Pfc. Emma Marie Wott, an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, draws during down time at her barracks room aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012. Wott, a Fremont, Ohio, native, learned the meaning of hard work and determination while growing up on a dairy farm. She uses art as a way to express herself and what she is feeling at any given moment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Pfc. Emma Marie Wott, an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, draws during down time at her barracks room aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012. Wott, a Fremont, Ohio, native, learned the meaning of hard work and determination while growing up on a dairy farm. She uses art as a way to express herself and what she is feeling at any given moment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
A landing support Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group watches as a French armored vehicle makes landfall Feb. 6, 2012, during exercise Bold Alligator 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bold Alligator is a multinational amphibious exercise designed to test the Marine Corps’ readiness by executing a beach assault. Landing support Marines are responsible for accounting for all gear and personnel on ground and orienting troops toward the fight. - A landing support Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group watches as a French armored vehicle makes landfall Feb. 6, 2012, during exercise Bold Alligator 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bold Alligator is a multinational amphibious exercise designed to test the Marine Corps’ readiness by executing a beach assault. Landing support Marines are responsible for accounting for all gear and personnel on ground and orienting troops toward the fight.
Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) commanding general, recites the oath with Staff Sgt. Derek A. Smoak, a tactical vehicle license examiner with 2nd MLG (Fwd.), during his promotion ceremony Feb. 1, 2012, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. On the other side of the world, the 2nd MLG command helped his wife, Michelle L. Smoak, witness her husband’s promotion and award ceremony through a teleconference call. - Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) commanding general, recites the oath with Staff Sgt. Derek A. Smoak, a tactical vehicle license examiner with 2nd MLG (Fwd.), during his promotion ceremony Feb. 1, 2012, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. On the other side of the world, the 2nd MLG command helped his wife, Michelle L. Smoak, witness her husband’s promotion and award ceremony through a teleconference call.
Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group put the finishing touches on an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The IRB was used to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps’ amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore) - Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group put the finishing touches on an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The IRB was used to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps’ amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore)
Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a Petty Officer Preventive Medicine Course at the PMU compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. During the training, sailors learned the procedures for inspecting chow halls. They also learned about food-born illnesses and different types of inspections, such as routine, comprehensive and follow ups. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Sailors with the Preventive Medicine Unit, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a Petty Officer Preventive Medicine Course at the PMU compound aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012. During the training, sailors learned the procedures for inspecting chow halls. They also learned about food-born illnesses and different types of inspections, such as routine, comprehensive and follow ups. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), attend fire safety training at the Supply Management Unit lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 1. During the training they learned how to operate the compressed air foam system to put out fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), attend fire safety training at the Supply Management Unit lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 1. During the training they learned how to operate the compressed air foam system to put out fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare for a four-mile hump aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012. The intent of the exercise was to build unit cohesion, espirit de corps and improve physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare for a four-mile hump aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012. The intent of the exercise was to build unit cohesion, espirit de corps and improve physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)
A photo of Cpl. Joseph Schank's wife, daughter and newborn son is displayed among rifles in his workplace aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 27. Schank is a small arms repair technician with Marine Air-Ground Task Force 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). He was able to watch his son's birth via video chat from Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - A photo of Cpl. Joseph Schank's wife, daughter and newborn son is displayed among rifles in his workplace aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 27. Schank is a small arms repair technician with Marine Air-Ground Task Force 11.2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). He was able to watch his son's birth via video chat from Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)
Col. Mark Hollahan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a hospital corpsman with the 2nd MLG from Tarrant County, Texas, with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for earning the title of Senior Sailor of the Year during a ceremony Jan. 20, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Price also received an engraved knife as well as a Letter of Appreciation on behalf of the command in recognition for his year-long efforts. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Col. Mark Hollahan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond R. Price, a hospital corpsman with the 2nd MLG from Tarrant County, Texas, with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for earning the title of Senior Sailor of the Year during a ceremony Jan. 20, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Price also received an engraved knife as well as a Letter of Appreciation on behalf of the command in recognition for his year-long efforts. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)
Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to his wife, Kathy, while she received a certificate of appreciation during his retirement ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. Blumenberg retired after 31 years of service. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - Sgt. Maj. Charles T. Blumenberg, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands next to his wife, Kathy, while she received a certificate of appreciation during his retirement ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20, 2012. Blumenberg retired after 31 years of service. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)