News - Jan 2012

(From left to right) Navy Capt. Gregory N. Todd, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Chaplain, Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, and Col. Mark Hollahan, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, pose for a photo Jan. 10, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Kibben visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marine and Navy leaders, chaplains and religious program specialists. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego) - (From left to right) Navy Capt. Gregory N. Todd, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Chaplain, Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, and Col. Mark Hollahan, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding officer, pose for a photo Jan. 10, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Kibben visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marine and Navy leaders, chaplains and religious program specialists. (Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego)

Chaplain of the Marine Corps brings encouragement, shows appreciation

There isn’t a better way to find out how things are going than taking a trip and seeing for yourself.The Chaplain of the Marine Corps did just that.Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, came to Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10, to meet with Marine and Navy leaders, chaplains and religious program specialists.“It was a great

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Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group direct a bridge during a joint training exercise with Canadian national guardsmen at Engineer’s Point aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2012. During the training, Canadians used the improved ribbon bridge to transport vehicles in between three points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group direct a bridge during a joint training exercise with Canadian national guardsmen at Engineer’s Point aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2012. During the training, Canadians used the improved ribbon bridge to transport vehicles in between three points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

Bridge Co. shows Canadian national guardsmen the ropes

The 2nd Marine Logistics Group is the only active duty command in the Marine Corps that has a company-size element with the bridging capabilities Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion provides.So when the Canadian army national guard wanted to brush up on bridging skills, they made their way to Engineer’s Point on the banks of the New

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Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), continue work on Route Red in October 2011. As of Jan. 3, the surfacing portion of Route Red was completed by 9th ESB. The improved road will benefit locals by connecting several major population centers west of the Helmand River, which in turn, will promote economic growth in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Kaus) - Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), continue work on Route Red in October 2011. As of Jan. 3, the surfacing portion of Route Red was completed by 9th ESB. The improved road will benefit locals by connecting several major population centers west of the Helmand River, which in turn, will promote economic growth in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Kaus)

Major route construction projects near completion in Helmand

Marine engineers with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) have nearly completed two major route construction and improvement projects in Helmand province. As of Jan. 3, elements of the Okinawa, Japan-based 9th Engineer Support Battalion completed the road surfacing phases of Routes Red and 611, which each provide north and south passage on their

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Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) sat down to lunch with members of the Office of the Secretary of Defense aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. The OSD members answered questions about logistics during the meal, followed by a tour of various lots aboard the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano) - Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) sat down to lunch with members of the Office of the Secretary of Defense aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 7. The OSD members answered questions about logistics during the meal, followed by a tour of various lots aboard the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano)

DOD officials ‘impressed’ with 2nd MLG (FWD) operations aboard Camp Leatherneck

Officials with the Office of the Secretary of Defense toured areas of Camp Leatherneck as part of an informational visit, Jan. 7. Among them was Frank Kendall, the (acting) under secretary of defense, Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics. According to Navy Capt. Ted Lucas, the deputy director of the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, and fellow OSD

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Bataan and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Groups Turnover Duties

GULF OF ADEN — Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Makin Island ARG and the 11th MEU, Jan. 6.The Bataan ARG deployed March 23, 2011 and since then has conducted maritime security operations, theater security

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The color guard for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group presents the colors during a change of command ceremony at Soifert Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 29, 2011. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christopher G. Downs, the outgoing commanding officer, relinquished his authority of the unit to Lt. Col. Ferdinand F. Llantero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado) - The color guard for 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group presents the colors during a change of command ceremony at Soifert Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 29, 2011. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christopher G. Downs, the outgoing commanding officer, relinquished his authority of the unit to Lt. Col. Ferdinand F. Llantero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado)

8th ESB welcomes new commander before the New Year

As everyone readied themselves to welcome a new year, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group welcomed a new commanding officer.The unit held a change of command ceremony at Soifert Field aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 29.During the ceremony, the battalion witnessed the passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Christopher G. Downs,

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Boxes of excess gear and equipment are staged at the sort lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, as part of Operation Clean Sweep. After being inventoried and cleaned, this gear will be shipped back to the United States or to a unit currently deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto) - Boxes of excess gear and equipment are staged at the sort lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, as part of Operation Clean Sweep. After being inventoried and cleaned, this gear will be shipped back to the United States or to a unit currently deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto)

2nd MLG (FWD) continues Operation Clean Sweep, accounts for millions of dollars worth of gear and equipment

Over the last three months, Marine and Sailors of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) have accounted for, sorted, cleaned and processed several millions of dollars worth of gear and equipment in support of Operation Clean Sweep aboard Camp Leatherneck and Camp Dwyer. This operation is part of Regional Command Southwest’s plan for redeployment

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