Stories

Sergeant Douglas Smith, a unit leader at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, leads Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment on a three-mile hike from lower base camp to Landing Zone Quail, where they will recieve classes the mountainous environment. Marines from CLB-6 and 2/5 attended the Summer Mountain Exercise aboard Matine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center that spans a total of 21 says and teaches them how to survive in trecherous mountain terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released) - Sergeant Douglas Smith, a unit leader at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, leads Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment on a three-mile hike from lower base camp to Landing Zone Quail, where they will recieve classes the mountainous environment. Marines from CLB-6 and 2/5 attended the Summer Mountain Exercise aboard Matine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center that spans a total of 21 says and teaches them how to survive in trecherous mountain terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jeff Ehnen, a section leader with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates the use of robots to students of Lejeune High School, Oct. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Approximately 60 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, packed the classroom to hear how the Marines use robotics on the battlefield and how engineering can better people’s lives. The school requested the Marines give the demonstration because the students are beginning their robotics curriculum of the Bio-Tech Department course of study. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye / Released) - Staff Sgt. Jeff Ehnen, a section leader with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates the use of robots to students of Lejeune High School, Oct. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Approximately 60 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, packed the classroom to hear how the Marines use robotics on the battlefield and how engineering can better people’s lives. The school requested the Marines give the demonstration because the students are beginning their robotics curriculum of the Bio-Tech Department course of study. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye / Released)

Members of the 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, march in review during the unit’s activation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 2, 2014. The mission of the 2nd TSB is to provide transportation and support for the II Marine Expeditionary Force in order to facilitate the distribution of personnel, equipment and supplies by air, land and sea. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle M. Reif /Released) - Members of the 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, march in review during the unit’s activation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 2, 2014. The mission of the 2nd TSB is to provide transportation and support for the II Marine Expeditionary Force in order to facilitate the distribution of personnel, equipment and supplies by air, land and sea. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle M. Reif /Released)

A Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during a vehicle recovery training operation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2014. Approximately 20 Marines conducted a training operation to recover an immobilized Hercules using a pulley and winch system. Marines and sailors with the battalion conducted a field exercise Sept. 18 - Oct. 1, 2014, to reinforce their capability to accomplish battalion-level, mission essential tasks. - A Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during a vehicle recovery training operation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2014. Approximately 20 Marines conducted a training operation to recover an immobilized Hercules using a pulley and winch system. Marines and sailors with the battalion conducted a field exercise Sept. 18 - Oct. 1, 2014, to reinforce their capability to accomplish battalion-level, mission essential tasks.

Catherine Lewis firemans carries her husband, Lance Cpl. Andrew Lewis, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineering Support Battalion, and Kalamazoo, Mich., native, while conducting the movement under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test during the unit’s Jane Wayne day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014. Catherine performed the MUF with a time of 3:55, which is a passing score of 88 out of 100 points. Jane Wayne day is designed to show spouses a few of the jobs their Marines perform and to strengthen the bond between unit and family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye / Released) - Catherine Lewis firemans carries her husband, Lance Cpl. Andrew Lewis, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineering Support Battalion, and Kalamazoo, Mich., native, while conducting the movement under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test during the unit’s Jane Wayne day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014. Catherine performed the MUF with a time of 3:55, which is a passing score of 88 out of 100 points. Jane Wayne day is designed to show spouses a few of the jobs their Marines perform and to strengthen the bond between unit and family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye / Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth J. Miller, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 25 and native of Boaz, Alabama, poses for a picture in front of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group building. September 19, 2014. Larry T. Flesher, an electrical technician and native of Valdosta, Georgia crashed his car into oncoming traffic the morning of September 12, 2014 while crossing the Sneads Ferry Bridge on his way to work on Camp Lejeune. With the help of two Marines, Miller was able to pull Flesher from his car and perform first aid until the arrival of emergency medical services. Flesher lived thanks to Miller's quick thinking and composure under pressure. Flesher expressed his deep gratitude to Miller when they were reunited, calling her an angel. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth J. Miller, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 25 and native of Boaz, Alabama, poses for a picture in front of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group building. September 19, 2014. Larry T. Flesher, an electrical technician and native of Valdosta, Georgia crashed his car into oncoming traffic the morning of September 12, 2014 while crossing the Sneads Ferry Bridge on his way to work on Camp Lejeune. With the help of two Marines, Miller was able to pull Flesher from his car and perform first aid until the arrival of emergency medical services. Flesher lived thanks to Miller's quick thinking and composure under pressure. Flesher expressed his deep gratitude to Miller when they were reunited, calling her an angel.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare to connect a metal beam to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during external lift training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with Helicopter Support Team, CLB-26 partnered with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, to practice single and dual point cargo lifts. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare to connect a metal beam to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during external lift training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. Marines with Helicopter Support Team, CLB-26 partnered with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, to practice single and dual point cargo lifts.

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group work with personnel from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group to pull down on the nose of the medium girder bridge as they lock everything in place during bridge assembly training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Aug. 5, 2014. This training maintained gap-crossing capabilities and developed proficiency in bridging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein/released) - Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group work with personnel from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group to pull down on the nose of the medium girder bridge as they lock everything in place during bridge assembly training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Aug. 5, 2014. This training maintained gap-crossing capabilities and developed proficiency in bridging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein/released)

Col. Wolford (left), the new commanding officer, accepts the regimental colors for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group from Col. Whiteside during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 18. Whiteside commanded CLR-2 for nearly two years. - Col. Wolford (left), the new commanding officer, accepts the regimental colors for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group from Col. Whiteside during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 18. Whiteside commanded CLR-2 for nearly two years.

Pfc. Michael Taylor, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group cuts a tree down aboard Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 5, 2014. Engineers with the battalion are slated to clear approximately 160 acres of wooded airfield to make it easier for incoming airborne personnel and equipment to land. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shawn Valosin) - Pfc. Michael Taylor, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group cuts a tree down aboard Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 5, 2014. Engineers with the battalion are slated to clear approximately 160 acres of wooded airfield to make it easier for incoming airborne personnel and equipment to land. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shawn Valosin)