U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participated in Mountain Exercise 6-16 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., from Sept. 24 to Oct. 27, 2016.CLB-15 provided logistical support to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during their cold weather, high-altitude training in the Sierra Mesa Mountains."We're here to support Victor 3/4 as they're [participating] in the mountain exercise and [learning] the mountain terrain," said 1st Lt. Katherine Lukes, the supply officer for CLB-15. "We had people cooking in the chow hall for them and got them supplies when they were in the field. We got them water, chow, and made sure their vehicles were fueled."The Combat Services
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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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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – “We need food and water,” chanted the crowd loudly in Filipino as they grew more and more restless. The few dozen Marines and sailors in the medical aid station did their best to keep the peace while providing treatment to casualties caused by a typhoon that ravaged the area. These were just a few of the challenges faced by personnel with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during pre-deployment training with the Special Operations Training Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2014. The training simulation, set up by SOTG with the help of role-players, put CLB-15’s Marines and sailors in the middle of a typhoon-ravaged, rural
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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The rumbling of two dozen logistics and humanitarian aid vehicles broke the bayside morning calm, as approximately 80 Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, began an embarkation operation aboard Naval Base San Diego, Calif., June 19, 2014.The equipment, which consisted of water purification systems, power generators and logistics and supply vehicles, was loaded onto amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) as part of a buildup to support the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during its operations around the Indian Ocean next year.“We have generators to provide power, tactical water purification systems that can provide clean potable
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Ryan M. Stites has always enjoyed his job as an amphibious assault mechanic and he hopes to share his passion with his Marines. Speaking from his experience, he has formed his own opinions on how to lead Marines. He applies his style of leadership at his new command, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group.Q: What do you do at CLB-5?A: “I’m the ordinance maintenance chief with Maintenance Detachment. I’m in charge of the ordinance section for the light armored assault vehicles, amphibious assault vehicles, tank mechanics, artillery mechanics, optics and armorers. I currently have only four Marines under me, but when the unit is fully staffed, we will have more.”Q: Your unit, CLB-15, is
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducted their first field training exercise this year at Red Beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6-10, gearing up for pre-deployment training with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit this fall.The exercise allowed CLB-15 to practice procedures and protocols they will apply while acting the 15th MEU’s primary logistical support element during its deployment early next year. Providing this support to the MEU allows it to focus on its chief objective in crisis response, ready to answer disaster or humanitarian relief operations as the “first on the scene” force.“It’s the first time that we’ve had since our change of command last summer to
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Ten Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completed a five-day operation, providing logistical support during Exercise Iron Fist 2014, Feb. 15, 2014.Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, to promote military interoperability and to hone individual and small-unit skills through complex and realistic training. Combat Logistics Battalion 15 is slated to deploy with the 15th MEU next year and is the logistics combat element of the MEU. During Iron Fist, they provided vital
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