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CLB-5 Family Appreciation Day

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)

CLB-5 Family Appreciation Day

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)

CLB-5 Family Appreciation Day

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)

CLB-5 Family Appreciation Day

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)

CLB-5 Family Appreciation Day

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)

MLG's newest Meritorious Sergeants meet for lunch and leadership discussion with their Commanding General

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)

MLG's newest Meritorious Sergeants meet for lunch and leadership discussion with their Commanding General

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)

MLG's newest Meritorious Sergeants meet for lunch and leadership discussion with their Commanding General

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)

MLG's newest Meritorious Sergeants meet for lunch and leadership discussion with their Commanding General

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)

Marines and Sailors with 1st MLG are recognized for their hard work

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)

CLB-5 Marines Conduct Engineering Ops During ITX 2-16

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.

CLB-5 Marines Conduct Engineering Ops During ITX 2-16

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.

CLB-5 gears up for deployment during ITX 2-16

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.

MLG Commanding General Visits Marines Training in ITX 2-16

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.

MLG Commanding General Visits Marines Training in ITX 2-16

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.

MLG Commanding General Visits Marines Training in ITX 2-16

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.

Strengthening the brotherhood: CLB-5 trains at the leadership reaction course

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.

Strengthening the brotherhood: CLB-5 trains at the leadership reaction course

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.

Logistic Marines re-familiarize themselves with convoys

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)

Logistic Marines re-familiarize themselves with convoys

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)

Logistic Marines re-familiarize themselves with convoys

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)

Strengthening the brotherhood: CLB-5 trains at the leadership reaction course

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)

Strengthening the brotherhood: CLB-5 trains at the leadership reaction course

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.

Brilliant Scepter 2014

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)

Brilliant Scepter 2014

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.

Brilliant Scepter 2014

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.

Exercise Brilliant Scepter

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.

Exercise Brilliant Scepter

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.

Pinning on the Rocker

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.

Pinning on the Rocker

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.

Exercise Brilliant Scepter

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.

Exercise Brilliant Scepter

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.

Pinning on the Rocker

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.

Exercise Brilliant Scepter

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.

Marine becomes U.S. citizen in unique location

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.

Marines volunteer at local homeless shelter

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.

Marines volunteer at local homeless shelter

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.

CLB-5 Motor Transportation Operator enjoys the military life

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.

CLB-5 Marines provide logistical support during Exercise Steel Knight 2014

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.

CLB-5 Marines provide logistical support during Exercise Steel Knight 2014

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.

CLB-5 Marines provide logistical support during Exercise Steel Knight 2014

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.

CLB-5 Marines train with machine guns during a desert fire exercise leading to Steel Knight 2014

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)

CLB-5 Marines train with machine guns during a desert fire exercise leading to Steel Knight 2014

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.

Tactical Convoy training prepares Marines for Exercise Steel Knight 14

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.

Tactical Convoy training prepares Marines for Exercise Steel Knight 14

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.

Tactical Convoy training prepares Marines for Exercise Steel Knight 14

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.

Every clime and place: CLB-5 supports mountain training

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.

Every clime and place: CLB-5 supports mountain training

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.

Every clime and place: CLB-5 supports mountain training

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.

Every clime and place: CLB-5 supports mountain training

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.

Corpsman leads Marines and sailors with emphasis on unit as family

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.