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Marine corporal exceeds expectations, helps fight cancer

Dependable. Determined. Motivated. Those are just three of the many words Gunnery Sgt. Derrick Hayes, assistant staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the flammables section, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses to describe Cpl. Dana Hineline. "She is just simply outstanding," he noted about Hineline. "If you need

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Cpl. Matthew Gardner (rear), a motor transport operator and Corporal of the Guard, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, searches a Marine before entry into the Command Operations Center during the battalion's Command Post Exercise held at Camp Lejeune, N.C, March 22-25, 2010. The battalion conducted the exercise to simulate command and control operations in preparation for their future deployment to Afghanistan. - Cpl. Matthew Gardner (rear), a motor transport operator and Corporal of the Guard, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, searches a Marine before entry into the Command Operations Center during the battalion's Command Post Exercise held at Camp Lejeune, N.C, March 22-25, 2010. The battalion conducted the exercise to simulate command and control operations in preparation for their future deployment to Afghanistan.

Logistics battalion trains for vital Afghanistan mission

From March to October 2009, Combat Logistics Battalion 8 deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Fortunately, every Marine who deployed with the battalion returned to Camp Lejeune, N.C and they completed their mission on a high note. To ensure future deployments are just as successful as the last, the

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A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, works on establishing a fully functional headquarters hub during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure the Marines could operate a combat operations center efficiently to help support infantry units on the battleground during their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Bruno J. Bego.) - A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, works on establishing a fully functional headquarters hub during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure the Marines could operate a combat operations center efficiently to help support infantry units on the battleground during their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Bruno J. Bego.)

Combat logisticians use pre-deployment training to sustain troops in Afghanistan

Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marines Logistics Group, participated in a field training exercise March 22-26, to prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.The purpose of the training exercise was to ensure Marines could operate a combat operations center efficiently to help support infantry units on the battleground.

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Sgt. Tanell Nedd, (center) a tactical switch operator and the platoon sergeant for the S-6 Communications section with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with her Marines in the wire shop of the CLB-2 compound. Ned attributes her strong work ethic, loyalty and dedication to the mentorship of 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Young and guidance from her parents. Nedd was nominated as CLB-2's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. - Sgt. Tanell Nedd, (center) a tactical switch operator and the platoon sergeant for the S-6 Communications section with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with her Marines in the wire shop of the CLB-2 compound. Ned attributes her strong work ethic, loyalty and dedication to the mentorship of 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Young and guidance from her parents. Nedd was nominated as CLB-2's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month.

Female Marine leads platoon, inspires others

Sgt. Tanell Nedd is one of the busiest noncommissioned officers working in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group these days. While she directs and mentors her platoon of young Marines, she is also preparing them for a grueling future deployment to Afghanistan. Nedd, a tactical switch operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd MLG, is the platoon

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Lt. Col. Eric Davis (left), the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Smith (right), the CLB-46 sergeant major, case their unit’s colors during a deactivation ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The all-reserve battalion, which is made up of 900 Marines from 70 reserve sites spanning across 42 states, was activated for the first time in June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Lt. Col. Eric Davis (left), the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Smith (right), the CLB-46 sergeant major, case their unit’s colors during a deactivation ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The all-reserve battalion, which is made up of 900 Marines from 70 reserve sites spanning across 42 states, was activated for the first time in June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Last Marine logistics battalion to serve in Iraq deactivates, returns to New Orleans command

Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, held a deactivation ceremony in which the battalion’s colors were cased and retired, here, March 22.The battalion was activated for the first time June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to providing combat service support during their seven-month

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Master Gunnery Sgt. Sharon Garcia (far left), the shipping staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group; Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson (middle), the 2nd Supply Battalion sergeant major; and Sgt. Kelley Bentley (right), a traffic management specialist with CLR-25, listen to a speech delivered by Lt. Col. Susan Seaman, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, during a women’s appreciation service held in observance of Women’s History Month, aboard Camp Lejuene, N.C., March 22, 2010. The three women pictured spoke at the service, sharing their experiences about being female Marines. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Sharon Garcia (far left), the shipping staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group; Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson (middle), the 2nd Supply Battalion sergeant major; and Sgt. Kelley Bentley (right), a traffic management specialist with CLR-25, listen to a speech delivered by Lt. Col. Susan Seaman, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, during a women’s appreciation service held in observance of Women’s History Month, aboard Camp Lejuene, N.C., March 22, 2010. The three women pictured spoke at the service, sharing their experiences about being female Marines.

Commemorative service held to honor women Marines

During the War of 1812 Lucy Brewer became the first woman to unofficially serve in the Marine Corps. Disguised as a man, she was able to serve on the Marine detachment aboard the USS Constitution. More than a century later on August 12, 1918, the secretary of the Navy granted authority to enroll women for clerical duty in the Marine

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Marines from Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up the fairly new M142C radio attached to the Tactical Elevated Antennae Mast System antenna during a training exercise held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2010. The M142C radio can send up to 16,000 times more data than the older M142A. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas) - Marines from Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up the fairly new M142C radio attached to the Tactical Elevated Antennae Mast System antenna during a training exercise held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2010. The M142C radio can send up to 16,000 times more data than the older M142A. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas)

Logistics Marines reach new heights with improved radio

In 1899 when Guglielmo Marconi sent the letter “S” across the English Channel in one of the first instances of wireless communication, he did so by using a directional antenna that sent data similar to Morse code. Little did he know that in just over 100 years, 16 megabytes of data would be sent over radio waves with the Marine Corps newest radio

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A Marine with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, battles with the rain as he refills a fighting hole after finishing a four-day field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2010. The purpose of the field exercise was to ensure that all of the field military policemen are prepared for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - A Marine with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, battles with the rain as he refills a fighting hole after finishing a four-day field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2010. The purpose of the field exercise was to ensure that all of the field military policemen are prepared for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Military Police conduct field training to remain at the ready

Marines with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted a four-day field exercise to prepare for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan, aboard Camp Lejeune, March 15 to 18.The field exercise was part of a new training cycle that the company is conducting to ensure Marines in the company

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Cpl. Amy Gentry, a military policeman with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the company's vehicle compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2010. Gentry won the second place in the Individual Pistol portion of the Camp Lejeune 2010 Intramural Small-Arms Competition held in early March. Gentry was also nominated as CLR-27's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington) - Cpl. Amy Gentry, a military policeman with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the company's vehicle compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2010. Gentry won the second place in the Individual Pistol portion of the Camp Lejeune 2010 Intramural Small-Arms Competition held in early March. Gentry was also nominated as CLR-27's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington)

Logistics NCO setting example for fellow women warriors

In the 1940s, when women were first allowed to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps, female Marines did not qualify with weapons and they were not required to learn hand-to-hand combat, but they received specific instruction on etiquette and how to wear makeup.Oh, how things have changed. Cpl. Amy Gentry is a prime example of just how much life has

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Randy Perdue, the training director at the West Virginia Corrections Academy, as he teaches a Leadership Mastery seminar to officers and staff noncommissioned officers from 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, March 9, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Perdue, a retired Marine first sergeant, travels up and down the East Coast teaching the seminar to company employees, students at correctional academies and anyone else interested in receiving the training. The leadership seminar focused on self-improvement, including health, nutrition, rest and physical activity—all factors that contribute to someone’s overall well-being and ability to effectively lead. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas) - Randy Perdue, the training director at the West Virginia Corrections Academy, as he teaches a Leadership Mastery seminar to officers and staff noncommissioned officers from 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, March 9, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Perdue, a retired Marine first sergeant, travels up and down the East Coast teaching the seminar to company employees, students at correctional academies and anyone else interested in receiving the training. The leadership seminar focused on self-improvement, including health, nutrition, rest and physical activity—all factors that contribute to someone’s overall well-being and ability to effectively lead. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meghan J. Canlas)

8th Engineers take leadership to new levels

Some people were born to be great leaders, some people were put into situations where they were molded into great leaders and some continue to develop a leadership style that works for them. But no matter what the situation, everyone has room for improvement.That was the thought as the staff noncommissioned officers and commissioned officers of 8th

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