgt. Maj. Fausto Cabrera, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fix a snow shoe during a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Antonio Mondragon, left, administrative chief, and Staff Sgt. Xavier Chavarria-Lopez, distribution management chief, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, walk side-by-side during a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Claudine Garay, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participates in a conditioning hike as part of Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., March 6, 2018. The hike was in preparation for a longer movement over a larger area to Grouse Meadows, a training area where the Marines and Sailors set up a battalion staging area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Trevino)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Martin, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands guard duty during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The Marines had continuous security to simulate a forward deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines Cpl. Kalib Hodge, an administrative specialist, and Cpl. Matthew Letsch, a field radio operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, survey routes and details for morning convoy operations during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec 14, 2017. Hodge and Letsch were attached to the Jump Combat Operations Center, a mobile COC that can relocate throughout any environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Andrew Thomas, left, and Lance Cpl. Tori Thompson, field radio operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, set up a feed core during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The feed core allows the Marines to access internal or external communication and improves the line of sight range for radio signals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, overlook the beach during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The Marines had continuous security to simulate a forward deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Martin, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The Marines established 360 degree security around their command operations center with multiple M240B machine guns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tori Thompson, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sets up a feed core during a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The feed core provides the Marines with omnidirectional signal for radio communications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group and 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, participate in a machine gun course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017. The weapon systems used in this course are the M240B machine gun, M2 machine gun, and the Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun.
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David O’Connell, the operations chief of Combat Skills Training School with Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives a safety brief to Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, HQ Regiment, 1st MLG and 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, during a machine gun course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017. CSTS provides sustainment training in individual machine gun skills for Marines assigned to machine gun teams throughout the 1st MLG in order to develop technical proficiency and maintain combat readiness.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniela Rodriguez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shoots a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during a machine gun course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017. The Marines with CLB-11 and 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot crew-served weapons in the machine gun course hosted by the 1st MLG Combat Skills Training School.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniela Rodriguez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, applies a liquid lubricant inside the firing chamber of a M2 machine gun during a machine gun course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017. The Marines with CLB 11 and 1st Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot crew-served weapons in the machine gun course hosted by the 1st MLG Combat Skills Training School.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oliver Ramirez, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shoots a M2 machine gun during a machine gun course exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017. The machine gun course is led by the Combat Skills Training School who provides sustainment training in individual machine gun skills for Marines assigned to machine gun teams throughout the 1st MLG in order to develop technical proficiency and maintain combat readiness.
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Derek Jonese, with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps a Young Marine put on the helmet for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal 9 bomb suit at the Humanitarian Assistance Village during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 7, 2017. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. Fleet Week will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rodion Zabolotniy)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jared Greer, with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks to local San Franciscans about an MK36 7 ton wrecker on display at the Humanitarian Assistance Village during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 7, 2017. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. Fleet Week will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rodion Zabolotniy)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shawn Lardizabal, with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, talks about the capabilities of the Lightweight Water Purification System at the Humanitarian Assistance Village during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 7, 2017. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. Fleet Week will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rodion Zabolotniy)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zerak Renner, with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates the Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle 310 at the Humanitarian Assistance Village during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 7, 2017. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. Fleet Week will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rodion Zabolotniy)
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon presents Sgt. Lara Deleon with the I Marine Expeditionary Force Navy and Marine Corps Association Leadership Award at the 1st Marine Logistics Group quarterly awards ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., July 29, 2016. Ottignon is the 1st MLG commanding general and Deleon is a maintenance chief with Headquarters Regiment. Deleon was one of the Marines recognized at the ceremony for their outstanding achievements in the performance of their duties for the fiscal year 2016 third quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
A CH-53E from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 hovers above as Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 11 rush in to attach 6,200-pound weight to the helicopter aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. Marines with CLB-11 support HMH-465 during daytime external lift training to prepare for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 11 prepare a 6,200 pound steel beam for a CH-53E Super Stallion lift aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 and CLB-11 practiced daytime external lift training to prepare for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, spoke at the Staff Sergeant's Seminar aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Friday, Nov. 20. Newly selected and promoted staff sergeants gathered at this seminar to gain insight on expectations of a staff NCO from the senior enlisted and officers' perspective.
Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 1st Marine Logistics Group Sergeant Major, spoke at the Staff Sergeant's Seminar aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Friday, Nov. 20. Newly selected and promoted staff sergeants gathered at this seminar to gain insight on expectations of a staff NCO from the senior enlisted and officers' perspective.
1st Lt. Tyler Sweet, combat engineer officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, explains the route and plan for security patrols to be conducted by members of CLB-11’s engineer platoon during Mountain Exercise 6-15 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Engineer Platoon conducted two consecutive days of security patrols along a mountain trail to provide route reconnaissance, deter enemy forces and remove obstacles that would restrict friendly and civilian movement.
Marines from Engineer Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stop a potential threat during a security patrol in Mountain Exercise 6-15 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Engineer Platoon conducted two consecutive days of security patrols along a mountain trail to provide route reconnaissance, deter enemy forces and remove obstacles that would restrict friendly and civilian movement.
Cpl. Ben Hernandez, water purification specialist, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, checks for potential improvised explosive devices or threats conducted by members of CLB-11’s engineer platoon during Mountain Exercise 6-15 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Engineer Platoon conducted two consecutive days of security patrols along a mountain trail to provide route reconnaissance, deter enemy forces and remove obstacles that would restrict friendly and civilian movement.
Cpl. James Negri, combat engineer, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps a casualty get to safety after a simulated suicide bomber attack during Mountain Exercise 6-15 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Engineer Platoon conducted two consecutive days of security patrols to ensure the safety of the base camp and was confronted with the challenge of a mass casualty event at the end of their patrol.
Navy Corpsmen and medical officers with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat a Marine with a sucking chest wound after a simulated suicide bomber attack during Mountain Exercise 6-15 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Engineer Platoon conducted two consecutive days of security patrols to ensure the safety of the base camp and was confronted with the challenge of a mass casualty event at the end of their patrol.
U.S. Marine Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement is loaded onto U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 on Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk/Released)
U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 lands on Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk/Released)
U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 unloads a U.S. Marine Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement onto Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk/Released)
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 unloads a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement onto Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps' role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk/Released)
Colonel Phillip N. Frietze, Commanding Officer, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks with Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a loading exercise aboard Red Beach Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps' role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk/Released)
Lieutenant Cmdr. Daniel Trueba, an emergency medicine physician with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carefully stitches a role-player’s wound during a mass casualty exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., Aug. 9, 2013. Over the three-day exercise, corpsmen taking part in the training evolution received difficult scenarios in which they applied lifesaving skills to simulated casualties.
Corpsmen and physicians with Shock Trauma Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate on a critically injured role-player during a mass casualty training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., Aug. 9, 2013. Over the three-day exercise, corpsmen taking part in the training evolution received difficult scenarios in which they applied lifesaving skills to simulated casualties.
A corpsman with Shock Trauma Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operates on a critically injured role-player during a mass casualty exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., Aug. 9, 2013. Over the three-day exercise, corpsmen taking part in the training evolution received difficult scenarios in which they applied lifesaving skills to simulated casualties.
Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with Cpl. Thomas Evans, a squad leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st MLG, for his hard work and discipline as squad leader at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., Aug. 9, 2013. Coglianese came aboard MCAGCC to observe the battalion’s field exercise.
SgtMaj Charles W. Weeks, Battalion Sergeant Major Combat Logistics Battalion 11, addresses the Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 11
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, move through a make shift training town during the Basic Combat Skills Course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Instructors with the Combat Skills Training School role played as insurgents to give a real-world scenario for the Marines and sailor participating in the course.
A squad leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands guard during a night operation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. During the Basic Combat Skills Course, instructors with the Combat Skills Training School offer classes and field operations to improve the combat readiness for multiple non-infantry units.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group stands guard at a vehicle entry point during the Basic Combat Skills Course, Oct. 18. The course is designed to refresh combat skills to non-infantry units as part of deployment workups.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stand watch from a guard tower during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. During the Basic Combat Skills Course, the Marines spend a week in the field learning new skills and refreshing old ones to increase the unit's combat readiness.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observe role players acting as insurgents during the Basic Combat Skills Course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. During the course, instructors from the Combat Skills Training School gave classes highlighting key points of combat tactics.
Marines with Motor Transport Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assess a simulated wounded civilian, portrayed by a role-player, during a combat skills training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The purpose of the training was to give the Marines an opportunity to see first-hand what they might experience during deployment.
Cpl. Matthew R. Flynn, an assistant squad leader with Engineer Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a nail gun to secure part of the structure of a Southwest Asia hut during a field operation at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20. Constructing the hut readied them for any humanitarian assistance or disaster relief missions where infrastructure damage has occurred.
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