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Cpl. Robert J. Sitler, from Philadelphia, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fills up a ground torch fuel tank to continue clearing a road April 7, 2011. The Marines rebuilt nearly 20 miles of roads to increase convoy access to combat outposts and forward operating bases as well as facilitate combat operations throughout Marjah, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations. - Cpl. Robert J. Sitler, from Philadelphia, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fills up a ground torch fuel tank to continue clearing a road April 7, 2011. The Marines rebuilt nearly 20 miles of roads to increase convoy access to combat outposts and forward operating bases as well as facilitate combat operations throughout Marjah, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.

Lance Cpl. Chad Cessna, a radio operator with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), shows soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army how to properly set up a radio during a communication course at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 4, 2011. The month-long course covered setting up radios, troubleshooting them and proper radio etiquette. - Lance Cpl. Chad Cessna, a radio operator with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), shows soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army how to properly set up a radio during a communication course at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 4, 2011. The month-long course covered setting up radios, troubleshooting them and proper radio etiquette.

Afghan National Security Forces vehicles travel from Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan, to FOB Delaram, Afghanistan, April 1, 2011, during a combat logistics patrol. The convoy, which was to resupply the 2nd Kandak of the Afghan National Army, consisted of soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the ANA and Marines and sailors with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Patrol 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), and also served as a training mission for the ANA. - Afghan National Security Forces vehicles travel from Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan, to FOB Delaram, Afghanistan, April 1, 2011, during a combat logistics patrol. The convoy, which was to resupply the 2nd Kandak of the Afghan National Army, consisted of soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the ANA and Marines and sailors with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Patrol 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), and also served as a training mission for the ANA.

Staff Sgt. Davis A. Marunowski, from Toledo, Ohio, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts holes into a piece of the bridge with a torch during an operation in the Sistani Peninsula, Afghanistan, April 4 and 5. The Marines placed the bridge in support of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.) and International Security Assistance Force operations. The bridge will also benefit the Afghans by increasing their capability to transport more products and materials across the canal to local markets. - Staff Sgt. Davis A. Marunowski, from Toledo, Ohio, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts holes into a piece of the bridge with a torch during an operation in the Sistani Peninsula, Afghanistan, April 4 and 5. The Marines placed the bridge in support of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.) and International Security Assistance Force operations. The bridge will also benefit the Afghans by increasing their capability to transport more products and materials across the canal to local markets.

Cpl. Nicholas H. Ludke, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a combat distinguishing device during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2011. During the ceremony 13 Marines were recognized for actions while deployed to Afghanistan from July 2010 to February 2011. - Cpl. Nicholas H. Ludke, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a combat distinguishing device during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2011. During the ceremony 13 Marines were recognized for actions while deployed to Afghanistan from July 2010 to February 2011.

Lance Cpl. Kyle Stevens, a supply clerk with Supply Management Unit, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, serves a volleyball during family day at the Goettge Field House aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 26, 2011. Along with volleyball, other recreational activities included football, golf and a baseball toss. - Lance Cpl. Kyle Stevens, a supply clerk with Supply Management Unit, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, serves a volleyball during family day at the Goettge Field House aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 26, 2011. Along with volleyball, other recreational activities included football, golf and a baseball toss.

Capt. Charles M. Hemcher (left), the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the guidon to Capt. John D. Wilson, the incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2011. Hemcher will be taking over as the Military Police Company, CLR-27, commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Capt. Charles M. Hemcher (left), the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the guidon to Capt. John D. Wilson, the incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2011. Hemcher will be taking over as the Military Police Company, CLR-27, commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Carmichael, a hospital corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, files a Marine’s medical record at the 2nd MLG group aid station aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2009. Carmichael has been impressing his peers and superiors with his work ethic since his arrival to Camp Lejeune in 2008 and is departing this month for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Carmichael, a hospital corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, files a Marine’s medical record at the 2nd MLG group aid station aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2009. Carmichael has been impressing his peers and superiors with his work ethic since his arrival to Camp Lejeune in 2008 and is departing this month for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, puts on his skating gloves aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2011. As the summer nears, Marines and sailors are beginning to do more recreational activities and it is important for them to practice proper safety procedures to help keep them injury-free. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, puts on his skating gloves aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2011. As the summer nears, Marines and sailors are beginning to do more recreational activities and it is important for them to practice proper safety procedures to help keep them injury-free. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

The platoon sergeant of Transportation Platoon, Corps Logistics Battalion, 215th Corps reports to the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mumtaz prior to commencing training aboard Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, March 19. The CLB will deploy to Helmand province in April to provide general logistics support to the Afghan National Army. - The platoon sergeant of Transportation Platoon, Corps Logistics Battalion, 215th Corps reports to the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mumtaz prior to commencing training aboard Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, March 19. The CLB will deploy to Helmand province in April to provide general logistics support to the Afghan National Army.