Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Jernigan, of Gates County, N.C., receives the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device from Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2. While serving as a joint terminal attack controller attached to 2nd MLG (Forward) in Afghanistan last year, Jernigan’s expert control of air assets was directly responsible for quelling an ambush and undoubtedly saved countless lives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Gonzalez) - Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Jernigan, of Gates County, N.C., receives the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device from Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2. While serving as a joint terminal attack controller attached to 2nd MLG (Forward) in Afghanistan last year, Jernigan’s expert control of air assets was directly responsible for quelling an ambush and undoubtedly saved countless lives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Gonzalez)
Cpl. Dustin L. Griffin, security team leader, Security Co., Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, commanding general, 2nd MLG, during a ceremony in Camp Ramadi, Iraq March 2. He received the award for his actions during a vehicle roll over in Karmah, Iraq, Aug. 7, 2008, that resulted in saving a Marine’s life and the recovery of five Marines and one interpreter. - Cpl. Dustin L. Griffin, security team leader, Security Co., Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, commanding general, 2nd MLG, during a ceremony in Camp Ramadi, Iraq March 2. He received the award for his actions during a vehicle roll over in Karmah, Iraq, Aug. 7, 2008, that resulted in saving a Marine’s life and the recovery of five Marines and one interpreter.