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Navy Lt. Robert M. Hess (left), from Philadelphia, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian S. Kast (right), from Bliss, Idaho, a religious program specialist with the battalion, pose for a picture July 14, 2011, in Marjah, Afghanistan. As the battalion's chaplain, Hess travels around to the different combat outposts and forward operating bases to visit the Marines and sailors of the battalion. He conducts a monthly marriage and family class for the young Marines, to help them cope with deployment issues. (Courtesy picture) - Navy Lt. Robert M. Hess (left), from Philadelphia, the chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian S. Kast (right), from Bliss, Idaho, a religious program specialist with the battalion, pose for a picture July 14, 2011, in Marjah, Afghanistan. As the battalion's chaplain, Hess travels around to the different combat outposts and forward operating bases to visit the Marines and sailors of the battalion. He conducts a monthly marriage and family class for the young Marines, to help them cope with deployment issues. (Courtesy picture)

Cpl. Christopher Huber, a computer repair technician with Communications Electronic Maintenance platoon, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), solders a new component into place on a circuit card aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. As an alternative to buying new gear in some cases, the Marines of the Circuit Card Repair section fix electronic items down to the component level. The section has saved $105,000 over the last six months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Cpl. Christopher Huber, a computer repair technician with Communications Electronic Maintenance platoon, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), solders a new component into place on a circuit card aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. As an alternative to buying new gear in some cases, the Marines of the Circuit Card Repair section fix electronic items down to the component level. The section has saved $105,000 over the last six months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Marines with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), spend a few moments discussing the night’s mission after performing preventive maintenance checks on their respective tactical vehicles aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The convoy travelled to several bases in the Helmand’s Sangin district to resupply troops based there and also backhauled any damaged or excess gear they came across in preparation for the imminent realignment and retrograde of troops in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - Marines with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), spend a few moments discussing the night’s mission after performing preventive maintenance checks on their respective tactical vehicles aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The convoy travelled to several bases in the Helmand’s Sangin district to resupply troops based there and also backhauled any damaged or excess gear they came across in preparation for the imminent realignment and retrograde of troops in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

Cpl. Jesse L. Tabor, from Commerce City, Colo., a metal worker with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts a culvert denial system August 19, 2011, while conducting repairs on Route 606 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The operation lasted four days and the engineers covered nearly 33 miles of the road. The cages are going to help Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces operating in the area by ensuring the safety of the locals who use the road daily. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Cpl. Jesse L. Tabor, from Commerce City, Colo., a metal worker with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts a culvert denial system August 19, 2011, while conducting repairs on Route 606 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The operation lasted four days and the engineers covered nearly 33 miles of the road. The cages are going to help Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces operating in the area by ensuring the safety of the locals who use the road daily. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Cpl. Andrew S. Black, a ground radio intermediate repairer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), writes down serial numbers and other information about radios before performing maintenance and installing upgrades at Forward Operating Base Marjah, Afghanistan, July 28, 2011. Black is part of a three-man communication team that travels around Helmand province maintaining radios and other communication devices for explosive ordnance disposal teams. - Cpl. Andrew S. Black, a ground radio intermediate repairer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), writes down serial numbers and other information about radios before performing maintenance and installing upgrades at Forward Operating Base Marjah, Afghanistan, July 28, 2011. Black is part of a three-man communication team that travels around Helmand province maintaining radios and other communication devices for explosive ordnance disposal teams.

Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) Embedded Partnering Team pose for a picture with Sgt. Azim Sultanzi after a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 28, 2011. Sultanzi, a soldier from the 215th Corps Logistics Brigade, Afghan National Army, graduated from the Joint Administration Course, which will allow him to efficiently complete administrative work like pay issues and monthly inspections. - Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) Embedded Partnering Team pose for a picture with Sgt. Azim Sultanzi after a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 28, 2011. Sultanzi, a soldier from the 215th Corps Logistics Brigade, Afghan National Army, graduated from the Joint Administration Course, which will allow him to efficiently complete administrative work like pay issues and monthly inspections.

Lance Cpl. Seth A. Peikert, originally from Darien, Wis., a landing support specialist with Helicopter Support Team, Landing Support Detachment, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), ensures chains and straps are properly secured during an HST mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. GCSS-MC will enhance the logistical capabilities of Marines across the globe by providing all logistics personnel a more efficient, consolidated data system for supply and maintenance support requests. - Lance Cpl. Seth A. Peikert, originally from Darien, Wis., a landing support specialist with Helicopter Support Team, Landing Support Detachment, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), ensures chains and straps are properly secured during an HST mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. GCSS-MC will enhance the logistical capabilities of Marines across the globe by providing all logistics personnel a more efficient, consolidated data system for supply and maintenance support requests.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua D. Croxton, the blood coordinator for 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), carries a box of blood to the Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, flight operations tent so it can be shipped to a forward operating base, July 16, 2011. Croxton, a Niceville, Fla., native, restructured the way blood is distributed throughout Helmand province, Afghanistan, which resulted in approximately a 30 percent decrease of wasted blood. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua D. Croxton, the blood coordinator for 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), carries a box of blood to the Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, flight operations tent so it can be shipped to a forward operating base, July 16, 2011. Croxton, a Niceville, Fla., native, restructured the way blood is distributed throughout Helmand province, Afghanistan, which resulted in approximately a 30 percent decrease of wasted blood.

Lt. Col. Brian N. Wolford (right) passes the organizational colors for Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to Lt. Col. Denise M. Mull during a change of command ceremony at Soifert Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7. By accepting the colors, Mull officially steps in as the unit’s new commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski) - Lt. Col. Brian N. Wolford (right) passes the organizational colors for Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to Lt. Col. Denise M. Mull during a change of command ceremony at Soifert Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7. By accepting the colors, Mull officially steps in as the unit’s new commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski)

A motorcycle safety stand down hosted by the 2nd Marine Logistics Group is scheduled for 1 p.m. June 30, 2011 at the Russell Center aboard Camp Lejeune. The intent of the stand down is for the Marines in attendance to walk away knowing how to make better decisions when it comes to riding. - A motorcycle safety stand down hosted by the 2nd Marine Logistics Group is scheduled for 1 p.m. June 30, 2011 at the Russell Center aboard Camp Lejeune. The intent of the stand down is for the Marines in attendance to walk away knowing how to make better decisions when it comes to riding.