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Staff Sgt. David J. Dignan (right), an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands before Col. Mark R. Hollahan (left), the 2nd MLG commanding officer, during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2012. Dignan received the Bronze Star with a Combat Distinguishing Device for his actions while deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations from April 9 to Sept. 1, 2011. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Staff Sgt. David J. Dignan (right), an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands before Col. Mark R. Hollahan (left), the 2nd MLG commanding officer, during an award ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 10, 2012. Dignan received the Bronze Star with a Combat Distinguishing Device for his actions while deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations from April 9 to Sept. 1, 2011. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group converse during a professional dinner aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2012. The dinner was the conclusion of the Corporal’s Leadership Course, which is offered by the battalion to help newly promoted corporals transition to a noncommissioned officer mindset. The corporals participating and their instructors had a chance to eat dinner with senior Marines from the unit in a professional environment. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group converse during a professional dinner aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2012. The dinner was the conclusion of the Corporal’s Leadership Course, which is offered by the battalion to help newly promoted corporals transition to a noncommissioned officer mindset. The corporals participating and their instructors had a chance to eat dinner with senior Marines from the unit in a professional environment. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

During a transfer of authority ceremony 2nd MLG (FWD) transferred all logistical support responsibilities to 1st MLG (FWD). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - During a transfer of authority ceremony 2nd MLG (FWD) transferred all logistical support responsibilities to 1st MLG (FWD). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Pfc. Emma Marie Wott, an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, draws during down time at her barracks room aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012. Wott, a Fremont, Ohio, native, learned the meaning of hard work and determination while growing up on a dairy farm. She uses art as a way to express herself and what she is feeling at any given moment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Pfc. Emma Marie Wott, an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, draws during down time at her barracks room aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012. Wott, a Fremont, Ohio, native, learned the meaning of hard work and determination while growing up on a dairy farm. She uses art as a way to express herself and what she is feeling at any given moment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

A landing support Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group watches as a French armored vehicle makes landfall Feb. 6, 2012, during exercise Bold Alligator 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bold Alligator is a multinational amphibious exercise designed to test the Marine Corps’ readiness by executing a beach assault. Landing support Marines are responsible for accounting for all gear and personnel on ground and orienting troops toward the fight. - A landing support Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group watches as a French armored vehicle makes landfall Feb. 6, 2012, during exercise Bold Alligator 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bold Alligator is a multinational amphibious exercise designed to test the Marine Corps’ readiness by executing a beach assault. Landing support Marines are responsible for accounting for all gear and personnel on ground and orienting troops toward the fight.

Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) commanding general, recites the oath with Staff Sgt. Derek A. Smoak, a tactical vehicle license examiner with 2nd MLG (Fwd.), during his promotion ceremony Feb. 1, 2012, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. On the other side of the world, the 2nd MLG command helped his wife, Michelle L. Smoak, witness her husband’s promotion and award ceremony through a teleconference call. - Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) commanding general, recites the oath with Staff Sgt. Derek A. Smoak, a tactical vehicle license examiner with 2nd MLG (Fwd.), during his promotion ceremony Feb. 1, 2012, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. On the other side of the world, the 2nd MLG command helped his wife, Michelle L. Smoak, witness her husband’s promotion and award ceremony through a teleconference call.

Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group put the finishing touches on an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The IRB was used to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps’ amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore) - Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group put the finishing touches on an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The IRB was used to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps’ amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore)

Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a Petty Officer Preventive Medicine Course at the PMU compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. During the training, sailors learned the procedures for inspecting chow halls. They also learned about food-born illnesses and different types of inspections, such as routine, comprehensive and follow ups. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a Petty Officer Preventive Medicine Course at the PMU compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. During the training, sailors learned the procedures for inspecting chow halls. They also learned about food-born illnesses and different types of inspections, such as routine, comprehensive and follow ups. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), attend fire safety training at the Supply Management Unit lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 1. During the training they learned how to operate the compressed air foam system to put out fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), attend fire safety training at the Supply Management Unit lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 1. During the training they learned how to operate the compressed air foam system to put out fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare for a four-mile hump aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012. The intent of the exercise was to build unit cohesion, espirit de corps and improve physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare for a four-mile hump aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012. The intent of the exercise was to build unit cohesion, espirit de corps and improve physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)