1st Supply Battalion

1st Marine Logistics Group

Mission

The mission of 1st Supply Battalion is to provide general support, ground supply support, less bulk fuel, and Navy funded stock/programs and distribution system management for the sustainment of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations.

1st Supply Battalion Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Siebrand Niewenhous, outgoing commanding officer of 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, relinquishes command to oncoming commanding officer Col. Taunja Menke during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton California, June 29, 2022. The change of command ceremony marked the passing of command from Col. Siebrand Niewenhous to Col. Taunja Menke. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Thomas Spencer)

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1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

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1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

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1st Supply Bn Hike and Innovation Awards

U.S. Marines and Sailors of 1st Supply Battalion conduct a 12-mile battalion hike on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1 2021.

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1st Supply Bn Hike and Innovation Awards

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Siebrand H. Niewenhous, commanding officer, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, presents LSSN Brendan Franco, an additive manufacturing engineer, and Lance Cpl. Garcia Ulises, a distribution management specialist, with an Innovation Awards Program check, after a 12-mile battalion hike on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1 2021.

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1st Supply Bn participates in a machinegun range

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Isaac RamosHernandez with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts an unload show clear after firing an M240B machine gun at Camp Pendleton, California, July 1, 2021. The Marines and Sailors participated in a live fire machinegun range to familiarize themselves with the weapon system as part of the Combat Skills Training School course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin N. Seidensticker)

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1st Supply Bn participates in machinegun range

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fire the M240B machine gun range at Camp Pendleton, California, July 1, 2021. The Marines and Sailors participated in a live fire machine gun range to familiarize themselves with the weapon system as part of the Combat Skills Training School course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin N. Seidensticker)

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Digital Engineer Turns Innovative Dreams Into Reality

Cpl. Aiden Bemis, a digital manufacturing engineer with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, measures the width of a steering wheel column at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 29, 2021. Bemis provided the capability to mass produce a steering wheel remover tool that prevents damage to the steering wheel column during removal. The tool was originally designed by Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st MLG. In 2012, after cracking multiple steering wheel columns using a slide hammer kit, he came up with the idea to drill three holes into a standard washer and weld a nut so that he could effectively remove a steering wheel from the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) and Logistics Vehicle System Replacements (LVSR).

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1st Supply Battalion Christmas Gifts

U.S. Service Members with 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, gifts toys to the families of 1st Supply Battalion during a drive in holiday gift event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 22, 2020. The purpose for this event was to spread joy and happiness while also maintaining coronavirus precautions to ensure the families safety.

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2019 Ammunition Technician of the Year Award

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnny Rodriguez, ammunition technician, Las Pulgas Ammunition Supply Point, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at his place of work on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2020. Rodriguez won the Ammunition Technician of the Year Award for his innovations at Expeditionary Systems Evaluation Division, Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook, California from September to December 2019. His achievements include designing items that are now being mass-produced for the Marine Corps to streamline the work done in the ammunition military occupational field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. L. Ruth Wheeley)

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MTX 4-19

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Shubert, a motor transport operator with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security for a resupply convoy during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, CA, July 27, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion to bolster planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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MTX 4-19

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Ney, a motor transport operator with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, attaches a Humvee to a wrecker during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, CA, July 27, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion to bolster planning and operational tasks across the war-fighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

U.S. Marines attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group conducts an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ralph Contreras, a landing support specialist attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group completes an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rosbel Munoz, a landing support specialist attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to conduct an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Hattie Myers, a landing support specialist attached to 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completes an external lift during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-19 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, on Aug. 5, 2019. The purpose of the MTX is to provide training and assessment challenges to 1st Supply Battalion while bolstering planning and operational tasks across the warfighting functions in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

U.S. Marine Sgt. Clarence Lamin, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates a guidon movement during Corporals Course 3-18 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 19, 2017. There are several different guidon movements including open ranks, fall in and parade rest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)

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Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

U.S. Marine Cpl. Israel Tovar, a supply clerk with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, presents a guidon during Corporals Course 3-18 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 19, 2018. Drill instills Marines to obey commands instantly and builds upon unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)

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Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Garner (left), a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, performs a sword manual technique during Corporals Course 3-18 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 19, 2018. Sword manual instills Marine the discipline and patience required to learn and eventually master the techniques of the Non-Commissioned Officer sword. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jessica Lawson, a supply chain administration and operation specialist with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, tracks data from the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. Current technological systems, such as the GCSS-MC, supports logistical operations by providing a deployable, single point-of-entry for logistic transactions, while expediting processes and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brett Hilkemann, a motor transport mechanic with Motor Transport Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group inputs data into the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. The GCSS-MC increases visibility, accountability, efficiency in planning and expedites delivery of supplies and equipment to supported units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Iversen, an organics chief with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, tracks data from the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. The GCSS-MC increases visibility, accountability, efficiency in planning and expedites delivery of supplies and equipment to supported units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marines with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group and 1st Maintenance Battalion, CLR-15, 1st MLG utilize the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. The Marines use GCSS-MC to communicate with Marines and support them through logistical needs in an operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harper Hill, right, a cyber network operator with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, configures computer settings for Cpl. Brett Hilkemann, left, a motor transport mechanic with Motor Transport Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, CLR-15, 1st MLG, during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. Cyber network operators assist the Marines utilizing the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps, a system that provides enhanced supply and maintenance capabilities for Marines in a deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tola Sok, a supply administrator with Supply Company, 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. Current technological systems, such as the GCSS-MC, supports logistical operations by providing a deployable, single point-of-entry for logistic transactions, while expediting processes and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Iversen, an organics ordnance chief with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, checks the data on the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. The Marines use GCSS-MC to communicate with Marines and support them through logistical needs in an operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brett Hilkemann, a motor transport mechanic with Motor Transport Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inputs data on the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. The Marines use GCSS-MC to communicate with Marines and support them through logistical needs in an operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Robert Cruces, right, an operations chief with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, teaches Cpl. Brett Hilkemann, left, a motor transport mechanic with Motor Transport Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, CLR-15, 1st MLG, how to use the Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) during a combat operations center and communication exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. Current technological systems, such as the GCSS-MC, supports logistical operations by providing a deployable, single point-of-entry for logistic transactions, while expediting processes and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

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Sand and Steel; 1st Maintenance Battalion supports Steel Knight

U.S. Marines with Maintenance Management Team, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, unload a MV-22B Osprey with supplies for Marines participating in exercise Steel Knight at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2016. Steel Knight 2017 is a 1st Marine Division-led exercise that exposes Marines and Sailors to skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine air ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC Timothy Shoemaker)

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All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

Seaman Max Norum, a corpsman with 1st Supply Battalion, Headquarters and Support Company treats Sgt. Brandon Jackson for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2016. Jackson, an airframes mechanic instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a passenger vehicle. He sustained only minor injuries in the accident. (Courtesy Photo)

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All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Jackson is treated for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident by corpsmen aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2016. Jackson, an airframes mechanic instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training,was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a passenger vehicle. He sustained only minor injuries in the accident. (Courtesy Photo)

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All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

Seaman Max Norum, a corpsman with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Supply Battalion, treats Sgt. Brandon Jackson for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2016. Jackson, an airframes mechanic instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training,was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a passenger vehicle. He sustained only minor injuries in the accident. (Courtesy Photo)

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All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Jackson is treated for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident by corpsmen aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2016. Jackson,an airframes mechanic instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, was on his daily commute to work when he collided with a passenger vehicle. He sustained only minor injuries in the accident. (Courtesy Photo)

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1st Supply Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer, 1st Supply Battalion

Colonel Taunja M. Menke

Taunja Menke, a native of McMinnville, Oregon, graduated from Oregon State University and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in June 1999. She reported to The Basic School in July 1999. Upon completing The Basic School, Col Menke reported to 2d Supply Battalion and attended the Ground Supply...

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Sergeant Major, 1st Supply Battalion

Sergeant Major J.R. Gonzalez

San Diego California, graduating from Company M, Third Recruit Training Battalion. After completing Marine Combat Training, he was transferred to Camp Johnson, North Carolina where he attended the Basic Food Service Military Occupational School (MOS) and was assigned the MOS 3381. Upon completion...

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Mission

1st Supply Battalion Change of Command

1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

1st Supply Battalion Post and Relief

1st Supply Bn Hike and Innovation Awards

1st Supply Bn Hike and Innovation Awards

1st Supply Bn participates in a machinegun range

1st Supply Bn participates in machinegun range

Digital Engineer Turns Innovative Dreams Into Reality

1st Supply Battalion Christmas Gifts

2019 Ammunition Technician of the Year Award

MTX 4-19

MTX 4-19

Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

Marines with 1st Marine Logistic Group Participate in a HST

Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

Sword Manual Corporals Course 3-18 1st Marine Logistics Group

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Global Combat Support System Marine Corps

Sand and Steel; 1st Maintenance Battalion supports Steel Knight

All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

All in a Day’s Work; 1st MLG Sailors respond to motorcycle accident

1st Supply Battalion Leaders

Colonel Taunja M. Menke

Sergeant Major J.R. Gonzalez