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Combat Logistics Battalion 5

U.S. Marine Sgt. Lauren Ashton, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives an introduction to Corporals course 3-18 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018. Marines are given the foundation to become effective non-commissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)
Blank ammunition is being prepared for transportation to the Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, who will utilize the ammunition for Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. The blank ammunition will be used by Marines participating in convoy exercises which may involve simulated enemy ambushes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses a strap to tie down ammunition during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. An ammo technician works in every aspect of the ammunition field, including receipt, storage, issue, and handling of ammunition and toxic chemicals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completes final paperwork to receive blank ammunition during a field operation while participating in Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017 Safety is a number one concern while transporting ammunition, thus having a fire extinguisher and other safety precautions are important. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives blank ammunition during a field operation while participating in Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. Blank ammunition are rounds without projectiles and are used for training purposes only. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses a strap to tie down ammo during a field operation while participating in Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. Marines who handle ammunition and explosives must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified by Marine Corps standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, signs documentation indicating she received blank ammunition that will be distributed to the Marines participating in Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. An ammo technician works in every aspect of the ammunition field, including receipt, storage, issue, and handling of ammunition and toxic chemicals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carries a box of 5.56 blank ammunition during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 3, 2017. Marines with CLB-5 participating in the Mountain Training Exercise received more than 9,000 rounds of blank ammunition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, carries his main pack up multiple hills during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted multiple training events such as conditioning hikes, simulating attacking the enemy, rope climbing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 5, 2017. Convoys were needed to deliver chow and water to Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division receive water from the water trailer during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, support 2d Battalion, 8th Marines logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. The water trailer can hold up to 600 gallons of water and serves as the primary source of water to Marines in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a convoy during Mountain War Training 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 5, 2017. Most 7-ton vehicles have a Marine Rifleman positioned on top of the roof to act as an observer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Christopher Wilkerson, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, posts security while riding in a seven ton during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 5, 2017. In case of a simulated enemy contact, Marines received blank ammunition to give real world experience in counteracting ambushes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Edgar Torres, a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives blank ammunition during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 4, 2017. Blanks were given to Marines to be used during the convoys in case of simulated enemy contact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Motor Transportation, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives blank ammunition during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 4, 2017. Blanks were handed out to the Marines in case of simulated enemy contact while on a convoy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammo technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, counts out ammunition during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 4, 2017. Blanks were handed to Marines to be used on the convoys in case of simulated enemy contacts. Throughout the training evolution, Marines with CLB-5 received over 9000 blank ammunition for the M16A4 service rifle for practical experience and utilizing their weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Motor Transportation, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, use 7-tons to drive in the mountainous terrain of Bridgeport during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with Motor Transportation have to take a mountain driving course in order to drive in the mountains of Bridgeport due to changing grades on the road. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, posts for security in the rear of the convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines in the last vehicle of the convoy posts security in case of enemy contact to the rear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Mejia, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, posts security while participating in a convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines participating in the Mountain Training Exercise post security to demonstrate protecting various areas against any possible simulated attack or ambush in the mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, socialize among themselves during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Exercise, August 6, 2017. Mountain Training Exercise was a joint training exercise between Combat Logistics Battalion 5 and 2-8 to increase the forces’ capabilities in mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cory Espejo, a machine gunner with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division poses for a portrait during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines utilizes the transportation capabilities of Combat Logistics Battalion 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Pfc. Nelson Ramirez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assumes the role of a casualty during a simulated casualty drill as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. Simulated casualty drills ensure Marines are capable of conducting first response casualty care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carry a simulated casualty during a simulated casualty drill as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. Simulated casualty drills are designed to train Marines how to properly care for and evacuate casualties while under stressful conditions, and which require quick thinking to save lives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Pfc. Nelson Ramirez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assumes the role of a casualty during a simulated casualty drill as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. The Mountain Warfare Training Center is 6800 feet above sea level and exists to train units in complex compartmented terrain. Simulated casualty drills provide Marines with the opportunity to operate in its unique terrain and overcome various environmental obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Karl Watje, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, discusses route plans with his squad leaders during a combat physical training event as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. Communication between a platoon commander and his or her squad leaders ensures Marines are well-informed and understand the plan to execute a mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Parris Jones, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, posts security during a combat physical training session as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. Marines participating in Mountain Training Exercise post security to demonstrate protecting various areas against any possible simulated attack or ambush in the mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a combat physical training session during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. The combat physical training session gauges the Marines fitness levels and ensures they’re fully capable of operating in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, hike towards a target point to conduct a combat physical training session during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Aug. 2, 2017. During the Mountain Warfare Training Marines are required to complete multiple hikes, these are meant to keep Marines in peak physical condition during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Pfc. Morris Jones, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, posts security during a combat physical training session during a field operation while participating in Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. Marines participating in Mountain Training Exercise post security to demonstrate protecting various areas against any possible simulated attack or ambush in the mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Pfc. Nelson Ramirez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assumes the role of a casualty during a simulated casualty drill as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. A simulated casualty drill consists of triage, nine-line medical radio transmission, treating a casualty, and an evacuation plan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif., U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division carry boxes of field mess to the field mess hall during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, CALIF. - U.S. Navy LT. Mark Won, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses outside his barber shop during the Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, July 31, 2017. The chaplain has offered his services to cut Marines and Sailors hairs while in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Cpl. David Moyer, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, scans his surroundings while on a convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 1, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marine Cpl. David Moyer, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, checks the engine of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle while on a convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 1, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receive a brief prior to a convoy during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 1, 2017. Information is passed down from the non-commissioned officers to the junior Marines to ensure they know where to go and what to do. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif.- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jack Cohen, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, transfers water from one SIXCON water storage tank to another during a convoy as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Aug. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a convoy training evolution as part of Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, CALIF. - U.S. Navy LT. Mark Won, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cuts hair during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, CALIF. - U.S. Navy LT Mark Won, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cuts hair during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, CALIF. - U.S. Navy LT. Mark Won, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cuts Second Lieutenant Karl Watje’s hair during the Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center July 31, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif., U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force get ready to serve a meal at the field mess hall during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. TImothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, CALIF. - U.S. Navy LT. Mark Won, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, lubricates his clippers during the Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, July 31, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force serve chow during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Aug. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Crain, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pulls a pole into place on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc.Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helps tie a knot on an expeditionary mess hall during a Mountain Exercise 4-17 on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, help form the foundation of an expeditionary mess hall on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, begin the construction an expeditionary mess hall during a training field exercise on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, help form the foundation of an expeditionary mess hall tent on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, begin the construction of an expeditionary mess hall on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, help form the foundation of an expeditionary mess hall on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, place chairs inside an expeditionary mess hall on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, help form the foundation of an expeditionary mess hall on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Olivia Rutherford, an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives an order to her fellow Marines during the construction of an expeditionary mess hall at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shawn Pettway, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (CLB-5), Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, directs his Marines to move a tent on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., June 14, 2017. CLB-5 supports the 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Scott Patterson, an electronic maintainer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pauses during a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Luis Orozohernandez and Lance Cpl. Luis Mejia, motor transportation operators for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group take a break during a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group prepare to participate in a seven mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Catherine Mason, an electrician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participates in a conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Scott Patterson, an electronics maintainer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 27, 2017. The Marines have multiple conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David Powell, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes the Marines to ensure no one falls behind on a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. There are four conditioning hikes prior to mountain exercise 4-17. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Iris Marini, a supply admin training chief for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group participates in a six mile conditioning hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2017. The Marines have four conditioning hikes to prepare for Mountain Exercise 4-17 which will be conducted on the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)
Christine Winicki addresses Marines, Sailors and family members of Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at a family appreciation event hosted by volunteers from Saddleback Church and Marine Corps Camp Services aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2016. Winicki is the Battalion family readiness officer. Aside from offering service members and their families some time to come together and relax, the event supported the 101 Days of Summer Campaign, which aims to promote increased safety during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
Marines, Sailors and family members of Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, enjoy food, fun, and festivities hosted by volunteers from Saddleback Church and Marine Corps Camp Services aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2016. Aside from offering service members and their families some time to come together and relax, the event supported the 101 Days of Summer Campaign, which aims to promote increased safety during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine Capt. Samuel Kang addresses Marines, Sailors and family members of Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at a family appreciation event hosted by volunteers from Saddleback Church and Marine Corps Camp Services aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2016. Kang is the executive officer, acting, for CLB-5. Aside from offering service members and their families some time to come together and relax, the event supported the 101 Days of Summer Campaign, which aims to promote increased safety during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
Marines, Sailors and family members of Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, enjoy food, fun, and festivities hosted by volunteers from Saddleback Church and Marine Corps Camp Services aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2016. Aside from offering service members and their families some time to come together and relax, the event supported the 101 Days of Summer Campaign, which aims to promote increased safety during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
Marines, Sailors and family members of Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, enjoy food, fun, and festivities hosted by volunteers from Saddleback Church and Marine Corps Camp Services aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2016. Aside from offering service members and their families some time to come together and relax, the event supported the 101 Days of Summer Campaign, which aims to promote increased safety during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon speaks with meritoriously promoted sergeants from 1st Marine Logistics Group about leadership and the new role they will have as sergeants of Marines during a lunch he hosted for them aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2016. Ottignon is the commanding general of 1st MLG. During the gathering the Marines had an opportunity to speak with their most senior leaders, to include the MLG commanding general, sergeant major, and command master chief. The four Marines promoted were Sgt. Olivia Berry, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Sgt. Lucas Ferreira, a combat engineer with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Sgt. Jose Gaytan, an engineer equipment mechanic from Combat Logistics Battalion 11, and Sgt. Hector RiveraGuzman, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks with meritoriously promoted sergeants from 1st Marine Logistics Group about leadership and the new role they will have as sergeants of Marines during a lunch hosted for them by the commanding general aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2016. Black is the sergeant major of 1st MLG. During the gathering the Marines had an opportunity to speak with their most senior leaders, to include the MLG commanding general, sergeant major, and command master chief. The four Marines promoted were Sgt. Olivia Berry, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Sgt. Lucas Ferreira, a combat engineer with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Sgt. Jose Gaytan, an engineer equipment mechanic from Combat Logistics Battalion 11, and Sgt. Hector RiveraGuzman, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon speaks with meritoriously promoted sergeants from 1st Marine Logistics Group about leadership and the new role they will have as sergeants of Marines during a lunch he hosted for them aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2016. Ottignon is the commanding general of 1st MLG. During the gathering the Marines had an opportunity to speak with their most senior leaders, to include the MLG commanding general, sergeant major, and command master chief. The four Marines promoted were Sgt. Olivia Berry, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Sgt. Lucas Ferreira, a combat engineer with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Sgt. Jose Gaytan, an engineer equipment mechanic from Combat Logistics Battalion 11, and Sgt. Hector RiveraGuzman, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon speaks with meritoriously promoted sergeants from 1st Marine Logistics Group about leadership and the new role they will have as sergeants of Marines during a lunch he hosted for them aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2016. Ottignon is the commanding general of 1st MLG. During the gathering the Marines had an opportunity to speak with their most senior leaders, to include the MLG commanding general, sergeant major, and command master chief. The four Marines promoted were Sgt. Olivia Berry, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Sgt. Lucas Ferreira, a combat engineer with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Sgt. Jose Gaytan, an engineer equipment mechanic from Combat Logistics Battalion 11, and Sgt. Hector RiveraGuzman, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carson Gramley/released)
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Frankie Doerr is handed an award during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22, 2016. Doerr is the 2nd platoon commander with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5. Ten Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group were recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the year. Awards ranged from a Certificate of Commendation, Marine of the year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released)
Lance Cpl. Aaron Copley, a heavy equipment operator with Headquarters and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses a 626 KR Tram to build a mechanized vehicle fighting position aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016. Marines and Sailors with CLB-5 are participating in Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 in order to prepare their Marines for an upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, as well as increase the proficiency and capabilities of their unit as a whole.
Heavy equipment operators with Headquarters and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses 420E Back Hoe create a 200 meter long defensive tank trench aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016. Marines and Sailors with CLB-5 are participating in Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 in order to prepare their Marines for an upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, as well as increase the proficiency and capabilities of their unit as a whole.
Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, work to treat a patient during a mass casualty simulation drill during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016. The drill began with taking hostile indirect-fire, resulting in multiple casualties with severe wounds. It challenged Marines and Sailors on their ability to react and work together to triage and treat patients accordingly.
Brigadier General David A. Ottignon, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks with Lance Cpl. Frederick Vaca and Lance Cpl. Landon Brown, combat engineers with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, about how they can positively affect their unit by training hard and excelling in their job. Ottignon visited several MLG units aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Jan. 26-27, 2016, to speak with unit commanders as well as engage junior Marines and Non-Commissioned officers to get sense of how the units were doing and what areas could be improved upon.
Brigadier General David A. Ottignon, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks with junior Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 5 about the important contributions they make to ensure mission success. Ottignon visited several MLG units aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Jan. 26-27, 2016, to speak with unit commanders as well as engage junior Marines and Non-Commissioned officers to get sense of how the units were doing and what areas could be improved upon.
Brigadier General David A. Ottignon, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, sits down with Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 5 and discusses his expectations and guidance for them as well as answers questions that they had. Ottignon visited several MLG units aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Jan. 26-27, 2016, to speak with unit commanders as well as engage junior Marines and Non-Commissioned officers to get sense of how the units were doing and what areas could be improved upon.
Corporal Jeffrey Samples, motor transport operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cautiously makes his way across an obstacle during the Leadership Reaction Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2014. The course is designed to build leadership traits and further develop the bonds between Marines.
Corporal Jeffrey Samples, motor transport operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cautiously makes his way across an obstacle during the Leadership Reaction Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2014. The course is designed to build leadership traits and further develop the bonds between Marines.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, follows the standard operation procedure to warn an incoming truck to not proceed any closer, during exercise Backlog aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 7, 2014. This exercise was the cumulating event of a 30-day integrated training exercise in which Marines were instructed in multiple types of convoys and standard operating procedures for unfamiliar scenarios. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Corporal Ashton Buckingham)
A Marine evaluator attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistic Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, grades a squad of Marines during exercise Backlog aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 7, 2014. This exercise was the cumulating event of a 30-day integrated training exercise in which Marines were instructed in multiple types of convoys and standard operating procedures for unfamiliar scenarios. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Corporal Ashton Buckingham)
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistic Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, set up a casualty evacuation sight as a hospital corpsmen evaluates the simulated wounded during exercise Backlog aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 7, 2014. This exercise was the cumulating event of a 30-day integrated training exercise in which Marines were instructed in multiple types of convoys and standard operating procedures for unfamiliar scenarios. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Lance Corporal Ashton Buckingham)
Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a combat conditioning hike to the Leadership Reaction Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2014. After completing the hike and an obstacle course, the Marines divided into teams and split between 12 stations. The course is designed to build leadership traits and further develop the bonds between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski/ Released)
Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a combat conditioning hike to the Leadership Reaction Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2014. After completing the hike and an obstacle course, the Marines divided into teams and split between 12 stations. The course is designed to build leadership traits and further develop the bonds between Marines.
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Three, and Capt. Kevin Flanagan, commander of Naval Beach Group One, observe Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) Causeway Ferry 17 detach from the INLS Roll-on/Roll-off Discharge Facility during exercise Brilliant Scepter 2014. Brilliant Scepter 2014 is an exercise providing ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo for Navy amphibious forces and the Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Bigley/Released)
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Three, talks with the crew of Improved Navy Lighterage System Causeway Ferry 17, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion One, during exercise Brilliant Scepter 2014. Brilliant Scepter 2014 is an exercise providing ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo for Navy amphibious forces and the Marine Corps.
Engineman 2nd Class Jesse Couch, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion One, describes the operations of the beach module of Improved Navy Lighterage System Causeway Ferry 17 to Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Three, during exercise Brilliant Scepter 2014. Brilliant Scepter 2014 is an exercise providing ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo for Navy amphibious forces and the Marine Corps.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kurt A. Kempster Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Regiment 1 (CLR-1), speaks with junior Marines about their experiences during exercise Brilliant Scepter aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Coronado, Calif., February 18, 2014. Marines from CLR-1, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, and 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked along side naval units to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Jordan as part of Operation Eager Lion. MPF's serve as a naval power projection capability that supports the deployment and employment of Naval and Marine forces worldwide.
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1 (CLR-1) participate in exercise Brilliant Scepter aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Coronado, Calif., February 18, 2014. Marines from CLR-1, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, and 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked along side naval units to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Jordan as part of Operation Eager Lion. MPF's serve as a naval power projection capability that supports the deployment and employment of Naval and Marine forces worldwide.
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.
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.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kurt A. Kempster Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Regiment 1 (CLR-1), speaks with junior Marines about their experiences during exercise Brilliant Scepter aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Coronado, Calif., February 18, 2014. Marines from CLR-1, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, and 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked along side naval units to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Jordan as part of Operation Eager Lion. MPF's serve as a naval power projection capability that supports the deployment and employment of Naval and Marine forces worldwide.
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1 (CLR-1) operate Logistics Vehicle Service Replacement's (LVSR) during exercise Brilliant Scepter aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Coronado, Calif., February 18, 2014. Marines from CLR-1, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, and 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked along side naval units to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Jordan as part of Operation Eager Lion. MPF's serve as a naval power projection capability that supports the deployment and employment of Naval and Marine forces worldwide.
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.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan J. Diaz, Sergeant Major Combat Logistics Regiment 1 (CLR-1), speaks with junior Marines about their experiences during exercise Brilliant Scepter aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Coronado, Calif., February 18, 2014. Marines from CLR-1, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, and 7th Engineer Support Battalion worked along side naval units to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Jordan as part of Operation Eager Lion. MPF's serve as a naval power projection capability that supports the deployment and employment of Naval and Marine forces worldwide.
Corporal Jasdeep Singh, supply administrative chief, Combat Logistics Regiment 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, displays his certificate of naturalization in front of the CLB-5 logo aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Singh became a US citizen while serving in Afghanistan in 2012.
Sergeant Harold Lambert, career planner, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, cleans tables at the Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Oceanside, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Nine Marines and one sailor from Camp Pendleton, with the help of several community volunteers, prepared and served a free dinner for local homeless and others in need at the Mission.
Servicemembers from Camp Pendleton and local volunteers serve food at the Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Oceanside, Calif., Jan. 28. Nine Marines and one sailor, with the help of several community volunteers, prepared and served a free dinner for local homeless and others in need at the Mission.
Lance Cpl. Dustin Luse, left, demonstrates how to operate the M240B with the help of Sgt. Joseph Lopez, right, both with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2013. Luse, of Vidor, Texas, recently supported Exercise Steel Knight 2014. SK14 is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Moulay A. Bounouar, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides basic first aid to a Marine during Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2013. The corpsmen with CLB-5 provided medical care for Marines and sailors and taught tactical combat casualty care classes to prepare them for deployment. SK14, which took place Dec. 09-16, is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as the Ground Combat Element with the support of 1st MLG and 3rd Marine Air Wing. Combined, the MAGTF is able to deploy and respond in a timely manner to any situation across the globe.
Private First Class Jordan Nash, a motor transport operator with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security during a convoy to deliver supplies to Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2013. Multiple convoys from CLB-5 supplied food and fuel to various units throughout the expansive training. Exercise Steel Knight 2014, which took place Dec. 9-16, is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment with the Marine Air Ground Task Force as the Ground Combat Element with the support of 1st MLG and 3rd Marine Air Wing. Combined, the MAGTF is able to deploy and respond in a timely manner to any situation across the globe.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, train to react to Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear scenarios during Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2013. Approximately 240 Marines from CLB-5 supported multiple units throughout Twentynine Palms by providing them with supplies and logistical support. SK14, which took place Dec. 09-16, is an annual exercise designed to prepare the 1st Marine Division for deployment with the Marine Air Ground Task Force as the Ground Combat Element with the support of 1st MLG and 3rd Marine Air Wing. Combined, the MAGTF is able to deploy and respond in a timely manner to any situation across the globe.
Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate an M240B medium machine gun as part of sustainment training leading up to Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 9, 2013. SK14 is an annual exercise designed to prepare 1st Marine Division for deployment with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as the Ground Combat Element with the support of 1st MLG and 3rd Marine Air Wing. Combined, the MAGTF is able to deploy and respond in a timely manner to any situation across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)
Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate a .50 caliber machine gun as part of sustainment training leading up to Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 9, 2013. SK14 is an annual exercise designed to prepare 1st Marine Division for deployment with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as the Ground Combat Element with the support of 1st MLG and 3rd Marine Air Wing. Combined, the MAGTF is able to deploy and respond in a timely manner to any situation across the globe.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, mans a .50caliber machine gun while preparing to depart for a tactical convoy as part of training leading up to Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. The training provided the Marines of CLB-5 with experience on what to expect when they are deployed to expeditionary environments and how to support forward-deployed units such as the 1st Marine Division.
Sgt. Brandon Edgerton, convoy commander with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security for a tactical convoy as part of training leading up to Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. The training provided the Marines of CLB-5 with experience on what to expect when they are deployed to expeditionary environments and how to support forward-deployed units such as the 1st Marine Division.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, mans a .50 caliber machine gun while preparing to depart for a tactical convoy as part of training leading up to Exercise Steel Knight 2014 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. The training provided the Marines of CLB-5 with experience on what to expect when they are deployed to expeditionary environments and how to support forward-deployed units such as the 1st Marine Division.
A CH-53E Super Stallion transports a HMMVW while Marines with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducted helicopter support team training during Mountain Exercise 6-13, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 18, 2013. During the exercise, a small detachment of Marines from 1st MLG provided logistical support to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, right, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks with Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, during Mountain Exercise 6-13, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 18, 2013. During the exercise, a small detachment of Marines from 1st MLG provided logistical support to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
Marines with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a helicopter support team training operation during Mountain Exercise 6-13, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 18, 2013. During the exercise, a small detachment of Marines from 1st MLG provided logistical support to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
Marines from 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, break for chow at their combat operations center for Mountain Exercise 6-13, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 18, 2013. During the exercise, a small detachment of Marines from 1st Marine Logistics Group provided logistical support to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines.
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Bundeson, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participates in a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. Bundeson has served as a corpsman for 13 years and has been on five combat deployments, serving in Ramadi, Fallujah, Al-Asad and Al-Taqqadum during the height of the Iraq War.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, set up a command center during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, set up a perimeter using concertina wire during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, disassemble a command center during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)
Field radio operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group disassemble a field antenna during a combat operations center exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013. The COCEX requires Marines to rapidly set up, disassemble and displace command nodes in an expeditionary environment.
Mission

Provide direct support tactical logistics to Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5) beyond its organic capabilities in the areas of transportation, intermediate level supply, field level maintenance, and general engineering.


Combat Logistics Battalion 5 Leaders

Lieutenant Colonel J.F. Soto Jr.
Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Battalion 5
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Sergeant Major D. J. Reed
Sergeant Major Combat Logistics Battalion 5
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FEATURED STORIES
Pinning on the Rocker By | December 7, 2015
Strengthening the brotherhood: CLB-5 trains at the leadership reaction course By Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski | April 15, 2014
1st MLG Marines practice loading and unloading Navy ships By Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski | February 24, 2014
Marine becomes U.S. citizen in unique location By Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | February 12, 2014
Marines volunteer at local homeless shelter By Cpl. Timothy Childers | February 3, 2014
CLB-5 Motor Transportation Operator enjoys the military life By Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski | January 17, 2014


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