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With the quick swoop of a pen, Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Mitchell, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a reenlistment contract at the Career Retention Specialist Office aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2011. The 2nd MLG received the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2010 for their outstanding efforts and commitment toward getting the best sailors to commit to another enlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - With the quick swoop of a pen, Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Mitchell, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a reenlistment contract at the Career Retention Specialist Office aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2011. The 2nd MLG received the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2010 for their outstanding efforts and commitment toward getting the best sailors to commit to another enlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Lance Cpl. Steven Reese, 21, combat engineer, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), guides a heavy equipment vehicle during a bridge construction project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 8. The combat engineers and heavy equipment operators of CLB-3's Engineer Company have conducted several civil development and military construction projects throughout Afghanistan since they arrived in October. - Lance Cpl. Steven Reese, 21, combat engineer, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), guides a heavy equipment vehicle during a bridge construction project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 8. The combat engineers and heavy equipment operators of CLB-3's Engineer Company have conducted several civil development and military construction projects throughout Afghanistan since they arrived in October.

Afghan children play as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conduct a civil development project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 7. Many Afghan communities in southern Helmand province have experienced positive changes due to coalition efforts since beginning operations nearly 10 years ago. - Afghan children play as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conduct a civil development project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 7. Many Afghan communities in southern Helmand province have experienced positive changes due to coalition efforts since beginning operations nearly 10 years ago.

Cpl. Christopher Skeeters, a motor transportation operator with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rides his favorite bull, Doc Holiday, at Hang’n Tree Ranch in New Bern, N.C., March 5, 2011. Skeeters has been riding bulls for three years.(Courtesy Photo) - Cpl. Christopher Skeeters, a motor transportation operator with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rides his favorite bull, Doc Holiday, at Hang’n Tree Ranch in New Bern, N.C., March 5, 2011. Skeeters has been riding bulls for three years.(Courtesy Photo)

Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a member of a national car club called Scikotics, has been participating in car shows since August 2007. (Courtesy Photo) - Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a member of a national car club called Scikotics, has been participating in car shows since August 2007. (Courtesy Photo)

A Marine color guard presents the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 4, 2011, in which the Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) transferred authority to the North Carolina-based 2nd MLG (FWD), who assumed responsibilities as the combat logistics element for Regional Command Southwest in support of International Security Assistance Force. - A Marine color guard presents the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 4, 2011, in which the Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) transferred authority to the North Carolina-based 2nd MLG (FWD), who assumed responsibilities as the combat logistics element for Regional Command Southwest in support of International Security Assistance Force.

Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2011. During the ceremony, 1st Sgt. Anthony J. Pompos, first sergeant for Ordnance Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as first sergeant for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2011. During the ceremony, 1st Sgt. Anthony J. Pompos, first sergeant for Ordnance Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as first sergeant for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Cpl. Sarah Webb, a motor transportation operator with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, painted the first "Marine" rock at Fort Irwin and National Training Center, Calif., where the unit conducted a month-long training evolution recently. It is a tradition that once a battalion completes the training, they paint a rock with the unit's insignia, crest or motto. (Courtesy Photo) - Cpl. Sarah Webb, a motor transportation operator with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, painted the first "Marine" rock at Fort Irwin and National Training Center, Calif., where the unit conducted a month-long training evolution recently. It is a tradition that once a battalion completes the training, they paint a rock with the unit's insignia, crest or motto. (Courtesy Photo)

Sgt.Maj. Phillip Orellano receives a non-commissioned officer’s sword from Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25. By accepting the 'sword of office,' Orellano takes his post as the battalion's senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Sgt.Maj. Phillip Orellano receives a non-commissioned officer’s sword from Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25. By accepting the 'sword of office,' Orellano takes his post as the battalion's senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Afghan National Army Combat Logistics Platoon, 5th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, partnered with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Embedded Partnering Team, pass out awards to graduates during a ceremony on Camp Garm Ser, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb 23, 2011. 5th Kandak graduated it's second platoon, which will be conducting missions in support of International Security Assistance Force. - Afghan National Army Combat Logistics Platoon, 5th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, partnered with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Embedded Partnering Team, pass out awards to graduates during a ceremony on Camp Garm Ser, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb 23, 2011. 5th Kandak graduated it's second platoon, which will be conducting missions in support of International Security Assistance Force.