CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conducted a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 19.
Lt. Col. Phillip Frietze, from Mesilla, N.M., passed the torch of command to Lt. Col. Daniel Dubbs, from Villa Ridge, Mo.
“Eighteen months ago we began training together for Afghanistan,” said Frietze, who is now the regimental executive officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve with these Marines.”
Known as “The Big Red Seven” under Fritze, 7th ESB made a name for the battalion in Afghanistan for their continuous and tremendous support to operations such as building new combat outposts, forward operating bases, assembling bridges and conducting road repairs all over Helmand province, Afghanistan.
“This is an outstanding battalion,” said Dubbs, the new commanding officer for 7th ESB, 1st MLG. “I will continue to get them ready for deployments, maintain the high standards and carry on the proud heritage of the battalion.”
Dubbs said he and his family have been serving the Marine Corps for 22 years, and they’ll continue their devotion of duty with 7th ESB.
The passing of the colors from Frietze to Dubbs symbolizes the changing of command.
Frietze is released from command and Dubbs will take on the role and all the responsibilities. Dubbs hopes to do great things with the battalion.