First Lt. Jack M. Young, the executive officer for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows Argentine Marines the combat endurance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. The Argentine Marines visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units as part of a theatre engagement program designed to improve military relationships around the world. - First Lt. Jack M. Young, the executive officer for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows Argentine Marines the combat endurance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. The Argentine Marines visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units as part of a theatre engagement program designed to improve military relationships around the world.
Staff Sgt. Lakedra Johnson, (rear), the platoon sergeant for Utilities Platoon, Engineer Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices Marine Corps Martial Arts skills with one of her Marines aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2010. Johnson, a new mom, strives to balance her career as a Marine with furthering her education and her participation on a local weightlifting team. - Staff Sgt. Lakedra Johnson, (rear), the platoon sergeant for Utilities Platoon, Engineer Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices Marine Corps Martial Arts skills with one of her Marines aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2010. Johnson, a new mom, strives to balance her career as a Marine with furthering her education and her participation on a local weightlifting team.
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio (left), the Roman Catholic Archbishop for Military Services, and Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala (right), the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, stand in Ayala's office during the Archbishop's visit to Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8, 2010. During his visit, Broglio met with leaders from all of the major commands, to include II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd MLG, as well as Marine Corps Air Stations New River and Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio (left), the Roman Catholic Archbishop for Military Services, and Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala (right), the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, stand in Ayala's office during the Archbishop's visit to Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8, 2010. During his visit, Broglio met with leaders from all of the major commands, to include II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd MLG, as well as Marine Corps Air Stations New River and Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)
Cpl. Rachelle J. Fernandez, a Lioness with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, greets a local Iraqi family outside of the City of Rutbah Hospital during a civil affairs mission, June 2, 2009. Fernandez was tasked to help the Civil Affairs Group, Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division gather information about the local economy using surveys and other methods of communicating. - Cpl. Rachelle J. Fernandez, a Lioness with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, greets a local Iraqi family outside of the City of Rutbah Hospital during a civil affairs mission, June 2, 2009. Fernandez was tasked to help the Civil Affairs Group, Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division gather information about the local economy using surveys and other methods of communicating.
Joe Nichols and his band play to a crowd of U.S. service members and others at a concert aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, June 6, 2009. The show was part of the country music star's ten-day tour of the country to honor the men and women who serve in the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis) - Joe Nichols and his band play to a crowd of U.S. service members and others at a concert aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, June 6, 2009. The show was part of the country music star's ten-day tour of the country to honor the men and women who serve in the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis)
A child pounds knuckles with a U.S. soldier at the Ramadi General Hospital, May 18, 2009. The soldier was part of a personal security detail that escorted members of the Al Anbar Provincial Reconstruction Team and Coalition medical personnel who visited the hospital to provide assistance to its mental health program. - A child pounds knuckles with a U.S. soldier at the Ramadi General Hospital, May 18, 2009. The soldier was part of a personal security detail that escorted members of the Al Anbar Provincial Reconstruction Team and Coalition medical personnel who visited the hospital to provide assistance to its mental health program.
Col. Vincent A. Coglianese, the chief of staff of the 2nd MLG (Fwd), and Maj. Christian M. Rankin, the commanding officer of Camp Al Taqaddum’s security detachment from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, cut a ribbon at the grand-opening of a new restaurant and pool at Habbaniyah Tourist Village, June 1, 2009. The “village” is actually a resort built by the French in the late 1970s and was a well-known and sought after vacationing area for the region, featuring a 250-room hotel, a beach on the lake, amusement park, restaurants and nearly 500 small condo units approximately 50 miles west of Baghdad. - Col. Vincent A. Coglianese, the chief of staff of the 2nd MLG (Fwd), and Maj. Christian M. Rankin, the commanding officer of Camp Al Taqaddum’s security detachment from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, cut a ribbon at the grand-opening of a new restaurant and pool at Habbaniyah Tourist Village, June 1, 2009. The “village” is actually a resort built by the French in the late 1970s and was a well-known and sought after vacationing area for the region, featuring a 250-room hotel, a beach on the lake, amusement park, restaurants and nearly 500 small condo units approximately 50 miles west of Baghdad.
Soldiers with the 14th Iraqi Army Division practice medical techniques they learned, on a fellow Iraqi soldier in Al Basrah, Iraq, April 27, 2009. Military Transition Team 14, who are responsible for advising the Iraqi Army on increasing their military capabilities, provided medical training to the soldiers to help them improve their lifesaving skills.(U.S. Marine Corps Photograph by Cpl. Robert S. Morgan/Released) - Soldiers with the 14th Iraqi Army Division practice medical techniques they learned, on a fellow Iraqi soldier in Al Basrah, Iraq, April 27, 2009. Military Transition Team 14, who are responsible for advising the Iraqi Army on increasing their military capabilities, provided medical training to the soldiers to help them improve their lifesaving skills.(U.S. Marine Corps Photograph by Cpl. Robert S. Morgan/Released)