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Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia 5G Smart Warehouse Press Release - The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)) selected Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia, to be one of five Tranche 1 sites for the Department of Defense’s 5G to Next G Initiative.

Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia 5G Smart Warehouse Press Release

Marine Force Storage Command (MFSC), a subordinate command to Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM), operates an existing warehouse onboard MCLB Albany that will become the prototype for a smart warehouse system-of-systems enabled by 5G technology.The prototype smart warehouse will act as a proving ground for testing, refining, and

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U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Lejeune, N.C., prepare for departure to Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1 taking place on Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 9, 2020. MEFEX 21.1 is a MEF level exercise consisting of approximately 1,200 Marines and sailors across the eastern United States. The exercise is structured to simulate a deployed environment, reinforce command and control, and maintain the warfighting ability of II MEF to train, fight, and win in every clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austyn Saylor) - U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Lejeune, N.C., prepare for departure to Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1 taking place on Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 9, 2020. MEFEX 21.1 is a MEF level exercise consisting of approximately 1,200 Marines and sailors across the eastern United States. The exercise is structured to simulate a deployed environment, reinforce command and control, and maintain the warfighting ability of II MEF to train, fight, and win in every clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austyn Saylor)

II MEF Marines depart for MEFEX 21.1

In the upcoming weeks, II Marine Expeditionary Force will be sending Marines and equipment to A. P. Hill, Virginia and Fort Drum, New York starting Oct. 7 for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1.

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U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23. - U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23.

EOD Marines Compete for the Top Team of the Year

“A competition is not supposed to be easy, it's mentally and physically demanding, you can see it in their faces” said Reuter. “The biggest challenge for the Marines is being able to overcome all challenges.” Marines from various units participated in the 2nd annual EOD Team of the Year Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20 – 25. The EOD teams, composed of 2-3 Marines representing various East Coast commands, put their skills to the test through a rigorous series of events hoping to be the winning team...

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Ford, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 8th Marine Regiment, clears debris at Berkley Manor on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2020. U.S. Marines carried out recovery efforts after Hurricane Isaias in order to resume normal operations while following COVID-19 mitigation guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Ford, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 8th Marine Regiment, clears debris at Berkley Manor on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2020. U.S. Marines carried out recovery efforts after Hurricane Isaias in order to resume normal operations while following COVID-19 mitigation guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

After Hurricane Isaias, Camp Lejeune Clean-up Crews Work to Clear the Debris

Hurricane Isaias has passed through Eastern North and South Carolina throughout Monday, August 3, leaving rain and debris in its wake. After Isaias left the area, clean-up crews were dispatched to address specific areas of the base. These clean-up crews are currently on Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River clearing roads of debris and working to restore power to buildings. Normal operations for all MEF personnel are expected to resume at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5.

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Logistics movement - Equipment from the Tromsdal, Frigaard, and Bjugn caves wait to be loaded onto a Britannia Seaways shipping vessel at Orkanger Port, Feb. 17, 2020. MCPP-N gear was transported from Orkanger Port to Bogen Port in preparation for Exercise Cold Response. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)

Logistics across Norway for Cold Response

Cold Response 20 is a Norwegian national defense exercise in conjunction with its NATO allies and partners taking place in an area stretching from the town of Narvik to Finnmark district in northern Norway. “Norway offers a unique arctic environment that’s very challenging and provides a great opportunity to improve our ability to operate in an

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II MEF COVID-19 screening process maintains force readiness

II Marine Expeditionary Force is preparing to receive Marines and Sailors returning from Europe while adhering to COVID-19 post travel screening and reception guidance. As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to spread around the world, Marines and Sailors of II MEF are taking prudent measures to protect the force, their families, the community, and

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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo before doing a convoy from Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway caves to Værnes Garrison near Trondheim, Norway, Feb. 14, 2020. MCPP-N gear was later transported from Orkanger Port to Bogen Port in preparation for Exercise Cold Response. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo before doing a convoy from Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway caves to Værnes Garrison near Trondheim, Norway, Feb. 14, 2020. MCPP-N gear was later transported from Orkanger Port to Bogen Port in preparation for Exercise Cold Response. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)

Logistics across Norway for Cold Response

Cold Response 20 is a Norwegian national defense exercise in conjunction with its NATO allies and partners taking place in an area stretching from the town of Narvik to Finnmark district in northern Norway.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Jones, sergeant major 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to sergeants at a Sergeant Symposium on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb.12, 2020. The symposium was held to encourage and develop sergeants through mentorship of senior leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Jones, sergeant major 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to sergeants at a Sergeant Symposium on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb.12, 2020. The symposium was held to encourage and develop sergeants through mentorship of senior leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

MLG Sergeants Discover New Ways to Lead

Today’s Marine Corps faces many unique challenges that leaders of past generations did not encounter. At the forefront of this next stage of our history is what many in the Marine Corps consider to be the backbone of the organization, the sergeant.

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Bernie McGrenahan, a stand-up comedian, performs his show ‘Comedy is the Cure’ to Marines of 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019. ‘Comedy for a Cure’ is a show that uses comedy and personal life testimony to educate audiences on the dangers of substance abuse. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatima Villatoro) - Bernie McGrenahan, a stand-up comedian, performs his show ‘Comedy is the Cure’ to Marines of 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019. ‘Comedy for a Cure’ is a show that uses comedy and personal life testimony to educate audiences on the dangers of substance abuse. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatima Villatoro)

Bernie McGrenanhan performs 'Comedy is the Cure' to the Marines of Camp Lejeune

Could laughter help service members open up to real discussions of suicide and substance abuse? One comedian hopes so. 2nd Marine Logistics Group hosted Bernie McGrenahan’s stand-up comedy show ‘Comedy is a Cure’ at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2019. McGrenahan, who has toured more than 300 military bases, brings a

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart Rembert, a motor vehicle technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2019. Rembert was invited to attend a retirement ceremony for FBI Special Agent Troy Sowers on Aug. 9, 2019. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart Rembert, a motor vehicle technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2019. Rembert was invited to attend a retirement ceremony for FBI Special Agent Troy Sowers on Aug. 9, 2019.

U.S. Marine to meet FBI agent who saved his life in a 1997 kidnapping case

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart Rembert is scheduled to attend FBI Special Agent Troy Sowers retirement ceremony as a special guest Friday at the FBI Field Office in Knoxville, Tenn.

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