Command Deck

LtCol Christopher L. Naler

Commanding Officer, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines

Lieutenant Colonel Naler enlisted in the Marine Reserves March 1986 while he attended the University of North Texas (UNT). Upon graduation from MCRD San Diego he attended field radio operator's course in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and was assigned to ...

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SgtMaj Ronald L. Whittington

Sergeant Major, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines

Sergeant Major Whittington enlisted in the Marine Corps in June of 1984. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he was assigned to Battery A. 1st Battalion 10th Marines for duty as a Cannoneer. In November of 1986 he completed a deployment to the Medit...

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Commander's Philosophy

LtCol Naler

Marine and Sailors, My Command Philosophy applies to any mission we're assigned. The hallmark of our leadership is to communicate Mission and Commander's Intent. Once issued you have the key elements that will equip you in combat and peacetime to ac...

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Deployed Unit Address

Rank/Name of Service Member

Point of Contact in the United States

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News

Homeward Bound

Cpl Michael Curvin

CAMP BASTION, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Marines with Company R, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, finished their tour of duty here November 11th, in support of Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, but it certainly wa...

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ISAF and ANA: One Team in Building Community Ties

Cpl Michael Curvin

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Marines with Brigade Headquarters Group, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, strengthen security aboard Camp Leatherneck and in the surrounding settlements every day, and in ...

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In the Spirit of the Law: Leatherneck's PMO Keeps Good Order

Cpl Michael Curvin

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - You're cruising along a highway when you see a police car on the side of the road. Looking at your speedometer, you notice you're going over the speed limit. For the police office...

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Marines Protect Thousands Aboard Camp Leatherneck

Sgt Aaron Rooks

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - For service members deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, security is a top priority. Although much of the area surrounding it is open desert, the camp must still be well arme...

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Coalition Forces Secure Camps in Helmand Province

Cpl Thomas Hermesman

CAMP BASTION, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Side by side, British and U.S. soldiers have scoured the desert just beyond the protection of the perimeter fences and t-wall barriers of Camps Leatherneck and Bastion since May 29 whe...

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Coalition Forces, Afghan Villagers Conduct Land Negotiations

LCpl Brian Woodruff

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - During a recent meeting with local villagers here, United States, Afghan and British forces discussed possible ways to acquire more local land to continue the expansion of Camps Le...

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