Courtesy Story | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.03.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – U.S. Marines and Sailors with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, were recognized by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, commanding general of I MEF, for being the highest performing unit during Operation Clean Sweep II at Camp Pendleton, California, July 1, 2025....
Story by 1st Lt. Emily Zito | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 06.23.2025
KOROR, Palau. – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have arrived in Palau in support of Koa Moana 25. This recurring exercise to the Pacific Island region focuses on building partnerships and enhancing the health system of Compact of Free Association nations, specifically the Republic of Palau and the......
Story by Cpl. Savannah Norris | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 04.10.2025
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Andrew Velikic, a Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, was named the 2024 I MEF Sailor of the Year on March 31, 2025. A native of Rockland County, New York, Velikic earned the distinction for his operational capabilities, leadership, and......
Story by Sgt. Seaira Moore | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 10.30.2024
Marines with 1st Maintenance Battalion utilize fabrication and additive manufacturing to create innovative plastic and metal parts for mission readiness across the I Marine Expeditionary Force to stay adaptable and efficient....
Story by 1st Lt. John Carter | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 09.19.2024
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The U.S. Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group have concluded exercise Koa Moana 24. The exercise, which took place in strategically important locations across Oceania, concluded on Sept. 15, 2024. The opportunities, activities, and investments Koa Moana executed emphasized the strengthening of......
Story by 1st Lt. John Carter | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 08.02.2024
KOROR, Palau — In a compelling display of international collaboration and community spirit, U.S. Marines from Koa Moana 24 joined with the Palauan community on July 30, 2024 to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event, a vibrant 5K run and walk, saw hundreds of participants unite in their commitment to combating human trafficking and supporting victims worldwide....
Story by 1st Lt. John Carter | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 07.22.2024
CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia – In a demonstration of solidarity and resilience, U.S. Marines and Sailors from Koa Moana 24 have been instrumental in helping deliver humanitarian aid support across the archipelago of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Combat Logistics Detachment-West, the resident Koa Moana formation from Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment......
Story by 1st Lt. John Carter | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 07.07.2024
PELELIU, Palau – The recent touchdown of the first military fixed-wing aircraft on Peleliu's newly recertified airstrip, now named "Sledge" in homage to a Battle of Peleliu veteran, has captured global attention for its historical significance and collaborative spirit. This milestone, hailed by both military and civilian communities, was spotlighted in a comprehensive CNN report on Sunday,......
