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A U.S. Navy corpsman administers a U.S. Marine with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15. - A U.S. Navy corpsman administers a U.S. Marine with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15.

Deploying Marines and Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine

Deploying Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force received the coronavirus vaccination in preparation for an upcoming overseas deployment at the Russell Marine and Family Services Center in Camp Lejeune, January 15. In compliance with the Department of Defense’s coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination plan in support of Operation Warp Speed, U.S. Navy corpsmen, nurses, and doctors with 2nd Medical Battalion worked alongside the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the II MEF COVID-19 vaccination team...

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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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Operation Cold Turkey heats up: 2nd Med Bn trains to save lives - A patient is transported by hospital corpsmen with Charlie Company, 2nd Medical Battalion during operation Cold Turkey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2017. The training exercise is designed for military medical personnel to sharpen their ability to treat casualties in a trauma situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Operation Cold Turkey heats up: 2nd Med Bn trains to save lives

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen and doctors with Charlie Company, 2nd Medical Battalion participated in Operation Cold Turkey at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4-7, 2017.The training is designed for medical personnel attached to shock trauma platoons and forward resuscitation surgical units to maintain high survival rates, improve their resource

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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload equipment, vehicles and personnel after returning home from deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 29, 2016. Parachute riggers with 2nd TSB developed their skills by cross-training with landing support specialists. - Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload equipment, vehicles and personnel after returning home from deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 29, 2016. Parachute riggers with 2nd TSB developed their skills by cross-training with landing support specialists.

TSB offloads 26th MEU

Parachute riggers with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, assisted landing support specialists with offloading gear, vehicles and personnel returning from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune, April 29, 2016.As a parachute rigger, their job is to attach parachutes to crates filled with food, water and

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Col. Yori R. Escalante (middle), the assistant chief of staff C-9 for Regional Command Southwest, sits down for a meeting with Deputy Minister Suraya Paikan (front left), Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 26, 2011. Escalante and other senior leaders informed Paikan of projects taking place in Helmand province and also talked about future plans for Southwestern Afghanistan. - Col. Yori R. Escalante (middle), the assistant chief of staff C-9 for Regional Command Southwest, sits down for a meeting with Deputy Minister Suraya Paikan (front left), Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 26, 2011. Escalante and other senior leaders informed Paikan of projects taking place in Helmand province and also talked about future plans for Southwestern Afghanistan.

Success keeps Houston native rolling through deployment

Like most East Coast-based Marines in 2011, Col. Yori R. Escalante was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. However, Escalante, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was pulled from his command to fill a different billet – a billet that required him to travel long distances by convoy and air, spend

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Marine corporal exceeds expectations, helps fight cancer

Dependable. Determined. Motivated. Those are just three of the many words Gunnery Sgt. Derrick Hayes, assistant staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the flammables section, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses to describe Cpl. Dana Hineline. "She is just simply outstanding," he noted about Hineline. "If you need

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Cpl. Matthew Gardner (rear), a motor transport operator and Corporal of the Guard, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, searches a Marine before entry into the Command Operations Center during the battalion's Command Post Exercise held at Camp Lejeune, N.C, March 22-25, 2010. The battalion conducted the exercise to simulate command and control operations in preparation for their future deployment to Afghanistan. - Cpl. Matthew Gardner (rear), a motor transport operator and Corporal of the Guard, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, searches a Marine before entry into the Command Operations Center during the battalion's Command Post Exercise held at Camp Lejeune, N.C, March 22-25, 2010. The battalion conducted the exercise to simulate command and control operations in preparation for their future deployment to Afghanistan.

Logistics battalion trains for vital Afghanistan mission

From March to October 2009, Combat Logistics Battalion 8 deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Fortunately, every Marine who deployed with the battalion returned to Camp Lejeune, N.C and they completed their mission on a high note. To ensure future deployments are just as successful as the last, the

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Sgt. Tanell Nedd, (center) a tactical switch operator and the platoon sergeant for the S-6 Communications section with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with her Marines in the wire shop of the CLB-2 compound. Ned attributes her strong work ethic, loyalty and dedication to the mentorship of 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Young and guidance from her parents. Nedd was nominated as CLB-2's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. - Sgt. Tanell Nedd, (center) a tactical switch operator and the platoon sergeant for the S-6 Communications section with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands with her Marines in the wire shop of the CLB-2 compound. Ned attributes her strong work ethic, loyalty and dedication to the mentorship of 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Young and guidance from her parents. Nedd was nominated as CLB-2's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month.

Female Marine leads platoon, inspires others

Sgt. Tanell Nedd is one of the busiest noncommissioned officers working in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group these days. While she directs and mentors her platoon of young Marines, she is also preparing them for a grueling future deployment to Afghanistan. Nedd, a tactical switch operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd MLG, is the platoon

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Lt. Col. Eric Davis (left), the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Smith (right), the CLB-46 sergeant major, case their unit’s colors during a deactivation ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The all-reserve battalion, which is made up of 900 Marines from 70 reserve sites spanning across 42 states, was activated for the first time in June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Lt. Col. Eric Davis (left), the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Derrick Smith (right), the CLB-46 sergeant major, case their unit’s colors during a deactivation ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The all-reserve battalion, which is made up of 900 Marines from 70 reserve sites spanning across 42 states, was activated for the first time in June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Last Marine logistics battalion to serve in Iraq deactivates, returns to New Orleans command

Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 46, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, held a deactivation ceremony in which the battalion’s colors were cased and retired, here, March 22.The battalion was activated for the first time June 2009 to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to providing combat service support during their seven-month

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A Marine with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, battles with the rain as he refills a fighting hole after finishing a four-day field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2010. The purpose of the field exercise was to ensure that all of the field military policemen are prepared for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - A Marine with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, battles with the rain as he refills a fighting hole after finishing a four-day field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2010. The purpose of the field exercise was to ensure that all of the field military policemen are prepared for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Military Police conduct field training to remain at the ready

Marines with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted a four-day field exercise to prepare for possible upcoming deployments to Afghanistan, aboard Camp Lejeune, March 15 to 18.The field exercise was part of a new training cycle that the company is conducting to ensure Marines in the company

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