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.

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.

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.

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)

Cpl. Amy Gentry, a military policeman with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the company's vehicle compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2010. Gentry won the second place in the Individual Pistol portion of the Camp Lejeune 2010 Intramural Small-Arms Competition held in early March. Gentry was also nominated as CLR-27's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington) - Cpl. Amy Gentry, a military policeman with Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the company's vehicle compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2010. Gentry won the second place in the Individual Pistol portion of the Camp Lejeune 2010 Intramural Small-Arms Competition held in early March. Gentry was also nominated as CLR-27's outstanding woman in honor of Women's History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington)

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)

Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (Forward)’s color guard, flanked by two company formations, stand at the position of parade rest as they listen to a motivational speech given by Col. Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding officer of CLR-27 (Fwd), during the Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 10, 2009. Following the ceremony the Marines gathered to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie that Marines are known for. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (Forward)’s color guard, flanked by two company formations, stand at the position of parade rest as they listen to a motivational speech given by Col. Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding officer of CLR-27 (Fwd), during the Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 10, 2009. Following the ceremony the Marines gathered to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie that Marines are known for. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Iraqi Air Force personnel depart after conducting a site survey of the compound at aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 5 2009. A detachment of 17 personnel from 4th Squadron, Iraqi Air Force, were directed by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to come to the base, along with their five U.S. Air Force advisors, in order to provide a rotary wing transportation capability to the Anbar Operations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Iraqi Air Force personnel depart after conducting a site survey of the compound at aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 5 2009. A detachment of 17 personnel from 4th Squadron, Iraqi Air Force, were directed by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to come to the base, along with their five U.S. Air Force advisors, in order to provide a rotary wing transportation capability to the Anbar Operations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)

Lance Cpl. Ryan W. Pollock, a base safety clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (Forward), stacks an empty drum at the Hazardous Material Lot, aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2009. The drum will be used to transport hazardous material to a proper disposal site. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. M. M. Bravo) - Lance Cpl. Ryan W. Pollock, a base safety clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (Forward), stacks an empty drum at the Hazardous Material Lot, aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2009. The drum will be used to transport hazardous material to a proper disposal site. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. M. M. Bravo)

Naval officers aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, conducted a hike led by First Sgt. Theresa G. Harris (front right), Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant and Capt. George D. Camia (front left), the company commander, as a requirement to receive their Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer pins, Oct. 31, 2009. The hike is just one crucial step the sailors have to complete in order to receive their pin; an honor available to only those sailors who serve side-by-side with Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Naval officers aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, conducted a hike led by First Sgt. Theresa G. Harris (front right), Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant and Capt. George D. Camia (front left), the company commander, as a requirement to receive their Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer pins, Oct. 31, 2009. The hike is just one crucial step the sailors have to complete in order to receive their pin; an honor available to only those sailors who serve side-by-side with Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)