Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, puts on his skating gloves aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2011. As the summer nears, Marines and sailors are beginning to do more recreational activities and it is important for them to practice proper safety procedures to help keep them injury-free. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, puts on his skating gloves aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2011. As the summer nears, Marines and sailors are beginning to do more recreational activities and it is important for them to practice proper safety procedures to help keep them injury-free. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
The platoon sergeant of Transportation Platoon, Corps Logistics Battalion, 215th Corps reports to the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mumtaz prior to commencing training aboard Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, March 19. The CLB will deploy to Helmand province in April to provide general logistics support to the Afghan National Army. - The platoon sergeant of Transportation Platoon, Corps Logistics Battalion, 215th Corps reports to the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Mumtaz prior to commencing training aboard Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, March 19. The CLB will deploy to Helmand province in April to provide general logistics support to the Afghan National Army.
With the quick swoop of a pen, Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Mitchell, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a reenlistment contract at the Career Retention Specialist Office aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2011. The 2nd MLG received the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2010 for their outstanding efforts and commitment toward getting the best sailors to commit to another enlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - With the quick swoop of a pen, Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Mitchell, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, signs a reenlistment contract at the Career Retention Specialist Office aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2011. The 2nd MLG received the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2010 for their outstanding efforts and commitment toward getting the best sailors to commit to another enlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
Lance Cpl. Steven Reese, 21, combat engineer, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), guides a heavy equipment vehicle during a bridge construction project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 8. The combat engineers and heavy equipment operators of CLB-3's Engineer Company have conducted several civil development and military construction projects throughout Afghanistan since they arrived in October. - Lance Cpl. Steven Reese, 21, combat engineer, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), guides a heavy equipment vehicle during a bridge construction project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 8. The combat engineers and heavy equipment operators of CLB-3's Engineer Company have conducted several civil development and military construction projects throughout Afghanistan since they arrived in October.
Afghan children play as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conduct a civil development project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 7. Many Afghan communities in southern Helmand province have experienced positive changes due to coalition efforts since beginning operations nearly 10 years ago. - Afghan children play as Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conduct a civil development project in Haji Hanif Khan, Afghanistan, March 7. Many Afghan communities in southern Helmand province have experienced positive changes due to coalition efforts since beginning operations nearly 10 years ago.
Cpl. Christopher Skeeters, a motor transportation operator with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rides his favorite bull, Doc Holiday, at Hang’n Tree Ranch in New Bern, N.C., March 5, 2011. Skeeters has been riding bulls for three years.(Courtesy Photo) - Cpl. Christopher Skeeters, a motor transportation operator with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rides his favorite bull, Doc Holiday, at Hang’n Tree Ranch in New Bern, N.C., March 5, 2011. Skeeters has been riding bulls for three years.(Courtesy Photo)
Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a member of a national car club called Scikotics, has been participating in car shows since August 2007. (Courtesy Photo) - Lance Cpl. William Kresse, a combat videographer with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a member of a national car club called Scikotics, has been participating in car shows since August 2007. (Courtesy Photo)
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.
Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2011. During the ceremony, 1st Sgt. Anthony J. Pompos, first sergeant for Ordnance Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as first sergeant for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2011. During the ceremony, 1st Sgt. Anthony J. Pompos, first sergeant for Ordnance Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as first sergeant for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
Cpl. Sarah Webb, a motor transportation operator with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, painted the first "Marine" rock at Fort Irwin and National Training Center, Calif., where the unit conducted a month-long training evolution recently. It is a tradition that once a battalion completes the training, they paint a rock with the unit's insignia, crest or motto. (Courtesy Photo) - Cpl. Sarah Webb, a motor transportation operator with Bravo Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, painted the first "Marine" rock at Fort Irwin and National Training Center, Calif., where the unit conducted a month-long training evolution recently. It is a tradition that once a battalion completes the training, they paint a rock with the unit's insignia, crest or motto. (Courtesy Photo)