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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, left, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, accepts a microphone from Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, left, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, accepts a microphone from Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

2nd DSB’s Unique Change of Command

“To Lieutenant Colonel Bethany S. Peterson, effective 0830, 27 June 2024, you stand relieved of all of your duties as the Commanding Officer of 2nd Distribution Support Battalion…”Those were the bittersweet words U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment

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240617-M-JI447-1009 - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sara Freeman, with 8th Engineer Support battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and a native of Ballston, New York, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 17, 2024. The Sailor of the Year program recognizes the best Sailors throughout the fleet and awards the selectees with meritorious advancement to Chief Petty Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

2nd MLG Sailor earns U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year, Meritoriously Advances to Chief Petty Officer

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Sara A. Freeman, a hospital corpsman with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), was selected as the U.S. Fleet Forces 2023 Sea Sailor of the Year.Selected from a competitive pool of 125,000 Sailors, Freeman competed and won rigorous boards at 2nd Marine

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, Army Soldiers with 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces, conduct a long-range convoy during exercise Native Fury 24 throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 8, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, Army Soldiers with 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces, conduct a long-range convoy during exercise Native Fury 24 throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 8, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Marines Complete Historic Exercise Native Fury 24 In Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

In a significant display of strength and collaboration, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), U.S. Marines, and U.S. Army soldiers successfully concluded the 9th iteration of Exercise NATIVE FURY 24 (NF 24) in the United Arab Emirates on May 24, 2024.This iteration featured a historic first for Native Fury; a long-range

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Halliday, a water maintenance technician, and 1st Lt. Logan Book, executive officer of Combat Engineer Company, both with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, train on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2024, prior to competing in the 128th Boston Marathon. Halliday and Book qualified to compete in the Boston Marathon as a member of the All-Marine Running Team through their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Halliday, a water maintenance technician, and 1st Lt. Logan Book, executive officer of Combat Engineer Company, both with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, train on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2024, prior to competing in the 128th Boston Marathon. Halliday and Book qualified to compete in the Boston Marathon as a member of the All-Marine Running Team through their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Running Their Own Race

It is 5:00 a.m., dark, with a hint of a mist in the air. You’re alternating from one leg to the other, trying to calm the jitters in your stomach as you stand behind the starting line. In your mind, you’re saying, the goal is to finish, I just need to finish.The countdown begins over the speaker, “5..4..3..2..1,” bang, the gun goes off, signaling

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Colleen Cronin, director of the Human Performance Center, cut a ceremonial ribbon during the grand opening of the Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 15, 2024. 2nd MLG invested in a Human Performance Center focused on integrating all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness and optimizing human performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Colleen Cronin, director of the Human Performance Center, cut a ceremonial ribbon during the grand opening of the Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 15, 2024. 2nd MLG invested in a Human Performance Center focused on integrating all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness and optimizing human performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

2nd Marine Logistics Group Unveils Human Performance Center

To enhance the readiness of Marines and Sailors, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG) has invested in a Human Performance Center (HPC) focused on integrating all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness and optimizing human performance. The facility will serve as a centralized hub for service members to access a diverse array of resources that support

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2nd MLG Spotlight: Geico Military Service Award Winner, Master Sgt. Gonzalez - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joshua Gonzalez, a Dos Palos, California native, and a distribution management specialist with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-East, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2023. Gonzalez won the Geico Military Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the community around him while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

MSgt. Gonzalez with 2nd Marine Logistics Group receives 2022 GEICO Service Member of the Year Award

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC. — “I honestly just want to change people's lives and let them know that no matter where they come from, they have the potential to do great things,” said Master Sgt. Joshua Gonzalez. Gonzalez, a Dos Palos, California native, and distribution management specialist, previously with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group,

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From Ship and Shore, Marines and Sailors Strengthened Partner Nations

Coveñas, Colombia – U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2), 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), conducted logistical support during the world’s longest-running annual multinational exercise UNITAS LXIV, July 8-19, 2023.With the temperature rising to 93 degrees in Coveñas,

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC - U.S. Marine Sgt. Alona Radchenko, a supply specialist with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, May 11,2023. Radchenko is a Marine that has recently be recognized for her leadership and hard work throughout her section, earning 2nd MLG Marine NCO of the quarter and a meritorious promotion while deciding to reenlist, to continue mentoring and leading Marines.

Sgt. Alona Radchenko, A Title Earned Not Given

“It was a great experience, I was one of one with my skill set,” said Radchenko, “it gave me an opportunity to take charge of my own section and become a [noncommissioned officer in charge] for the first time.”

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, the commanding officer of 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, leads a battalion hike on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2023. Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion hiked a total of six miles carrying canned goods for donation to a local charity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Kohlmann) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, the commanding officer of 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, leads a battalion hike on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2023. Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion hiked a total of six miles carrying canned goods for donation to a local charity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Kohlmann)

2nd Supply Battalion Marines Contribute to the Community

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News story photo - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christine Latuner, platoon Sgt, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group leads her team during a littoral reconnaissance patrol for Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 27, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Sgt Latuner Thrives With the Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team

Christine Latuner, 22, was born in Queens, New York where she eventually was recruited from RSS Flushing. As she neared the end of her high school experience, she found herself looking into pursuing her education further, researching various colleges. Latuner felt that perusing college wasn’t the right choice at the time; she wanted to do something with a little more action. That’s when her father recommended looking into the U.S. Marine Corps.

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