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A Marine with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group refuels a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle used for supply convoys during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2013. The convoys ran between five sites used in the exercise to simulate the separation each section of the company will experience during Cold Response 2014, an upcoming NATO exercise in Norway. - A Marine with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group refuels a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle used for supply convoys during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2013. The convoys ran between five sites used in the exercise to simulate the separation each section of the company will experience during Cold Response 2014, an upcoming NATO exercise in Norway.

Lance Cpl. Kevin Dunseith, a Blue Point, N.Y., native and turret gunner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), mans his machine gun during a combat logistics patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. Dunseith stood in the turret for hours watching for possible threats during a four-day mission to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. - Lance Cpl. Kevin Dunseith, a Blue Point, N.Y., native and turret gunner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), mans his machine gun during a combat logistics patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. Dunseith stood in the turret for hours watching for possible threats during a four-day mission to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Jonathan Vasquez, a New York City police officer and Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), currently serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, poses for a photo after sending a video message to show his support for the city and people of New York Aug. 20, 2013. Many of the Marines serving with CLR-2 are reservists from 6th Communications Battalion, a Marine Corps Reserves unit based out of Brooklyn. They recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July. - Sgt. Jonathan Vasquez, a New York City police officer and Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), currently serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, poses for a photo after sending a video message to show his support for the city and people of New York Aug. 20, 2013. Many of the Marines serving with CLR-2 are reservists from 6th Communications Battalion, a Marine Corps Reserves unit based out of Brooklyn. They recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July.

Lance Cpl. James McMorris, a Deerfield Beach, Fla., native and combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), takes a break from filling HESCO bearers at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2013. McMorris spent hours helping to level off dirt inside the containers during infrastructure improvement projects at the base. - Lance Cpl. James McMorris, a Deerfield Beach, Fla., native and combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), takes a break from filling HESCO bearers at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 11, 2013. McMorris spent hours helping to level off dirt inside the containers during infrastructure improvement projects at the base.

A combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest) braces against a flurry of sand while filling HESCO containers at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2013. A platoon of combat engineers and heavy equipment operators worked through the night and endured the constant sting of blowing sand to erect a new guard tower at the base. - A combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest) braces against a flurry of sand while filling HESCO containers at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2013. A platoon of combat engineers and heavy equipment operators worked through the night and endured the constant sting of blowing sand to erect a new guard tower at the base.

Lance Cpl. Andrew Hodge, a Madison, Conn., native and motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), grimaces after repairing a break assembly on his vehicle in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2013. Hodge's truck took part in a convoy of more than 30 vehicles, which provided simultaneous support to Forward Operating Bases Shir Ghazi and Shukvani. - Lance Cpl. Andrew Hodge, a Madison, Conn., native and motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), grimaces after repairing a break assembly on his vehicle in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2013. Hodge's truck took part in a convoy of more than 30 vehicles, which provided simultaneous support to Forward Operating Bases Shir Ghazi and Shukvani.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the career of Navy Capt. Francisco R. Leal, the outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Dental Battalion, Naval Dental Center, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2013. Leal will move on to an assignment in Washington, D.C. - Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the career of Navy Capt. Francisco R. Leal, the outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Dental Battalion, Naval Dental Center, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2013. Leal will move on to an assignment in Washington, D.C.

Cpl. Ryan T. McSweeney (right), a Middletown, Ohio, native and recovery vehicle operator with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), poses for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device during an award ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 23, 2013. McSweeney responded to the site of a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and helped repel an insurgent assault on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi in Helmand province, May 13, 2013. - Cpl. Ryan T. McSweeney (right), a Middletown, Ohio, native and recovery vehicle operator with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), poses for a photo after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device during an award ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 23, 2013. McSweeney responded to the site of a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and helped repel an insurgent assault on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi in Helmand province, May 13, 2013.

Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, a Hallsville, Texas, native and engineer heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), stands before Maj. David H. Mills (right), company commander of Combat Logistics Company, CLR-2, during an awards ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 23, 2013. Murray received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with "V" device for heroic achievement during an insurgent attack on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi in Helmand province, May 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul Peterson) - Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, a Hallsville, Texas, native and engineer heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), stands before Maj. David H. Mills (right), company commander of Combat Logistics Company, CLR-2, during an awards ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 23, 2013. Murray received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with "V" device for heroic achievement during an insurgent attack on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi in Helmand province, May 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul Peterson)

Marines with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion stand outside the buses during a going-away ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 28, 2013. EOD technicians who were not deploying attended the ceremony to wish their brothers good luck on their deployment to Afghanistan. - Marines with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion stand outside the buses during a going-away ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 28, 2013. EOD technicians who were not deploying attended the ceremony to wish their brothers good luck on their deployment to Afghanistan.