Stories

A Mobile User Object System antenna replacement mast, created by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, an engineer equipment operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is staged at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Currently assigned to the II MEF Innovation Campus, Schule designed and developed a replacement mast for the MOUS antenna in late April 2025, a solution that saved the Marine Corps thousands of dollars and increased the longevity of the equipment by allowing Marines to have a constant stream of reusable replacement pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) - A Mobile User Object System antenna replacement mast, created by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, an engineer equipment operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is staged at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Currently assigned to the II MEF Innovation Campus, Schule designed and developed a replacement mast for the MOUS antenna in late April 2025, a solution that saved the Marine Corps thousands of dollars and increased the longevity of the equipment by allowing Marines to have a constant stream of reusable replacement pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Norwegian Armed Forces personnel, U.S. Marines, and Sailors with the exercise Cold Response 26 Combined Joint Logistics Support Group pose for a group photo after a transfer of authority ceremony at Kjeller Air Base, Norway, Feb. 27, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo) - Norwegian Armed Forces personnel, U.S. Marines, and Sailors with the exercise Cold Response 26 Combined Joint Logistics Support Group pose for a group photo after a transfer of authority ceremony at Kjeller Air Base, Norway, Feb. 27, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical convoy in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Sorresia, Norway, Feb. 11, 2026. Marines with CLR-27 arrival and assembly operations group transport ground equipment and logistical supplies for future dissemination of assets to support and sustain operations across various levels of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical convoy in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Sorresia, Norway, Feb. 11, 2026. Marines with CLR-27 arrival and assembly operations group transport ground equipment and logistical supplies for future dissemination of assets to support and sustain operations across various levels of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

Norwegian tactical vehicles assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion, Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization, are staged during port operations in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Verdalsora, Norway, Jan. 29, 2026. Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging Arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis) - Norwegian tactical vehicles assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion, Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization, are staged during port operations in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Verdalsora, Norway, Jan. 29, 2026. Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging Arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Norwegian army Chief of Defence Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, center left, poses for a photo with the briefing staff of the Combined Joint Logistics Support Group during a tour of the CJLSG prior to exercise Cold Response 26 in Kjeller, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo) - Norwegian army Chief of Defence Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, center left, poses for a photo with the briefing staff of the Combined Joint Logistics Support Group during a tour of the CJLSG prior to exercise Cold Response 26 in Kjeller, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicles are staged in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Tromsdalen, Norway, Jan. 22, 2026. The Marine Corps Pre-positioning Program-Norway, managed by Blount Island Command, enables the rapid outfitting of a deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force by storing ready-to-use equipment in climate-controlled caves. Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis) - U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicles are staged in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Tromsdalen, Norway, Jan. 22, 2026. The Marine Corps Pre-positioning Program-Norway, managed by Blount Island Command, enables the rapid outfitting of a deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force by storing ready-to-use equipment in climate-controlled caves. Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Haskell, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, plugs in a wire for a Star Shield communications system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Haskell is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Haskell, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, plugs in a wire for a Star Shield communications system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Haskell is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marines from around II Marine Expeditionary Force receive training on the Multi-Mission communications terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 17, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gavin Umboh) - U.S. Marines from around II Marine Expeditionary Force receive training on the Multi-Mission communications terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 17, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gavin Umboh)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Gates, a ground electronics maintenance officer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, forges a knife during a blacksmithing class held by Black Horse Forge at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. This event was organized by 2nd Marine Logistics Group U.S. Navy chaplains with the goal of boosting morale throughout the holiday season while providing Marines and Sailors with a sense of accomplishment, personal well-being and brotherhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) - U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Gates, a ground electronics maintenance officer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, forges a knife during a blacksmithing class held by Black Horse Forge at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. This event was organized by 2nd Marine Logistics Group U.S. Navy chaplains with the goal of boosting morale throughout the holiday season while providing Marines and Sailors with a sense of accomplishment, personal well-being and brotherhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) - U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)