Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attend a ceremony unveiling the Mercado Memorial outside of their compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 19, 2009. Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado was the only Marine from 2nd Maintenance Battalion killed-in-action throughout the unit’s three rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attend a ceremony unveiling the Mercado Memorial outside of their compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 19, 2009. Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado was the only Marine from 2nd Maintenance Battalion killed-in-action throughout the unit’s three rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franklin E. Mercado)
Cpl. Matthew Likkel, a field radio operator, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, picks up trash on a curb aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., in observance of Earth Day, April 19, 2010. CLR-25 Marines kicked off the week for all 2nd MLG units by cleaning up the base's French Creek area. - Cpl. Matthew Likkel, a field radio operator, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, picks up trash on a curb aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., in observance of Earth Day, April 19, 2010. CLR-25 Marines kicked off the week for all 2nd MLG units by cleaning up the base's French Creek area.
Lance Cpl. Soraya Silva, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the Bridge Company's compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. Silva was selected as Marine of the Quarter for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2010, for her battalion, regiment and the 2nd MLG. - Lance Cpl. Soraya Silva, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands in the Bridge Company's compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. Silva was selected as Marine of the Quarter for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2010, for her battalion, regiment and the 2nd MLG.
First Lt. Jack M. Young, the executive officer for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows Argentine Marines the combat endurance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. The Argentine Marines visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units as part of a theatre engagement program designed to improve military relationships around the world. - First Lt. Jack M. Young, the executive officer for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows Argentine Marines the combat endurance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8, 2010. The Argentine Marines visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units as part of a theatre engagement program designed to improve military relationships around the world.
Staff Sgt. Lakedra Johnson, (rear), the platoon sergeant for Utilities Platoon, Engineer Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices Marine Corps Martial Arts skills with one of her Marines aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2010. Johnson, a new mom, strives to balance her career as a Marine with furthering her education and her participation on a local weightlifting team. - Staff Sgt. Lakedra Johnson, (rear), the platoon sergeant for Utilities Platoon, Engineer Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices Marine Corps Martial Arts skills with one of her Marines aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2010. Johnson, a new mom, strives to balance her career as a Marine with furthering her education and her participation on a local weightlifting team.
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2d Marine Logistics Group ask preschool students egg questions during “Eggsploring the Day,” at Tarawa Terrace 1 Preschool aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 1, 2010. The Marines volunteered at the school to assist the teachers and parents during the activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. M. Bravo) - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2d Marine Logistics Group ask preschool students egg questions during “Eggsploring the Day,” at Tarawa Terrace 1 Preschool aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 1, 2010. The Marines volunteered at the school to assist the teachers and parents during the activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. M. Bravo)
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.
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, works on establishing a fully functional headquarters hub during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure the Marines could operate a combat operations center efficiently to help support infantry units on the battleground during their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Bruno J. Bego.) - A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, works on establishing a fully functional headquarters hub during a training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2010. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure the Marines could operate a combat operations center efficiently to help support infantry units on the battleground during their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Bruno J. Bego.)
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.