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A photo of Cpl. Joseph Schank's wife, daughter and newborn son is displayed among rifles in his workplace aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 27. Schank is a small arms repair technician with Marine Air-Ground Task Force 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). He was able to watch his son's birth via video chat from Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - A photo of Cpl. Joseph Schank's wife, daughter and newborn son is displayed among rifles in his workplace aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 27. Schank is a small arms repair technician with Marine Air-Ground Task Force 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). He was able to watch his son's birth via video chat from Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Col. Mark Hollahan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a hospital corpsman with the 2nd MLG from Tarrant County, Texas, with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for earning the title of Senior Sailor of the Year during a ceremony Jan. 20, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Price also received an engraved knife as well as a Letter of Appreciation on behalf of the command in recognition for his year-long efforts. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Col. Mark Hollahan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a hospital corpsman with the 2nd MLG from Tarrant County, Texas, with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for earning the title of Senior Sailor of the Year during a ceremony Jan. 20, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Price also received an engraved knife as well as a Letter of Appreciation on behalf of the command in recognition for his year-long efforts. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to his wife, Kathy, while she received a certificate of appreciation during his retirement ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. Blumenberg retired after 31 years of service. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to his wife, Kathy, while she received a certificate of appreciation during his retirement ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. Blumenberg retired after 31 years of service. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a corpsman with the Group Aid Station, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention during a ceremony at the 2nd MLG headquarters building aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. During the ceremony Price received the 2011 2nd MLG Senior Sailor of the Year award for his outstanding achievements and performance during the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a corpsman with the Group Aid Station, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention during a ceremony at the 2nd MLG headquarters building aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. During the ceremony Price received the 2011 2nd MLG Senior Sailor of the Year award for his outstanding achievements and performance during the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Staff Sgt. Brent M. Sharp, the safety chief and motorcycle safety officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects motorcycles during the Advanced Rider Track Day, May 6, 2010, at the Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C. The Advanced Rider Track Day is part of the Motorcycle Safety Program Curriculum. According to Sharp, being a Marine is an honor, but being allowed to mix it with motorcycle-riding safety and mentoring is priceless. All the courses he runs allows him to interact with the Marines and sailors, and mentor on a person-to-person level. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego.) - Staff Sgt. Brent M. Sharp, the safety chief and motorcycle safety officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects motorcycles during the Advanced Rider Track Day, May 6, 2010, at the Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C. The Advanced Rider Track Day is part of the Motorcycle Safety Program Curriculum. According to Sharp, being a Marine is an honor, but being allowed to mix it with motorcycle-riding safety and mentoring is priceless. All the courses he runs allows him to interact with the Marines and sailors, and mentor on a person-to-person level. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego.)

Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in Operational Stress Control and Readiness training at the regiment’s headquarters building aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19, 2012. The purpose of the training is to teach Marines and sailors about stressors they may face, coping methods and to whom they may approach for help when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in Operational Stress Control and Readiness training at the regiment’s headquarters building aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19, 2012. The purpose of the training is to teach Marines and sailors about stressors they may face, coping methods and to whom they may approach for help when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

British Army soldiers Craftsman Adam Evans (foreground) and Lance Cpl. Craig Heaton troubleshoot a Detroit Diesel V6 Logistics Vehicle System truck engine at the Intermediate Maintenance Activity lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 20. The pair is part of an ongoing exchange program between Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2’s Maintenance Company and their coalition counterparts at Camp Bastion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - British Army soldiers Craftsman Adam Evans (foreground) and Lance Cpl. Craig Heaton troubleshoot a Detroit Diesel V6 Logistics Vehicle System truck engine at the Intermediate Maintenance Activity lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 20. The pair is part of an ongoing exchange program between Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2’s Maintenance Company and their coalition counterparts at Camp Bastion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Lee (left), the bulk fuel officer with Bulk Fuel Platoon, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), discusses operations with Staff Sgt. Joseph Siggins (center), the operations chief with the unit, and Sgt. Xuchill Laput, a regional site manager for four fuel farms belonging to 9th ESB, aboard Forward Operating Base Whitehouse, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. During Lee and Siggins’ visit, Laput demonstrated how he and his Marines maintain an efficient, regulated fuel farm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Lee (left), the bulk fuel officer with Bulk Fuel Platoon, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), discusses operations with Staff Sgt. Joseph Siggins (center), the operations chief with the unit, and Sgt. Xuchill Laput, a regional site manager for four fuel farms belonging to 9th ESB, aboard Forward Operating Base Whitehouse, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. During Lee and Siggins’ visit, Laput demonstrated how he and his Marines maintain an efficient, regulated fuel farm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Marines and sailors with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group stage vehicles prior to departing for a convoy exercise as part of the Convoy Leaders Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 11, 2012. The Battle Skills Training School offers this training exercise in order to prepare units for upcoming deployments. The class helps train Marines and sailors to be effective in convoy operations overseas where this knowledge can mean the difference between a successful and unsuccessful mission. - Marines and sailors with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group stage vehicles prior to departing for a convoy exercise as part of the Convoy Leaders Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 11, 2012. The Battle Skills Training School offers this training exercise in order to prepare units for upcoming deployments. The class helps train Marines and sailors to be effective in convoy operations overseas where this knowledge can mean the difference between a successful and unsuccessful mission.