ConvoyThe JUNE 27, 2014 DELIVERING QUALITY INFORMATION ON THE 1ST MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP

FEX 7th ESB constructs Forward Operating Base

Eager Lion 2014 1st MLG participates in MPF offload

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News 4. 1st MLG participates in Exercise Eager Lion 2014 COMMANDING GENERAL 8. 7th ESB constructs FOB during field exercise Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese 15. Combat Engineers support World Famous Mud Run SERGEANT MAJOR Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher 16. CLB-15 conducts embarkation exercise PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS 20. Medical Bn. hosts change of command 1st Lt. Savannah Moyer 1st Lt. Brendan McIntyre PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS Sgt. Sarah Fiocco Sgt. Laura Gauna Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski CONTACT US: 760-763-7795 Features 12. Ohio Marine receives [email protected] 23. A look back in history 24. Q&A with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kim Jonard Hugo On the Cover

Corporal Howard Savage, Combat En- gineer, Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security while others from his unit construct a forward oper- ating base, a secured and fortified loca- tion used to increase operational tempo in forward deployed areas, during a field training exercise aboard Camp Pend- leton, Calif., June 12, 2014. The FOB was FOLLOW US ON: approximately 40,000 sq. meters and THE CONVOY 3 consisted of four 20-foot tall posts. EXERCISE EAGER LION ‘14 1st MLG participates in MPF offload

Story and photos by: Sgt. Laura Gauna

THE CONVOY 5 QABA, Jordan - More than 500 Ma- Charge of Landing Force Support Party, Arrival and Once the equipment was offloaded from the rines and Sailors assigned to 1st Ma- Assembly Operations Group, 1st MEB, and native of ship, it was taken to the landing force support par- rine Expeditionary Brigade, I Marine Toledo, Ohio. ty, where the equipment went through a limited Expeditionary Force, conducted a During an MPF operation, equipment capable technical inspection, was scanned to show it was Maritime Prepositioning Force offload of supporting a regimental-size mechanized Marine received and then issued out. operation in the Hashemite Kingdom Air-Ground Task Force is offloaded, processed, and “It’s important to maintain the vehicles coming of Jordan for Exercise Eager Lion moved from the port to the using unit. Eager Lion off the ships,” said Sgt. Nelson Guevara, Wrecker 2014, from May 26-28. personnel conducted the MPF operation at the Port of Operator Chief, Motor Transportation Company, The exercise focused on maintaining Aqaba, offloading nearly 350 pieces of gear in a total 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st MLG. Aand strengthening military interoperability with the of 16 hours. The landing force support party is in charge of Jordanian Armed Forces and practicing current MPF Marines and sailors offloaded 72 7-ton trucks, 115 all the vehicles coming off the ships. Some trucks concepts using existing platforms in support of crisis HMMWVs, seven medical vehicles, four M1A1 tanks, are partially dismantled to fit in areas of the ship response and contingency operations in an expedition- and 14 Amphibious Assault Vehicles. so Marine mechanics reassemble them before ary environment. The equipment for this mission arrived on the USNS sending them to their using units. Corporal Lopez, a 1st MEB embarkation Marine assigned to the Com- “Some of the big things we hope to accomplish here 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, a Maritime Prepositioning The MPF Program enables the rapid deploy- bat Logistics Regiment 1 Arrival and Assembly Operations Element, are getting the Marines and Sailors trained on MPF ship, named after a U.S. Marine, a vet- ment, engagement, and retrograde of a fully ca- inventories gear during Exercise Eager Lion 2014. operations.We are refocusing everyone back to the eran and recipient. The vessel is one pable MAGTF anywhere in the world. “MPF op- amphibious roots that the Marine Corps was founded of 14 ships in the Navy and Marine Corps’ preposi- erations are key to the Marine Corps because it on,” said Capt. Christopher Tucker, the Officer-in- tioning fleet. gives us the ability to get equipment expeditiously and conduct our mission fast,” said Master Gun- nery Sgt. Christopher A. Toten, Airfield Services Chief, G-4, I MEF. “It’s a lot of work and many of the Marines have never done it. It’s also a good opportunity for the Marines and sailors to conduct operations out here and work with other allied na- tions.” Jordan is an important ally of U.S. It provides sea access to the U.S. military, which is vital for Marines to conduct MPF operations, added Toten, a native of Jackson, Miss. Exercise Eager Lion 14, which has been conducted annually since 2011, includes more than 12,500 service members from more than 20 countries. The exercise provides multi-lateral forces with the opportunity to pro- mote cooperation and cohesion among coalition forces, build functional capacity, practice crisis management and enhance readiness. “Any opportunity we have to train with our partners in the region is always of great value,” said Lt. Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, Ma- rine Corps Forces Central Command, and native of East Lansing, Mich. “To do so with one of our very best and capable partners, the Jordanian Armed Forces, makes Eager Lion just that much more special. To the JAF, as always, we appreci- ate your professionalism and hospitality and look Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force unhook an Amphibious An Amphibious Assault Vehicle is offloaded from the USNS 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, a Maritime Prepositioning ship, during Exercise Eager Lion forward to continuing to build and develop the Assault Vehicle on the USNS 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, a Maritime 2014, at the Port of Aqaba, Jordan. special relationship we have with you.” Prepositioning ship, during Exercise Eager Lion 2014, at the Port of Aqaba. Eager Lion is a recurring, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoper- ability between partner nations and enhance regional security and THE CONVOY 7 THE CONVOY 6 THE CONVOYstability. 7 Board by Board

7th ESB constructs FOB during field exercise THE CONVOY 8 Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski AMP PENDLETON, Calif. – What started out as a wide open, barren area, took shape as a For- Cward Operating Base as close to 100 Marines with Bravo Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sawed boards to build guard towers, constructed earth berms surrounding its perimeter and set up a command and con- trol center during a field training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 11, 2014. A FOB is a site that hosts a small contingent of service Lance Cpl. Taylor Butler, Combat Engineer, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine members. It facilitates efficient Logistics Group, saws wooden planks into the proper dimensions necessary for constructing guard towers during a movement of troops from a se- field training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2014. cure location to an area of op- could focus entirely on the task imately eight-foot tall earth eration. at hand. berms, were among the struc- “The experience we are “Time is of the essence,” tures completed in a mere 72 getting here is paramount to be- said Cpl. Charles Irish, Con- hours. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, detain two role players who were caught burying ing Combat Engineers,” said struction Noncommissioned According to Irish, a na- Improvised Explosive Devices during a field training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2014. 1st Lt. Kyle Watkins, Execu- Officer with Bravo Co. “The tive of Leroy, Ohio, the only tive Officer, Bravo Co. “FOBs faster we build the structures, experience they usually receive play a critical role in our opera- the faster we have cover for for building FOBs is when they tional capabilities deploy. This and the engineers training allowed make it possible.” “THE EXPERIENCE WE ARE GETTING Marines to fa- Before the miliarize them- construction pro- HERE IS PARAMOUNT TO BEING COMBAT selves with the cess began, the construction of Marines swept ENGINEERS.” a FOB from the approximately ground up. Ac- 40,000 sq. meters 1ST LT. KYLE WATKINS cording to Wat- for booby-traps kins, the train- and any other dangers. Usually Marines posting security, and ing gave his Marines the skills a FOB is built in an area with the safer we are. We never want and confidence necessary to de- known dangers, offering little to be [easy] targets.” ploy and construct a FOB. protection and leaving Marines Throughout the training, “Where ever it may be vulnerable during the construc- despite role players simulating … we can take the lessons we tion phase. Other support ele- an enemy force trying to com- learned, here, and employ them ments from the battalion, such promise the site, four 20-foot to create a similar, better FOB. as Bridge Company, posted tall guard towers, a command Smaller, larger -- you name it; Marines with Bravo Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, construct the foundation for guard towers while building a forward operating base, during a field training exercise security for Bravo Co. so they and control center and approx- we can build it,” said Watkins. aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 12, 2014.

THE CONVOY 10 THETHE CONVOY CONVOY 11 11 OHIO MARINE RECEIVES PURPLE HEART Story and photos by: Cpl. Timothy Childers

THE CONVOY 13 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Standing in a motor transportation lot with his wife and fel- low Marines, Lance Cpl. Gabriel R. Gehr, re- ceived the Purple Heart aboard Camp Pend- leton, May 5, 2014. More than a year earlier, MARINES BUILD BRIDGE OVER MUDDY WATER Gehr sustained shrapnel injuries from an anti- tank rocket while supporting Operation En- during Freedom. During the deployment, Gehr worked Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski alongside Georgian troops to retrograde MUD RUN equipment from Afghanistan. It was during a routine working party, putting up canvas CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Every year to conceal tents, when the rocket struck next the Marines of Bridge Company, 7th Engi- to him. He sustained multiple wounds on the neer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics left side of his body and was medically evacu- Group, construct a bridge for The World Fa- ated. mous Mud Run, aboard Camp Pendleton, Gabriel is now in with his wife, Calif. The Mud Run is an annual 10-kilo- Kaitlyn, and works as an electrical equipment meter race with several obstacles, which can system technician with Utilities Platoon, Engi- be negotiated individually or as a team. This neer Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance year they built a bridge spanning 71 feet and Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group. weighing about nine tons. “I’m being awarded something [roughly] fifty “Building the bridge was a little bit more thousand Marines received during [Operation difficult than usual, due to the terrain, but we did an engineering reconnaissance before Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Free- Lance Cpl. Gabriel R. Gehr, Electrical Equipment System Technician with we came out here,” said Lance Cpl. Christo- dom],” said Gehr, a 21-year-old native of Del- Utilities Platoon, Engineer Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Bat- pher De Casanova, Combat Engineer, Bridge phos, Ohio. “I’m just one of those [awardees] talion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, wears the Purple Heart after receiv- ing the medal aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 5, 2014. Company. that represent the ones who made it.” Scouting the construction site beforehand is Although Gabriel was modest, his wife felt ordinarily done by more senior Marines, who thankful as she recalled receiving his first see me because I was one of his Marines. It was know what to look for, to formulate a plan phone call. good to see him again, and he gave me some of and ensure their Marines are safe during the “He called me from the hospital telling me the history of the Purple Heart.” construction, allowing the bridge to be built he was injured. I was worried,” said Kaitlyn, Gabriel is no longer at the hospital, but con- efficiently. However, their platoon sergeant who is also from Delphos. “Today was my first tinues to receive physical therapy. Although he wanted to provide the junior Marines with a time in any kind of military ceremony. I’m very is not fully recovered, he is able to walk unaided unique learning experience. Sergeant Samuel proud of him, not everyone gets to do this every and is working towards being able to run again. Diaz, the platoon sergeant, said it was impor- day.” “It’s challenging being back from Afghani- tant for developing the leadership of junior “She started asking me on the phone, who, stan,” said Gehr. “I’ve undergone a lot of phys- Marines who will one day be in a leadership what, when and why, but I couldn’t give here ical therapy and medical appointments. I’d like position. an answer,” said Gabriel. “It’s something no to be back to normal physically and be able to “This is the first time we are building on a husband wants to do to their wife, that’s for do what I used to be capable of.” slope like this,” said Diaz, a native of Hous- sure.” Gehr plans to become a drill instructor when ton. “There were a few hiccups along the At his ceremony, Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Cogli- he is ready and is also thinking of becoming a way, but now we have a sturdy bridge, and anese, Commanding General, pinned the med- commissioned officer later down the road. my Marines gained a lot of confidence when al on Gehr and spoke about the antiquity of the “[Marines] are always taken care of,” said it comes to working in a less-than optimal en- award, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Gehr. “We’re always the few and the proud vironment.” “I met [Brig. Gen. Coglianese] at [Navy Medi- and motivated to do what’s right. You don’t cal Center San Diego],” said Gehr. “He came to find that out in the world too often.” THE CONVOY 15 CLB-15 Conducts embark operations THE CONVOY 17 CLB-15 conducts embark operations Story and Photos by: Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominquez

he rumbling of two dozen tactical vehicles broke the to build those bonds with our Navy counterparts,” said bayside morning calm, as approximately 80 Marines Aiello, a native of Burlington, N.J. “This is important so with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine that we can operate more efficiently, be it in a combat TLogistics Group, began an embarkation operation environment or in a DSCA environment.” aboard Naval Base San Diego, Calif., June 19, 2014. In addition to loading logistical equipment, the The equipment, which consisted of water purification amphibious transport was able to load an entire convoy of systems, power generators, and logistics and supply vehicles, nearly two dozen vehicles, each with different capabilities was loaded onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS and functions. New Orleans (LPD-18) as part of a buildup to support the 15th “The vehicles loaded onto the ship provide a wide Marine Expeditionary Unit during its operations around the array of capabilities to the MEU, from resupplying forward Indian Ocean next year. units with the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, to “We have generators to provide power, tactical water recovering wreckage in a disaster operation with the purification systems that can provide potable water to a M88 recovery vehicle and the Logistics Vehicle Systems,” population, and heavy equipment to open up roadways, said Cpl. Jason Anderson, an Embarkation Specialist with move equipment and provide all kinds of support,” said CLB-15, 1st MLG. Capt. Travis Aiello, load exercise Officer-In-Charge with “These vehicles enable units to adapt to the different CLB-15, 1st MLG. situations they might encounter while in an expeditionary Aside from being able to engage, close with and environment,” added Anderson, of Clintonville, Wis. destroy threats around the globe, MEUs are also capable Conducting these types of training exercises gives of providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to less experienced Marines the tools to conduct operations civilian government authorities, an operation known as in an environment where they can be more methodical in Defense Support of Civil Authorities. their practices. Ultimately, this will leave little room for All the vehicles and equipment come together during error in a live scenerio. “You never know who might need something and how urgently they need it, said Roberson, of Raeford, N.C. “That’s why we’re DSCA operations, which are situations where the military “We’re trying to get practice in for most of the junior here. We’re here to make sure the people in need have the resources necessary to survive.” provides local authorities with support, sending aid to Marines, it’s not so important to go as fast at first, but areas in the where the infrastructure might when you get used to gear’s serial numbers, dimensions be damaged beyond the local authorities capabilities. and characteristics, we’re able to embark equipment Furthermore, the exercise enhanced the much faster, and that’s important when there are people interoperability between the Navy-Marine Corps team, out there that need our help,” said Cpl. Spencer Roberson. reinforcing a return to the Marine Corps’ amphibious Ultimately, the training showcased how the Navy- roots, and familiarized the Marines involved with ship life. Marine Corps team is able to quickly field its support “In this day and age we’re getting back to our capabilities, allowing the MEU to tackle a wide array of seafaring roots and our expeditionary nature. We need challenges and help those in need.

THE CONVOY 18 Medical Battalion hosts change of command Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Navy Capt. James A. LeTexier, Commanding Officer, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine The Band performs during a change-of-command ceremony hosted by Logistics Group, addresses Marines, sailors, family and friends during the battal- 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2014. ion’s change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2014.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Navy Capt. James A. LeTexier, outgo- is our medical capability?’” said Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, ing Commanding Officer, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group. “Knowing you will Group, passed on command of the battalion to Navy Capt. Theodore P. receive the medical treatment necessary is critical to mission ac- Briski during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendle- complishment in combat operations.” ton, Calif., June 17, 2014. Throughout their deployments, the battalion treated approxi- Briski, a native of Milwaukee, Wis., recently served as the Execu- mately 170 seriously injured troops, and had a 98 percent survival tive Officer of Naval Hospital Lemoore, Calif. He is taking command of rate. LeTexier addressed his Marines and sailors as the ceremony a battalion of Marines and sailors who performed above and beyond neared its end, giving all credit for his success to their hard work. the expectations through three deployments to Afghanistan, accord- “1st Med. Bn. may be one of the smallest battalions in [1st MLG]; ing to LeTexier, a native of North Dakota. however, what we lack in numbers, we make up for in capabilities and “When Marines go to combat, one of our first questions is, ‘What passion,” said LeTexier.

THE CONVOY 20 Navy Capt. Theodore P. Briski (left), incoming Commanding Officer, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group and Navy Capt. James A. LeTexier salute the colors during the change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 17, 2014. Marine receives Bronze Star for heroic actions Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Jason Huddleston A LOOK BACK AT WHAT MARINES HAVE ACCOMPLISHED AS 1st MLG ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES

CAMP LEATHERNECK, his courage, he set the example Afghanistan — As bullets for his Marines. whizzed past, Gunnery Sgt. Eric “On that day, he showed his J. Fears knew one thing; he had Marines it takes good leadership to continue with the mission even and a lot of courage to continue though two of his Marines had on with the mission,” said First just been killed by an improvised Sgt. Lawrence D. Wei, the Alpha explosive device. He showed his Co. first sergeant with 9th ESB, Marines that they had to keep 1st MLG (FWD). fighting, and they did. Fears is a strong leader who On Oct. 3, 2009, Fears adds a great amount of skill to the was presented with a Bronze Marines of 9th ESB through his Star Medal with Combat vast experience and knowledge. Distinguishing Device for his “He’s experienced,” said Wei. heroic actions on that day in Jan. “He has had seven deployments, 2009 as a squad leader with 3d and he has been in division and Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment now he’s in MLG. You don’t in support of Operation Enduring really find all the qualifications Freedom. he has in everyone.” After the deadly IED attack, Fears’ solid character, which Fears managed to stay calm and makes him successful in the focused despite being under heavy Marine Corps, does not go small arms fire and indirect fire unnoticed by those he serves from an entrenched enemy. The under. mission at hand and recovering “He’s very calm, patient and the bodies of his two men became firm,” said Wei. “Everything that his focus. makes him a good Marine was “Two of my Marines were hit required of him that day.” with an IED,” said Fears, now the Fears accepted the award, but staff non-commissioned officer in passed the credit to his Marines. charge of Bridge Platoon, Alpha “I’m honored, very honored,” Company, 9th Engineer Support said Fears from Blue Ridge, Ga., Lt. Col. Ted A. Adams (left), the Commanding Officer of 9th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics “I earned this for when I was Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), presents the Group (Forward). “We were attached to 3/8, and my Marines Bronze Star to Gunnery Sgt. Eric J. Fears, the staff non-commissioned taking a lot of fire, but we made were on the front lines and were officer in charge of Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th ESB, 1stMLG sure to get them back.” finding a lot of IEDs. I wear this (FWD), at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009. Fears, 34, from Fears encouraged his Marines Bronze Star not just for myself, Blue Ridge, Ga., received the award for his strong leadership while con- to keep fighting even though they but all the engineers that were ducting counter improvised explosive device operations while sup- lost two of their own. Through with me at the time.” porting the International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. THE CONVOY 23 deal with things like anesthesia. that’s what I was going to be doing. the day, you’re the doc out there. VOICES OF THE GROUP I’ve seen patients get so nervous It was stressful, scary, but very It doesn’t matter what you do back Inspiration, knowledge, growth about the procedure they’re rewarding. Usually, when you deploy stateside – whether you’re working about to undergo pass out. If the from a dental battalion to a combat in dental or admin – you’re their providers aren’t comfortable to area, you’re usually just in the dental corpsman. You’ve learned what do BLS and administer CPR, then clinic or you might do some sick-call to do. You know your stuff. Just there’s a problem. Instructors like work at medical, not working as a believe in yourself.” me train them to be confident line corpsman. To me, the nickname Q: Let’s talk about the DN enough to perform CPR.” “doc” is earned. You earn that title Thomas A. Christensen Q: What made you want to be an from going to the green side with the Memorial Award you received instructor? grunts, and I did that.” based on all your past A: “It’s something that I’ve always Q: Can you recall a specific time accomplishments. What does it wanted to do. When I first joined you had to use your medical mean to you? the Navy, I had a problem with training as a line corpsman? A: “The award is given to one public speaking and just being in A: “My first day in Afghanistan, corpsman attached to a dental unit front of a crowd. My old mentor I had two medical evacuations. I who has also deployed. Basically, told me that the only way I could was actually replacing a doc who it’s an award given to a corpsman get comfortable with interacting was already slated to go, so I had who has contributed on a tactical Q with a large crowd was to just do it missed a lot of the pre-deployment level. It means a lot because sailors more. He said the more I do it, the training. It wasn’t until I actually throughout the Navy who meet these less and less nervous I’ll get, and got there that I realized I was criteria can be awarded, but I was the more comfortable I’ll be getting going to be the only corpsman on chosen as the recipient. It’s a big up there in front of people. the patrol base. I didn’t feel ready, accomplishment to be recognized for I also wanted to be an but for some reason, whenever the things that you’ve done.” instructor because I like sharing my the medevac happened, I could Q: What does the award & knowledge with other sailors. I like remember everything I had learned represent for you? being a facilitator too. That’s a little from field medical training school. A: “Thomas Christensen was bit different, because you use your It looked like I had been practicing actually a dental technician. He With Navy Petty Officer audience as a teaching tool. those medical procedures for was attached to a Marine unit A I like sharing my years – not working with a dental during the Battle of Chosin 2nd Class Kim Jonard Hugo experiences, because being battalion. It just clicked.” Reservoir. When they got Story and photos by: Sgt. Sarah Fiocco corpsmen in dental, not a lot of us Q: Why do you think you were attacked, he acted as a corpsman. get to do the things that medical able to remember everything so During that time, there were dental corpsman do. Like me getting easily in that situation? technicians and corpsman. They deployed from dental as a line A: “You’re what’s standing didn’t receive the same training, or the last eight years, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kim Jonard Hugo, a corps- corpsman with an infantry unit. between that individual making it but he still ran out there and man attached to 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Or- That doesn’t happen often, so I like to the hospital and them dying. The saved lives. He was also the first to share my experiences.” life of a person is in your hands. dental technician to receive the Fange County, Calif., strived to expand the knowledge of his junior sailors Q: What are the responsibilities Providing simple first aid could Navy Cross. I can relate to that as a line corpsman? save that person’s life. My job is to because while I’m a corpsman, by teaching them different medical procedures and sharing his past experiences. A: “A line corpsman is when you’re save lives.” I’m working in a dental battalion. His dedication to mentoring his fellow sailors did not go unnoticed, and he re- with a grunt unit, and you go on Q: What’s the best advice you I got thrown into a situation where patrols and do everything they do, could give your junior sailors I had to recall all my medical cently received the DN Thomas A. Christensen Memorial Award for his efforts. but you’re also the only doc. So, if aspiring to do something like skills. I was the doc. We both got Q: What is your role within 1st provide us with information that mission accomplishment. Without something happens, you’re it.” you did? thrown into unfamiliar territory. Dental Battalion? may allow us to identify them if my job, they couldn’t do that. Q: So you’ve done that before? A: “The best advice I could give I’m humbled to receive an award A: “Right now, I work out of they were, for example, kidnapped Another example is going back to A: “Yes – without really knowing is to trust yourself. At the end of named after that person.” education and training. We’re in on deployment.” the ISOPREP training. Without charge of making sure the battalion Q: What makes your job so that, you can’t deploy. completes any required training. important? I’m also a Basic Life Hugo continues to provide insight for his juniors, adding that the military If they have any courses that they A: “There’s some training Support instructor. That’s another will send them wherever it needs them, and that they should always en- want to go to, we can enroll them. I corpsman must complete yearly, or training requirement for sailors do Isolated Personnel Report they can’t see patients. It allows in my job field – becoming BLS deavor to give it their all. training as well. Those deploying those who do complete it to meet certified. In dental, we sometimes

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May 29-July 11: “Paws to Read” Join the summer reading program by visiting any Camp Pend- leton library and the book mobile.

June 9-August 15 Summer Camps Available: Ten fun-filled weeks of engaging summer fun and activities that include adventurous field trips for children ages 6-18. For more information, call 760-763-0653.

July 4: Celebrate the 4th of July at the Del Mar Beach Resort. For more information on the 2014 Ken Grody Ford Beach Bash, visit MCCSCP.com/beachbash.

July 12: Free Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Day. Bring your household hazardous and electronic waste to the Base Rycycle Center from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 725-4892 or visit http://cpre- cycle.com

July 22: Noncommissioned Officers Association Career Expo For veterans, servicemembers currently separating or a military spouse at the Pacific Views Event Center from 10 a.m.-2p.m. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-ncoa-career-expo- camp-pendleton-tickets-9462126475 Corpsman return from competing in an event during the Hospital Corps Birthday Beach Bash aboard Camp Pendleton, June 13, 2014. THE CONVOY 27 PARTING SHOT By Cpl. Rodion Zabolotniy

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 7th Engi- neer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, construct irrigation ditches to direct water run off for the newly created range 110 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on June 18, 2014. The range 110 expan- sion project is currently the largest military labor project aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The project was a six week long construction of two adjacent live fire ranges for use by Special Operations Training Group.