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Master Sgt. Paul Vanek, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, salutes one last time at his retirement ceremony at the Beirut Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., May 11, 2012. With his family by his side, Vanek said farewell to his Marine Corps family of more than 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Master Sgt. Paul Vanek, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, salutes one last time at his retirement ceremony at the Beirut Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., May 11, 2012. With his family by his side, Vanek said farewell to his Marine Corps family of more than 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing show family members a CH-53E Super Stallion during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group family day aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2012. Family members also had the opportunity to see some of the Marine Corps’ trucks, tanks and heavy equipment as part of a static display at the event. The event was organized to commemorate the military spouse appreciation day. - Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing show family members a CH-53E Super Stallion during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group family day aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2012. Family members also had the opportunity to see some of the Marine Corps’ trucks, tanks and heavy equipment as part of a static display at the event. The event was organized to commemorate the military spouse appreciation day.

Gunnery Sgt. Donald L. Garrison Jr., the headquarters company first sergeant with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a picture aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2012. Garrison received the Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Member of the Year award for 2011 during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., April 30. - Gunnery Sgt. Donald L. Garrison Jr., the headquarters company first sergeant with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a picture aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2012. Garrison received the Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Member of the Year award for 2011 during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., April 30.

Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group exit a building to provide security during a training exercise at a Military Operations in Urban Terrain site aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2012. The company spent three days learning patrolling procedures, clearing techniques and communication skills for combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group exit a building to provide security during a training exercise at a Military Operations in Urban Terrain site aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2012. The company spent three days learning patrolling procedures, clearing techniques and communication skills for combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

A Grizzly Pesticide Applicator sprays pesticide on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2012, in preparation for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Family Day. Before every outdoor event, the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd MLG, sprays pesticide to rid the area of bugs and insects to create an enjoyable atmosphere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - A Grizzly Pesticide Applicator sprays pesticide on W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2012, in preparation for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Family Day. Before every outdoor event, the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd MLG, sprays pesticide to rid the area of bugs and insects to create an enjoyable atmosphere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, place traps along a tree line aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8, 2012. Throughout the year, PMU performs many tasks to keep the living conditions on base at a high standard. The unit is now working hard as the summer months approach to catch and test mosquitoes from across the base for malaria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, place traps along a tree line aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8, 2012. Throughout the year, PMU performs many tasks to keep the living conditions on base at a high standard. The unit is now working hard as the summer months approach to catch and test mosquitoes from across the base for malaria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

A myriad of supplies await transport by elements of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) aboard Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan Oct. 16, 2011. The battalion was acknowledged recently by the Defense Logistics Agency for requisitioning $1.8 million in gear during Fiscal Year 2011. Requisitioning and redistributing repair parts was of heightened importance in theater in order to maintain and repair the myriad of tactical vehicles needed for combat logistics patrols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - A myriad of supplies await transport by elements of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) aboard Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan Oct. 16, 2011. The battalion was acknowledged recently by the Defense Logistics Agency for requisitioning $1.8 million in gear during Fiscal Year 2011. Requisitioning and redistributing repair parts was of heightened importance in theater in order to maintain and repair the myriad of tactical vehicles needed for combat logistics patrols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, the outgoing sergeant major for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, bows his head during an invocation as part of his appointment and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 3, 2012. Stables relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. George W. Young - Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, the outgoing sergeant major for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, bows his head during an invocation as part of his appointment and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 3, 2012. Stables relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. George W. Young

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)

A food service specialist with Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group stacks trays in preparation of a meal served during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 3, 2012. The entire company supported the Battle Skills Training School for two days in order to practice their efficiency in the field and proficiency of skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - A food service specialist with Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group stacks trays in preparation of a meal served during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 3, 2012. The entire company supported the Battle Skills Training School for two days in order to practice their efficiency in the field and proficiency of skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)