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1 Convoy The Delivering quality information on the 1st Marine Logistics Group Sept. 30, 2014 JPADS LS Marines test newest air-delivery system PROMOTION 1st MLG CG promoted to major general HST 1st MLG, 3rd MAW, I MEF execute external lift training

2 September News 4. LS Marines test newest JPADS system 8. 1st MLG CG promoted to major general 10. Around the MEF: Multipurpose canine training 14. 1st MLG welcomes Colombian military leaders 16. Bullets don t fly without 1st Supply 17. Former California governor participates in Marine Day 18. Headquarters regiment participates in CST course 20. 1st MLG, 3rd MAW, I MEF work together during HST Features 24. GySgt. Rusher shares his experiences in the MC On the Cover An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts an M777A2 Howitzer during a Helicopter Support Team exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 22, The HST was part of a large-scale fire exercise in which components of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Logistics Group worked together. (Photo by; Sgt. Sarah Fiocco) FOLLOW US ON: THE CONVOY 3

3 f Get Social COMMANDING GENERAL Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese SERGEANT MAJOR Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER 1st Lt. Thomas Gray PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS Sgt. Sarah Fiocco Sgt. Laura Gauna COMBAT CAMERA CHIEF Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Rainey Jr. COMBAT CAMERA Cpl. Rodion Zabolotniy Cpl. Alexander Quiles Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk Lance Cpl. Jordan Gilbert CONTACT US:

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5 Story and photos by: Sgt. Laura Gauna es test DS system THE CONVOY 5

6 CAS YUMA, Ariz. Marines with Landing Support Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group assisted Marine Corps Systems Command in testing the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS, for short) to support the implementation and evaluation of the system Aug , 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. The JPADS systems use GPS, a modular autonomous guidance unit, or MAGU, a parachute and electric motors to guide cargo within 150 meters of their target points. In order to test its precision, the Marines used a series of palletized loads attached to parachutes with the GPS integrated system and dropped them from various altitudes. The system is basically a guided container delivery system, said Michael Poe, MCSC JPADS Project Officer. You input the coordinates into the system, and when you throw it out of the back of the aircraft, it will guide itself to that location. JPADS, when fully loaded, have the capability to safely deliver thousands of pounds of supplies at a time to forward-positioned Marines. If you think about it from an infantry standpoint, they need to resupply at some point, and with our current system they don t have to chase the cargo, said Lance Cpl. Andrew Anderson, a native of Brenham, Texas and a Parachute Rigger with LS Co., 1st MLG. They will know where it is, and they can get in and 1st Lt. Stephen Shepard, Landing Support Company, Air Delivery Platoon Commander, folds a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. The JPADS systems use GPS, a modular autonomous guidance unit, or MAGU, a parachute and electric motors to guide cargo within 150 meters of their target points. To test its precision, the Marines used a series of palletized loads attached to parachutes with the GPS integrated system and dropped them from various heights. Lance Cpl. Chiem T. Saeteurn of Seattle strings together a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz.

7 out quickly and efficiently. There are three variants of the JPADS system, the ultra-lightweight JPADS, which can handle drops between pounds and the two larger systems, the 2K and the 10K, which can handle 900-2,200 pounds and 7,000-10,000 pounds, respectively. With this new system Marine pilots can drop loads from altitudes up to 24,000 feet, meaning they and their crew may never have to enter the danger zone during combat operations. This system will be mostly beneficial for special forces operations because a lot of times they operate in remote locations, at night and in silence and secrecy, said Poe, a native of Compton, Calif. The fact that we can drop supplies from that high means the enemy won t even know the [aircraft] is there, ensuring the safety of the pilot, the equipment and the troops on the ground. To get the supply drops to the impact points on the ground, the MAGU links to the aircraft s GPS system to locate its position in reference to the targeted drop point. Then, the MAGU receives additional variables such as parachute type, weight and ground elevation. Once the JPADS hits the ground, the electric motors that control the parachute s lines do a controlled line pull to collapse the chute for pickup and prevent the system from being dragged by the wind. The Marine Corps, specifically MCSC, joined in the program in the early 2000s to get two JPADS variants as added capabilities. After several years of testing, the system is now in the final stages for three variants and will be fielded to Marine Corps units next year. 1st Lt. Stephen Shepard, Landing Support Company, Air Delivery Platoon Commander, packs away a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. Marine Corps Systems Command personnel monitor a Joint Precision Airdrop System parachute drop during testing of the system Aug. 26, 2014, at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. THE CONVOY 7

8 A cut above the rest 1st MLG CG promoted to major general Story and photos by: Sgt. Sarah Fiocco The 1st Marine Logistics Group s Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, pinned on another star as he was promoted to the rank of major general aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 19, The promoting officer, Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, said Coglianese s selection to a two-star general position was a direct reflection of his ability to successfully lead in three particularly difficult billets during his time as a brigadier general. He started off in the Joint Staff [at the Pentagon]. The few generals who rotate in that position are watch officers for the whole military, said Berger. The things that happen in our world don t happen during the day. They happen at around two in the morning on the other side of the world, and guys like him had to make decisions. That s a huge responsibility. After spending a little more than a year at the Pentagon, Coglianese received orders to assume command of Marine Corps Installations West in He was then in charge of everything West of the Mississippi, explained Berger. He had no background in it, and had never worked on a facility before and he became in charge of all of it. He was in charge of all of the people, all the budgeting and all the environmental issues. Berger said he believes the commandant chose Coglianese to become a major general based of his immense success throughout his career, including his current position as the commanding general of 1st MLG. I think the commandant made him a major general because of what he has proven in those three jobs as a brigadier general, said Berger. I m not a manpower guy, but I think today there s probably around 195,000 Marines in the Corps. About 20,000 of those Marines are officers. Less than 30 of those officers are major generals. The Marine Corps is going to be a lot better off with him as a major general. Coglianese attributes his accomplishments throughout his career to his upbringing. Growing up, my family taught me the value of hard work, said Coglianese. I wouldn t be standing here as a major general without any of them or any of you here. TOP: The 1st MLG s CG, Maj. Gen. Coglianese stands by his wife after he pinned on another star and was promoted to the rank of major general. Lieutenant Gen. David H. Berger (left), I MEF CG, promotes Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (right), 1st MLG CG to major general. BOTTOM: Lieutenant Gen. Berger (left), I MEF CG, and Brig. Gen. Coglianese (right), 1st MLG CG, recite the Oath of Office during Coglianese s promotion to major general.

9 Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese (center), Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gets pinned on by his sons, Anthony Coglianese (left) and Vincent Coglianese (right), during his promotion to major general. THE CONVOY 9

10 AROUND THE MEF Multipurpose Canine Training

11 THE CONVOY 11 Photos by: Cpl. Alexander Quiles

12 Marines with 1st Marine Special Ope Special Operations Command and th pose canine training utilizing the Sp with UH-1Y helicopters aboard Camp train with their military working dogs from an area that does not permit a h

13 rations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, eir military working dogs conduct multipurecial Patrol Insertion and Extraction method Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 26, The Marines utilizing SPIE to rapidly insert and or extract elicopter to land. THE CONVOY 13 THE CONVOY 13

14 Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st MLG CG, Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, Commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, 1st Marine Div. CG, and various leaders within the MLG and Colombian Armed Forces pose for a group picture. 1st MLG welcomes Colombian military leaders MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - More than thirty officers from the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting and Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, Commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, visited 1st Marine Logistics Group leaders as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. The program allowed members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build a better understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability. The Colombian Army came to the U.S. as part of a war college course, said Col. Phil Frietze, Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, 1st MLG, and a native of Las Cruces, N.M. They wanted to discuss how the Marine Corps injects logistics into supporting the ground and air combat elements. Opportunities like this provide a medium to share knowledge with each other, strengthening the existing partnership and capabilities for working in concert in real-world situations. Story by: Sgt. Laura Gauna I think it s very important to learn about the capabilities that the Marines have here, especially the logistics capabilities that allow sustained operations in any part of the world, said. Morales. The organization and the infrastructure that you support is a very interesting system that we can bring back to our country for logistical operations in support of the U.S. military operations. The visit consisted of a command brief presented by Frietze, and a static display of explosive ordinance disposal equipment, motor transportation ve-

15 Photo by: Sgt. Laura Gauna Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks with Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, Commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, during the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, hicles and landing support equipment. They also toured a combat training town. The visit concluded with a social hour hosted by Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st MLG Commanding General. Throughout the visit, the Colombian officers and Marines discussed the differences between the two countries operational methods. It s pretty cool learning how [the Colombian forces] operate and how they are perhaps learning to incorporate what they see today to their own operations in Colombia, said Lance Cpl. Sebastian Gomez, a Parachute Rigger with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st MLG, and a native of Queens, N.Y. It s cool seeing countries come together. When you have people travel across the world because they are interested in learning about our arsenal of weapons and technology, it really is a cool thing. The close relationships with U.S. and partner-nation militaries, such as the Colombian Armed Forces, have an impact on regional stability. Visits such as this are key to meeting the full spectrum of security cooperation objectives. The world is smaller now, so meeting with our partner-nations and sharing information like this is really important and needs to be done, said Frietze. I think this meeting was a great success and I hope that it s made an impact. Photo by: Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney Brigadier Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, Commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, is presented a plaque during the Colombian Observance Exchange Program. THE CONVOY 15 THE CONVOY 15

16 Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. William Perkins Bullets don t fly without 1st Supply Ammo technicians with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct practical application procedures before moving on to the live grenade range. Marines with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducted a variety of livefire ranges aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept , The training was part of an annual exercise held by the ammo technicians to familiarize them with the weapon systems they support. The Marines learned to transport, employ, and operate the weapons after receiving classes and hands-on training. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryant Wall, the Field Ammunition Supply Point officer in charge, said the company was broken up into two platoons during the exercise. While one platoon was at the FASP running the logistical side of the exercise, the other was at the live-fire ranges. The Marines kicked off the week with the M1014 Benelli shotgun and learned how to utilize the weapon system in a tactical manner. Grenades were later employed along with light and heavy machine guns including the M2.50-caliber machine gun and Mk19 automatic grenade launcher. The last range required the Marines to carry and fire AT-4 rocket launchers. Classes were held to ensure the Marines understood the abilities and employment of each weapon system. Sergeant Mary Swanson, a Platoon Sergeant with Ammo Co., 1st Supply Bn., 1st MLG, said some of the Marines were nervous about some of the larger, more complex ranges

17 like the AT-4 and grenade range because most non-infantry Marines never have the opportunity to train with them. We see this kind of ammo every day, but we never really have the opportunity to shoot it, Swanson said. Once the Marines shouldered the weapons, however, the established training and muscle memory kicked in, leading to impacts on target. After completing the first week running through the variety of standard weapons, the Marines spent two days in the Infantry Immersion Trainer to test their comprehension and application of basic military operations in urban terrain. My Marines gain two things from this training; proficiency in their MOS and their basic combat skills are enhanced, said Wall. The Marines of Ammo Company will continue to feed I Marine Expeditionary Force the rounds it needs to defeat its foes, and now have the skills to employ the weapons they support in their day-to-day operations. Marines with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct practical application procedures and train at the live-fire grenade range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 16, This was part of the annual training to refresh the Marine s ability to function with a live grenade. The live-fire ranges were part of an annual training package to keep the Marines confident and proficient with each weapon system. THE CONVOY 17

18 HQ. Reg. conduct co Photos by: Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, complete the 440 yard ruck run during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, The combat conditioning course is designed to improve physical and mental performance in combat conditions. Marines with Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, complete the low crawling portion of a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, Marines with Combat Skills Training School, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, complete the 440 yard ruck run during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014.

19 mbat conditioning Corporal Keevan Woods, Food Servive Specialist, Food Service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, memorizes items in a box during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, A Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, high crawls during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, A Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, buddy drags a simulated casualty during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, THE CONVOY 25 THE CONVOY 19

20 1st MLG, 3rd M Story by: Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham Photos by: Sgt. Sarah Fiocco work togethe

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22 MHelo support team Marines crouched next to a howitzer, bracing themselves for hurricane-force winds and a cloud of debris to envelop their area as an Osprey moved into position overhead. Landing support Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, who supported the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, were in a whirlwind of sand and dirt as they hooked the howitzer to the Osprey during an external lift training event. 11th Marines conducted an eight-day live fire exercise where they maneuvered and fired on multiple ranges with the M777A2 lightweight howitzer. For a portion of the exercise, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer, demonstrating the ability to quickly reposition and employ massive amounts of fire power and emphasizing an expeditionary projection of force aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug , This allows the artillery chiefs and gun crews to practice embarking on an MV-22, said Sgt. Robert Morgan, an Instructor at the Artillery Training School. It shows them the capabilities and the manipulation of the weapon in certain instances. The artillery Marines who primarily fire the weapon get the feel for moving in, strapping down, settling in and then moving out. On the second day the Marines practiced an external lift of a 9,300 pound howitzer with an MV-22 Osprey. This provided a very rare chance for the Marines to work with the howitzer in a scenario other than live fire. We don t get the opportunity to lift a Howitzer very often, let alone with an Osprey, said Staff Sgt Dominic Chavez, the staff advisor from CLB-13, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Chavez said the howitzer is a powerful piece of equipment that has a very important role on the battlefield and that training to transport it in this way exponentially increases our expeditionary effectiveness. From time to time, Marines get the chance to work with simulated aircraft, said Chavez. Even though simulation serves a purpose, you can t beat hands-on training with actual aircraft. It puts a little more pressure on the Marines and a better representation of a real-world scenario. The training gives them a chance at operating their weapon systems and demonstrates the unit s capabilities and the advantages they offer their commander. This concept of maneuver and fire is a simple capability, but very vital to units such as the infantry, said Morgan. With this, units are able to carry fire support almost anywhere they go. While providing fire support, these weapons can also provide counter battery support, explained Col. Christopher A. Tavuchis, Commanding Officer of 11th Marines. A mortar team or howitzer team can quickly be placed at any location to fire at an enemy and be moved just as fast. This baits an enemy battery to fire on that location. Then the Marines are able to triangulate the enemy battery position and eliminate it. Tavuchis, who has been in the artillery field since 1992, expressed how important and widely dispersed 11th Marines are. What we are doing here is providing additional capability to what Marines do all over the world, said Tavuchis. As the sun doesn t set on 1st Marine Division, the same can be said about 11th Marine regiment. An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, descends as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics group attach an M777A2 Howitzer to the aircraft during a Helicopter Support Team exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 22, The HST was part of a large-scale fire exercise in which components of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Logistics Group worked together.

23 An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, descends as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group attach an M777A2 Howitzer to the aircraft during a Helicopter Support Team exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 22, The HST was part of a large-scale fire exercise in which components of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Logistics Group worked together.group, conduct a helicopter support team training operation during Mountain Exercise 6-13 THE CONVOY 29

24 VOICES OF THE GROUP Voices of the Group is a monthly interview that features 1st MLG Marines and sailors Q A& With the GySgt. Bradley Rusher Story and photo by: Sgt. Laura Gauna

25 Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Rusher, a Radio Chief with Communications Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, of Carthage, S.D., has experienced almost every facet of the Marine Corps during his last 13 years in the military. He started his career working side-by-side with infantry Marines, then deployed with Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians, worked with the air wing, did recruiting, trained with a reconnaissance unit and is current working in the logistics field with the MLG. Q: Why did you decide to join the Marine Corps? A: I had a buddy growing up that joined the National Guard. The National Guard is big where I come from. I always thought the military was exciting and a challenge, so I was going to join the National Guard but ended up getting a call from the Marine Corps and thought I d give it a shot and one-up my buddy. I never regretted it since. Q: What kinds of experiences have you come across so far? A: I ve been to Iraq three times and Afghanistan once. In 2003 I went to Iraq during the initial invasion with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines as a forward observer radio operator for artillery. I then went to Okinawa in 2004 and after a small break I went back to Iraq during Fallujah and was a colonel s radio operator. I got a two or three month break before going back to Iraq with EOD. Then I went on recruiting duty and not long after after that went to 3rd Reconnaissance and went to Afghanistan for 7 months. Q: How was your time with a reconnaissance unit? A: While I was with recon I also went through the [Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques] Masters Course and a dynamic assaults course. While with them, I got to do all the training right beside them. Q: What other courses have you been able to take so far? A: I ve also been to an assault climber s course and a boat raider s course. Q: What is the assault climber s course? A: The special operations training course put on a 7-week rock climbing course. I had to learn how to tie a bunch of different knots, all timed. I was able to rappel down and safely rescue somebody or if somebody was injured I could get them off a cliff. It was definitely one of the best courses I ve done. It was physically demanding and mentally challenging. I once was the lead in a 300 foot climb. The scenarios we were put through were things like you have a unit coming off the ocean onto a beach front and there is a cliff right on the beach. Now we have to get a company sized unit up that cliff. My job is to find the best way to get that company up that cliff safely and effectively. Q: Have you been able to use that training? A: I have done it a couple times since doing the course. I did it with 1/5 for the 31st [Marine Expeditionary Unit]. It definitely also motivated me to do a little rock climbing on the side. I ve actually gotten my kids into it! Q: What is the boat raider s course? A: The zodiac course is engine appreciation week, where you THE CONVOY 25

26 don t get an engine. You have to paddle and teamwork is huge because if one side of the boat doesn t paddle as hard as the other you start to turn. You really learned how to come together as a team while doing that. I was a junior lance corporal then. Q: What would you say the biggest impact in your life has been? A: The biggest impact in my life would be all the deployments that have made me grow up. I experienced different ways to be a leader and to overcome different situations. I learned to stay level headed in most situations and not let adversity take over. Q: How have you handled raising a family while being a Marine? A: It s definitely challenging. You have to have a spouse that is supportive of everything you do and you have to support her with things the family wants to do. It definitely makes it easier. It becomes challenging when work hours become later and you just have to work with your spouse to figure out how to raise a family. And when you do get time off, you have definitely got to spend time with the family. Q: How has being here in the MLG been different than other units you ve been in? A: It took me a while to figure out how the MLG works and what the purpose was and then I opened my eyes and thought Ok so that s how, when I was with the infantry, we got resupplied and how convoys got pushed out for fuel, water and chow. I m glad I got placed in this unit because it gives me a better well rounded view of the Marine Corps. Q: Do you have any words of wisdom for the Marines out there? A: The grass isn t always greener on the other side. Your best unit is always the unit you just came from. When you re there it seems to be the worst unit, but when you leave you always seem to think it was the best. Then Staff Sgt. Bradley Rusher, Communications Chief, Force Reconnaissance Platoon with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, communicates with other FRP Marines during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise aboard the U.S. Navy Ship Alan Shepard in support of exercise Valiant Shield, which is part of a certification exercise conducted by the 31st MEU. Rusher, a native of Carthage, S.D., initially planned on joining the National Guard but enlisted in the Marine Corps and has never looked back again. (Photo by Cpl Kelsey J. Green)

27 AROUND THE GROUP OCT 4 : Toujours Fidele - Tour de Camp Pendleton: This event offers 5.5, 25, 50, 75 and 100-mile bike ride beginning at Camp Mateo - 62 Area. For more information, visit NmtvM2diYTM4b3BqMGI5azc1MzMwYmExNjEzNGFiOWw2c3IzaWdxMzhrbzNnaDI2ODQgbWNjc 2NwQG0&ctz=America/Los_Angeles OCT 9-10: Military Women in Transition Career Symposium: Located at the Pacific Views Event Center. All active duty military women are encouraged to attend. Limited seating available. For more information visit the MCCS Camp Pendleton website. NOW THROUGH OCT 17: Back to school savings at the vision center ends soon: Kid s and teen s frame and lens package is only $150. This includes shatter-resistant lenses with UV protection and a choice of transitions or anti-reflective coating. For more information visit the MCCS Camp Pendleton website. OCT 21-24: High Intensity Tactical Training: Located at the Paige Fieldhouse Classroom, Building This is a Semper Fit Headquarters Marine Corps Training Course focusing on combat fitness and the High Intensity Tactical Training Program (HITT). For more information, visit event?eid=axbmajfrbmhicxexzmnjddhncgpxb2ryzzagbwnjc2nwqg0&ctz=america/ Los_Angeles OCT 25: Wai Kekoa - Water Warrior Festival: Located at Del Mar Beach Resort - 21 Area. Features a surf expression session, stand up and prone paddle races, outrigger canoe and surfski race, open water swim and a 3K beach run. For more information visit the MCCS Camp Pendleton website.

28 PARTING SHOT By Cpl. Rodion Zabolotniy Lance Cpl. Bryant Hiratagarnet and Lance Cpl. Dionte Chappell, Food Service Specialists, Food Service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, buddy carry a simulated casualty during a combat conditioning course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, The combat conditioning course is designed to improve physical and mental performance in combat conditions.