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News story photo - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christine Latuner, platoon Sgt, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group leads her team during a littoral reconnaissance patrol for Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 27, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Sgt Latuner Thrives With the Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team

Christine Latuner, 22, was born in Queens, New York where she eventually was recruited from RSS Flushing. As she neared the end of her high school experience, she found herself looking into pursuing her education further, researching various colleges. Latuner felt that perusing college wasn’t the right choice at the time; she wanted to do something with a little more action. That’s when her father recommended looking into the U.S. Marine Corps.

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U.S. Marine Corps Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) are staged in a line after receiving the installation of data loggers affiliated with the Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) program on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2022. CBM+ is a maintenance and supply strategy that integrates process improvement, failure data, and technology to influence maintenance actions, increase equipment availability, and improve fleet management. 2nd Transportation Battalion is the first unit in the Fleet Marine Force to install data loggers affiliated with CBM+. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) - U.S. Marine Corps Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) are staged in a line after receiving the installation of data loggers affiliated with the Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) program on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2022. CBM+ is a maintenance and supply strategy that integrates process improvement, failure data, and technology to influence maintenance actions, increase equipment availability, and improve fleet management. 2nd Transportation Battalion is the first unit in the Fleet Marine Force to install data loggers affiliated with CBM+. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

2nd Transportation Battalion conducts historic implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance Plus readiness initiative

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – 2nd Transportation Battalion (TB), a subordinate command of Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, installed new logistics data-tracking loggers affiliated with the program known as Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) on the unit’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 1, 2022.

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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. Marine Corps Officer 1st Lt. Briana Barca, executive officer of Alpha Company, 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2 poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March, 18, 2020. 2nd MLG is honoring the many women who play an essential part to the success of the mission during March for National Women’s History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir) - U.S. Marine Corps Officer 1st Lt. Briana Barca, executive officer of Alpha Company, 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2 poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March, 18, 2020. 2nd MLG is honoring the many women who play an essential part to the success of the mission during March for National Women’s History Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Marines Honor Women's History Month

The War of 1812 saw “Lucy Brewer”, the first woman to ever serve in the Marine Corps, reportedly forced to disguise herself as a man in order to serve as a sharpshooter aboard the USS Constitution and defend the United States.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Jones, sergeant major 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to sergeants at a Sergeant Symposium on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb.12, 2020. The symposium was held to encourage and develop sergeants through mentorship of senior leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Jones, sergeant major 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to sergeants at a Sergeant Symposium on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb.12, 2020. The symposium was held to encourage and develop sergeants through mentorship of senior leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

MLG Sergeants Discover New Ways to Lead

Today’s Marine Corps faces many unique challenges that leaders of past generations did not encounter. At the forefront of this next stage of our history is what many in the Marine Corps consider to be the backbone of the organization, the sergeant.

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U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilize a hose-reel system to lay down a fuel line during a Bulk Fuel exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 19, 2019. The Marines with 8th ESB ran fuel lines, patrolled the fuel sites and provided all around security to remain proficient in fueling support operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adaezia L. Chavez) - U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilize a hose-reel system to lay down a fuel line during a Bulk Fuel exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 19, 2019. The Marines with 8th ESB ran fuel lines, patrolled the fuel sites and provided all around security to remain proficient in fueling support operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adaezia L. Chavez)

Bulk Fuel Resupply Exercise

U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Heavy Equipment Company, 8th ESB, 2nd MLG construct a bulk fuel site at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21. 2019.

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Photo - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Manning, with Combat Logisitcs Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, watches parts being printed at the Makerspace on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 16, 2019. The Makerspace is a collaborative environment for Marines and Sailors to cultivate an innovative culture to explore new ideas to improve policeis, procedures, or products in order to increase readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Gunnery Sgt. Jason W. Fudge)

Makerspace now open, cultivating an innovative culture within the force

Marines across II Marine Expeditionary Force are taking advantage of resources, training and equipment at the Makerspace in an effort to increase combat readiness.

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photo - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Youngblood poses in a maintenance bay at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 11, 2019. Youngblood is a light armored vehicle mechanic mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Youngblood’s leadership development in the Corps

Lance Cpl. Austin Youngblood spends a great deal of time in a maintenance bay working to ensure light armored vehicles are ready to deploy.

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

2nd MLG’s standout performer

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - 2nd Marine Logistics Group has selected Lance Cpl. Gabriela Gonzales, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, as its Marine of the Year. Gonzales has been in the Marine Corps for just over a year, but has clearly demonstrated that she has exceptional potential.

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Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group traverse the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2018. Approximately 90 Marines participated in the week-long event where they learned survival skills, how to traverse mountainous terrain and cold weather weapons maintenance. The training will prepare the Marines for joint-force training exercise Artic Edge in northern Alaska, which will expose Marines to the peninsula’s weather extremes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brianna Gaudi) - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group traverse the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2018. Approximately 90 Marines participated in the week-long event where they learned survival skills, how to traverse mountainous terrain and cold weather weapons maintenance. The training will prepare the Marines for joint-force training exercise Artic Edge in northern Alaska, which will expose Marines to the peninsula’s weather extremes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brianna Gaudi)

Getting comfortably proficient in the uncomfortably cold

BRIDGEPORT, Calif. -- Task Force Arctic Edge Marines battled blistering winds and bone-chilling cold weather as they traverse the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains of Bridgeport, Calif., January 23-29, 2018. The cold weather environment paired with mountainous terrain affects the way Marines conduct tasks, techniques and procedures. The training provided Marines the ability to adapt to operations in an environment that is both physically and mentally demanding.

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