A Marine color guard presents the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 4, 2011, in which the Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) transferred authority to the North Carolina-based 2nd MLG (FWD), who assumed responsibilities as the combat logistics element for Regional Command Southwest in support of International Security Assistance Force. - A Marine color guard presents the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 4, 2011, in which the Marines and sailors of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) transferred authority to the North Carolina-based 2nd MLG (FWD), who assumed responsibilities as the combat logistics element for Regional Command Southwest in support of International Security Assistance Force.
Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, outgoing commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is moving on to become chief of staff at United States Southern Command in Miami. Ayala successfully commanded the 2nd MLG for two years, during which time the unit supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I went to the units a lot, and I won’t forget how competent they were and how well they did,” said Ayala. - Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, outgoing commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is moving on to become chief of staff at United States Southern Command in Miami. Ayala successfully commanded the 2nd MLG for two years, during which time the unit supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I went to the units a lot, and I won’t forget how competent they were and how well they did,” said Ayala.
Marines from Multi National Force - West stand in front of a large American flag during a naturalization ceremony in Baghdad’s Al Faw palace, July 4, 2009. The ceremony was the largest to date in Iraq and was attended by the vice president of the United States, Joseph Biden, and commander of all coalition forces in Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno, who both made speeches. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis) - Marines from Multi National Force - West stand in front of a large American flag during a naturalization ceremony in Baghdad’s Al Faw palace, July 4, 2009. The ceremony was the largest to date in Iraq and was attended by the vice president of the United States, Joseph Biden, and commander of all coalition forces in Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno, who both made speeches. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis)
2nd Lt. Marc A. Hunter, platoon commander, Transportation Support Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), briefs his platoon on the scheme of maneuver for their convoy departing from Joint Base Balad to Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, June 22, 2009. All convoy operators within the MLG (Fwd) received valuable training on the importance of getting a full eight hours of sleep before conducting convoys. - 2nd Lt. Marc A. Hunter, platoon commander, Transportation Support Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), briefs his platoon on the scheme of maneuver for their convoy departing from Joint Base Balad to Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, June 22, 2009. All convoy operators within the MLG (Fwd) received valuable training on the importance of getting a full eight hours of sleep before conducting convoys.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Roberts, a steelworker with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), holds up a photograph of him, his four brothers and his son, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Roberts hopes one day to be stationed with three of his brothers since the eldest, retired in 2006. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Roberts, a steelworker with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), holds up a photograph of him, his four brothers and his son, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Roberts hopes one day to be stationed with three of his brothers since the eldest, retired in 2006.
Sgt. Maj Carl R. Green, the outgoing sergeant major for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is formally relieved by Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, the 2nd MLG (FWD) commanding general, at a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, May 29, 2009. Green has shared experiences with the 2nd MLG for four years and is moving on to be the II Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty) - Sgt. Maj Carl R. Green, the outgoing sergeant major for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is formally relieved by Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, the 2nd MLG (FWD) commanding general, at a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, May 29, 2009. Green has shared experiences with the 2nd MLG for four years and is moving on to be the II Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty)
Lt. Cdr. William B. Krissoff, orthopedic surgeon with TQ Surgical Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), examines the knee of Staff Sgt. Troy D. Wiltshire, TQ Air Boss chief, aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, May 13, 2009. Krissoff commissioned into the Navy Medical Corps at age 61 in honor of his two Marine sons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Michele Perez) - Lt. Cdr. William B. Krissoff, orthopedic surgeon with TQ Surgical Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), examines the knee of Staff Sgt. Troy D. Wiltshire, TQ Air Boss chief, aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, May 13, 2009. Krissoff commissioned into the Navy Medical Corps at age 61 in honor of his two Marine sons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Michele Perez)
Sgt Gerard B. Lane, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) mortuary affairs, gives 2nd MLG (Fwd) unit chaplains a tour of the Personnel Retrieval and Processing facility at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 18, 2009. The tour was part of a conference held by Cmdr. Douglas M. Withington, 2nd MLG (Fwd) chaplain, to familiarize small unit chaplains with the command staff’s expectations. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by LANCE CPL. MELISSA A. LATTY) - Sgt Gerard B. Lane, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) mortuary affairs, gives 2nd MLG (Fwd) unit chaplains a tour of the Personnel Retrieval and Processing facility at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, April 18, 2009. The tour was part of a conference held by Cmdr. Douglas M. Withington, 2nd MLG (Fwd) chaplain, to familiarize small unit chaplains with the command staff’s expectations. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by LANCE CPL. MELISSA A. LATTY)
Mike Dees (left), lot supervisor, Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) Retrograde Lot, tells a Marine where he should park his tactical vehicle during a transfer of equipment at the MCLC (Fwd) Retrograde Lot in Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 31, 2009. Dees is one of the Honeywell contractors hired to work with Marines as they undergo a responsible drawdown of their equipment in Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington) - Mike Dees (left), lot supervisor, Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) Retrograde Lot, tells a Marine where he should park his tactical vehicle during a transfer of equipment at the MCLC (Fwd) Retrograde Lot in Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 31, 2009. Dees is one of the Honeywell contractors hired to work with Marines as they undergo a responsible drawdown of their equipment in Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington)
Ashoor Primary School headmaster, Ahmad Freh Metlaq Khalaf, invites 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, to tour the newly renovated school after a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Al Kabani, Iraq, Feb. 11. The renovations created more space for students and made it possible to accommodate an extra grade level at the school. - Ashoor Primary School headmaster, Ahmad Freh Metlaq Khalaf, invites 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, Brig. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, to tour the newly renovated school after a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Al Kabani, Iraq, Feb. 11. The renovations created more space for students and made it possible to accommodate an extra grade level at the school.