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Archive: 2011

Marines escort new kandak to Helmand Province

US forces are continuously working with Afghan National Security Forces to help them become an independent military.Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) traveled nearly 1,000 miles to ensure the newly-formed Logistics Kandak of the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army arrived safely to their new home, Camp

Marines storm Fort Bragg in preparation for Mojave Viper

Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted Battalion Field Exercise 2 at Fort Bragg, N.C., from April 20-28.The exercise was in preparation for an upcoming training event at Mojave Viper aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., later this year.During the exercise, the battalion participated in

Unit awarded Puller Leadership Award for second time

Every year a small, medium and large-sized unit within the II Marine Expeditionary Force is awarded the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award to commend the unit for superior leadership. The award, which originated approximately seven years ago, was awarded to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd

Soldiers with the 5th Kandak, Afghan National Army unload supplies at Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) escort the ANA to and from FOBs throughout Helmand Province, Afghanistan, for routine resupply missions. Usually they only resupply the other kandaks operating in the area, but April 29, 2011, the 5th Kandak transported food for Marines at Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan. - Soldiers with the 5th Kandak, Afghan National Army unload supplies at Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) escort the ANA to and from FOBs throughout Helmand Province, Afghanistan, for routine resupply missions. Usually they only resupply the other kandaks operating in the area, but April 29, 2011, the 5th Kandak transported food for Marines at Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan.

Partnership benefits Afghan National Army, US troops

For the past four months, the Embedded Partnering Team with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) has worked hand-in-hand with the 5th Kandak, Afghan National Army, on convoy operations, driving courses, convoy escorts and other essential aspects to help them become an independent military.The 5th Kandak reached a level

– Marines and Sailors from Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, line up to receive services from Marine Corps Community Services’ Warfighter Express Services Team with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), May 2, 2011. During their 20-day mission, the MCCS WES Team provided exchange, postal and disbursing services to 2,143 customers in 10 different forward operating bases and patrol bases located throughout northern Helmand province. - – Marines and Sailors from Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, line up to receive services from Marine Corps Community Services’ Warfighter Express Services Team with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), May 2, 2011. During their 20-day mission, the MCCS WES Team provided exchange, postal and disbursing services to 2,143 customers in 10 different forward operating bases and patrol bases located throughout northern Helmand province.

Warfighter Express Services Team Travels the Distance

In the midst of darkness, a team of seven Marines assembled with one common goal; to provide services and goods to war-fighting troops stationed at various patrol bases and forward operating bases throughout northern Helmand province, Afghanistan.The team is known as the Warfighter Express Services Team, a part of Marine Corps Community Services

Concussion care gets defense visit

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy, and other medical advisors visited the Concussion Restoration Care Center aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 29, 2011. Dr. Johnathon Woodson, a brigadier general in the Army reserve, and an Iraq

Marine’s quick reaction saves life

Sometimes quick thinking and acts of bravery can change a person’s life, and sometimes it just enables another’s to continue on.Cpl. Eduardo Valdez Rojas, from San Diego, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), was in the right place at the right time while supervising an offload and was

Third generation Marine sets example

The Marine Corps has seen its fair share of noncommissioned officers come and go, and in that time, those NCO’s have left the mold of what everyone has come to expect from their leaders.Sgt. Keeven Sexton, an amphibious assault vehicle repair technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is pushing to keep that standard

Marine spouses celebrate Easter while loved ones are away

Spouses and children from Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Combat Logistics Battalion 8, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, gathered at Hospital Point Picnic Area aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., to celebrate Easter while their other halves are away April 23, 2011.Activities included an Easter-egg hunt, bounce house,

Logistics Marines are the eyes, ears for ground troops

Regional Command Southwest in Afghanistan is comprised of Helmand and Nimruz Provinces, which covers 39,000 square miles.Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) work all day, every day to provide logistical support to an area roughly the size of Kentucky.Recovery missions, fuel deliveries, coordinating air support and

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