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B Lue D Amond The B l u e d a m o n d Vol. III No. 12 The official newsletter of 1st Marine Division June 30, 2011 1st MarDiv welcomes new CG Story by Cpl. Eugenio Montanez Major Gen. Michael R. Regner relin- quished command of 1st Marine Division to Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey during a change- of-command ceremony at the Mainside parade deck, June 30. Regner assumed command of 1st Marine Division shortly after 1st Marine Division (For- ward) deployed in support of Operation En- during Freedom. Before commanding the 1st Marine Division, Regner deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan as the deputy chief of the Staff for Joint Operations at the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command. “I think because I spent time in Afghanistan before I took this job, it really taught me a lot about the threat, the fight and the counter insur- gency,” Regner said. “I believe that I’ve impart- ed some of those concerns, training events, key leader engagement issues and the way you have to work with Afghan National Police and Af- ghan National Army soldiers. One of my biggest accomplishments is taking what I’ve learned when I was in Kabul and all over Afghanistan for a year and part that into the pre-deployment package for young Marines and sailors going into harm’s way.” The large ceremony included a performance from the 1st Marine Division Band, the troops’ manual of arms and pass and review and re- marks by the outgoing and incoming command- (CHANGE, page 2) Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, former commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses Marines, sailors, and guests dur- ing a change of command ceremony at the Mainside parade deck, June 30. This marked his departure from the division and the arrival of Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the new com- manding general. Regner took the opportunity to express his Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, receives the regimental colors from Maj. Gen. Michael gratitude to the Marines and sailors he has served with while Regner, the former commanding general, during a change of command ceremony at the Mainside parade deck, June 30. This act commanding the Division. symbolizes the transfer of authority from the former commanding general to the new one. 1 Vol. III No. 12 The official newsletter of 1st Marine Division June 30, 2011 CHANGE 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons He then moved on to command the include two Defense Superior Ser- (cont. from page 1) Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Ma- Marine Corps Recruit Depot West- vice Medals, the Legion of Merit rine Regiment. ern Recruiting Region, where he with Combat V distinguishing de- ing generals. Bailey has held various assign- was promoted to his current rank. vice, three Meritorious Service Me- Bailey’s service began with his ments in his career, including se- Before assuming his cur- dasl, two Navy and Marine Corps commission through the Officer ries commander, department chief, rent command, he was in charge Commendation Medals, Navy and Candidates School after graduating director and deputy commanding of the Marine Corps Recruiting Marine Corps Achievement Medal, from Austin Peay State University general. Command. and Combat Action Ribbon. in 1977. He then completed the Ba- In 2007, Bailey assumed com- During the ceremony 11 of sic School, Infantry Officer Course mand of the III Marine Expedition- the 12 units that compose the 1st and the Basic Communication Of- ary Brigade and began his duties as Marine Division where present to ficers Course and was assigned as deputy commanding general of the welcome their new commanding a rifle platoon commander for the III Marine Expeditionary Force. general. The only one not present, 1st Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Reg- imental Combat Team 1, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “Marines and sailors of the 1st Marine Division, it’s truly my honor – I respect you and the com- mitment that you have made to our nation to ensure that we continue to carry on the legacy of the Di- vision and the mission of this na- tion,” said Bailey while addressing the Marines in formation. “I look forward to giving you full measure and working with you throughout Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Division stand in formation during a change of com- my time and tenure as the com- mand ceremony at the Mainside parade manding general of the 1st Marine deck, June 30. Hundreds of Marines and sailors stood at attention to witness the Division.” transfer of authority from Maj. Gen. Michael Bailey’s personal decorations Regner to Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the new Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey addresses hundreds of Marines, sailors, and guests for the first time commanding general. as the new commanding general of 1st Marine Division during a ceremony held at the Main side parade deck, June 30. The ceremony marked the transfer of authority to Bailey from Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, the former commanding general. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Donadio, a corpsman with 5th Marine Regiment and Se- nior Sailor of the Quarter, Seaman John E. Cantu, a corpsman with 1st Marine Regiment and Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Sgt. Camilo R. Osuna, a member of the 1st Marine Division Marines march the colors off the Mainside parade deck during a change of command cer- Band and Noncommissioned officer of the Quarter, and Lance Cpl. Jacob D. Cummins, emony June 30. The ceremony marked the transfer of authority from Maj. Gen. Michael Reg- a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment and Marine of the Quarter, stand ner, former commanding general, to Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the new commanding general. in front of the Blue Diamond at the 1st Marine Division Headquarters building after their Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Division marched in mass formations and performed a pass award ceremony, June 21. in review as a part of the ceremony. Brought to you by: 1st MAR DIV Commanding General The Blue Diamond, is an authorized publication for Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Contents are 1st Marine Division Public Affairs Office 1st MAR DIV Sergeant Major not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, To contact - Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Kufchak Please call (760) 725-8766 the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, 1st MAR DIV HQBN, H&S Co.,PAO or the U.S. Marine Corps. The editorial content of 1st MAR DIV Public Affairs Officer Box 555381 1st. Lt. Joseph Reney this publication is the responsibility of the 1st Ma- Blg. 1138, Mainside 1st MAR DIV Public Affairs Chief Camp Pendleton, California 92055 rine Division Public Affairs office. Staff Sgt. Philip Grondin 2 Vol. III No. 12 The official newsletter of 1st Marine Division June 30, 2011 San Clemente community leaders visit 2/4 Marines Story and photos by wanted some of the council mem- while the unit is deployed. Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz bers and citizens to come out “For the Marines, having the and see some of the training the city of San Clemente come out and A group of community leaders Marines do for their next deploy- be involved in their training gives from San Clemente, Calif. visited ment to Afghanistan,” said Albert them a partnership with the city,” Marines and sailors from 2nd Bat- Ehlow, retired police chief of San said Dan Liesik, Family Readiness talion, 4th Marine Regiment, as Clemente. “It brings the city in Officer for 2/4, “they feel wel- they trained at the Infantry Immer- with the Marines who spend time come and they know the town that sion Trainer June 15. in their town.” is right next to them wants them The visitors also helped the San Clemente adopted 2/4 in around and wants to be involved in Marines and sailors train by simu- 1996 and has had a close relation- their lives.” lating a congressional delegation ship with the unit ever since. The The visitors arrived to the visiting service members deployed city holds homecomings and bar- IIT in a simulated congressional in Afghanistan. becues for the Marines and sailors, convoy. They toured the facility, “The city of San Clemente and helps their family members including both the indoor and out- door simulated Afghan towns. “I think it blew them away,” said Liesik, “they came in with a certain idea of what it was they Lt. Col. William Vivian, commanding offi- cer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine regiment, were going to see today and it be- speaks to visitors from San Clemente, Calif. came something far more.” during their trip to the Infantry Immersion Training compound, June 15. The city coun- The visitors learned the value cil and other community leaders toured the of the IIT as a simulated combat facility to better understand what the Ma- rines of 2/4, the unit the city adopted in 1996, environment for the Marines to get do when deployed overseas. realistic experience. “I’ve never seen anything like and got to finish the day with a re- it,” said Ehlow, “I’ve been to com- alistic meal in the field. bat towns myself before, but never “Everybody that came to- anything like this. It’s very realistic day was extraordinarily excited and meaningful. I think it may even about what they saw and did,” Lt. Col. William Vivian, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, speaks to visiting community leaders from San Clemente, Calif. before they tour the Infantry Immersion Train- help save some lives over there.” said Liesik. “They left very mo- ing center, June 15.
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