CLR-17 Says Farewell to Colonel Clark

The May 23, 2013 Delivering quality informationConvoy on the 1st Marine Logistics Group Volume 6 Issue 7 says farewell to Colonel Clark CLR-17 Follow us on: Colonel James W.Cover Clark (left), Page: outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 17, passes the regiment’s battle colors to Brig. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a relinquishing of command ceremony aboard Camp COMMANDING GENERAL Pendleton, Calif., May 22, 2013. Brig. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna) To read the story and see more photos, SERGEANT MAJOR go to page eight. Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER 2nd Lt. Skye Martin THROUGH LOGISTICS PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Episode 4 features corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Staff Sgt. John Jackson Group, successfully handling a simulated mass casualty disaster during exercise Black Mamba aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2013. COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS Cpl. Laura Gauna CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE Cpl. Kenneth Jasik Lance Cpl. Cody Haas CONTACT US: 760-763-7795 [email protected] CLICK ON THESE LINKS TO FOLLOW US ON: DVIDS @Twitter YouTube Facebook Flickr Marines embark on field operation Embark Marines with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to unload and weigh gear to gather accurate dimensional data so it can be properly staged aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 7, 2013. These Marines are preparing for CLR-17’s COCEX, a pre-field training exercise to Dawn Blitz, an exercise designed to prepare Marine units for rapid crisis response. Photos by: Cpl. Laura Gauna Staff Writer Motivating company hike Photos by: Staff Sgt. Manuel Carrasco Staff Writer Marines and sailors with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a conditioning hike aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 3, 2013. CLR-15 welcomes new sergeant major AMP PENDLETON, career 24 years ago, assumed the du- regiment” King said. “You’re one of outstanding individuals.” Calif. - Sergeant Maj. ties of regimental sergeant major dur- the finest Marines I’ve ever known.” Berry, a former rifleman and 25- William T. Sowers ing November 2010. While serving Sowers, a Martinsville, Va., native, year Marine Corps veteran, looks relinquished his post as CLR-15’s senior enlisted Marine, is scheduled to assume the sergeant forward to his new duty as the regi- C as sergeant major of Sowers deployed to Helmand prov- major billet for Training and Educa- mental sergeant major. Combat Logistics Regiment 15, ince, Afghanistan, in support of Op- tion Command at Marine Corps Base “It’s a privilege and honor to be 1st Marine Logistics Group, to Sgt. eration Enduring Freedom. Quantico, Va., but prior to leaving standing in front of you today as the Maj. Douglas E. Berry Jr. during a During the ceremony, Col. Tracy CLR-15, he thanked the Marines and newly appointed sergeant major of Relief and Appointment Ceremony W. King, commanding officer, CLR- sailors of the unit. Combat Logistics Regiment 15,” aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, thanked Sowers for his leadership. “I would like to recognize the Ma- Berry said. “I look forward to being 1, 2013. “I can’t imagine doing this job rines. They represent the finest indi- the sergeant major and maintaining Sowers, a former anti-tank assault without the wise counsel of what is viduals this organization and country that standard of excellence during man who began his Marine Corps the epitome of the finest Marine in the has to offer,” Sowers said. “They are the next few years.” Story and photos by: Staff Sgt.John Jackson Staff Writer Sergeant Maj. Douglas E. Berry Jr., right, incoming sergeant major, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is handed a noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Tracy W. King, commanding officer, CLR-15, signifying his new appointment as the regimental sergeant major during CLR-15’s Relief and Appointment Ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 1, 2013. Sergeant Maj. William T. Sowers relinquishes command of Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, to Sgt. Maj. Douglas E. Berry Jr., during CLR-15’s Relief and Appointment Cere- mony aboard Camp Pend- leton, Calif., May 1, 2013. 7th ESB Marine awarded Bulk Fuel Officer of the Year CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. alleled,” said Chief Warrant fuel accountability. cer of the Year, and believe it - Bulk fuel Marines keep the Officer 2 Jennifer A. Enno, “Regional Command is a fitting title. war machine moving. Without executive officer, Bulk Fuel Southwest had the best re- “He’s very deserving,” said the fuel they provide, planes, Co. “His dedication to the porting rating throughout Enno. “He’s a great peer to helicopters, tanks, Humvees Marines and his dedication to Afghanistan,” said Richard- have, and I’m very proud of and other military vehicles training is unmatched.” son. “For 10 months out of him. He definitely deserves simply wouldn’t move. For Throughout most of 2012, my time out there, we had a the recognition.” his dedication to perfection, Richardson was deployed to perfect reporting rating.” Richardson says the hon- one bulk fuel officer with Afghanistan as the Regional Richardson is honored to be ors from the API would not Bulk Fuel Company, 7th En- Command Southwest fuels of- recognized by the API. have been possible without gineer Support Battalion, 1st ficer. “It gives me a sense a pride the hard work of the Marines Marine Logistics Group, was “As a chief warrant officer because this award is award- under his charge. recognized by the American two, he was filling a chief war- ed based off your perfor- “Everything was thanks to Petroleum Institute as the rant officer three position,” mance,” said Richardson. “I the Marines within the major 2012 Fuel Officer of the Year. said Enno, 33, from Spring- was excited. It means you’ve subordinate commands,” he Chief Warrant Officer 2 field, Ill. “He was responsible been selected amongst your said. “The job they did helped Daren D. Richardson, 37, for the strategic oversight peers, and you’ve been select- us out because they were the from Columbia, S.C., was of bulk fuel for both air and ed as the top officer. And there guys actually out there on the named the officer who best ground units in RC South- is very good competition. It’s ground doing the right thing demonstrated pride, profes- west.” noteworthy, and it gives you a and reporting everything sionalism and support of Out of the six regional com- sense of accomplishment.” properly. I’d like to thank warfighters in the bulk fuel mands in Afghanistan, the The Marines Richardson all the Marines who were out field. Marine-led RC(SW) had the works with are proud of him there. They made this pos- “His work ethic is unpar- most consistent numbers for being named Bulk Fuel Offi- sible.” Story and photo by: Cpl. Kenneth Jasik Staff Writer Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daren D. Richardson, a platoon commander with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, was recognized by the American Petroleum Institute as the 2012 Fuel Officer of the Year. Food service Marines excel in Desert Scimitar TWENTYNINE PALMS, Ca- to keep them in the fight. exercise. Cpl. Alicia Woolard, a food ser- lif. - Deep in the Mojave Desert, “Our job out there was so im- “Sanitation was very big,” vice specialist with Food Ser- 14 food service Marines with portant because everyone was added Ramos. “You have to vice Co., CLR-17, 1st MLG, and Combat Logistics Regiment 17 in such a harsh environment ensure your sanitation is to the a native of Prescott, Ariz. “You were working through the night, and under so much stress that point because you don’t want take the smaller things you have preparing thousands of meals the fact that we are able to boost to get anyone sick out there. To at home for granted. Everything for the wave of hungry troops the morale with a hot meal and stop an operation because of a is fast paced and harder to do. that were about to swarm their cold drink pushed us to work foodborne illness is the worst You are out of your element and small makeshift dining hall. harder,” said Staff Sgt. Manuel thing you could do as a food you don’t have the convenience These Marines, along with Ramos, a food service special- specialist.” of home, but I think it was a re- approximately 4,500 others ist with Food Service Company, As the operational side of the ally good learning experience.” with 1st Marine Division and CLR-17, 1st MLG, and a native exercise progressed, there was Several other participants said 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Clearwater, Fla. “That is what an obvious increase in the level they were impressed with the were participating in Desert we are here for. We are here to of cohesion amongst the food proficiency of the food service Scimitar, one of the largest ex- make sure every Marine gets service Marines. Marines because they seemed ercises held at Marine Corps Air their meal so they have the fuel “The first couple of days were to have gone above and beyond Ground Combat Center Twen- and energy to keep going.” a little rough,” said Ramos. the call of duty. Even more im- tynine Palms, Calif. From the moment the exer- “But on the third day it was like pressed was the food service For the first time in approxi- cise began, the Marines spent clockwork.

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