Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, outgoing commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is moving on to become chief of staff at United States Southern Command in Miami. Ayala successfully commanded the 2nd MLG for two years, during which time the unit supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I went to the units a lot, and I won’t forget how competent they were and how well they did,” said Ayala. - Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, outgoing commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is moving on to become chief of staff at United States Southern Command in Miami. Ayala successfully commanded the 2nd MLG for two years, during which time the unit supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I went to the units a lot, and I won’t forget how competent they were and how well they did,” said Ayala.
Staff Sgt. Petall Ward, operations chief, Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment-27, showcases memorabilia from her days as a drill instructor. Ward served a 3-year tour at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. “I’ve always liked the whole discipline aspect of the Marine Corps,” she said. “I think that ever since I was a recruit, that’s what I wanted to do.” - Staff Sgt. Petall Ward, operations chief, Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment-27, showcases memorabilia from her days as a drill instructor. Ward served a 3-year tour at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. “I’ve always liked the whole discipline aspect of the Marine Corps,” she said. “I think that ever since I was a recruit, that’s what I wanted to do.”
A simulated improvise explosive device goes off next to a 7-ton truck part of a convoy during the Convoy Leaders Course that took place at the Battle Skills Training School June 9, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune, NC.::r::::n::The instructors recreate scenarios where the Marines participating in the course can apply their knowledge and learn from their mistakes. - A simulated improvise explosive device goes off next to a 7-ton truck part of a convoy during the Convoy Leaders Course that took place at the Battle Skills Training School June 9, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune, NC.::r::::n::The instructors recreate scenarios where the Marines participating in the course can apply their knowledge and learn from their mistakes.
Sgt. Maj. Adam C. Terry, the outgoing sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the sword to Col. Craig C. Crenshaw, the commanding officer of the regiment, as a symbol of relinquishing his duties during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3, 2010. Terry, who served as the regimental sergeant major for nearly two years, was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the incoming sergeant major of CLR-25. - Sgt. Maj. Adam C. Terry, the outgoing sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the sword to Col. Craig C. Crenshaw, the commanding officer of the regiment, as a symbol of relinquishing his duties during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3, 2010. Terry, who served as the regimental sergeant major for nearly two years, was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the incoming sergeant major of CLR-25.
An M1 Abrams main battle tank from Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division was towed by raft from Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, across New River June 4, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune. The exercise offered the Marines a real-life experience and floated the tanks to SR-10 range, the only range sanctioned for the use of the use of the 120 mm cannon for their semi-annual qualification. - An M1 Abrams main battle tank from Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division was towed by raft from Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, across New River June 4, 2010, aboard Camp Lejeune. The exercise offered the Marines a real-life experience and floated the tanks to SR-10 range, the only range sanctioned for the use of the use of the 120 mm cannon for their semi-annual qualification.
Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, marches the unit colors to present them to Col. Craig C. Crenshaw as he relinquished command to Col. Christopher B. Edwards in a ceremony held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 4, 2010. - Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, marches the unit colors to present them to Col. Craig C. Crenshaw as he relinquished command to Col. Christopher B. Edwards in a ceremony held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 4, 2010.
Platoons pass in review at the end of the change of command ceremony for 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2010. Lt. Col. David P. Grant, the outgoing commanding officer for 2nd Maint. Bn. from June 2008 through June 2010, was relieved by Lt. Col. Kevin R. Scott. - Platoons pass in review at the end of the change of command ceremony for 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2010. Lt. Col. David P. Grant, the outgoing commanding officer for 2nd Maint. Bn. from June 2008 through June 2010, was relieved by Lt. Col. Kevin R. Scott.
A Marine gives a good-natured pat on the back to the Kinston Indians mascot following a dance off in between innings during the game at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, N.C., June, 2, 2010. The mascot and the Marine had just competed against each other, with the mascot pronounced as the hands-down winner. - A Marine gives a good-natured pat on the back to the Kinston Indians mascot following a dance off in between innings during the game at Grainger Stadium in Kinston, N.C., June, 2, 2010. The mascot and the Marine had just competed against each other, with the mascot pronounced as the hands-down winner.