Two Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion work together to check the oil in a Humvee as part of a maintenance check at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2016. 2nd Maint. Bn. was recently recognized for their abilities as a cohesive unit by earning the Chesty Puller Award, the Ground Safety Award and the Department of Defense Maintenance Award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released) - Two Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion work together to check the oil in a Humvee as part of a maintenance check at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2016. 2nd Maint. Bn. was recently recognized for their abilities as a cohesive unit by earning the Chesty Puller Award, the Ground Safety Award and the Department of Defense Maintenance Award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released)
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, stands at parade rest with the Battalion’s guidon during the transfer of authority ceremony on April 25, 2016, at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Lt. Col. Matthew Hakola, the Commanding Officer for CLB-6, transferred authority of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Logistics Combat Element to Lt. Col. Randall Jones, the Commanding Officer of CLB-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) - A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, stands at parade rest with the Battalion’s guidon during the transfer of authority ceremony on April 25, 2016, at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Lt. Col. Matthew Hakola, the Commanding Officer for CLB-6, transferred authority of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Logistics Combat Element to Lt. Col. Randall Jones, the Commanding Officer of CLB-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Lt. Arthur Briggs, the chaplain with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Logistics Combat Element, receives an award on behalf of the Marines and sailors volunteering at Castello di Lombardia in Enna, Sicily, during a community relations project on April 22, 2016. Marines assist local areas in various projects to build relationships with the Sicilian government and people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) - Lt. Arthur Briggs, the chaplain with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Logistics Combat Element, receives an award on behalf of the Marines and sailors volunteering at Castello di Lombardia in Enna, Sicily, during a community relations project on April 22, 2016. Marines assist local areas in various projects to build relationships with the Sicilian government and people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Sailors with the Forward Resuscitative Surgical System-Shock Trauma Platoon organize boxes and crates after being weighed and numbered for shipping on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, May 2, 2016. Some of the FRSS-STP capabilities include basic trauma resuscitation with supplementation of fluids and blood products, basic general surgeries to stop internal bleeding and stabilizing fractures to prevent further injuries to a patient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) - Sailors with the Forward Resuscitative Surgical System-Shock Trauma Platoon organize boxes and crates after being weighed and numbered for shipping on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, May 2, 2016. Some of the FRSS-STP capabilities include basic trauma resuscitation with supplementation of fluids and blood products, basic general surgeries to stop internal bleeding and stabilizing fractures to prevent further injuries to a patient. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Marines with Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, help local students practice their English at 3rd Circolo Didattico ‘’Giovanni Paolo II’’ Gravina Di Catania, Italy, May 18, 2016. The Marines and sailors interacted with the children, going over some English for an upcoming test, as well as creating and participating in games during the children’s recess period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) - Marines with Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, help local students practice their English at 3rd Circolo Didattico ‘’Giovanni Paolo II’’ Gravina Di Catania, Italy, May 18, 2016. The Marines and sailors interacted with the children, going over some English for an upcoming test, as well as creating and participating in games during the children’s recess period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
Lance Cpl. Ashley Tichensky, a motor-transportation operator with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, poses beside her Purple Heart Medal painting at the battalion headquarters building at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 5, 2016. During the past month, Tichensky spent roughly 15 hours drawing and painting a replica of the medal to represent her battalion’s Marines who have been awarded this military decoration during their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kaitlyn V. Klein/Released) - Lance Cpl. Ashley Tichensky, a motor-transportation operator with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, poses beside her Purple Heart Medal painting at the battalion headquarters building at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 5, 2016. During the past month, Tichensky spent roughly 15 hours drawing and painting a replica of the medal to represent her battalion’s Marines who have been awarded this military decoration during their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kaitlyn V. Klein/Released)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload equipment, vehicles and personnel after returning home from deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 29, 2016. Parachute riggers with 2nd TSB developed their skills by cross-training with landing support specialists. - Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload equipment, vehicles and personnel after returning home from deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 29, 2016. Parachute riggers with 2nd TSB developed their skills by cross-training with landing support specialists.
Spouses and family members climb into the back of 7 tons and go on a short tour of the training area during II Marine Headquarters Group’s: “In Their Boots Day” aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 29, 2016. From eating Meals Ready to Eat to conducting a live fire range, family members and spouses experienced what the Marine Corps is all about. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released) - Spouses and family members climb into the back of 7 tons and go on a short tour of the training area during II Marine Headquarters Group’s: “In Their Boots Day” aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 29, 2016. From eating Meals Ready to Eat to conducting a live fire range, family members and spouses experienced what the Marine Corps is all about. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)
Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion provide first aid to a simulated trauma victim during a the final scenario of Health Service Augmentation Program training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. HSAP training, a week-long field exercise, is geared towards training medical personnel to function in a shock trauma platoon in a deployed environment. - Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion provide first aid to a simulated trauma victim during a the final scenario of Health Service Augmentation Program training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. HSAP training, a week-long field exercise, is geared towards training medical personnel to function in a shock trauma platoon in a deployed environment.
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Janez, a career planner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, swims through one of the deeper mud puddles during the endurance course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. The unit pushed through the grueling 3.4 mile course to improve their ability to work as a team and to build camaraderie. - Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Janez, a career planner with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, swims through one of the deeper mud puddles during the endurance course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. The unit pushed through the grueling 3.4 mile course to improve their ability to work as a team and to build camaraderie.