Lance Cpl. Gabriela Gonzales is 2nd MLG 2017 Marine of the Year - Lance Cpl. Gabriela Gonzales is 2nd MLG 2017 Marine of the Year

Marine Corps Pfc. Nathaniel Ford, right, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demolishes concrete with a jackhammer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2018. The land was cleared to make room to facilitate more advanced future structures being constructed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler W. Stewart) - Marine Corps Pfc. Nathaniel Ford, right, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demolishes concrete with a jackhammer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2018. The land was cleared to make room to facilitate more advanced future structures being constructed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler W. Stewart)

Staff Sgt. Chaz Carter, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, searches the area during an improvised explosive device access training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2016. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on safely locating and disposing of an IED while suppressing the full capabilities of the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released) - Staff Sgt. Chaz Carter, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, searches the area during an improvised explosive device access training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2016. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on safely locating and disposing of an IED while suppressing the full capabilities of the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course connect bridge foundation parts during a practical application of recently learned skills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course connect bridge foundation parts during a practical application of recently learned skills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Sgt. David Bryant (center), an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, uses Pfc. Cameron D. McDonald, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to show the proper way to assemble the fire proximity suit during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2012. The Marines also received a brief on responsibilities as a firefighter and a class on how to use the different hoses and nozzles. The training culminated with troops applying lessons learned and extinguishing four different controlled-fuel fires. - Sgt. David Bryant (center), an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, uses Pfc. Cameron D. McDonald, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to show the proper way to assemble the fire proximity suit during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2012. The Marines also received a brief on responsibilities as a firefighter and a class on how to use the different hoses and nozzles. The training culminated with troops applying lessons learned and extinguishing four different controlled-fuel fires.

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group tie a MKIII Bridge Erection Boat to the side of a raft during an operation aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2012. The Marines of Bridge Company, 8th ESB transported 15 vehicles and 48 Marines across the river, which significantly reduced the travel time for 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. - Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group tie a MKIII Bridge Erection Boat to the side of a raft during an operation aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2012. The Marines of Bridge Company, 8th ESB transported 15 vehicles and 48 Marines across the river, which significantly reduced the travel time for 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

Cpl. Robert J. Sitler, from Philadelphia, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fills up a ground torch fuel tank to continue clearing a road April 7, 2011. The Marines rebuilt nearly 20 miles of roads to increase convoy access to combat outposts and forward operating bases as well as facilitate combat operations throughout Marjah, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations. - Cpl. Robert J. Sitler, from Philadelphia, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fills up a ground torch fuel tank to continue clearing a road April 7, 2011. The Marines rebuilt nearly 20 miles of roads to increase convoy access to combat outposts and forward operating bases as well as facilitate combat operations throughout Marjah, Afghanistan, in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.

Staff Sgt. Davis A. Marunowski, from Toledo, Ohio, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts holes into a piece of the bridge with a torch during an operation in the Sistani Peninsula, Afghanistan, April 4 and 5. The Marines placed the bridge in support of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.) and International Security Assistance Force operations. The bridge will also benefit the Afghans by increasing their capability to transport more products and materials across the canal to local markets. - Staff Sgt. Davis A. Marunowski, from Toledo, Ohio, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cuts holes into a piece of the bridge with a torch during an operation in the Sistani Peninsula, Afghanistan, April 4 and 5. The Marines placed the bridge in support of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.) and International Security Assistance Force operations. The bridge will also benefit the Afghans by increasing their capability to transport more products and materials across the canal to local markets.