Combat Logistics Battalion 6

Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6) is a logistics battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Nicknamed "Red Cloud," the unit is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and fall under the command of Combat Logistics Regiment 2 and the 2nd Marine Logistics Group. .

Mission
CLB-6 will train, rapidly task organize, deploy, employ, fight and redeploy in order to provide logistics combat support to a Regimental Combat Team (RCT) and additional Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) maneuver elements in the RCT's battle space, beyond their organic capabilities, in order to enable continuity of operations. BPT assume the duties of the LCE for the ACM.

Subordinate units
CLB-6 Currently contains three companies with which to accomplish the Battalion Mission. Headquarters and Service Company contains the battalion headquarters element (Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and Sergeant Major) as well as the Commanding Officer's staff sections. Support Company is tasked with accomplishing the motor-transport maintenance and heavy equipment operations and maintenance for the Battalion. Transportation Support Company performs the main function of CLB-6 by providing transportation services using various tactical vehicles. Additionally, the battalion temporarily added Engineer Company and Combat Logistics Company during the past year.

History
Combat Logistics Battalion 6 formed in 2006 under the direction of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Patrick N. Kelleher and Sergeant Major Melanie A. Hunt. The battalion rapidly took shape in order to deploy during the period of a surge of U.S. forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom(06-08). The need for air and ground logistical support in forward deployed regions of the world led to the battalion’s creation.

Following Mojave Viper training at the Marine Air Ground Combat Training Center, Twentynine Palms, California, the battalion deployed to Al Anbar Province in western Iraq in February 2007. After a transfer of authority with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, CLB-6 returned in September2007.

Following a deployment training workup up, CLB-6 again deployed in February 2008 to Al Anbar Province in western Iraq in support of (OIF) under the direction of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel David J. Eskelund and Sergeant Major Wayne O. Gallman. They were in general support of the I Marine Expeditionary Force throughout the province. They returned from the deployment in September2008.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael D.Lepson took command in June 2009 and, along with Sergeant Major Alex M. Dobson, led the battalion in the prelude and through its upcoming deployment. In January 2010, CLB-6 deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They were based out of Camp Leatherneck and had a presence throughout the Helmand Province.

Major William C. Stophel took command in July and led the battalion in its return to the U.S. in August 2010. Extensive ground combat logistics patrols were conducted throughout the deployment, pushing supplies from Camp Leatherneck to Now Zad, Musa Qal'eh and Sangin. In particular, CLB-6 supported a series of joint CLPs with the Royal Army's 10th Close Support Logistics Regiment.

Lieutenant Colonel R. J. Rizzoheld command of CLB-6 from September 2010, and in July 2011, CLB-6 deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF. They were based out of Camp Leatherneck and had a presence throughout the Helmand Province similar to its prior deployment. CLB-6 completed its deployment and returned in February 2012.The current battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Brian W. Mullery took charge in June 2012 and Sergeant Major Roger Griffith joined the battalion in April 2012. leading the battalion into its current deployment in support of OEF.

Fallen Marines
3-22-2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette, 21 year old native of Richville, N.Y., died of hostile fire in Camp Fallujah of Anbar Iraq.

7-22-2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bobby L. Twitty, 20 year old native of Bedias, Texas, died from a vehicle accident in Ramadi, Iraq.