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Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a gunner’s course at the Division Training Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2011. The training is a part of pre-deployment training for their upcoming tour in support of International Security Assistance Forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan, next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a gunner’s course at the Division Training Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2011. The training is a part of pre-deployment training for their upcoming tour in support of International Security Assistance Forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan, next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

A surgical table sits prepared in the Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan, Oct. 23. The FRSS is located adjacent to the Shock Trauma Platoon facility and treats patients in need of emergency surgery before they can be transported to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - A surgical table sits prepared in the Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan, Oct. 23. The FRSS is located adjacent to the Shock Trauma Platoon facility and treats patients in need of emergency surgery before they can be transported to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Gunnery Sgt. James J. Dacey, company gunnery sergeant for Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with his mother, Debbie Melamed, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2011, before his 345-mile run to National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. The North Arlington, N.J., native is conducting the run to raise awareness about our nation’s wounded warriors and for the service members we’ve lost to the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Gunnery Sgt. James J. Dacey, company gunnery sergeant for Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with his mother, Debbie Melamed, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2011, before his 345-mile run to National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. The North Arlington, N.J., native is conducting the run to raise awareness about our nation’s wounded warriors and for the service members we’ve lost to the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

(Clockwise from back row, left) Sgt. John Paul Rodriguez, Cpl. Joshua Kelley, Cpl. Joshua Keeton, Sgt. Thomas Bolander, Cpl. Ryan Kaethow and Lance Cpl. Adam Roos pause for a photograph moments after returning to Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 16. Ohio natives Keeton, Bolander, Kaethow and Roos are Marine Corps reservists who have spent the last three months shoulder-to-shoulder supporting combat operations in Helmand province. All Marines currently serve with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 - an element of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - (Clockwise from back row, left) Sgt. John Paul Rodriguez, Cpl. Joshua Kelley, Cpl. Joshua Keeton, Sgt. Thomas Bolander, Cpl. Ryan Kaethow and Lance Cpl. Adam Roos pause for a photograph moments after returning to Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 16. Ohio natives Keeton, Bolander, Kaethow and Roos are Marine Corps reservists who have spent the last three months shoulder-to-shoulder supporting combat operations in Helmand province. All Marines currently serve with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 - an element of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Cpl. Daniel Tabor, a supply administrator with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, bench presses 185 lbs. during the Iron Man Competition aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 22. Dozens of troops from units across the base participated in the competition, which began with a 10 kilometer run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - Cpl. Daniel Tabor, a supply administrator with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, bench presses 185 lbs. during the Iron Man Competition aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 22. Dozens of troops from units across the base participated in the competition, which began with a 10 kilometer run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Cpl. Jordan Mannor, a data network specialist with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), inches his chin over the bar as he completes his 16th pull-up aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 18. Approximately 30 corporals took their initial physical fitness test as students of the 2nd MLG (FWD) Corporal’s Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - Cpl. Jordan Mannor, a data network specialist with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), inches his chin over the bar as he completes his 16th pull-up aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 18. Approximately 30 corporals took their initial physical fitness test as students of the 2nd MLG (FWD) Corporal’s Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Ojeda, a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, clutches an American flag as his platoon is briefed prior to departing Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 16. The CLC provides direct service support to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Ojeda, a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, clutches an American flag as his platoon is briefed prior to departing Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 16. The CLC provides direct service support to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), addresses Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, as their seven-month deployment draws to a close. Dana acknowledged the accomplishments of the battalion during his speech to the unit, as well as at the transfer of authority ceremony the next day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), addresses Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, as their seven-month deployment draws to a close. Dana acknowledged the accomplishments of the battalion during his speech to the unit, as well as at the transfer of authority ceremony the next day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

Cpl. Michael J. Donato, a refrigeration mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sees his son for the first time after returning home from his deployment Oct. 14, 2011. Family members, friends, Marines and sailors recently gathered for the homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., to welcome the unit back from their six-month tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Andrew D. Johnston) - Cpl. Michael J. Donato, a refrigeration mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sees his son for the first time after returning home from his deployment Oct. 14, 2011. Family members, friends, Marines and sailors recently gathered for the homecoming aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., to welcome the unit back from their six-month tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Photo by Cpl. Andrew D. Johnston)

Lance Cpl. Steven B. Chole, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drills a hole during Operation Continuing Promise in Jamaica, which took place from April to September 2011. The five-month operation made stops in nine different countries. (Courtesy Photo) - Lance Cpl. Steven B. Chole, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drills a hole during Operation Continuing Promise in Jamaica, which took place from April to September 2011. The five-month operation made stops in nine different countries. (Courtesy Photo)