A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group backs up a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle during a licensing course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 25, 2012. The week-long course took place at the Motor Vehicle Incidental Drivers School in order to license Marines in the operation of multiple tactical vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group backs up a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle during a licensing course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 25, 2012. The week-long course took place at the Motor Vehicle Incidental Drivers School in order to license Marines in the operation of multiple tactical vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)
Alia Reese, wife of Maj. Travis Reese, the plans officer for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a book at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2012. The book is titled “My Daddy is a Marine,” and it teaches young children about the Marine Corps. It doubles as a photo album, in which children can place pictures of their parents and update it as the years roll by. - Alia Reese, wife of Maj. Travis Reese, the plans officer for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a book at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2012. The book is titled “My Daddy is a Marine,” and it teaches young children about the Marine Corps. It doubles as a photo album, in which children can place pictures of their parents and update it as the years roll by.
Marines with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group set up a communication antenna during a field exercise at Landing Zone Kite aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2012. The purpose of the exercise was to give the company’s Marines a chance to sharpen their knowledge of their military occupational specialty. - Marines with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group set up a communication antenna during a field exercise at Landing Zone Kite aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2012. The purpose of the exercise was to give the company’s Marines a chance to sharpen their knowledge of their military occupational specialty.
Sgt. Steven D. Potts (right), a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Marines of Landing Support Company, CLR-27, 2nd MLG about the different types of CBRN threats during a training session aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 28, 2012. Potts, the lead instructor for the course, and his Marines also informed the LS Co. Marines how to react if an attack happened and how to properly wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear. - Sgt. Steven D. Potts (right), a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Marines of Landing Support Company, CLR-27, 2nd MLG about the different types of CBRN threats during a training session aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 28, 2012. Potts, the lead instructor for the course, and his Marines also informed the LS Co. Marines how to react if an attack happened and how to properly wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Harrell (left), a satellite communications operator-maintainer, and Sgt. Christopher M. Davis, a satellite chief both with Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a Support Wide Area Network System during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 29, 2012. During the exercise the participating Marines tested their capabilities in a simulated field environment in accordance with their training and readiness standards. - Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Harrell (left), a satellite communications operator-maintainer, and Sgt. Christopher M. Davis, a satellite chief both with Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a Support Wide Area Network System during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 29, 2012. During the exercise the participating Marines tested their capabilities in a simulated field environment in accordance with their training and readiness standards.
Richard M. Johnson (far right), who served the Department of Defense for 53 years, sits next to his family during his retirement ceremony Dec. 9, 2011, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Johnson, a Savannah, Ga., native, started his service to the DoD by serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted in 1953 and retired 22 years later. He was then hired by the DoD Civil Service Camp Lejeune and worked at base maintenance, the commissary and the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. In 1993, he was hired to work at the Ammunition Supply Point, where he finished out his career. - Richard M. Johnson (far right), who served the Department of Defense for 53 years, sits next to his family during his retirement ceremony Dec. 9, 2011, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Johnson, a Savannah, Ga., native, started his service to the DoD by serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted in 1953 and retired 22 years later. He was then hired by the DoD Civil Service Camp Lejeune and worked at base maintenance, the commissary and the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. In 1993, he was hired to work at the Ammunition Supply Point, where he finished out his career.
Navy Capt. Christopher J. Cobb, from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the Combat Dentistry Detachment officer in charge with Alpha Surgical Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), conducts a wisdom tooth extraction on Lance Cpl. Eduardo A. Barrera, from Los Banos, Calif., a motor transportation operator with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.), May 30, 2011, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. - Navy Capt. Christopher J. Cobb, from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the Combat Dentistry Detachment officer in charge with Alpha Surgical Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), conducts a wisdom tooth extraction on Lance Cpl. Eduardo A. Barrera, from Los Banos, Calif., a motor transportation operator with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.), May 30, 2011, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 5th Kandak signals to his driver who is pulling a humvee out of a ditch during a mission readiness exercise at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 2011. During the exercise, soldiers had to complete each station with little to no help from Marines with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). Other parts of the exercise included using a ground guide while driving in reverse and preventive maintenance on tactical vehicles. - An Afghan National Army soldier with the 5th Kandak signals to his driver who is pulling a humvee out of a ditch during a mission readiness exercise at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 2011. During the exercise, soldiers had to complete each station with little to no help from Marines with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). Other parts of the exercise included using a ground guide while driving in reverse and preventive maintenance on tactical vehicles.
Soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army stand tall while the American and Afghan national anthems play during a graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 2011. Twenty soldiers graduated from various courses taught by Marines with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). The courses included the Basic Maintenance Course, Basic Driver's Course and Field Radio Operator's Course. - Soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army stand tall while the American and Afghan national anthems play during a graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 2011. Twenty soldiers graduated from various courses taught by Marines with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). The courses included the Basic Maintenance Course, Basic Driver's Course and Field Radio Operator's Course.
Cpl. Nicholas H. Ludke, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a combat distinguishing device during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2011. During the ceremony 13 Marines were recognized for actions while deployed to Afghanistan from July 2010 to February 2011. - Cpl. Nicholas H. Ludke, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a combat distinguishing device during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2011. During the ceremony 13 Marines were recognized for actions while deployed to Afghanistan from July 2010 to February 2011.