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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshten Pascacio, a combat engineer and a native of Oxford, Mississippi, with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 (CLB 15), Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB), was named Task Force Forge‘s Defender of the Week, Sept. 17, 2025, for his exceptional contributions to the southern border mission in Yuma, Ariz.
Pascacio emplaced 5.01 kilometers of concertina wire at the southern border barrier – nearly the entire 5.26 kilometers assigned to his platoon. He also developed and implemented an innovative emplacement method that was later adopted as the platoon’s standard operating procedure. While executing these tasks, he simultaneously trained fellow Marines on proper emplacement techniques, significantly increasing the platoon’s operational efficiency and directly contributing to mission success.
According to his leadership, Pascacio consistently demonstrated outstanding technical skill, initiative, and professionalism – qualities that reflect the highest traditions of the Marine Corps, earning himself the title Defender of the Week.
“As a lance corporal he stands out amongst his peers and is reliable, hardworking and is able to solve complex problems with limited supervision necessary. Pascascio is always introducing new platoon standard operating procedures to increase the safe productivity of our barrier reinforcement emplacement.” said 1st Sgt. Kenneth Koonce, his company first sergeant.
“I love working together with my fellow Marines and seeing how we can come together and motivate each other, Pascacio said. “It makes the hard work a little easier when you have your buddies beside you”.
CLB 15, the command element for Task Force Forge, recognizes an outstanding Marine or Sailor each week who demonstrates exceptional performance, initiative, and excellence in support of the southern border mission, highlighting their critical role in national security efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)
| Date Taken: | 09.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.23.2025 13:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9334146 |
| VIRIN: | 250917-M-HP122-1538 |
| Resolution: | 7919x5282 |
| Size: | 15.11 MB |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 174 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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