Lt. Col. David Nathanson, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, unveils the battalion guidon during a transfer-of-authority ceremony in Camp Fallujah Mar. 5. CLB-8 turn More
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 5th Kandak hooks a wench cable to a humvee during a mission readiness exercise at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 2011. During this portion of th More
Sgt. Joseph A. Goolsby (center), a basic driver’s course instructor, poses with soldiers from the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army and his interpreter (left) at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan More
An Afghan national army soldier directs traffic during a convoy from Camp Blackhorse, Kabul province, Afghanistan, to Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 24, 2011. The convoy, which took six day More
A soldier from the 33rd Georgian Battalion prepares to leave Combat Outpost Shukvani in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in a Mine Resistant Armor Protected vehicle on a convoy, April 28. COP Shukvani was recentl More
Cpl. Derrik Nixon, a fire team leader with 1st Platoon, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), puts up a wire fence around a detention facility at Combat Outpost S More
Warfighter Express Services Team staff non-commissioned officer Staff Sgt. Erick Landers, Marine Corps Community Services, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), takes inventory of items in the mobile exchange t More
Marines with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) escort the 5th Kandak, Afghan national army, during a routine resupply mission to Forward Operating More
Soldiers with the 541st Transportation Company, 129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion provide extra space for supplies during a joint-service combat logistics patrol to Forward Operating Base Saenz, Afghan More
A Marine from Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) speaks to an Italian soldier during a recovery mission of a downed French F-2000 Mirage aircraft May 27. U.S., French and Italian More
Lance Cpl. Allen J. Landry (left), from Princeton, W. Va., Cpl. William A. Fourd (background), from Pine Ridge Reservation, S.D., and Cpl. Christopher W. Schell (right), from Port Saint Joe, Fla., motor transpo More
(From left to right) Lt. Col. Mirrshaun, the operations officer, and Maj. Cahalam Mujtaba, the executive officer, both from the 5th Kandak, Afghan national army, 1st Lt. Andrew Booth, the officer in charge of t More
Cargo drops to the ground outside of Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, after a routine air drop June 23, 2011. Landing support specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics G More
Cpl. Quinntin T. Smith, from Atlanta, the tire shop non-commissioned officer in charge with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), installs a new tire on a rim June 6, 2011, aboard More
Capt. Michael Gasperini, the company commander of Maintenance Company, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), explains what his Marines are doing at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, A More
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Messer, from Brownstown, Mich., a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), poses for a picture next to the battalion sign, June 26, 2 More
After hearing that his son would be deploying to Afghanistan, Sgt. Maj. Robert Allen of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 began making the arrangements to join his son in Afghanistan. The elder Allen works in th More
Lance Cpl. Donald R. Killian, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ensures his cargo is properly strapped to his trailer at the start of a long-range convoy in More
Greg Satterfield, the director of storage operations at the Marine Depot Maintenance Command, speaks to Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group during their visit aboar More
Lt. Col. Michael E. McWilliams (forefront), the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines and sailors from the unit prior to a static display at Patriots More
Lt. Col. Michael E. McWilliams (right), the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the battalion’s flag to Lt. Col. Christopher D. Hrudka, a Deerfield, I More
U.S. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 8(CLB-8), Transportation Support Company (TS Co), work together with Navy personnel from Beach Master Unit 2off-loading ISO containers off a Landing Craft Utility du More
Sgt. Marcus D. Jeansonne, an instructor with Battle Skills Training School, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, explains the basic tactics of urban combat during a pre-deployment training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, More
Lance Cpl. Travis H. Parker, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, assembles a Mark II .50 Caliber Machine Gun during a machine gunners course at Battle Skills More
Troops with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group observe as Cpl. Justin P. Glover, a wrecker operator with the battalion, demonstrates how to attach a chain to a Humvee during a field traini More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Forward, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Transportation Support Company, prepare for a convoy by conducting communication checks on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 1, 2012. T More
Cpl. Peter Hagard (left) and Pfc. Terrance Alexander (right) with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Forward, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Transportation Support Company prepare for a convoy by mounting a M240B on a H More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Headquarters and Service Company practice helicopter support training on Camp Lejeune, NC, Aug. 2, 2012. The Marines are participating in a field exercise in prep More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Ramiro Olmos, 1st Sgt. with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2), stands at attention during a Relief and Appointm More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Roger Griffith, the incoming sergeant major for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, addresses the Marines of the regiment during a Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand pro More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the reactivation ceremony of Combat Logistics Battalion 8 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2015. The unit’s reactivation allows 2nd MLG to provide direct support More
David Neal teaches Marines how to hook a wire on an improvised explosive device during counter-IED training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2016. Combat Logistics Battalion 8 participated in the training in pre More
A HUMVEE with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is struck by a notional improvised explosive device during a certification exercise (CERTEX) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, point out potential improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during a counter IED course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2016. The course informe More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, and Combat Logistics Battalion 8 bow their heads for a prayer during a transfer of authority ceremony for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force More
Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Plans), meets with Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, during a command visit for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground T More
Col. Daniel Greenwood, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, points out base facility features to Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, Deputy Commanding G More
Sgt. Nathan West, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE, prepares a simulated improvised explosive device during a precision targeting range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, F More
A Marine with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, fires upon a notional combatant target during a Table Three range near Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on Feb. 21, 2017. The Marines and Sailors serve as the Ground Combat Eleme More
Col. Federico Fedele, commanding officer of Italian Air Force Base of Sigonella, and Col. Daniel Greenwood, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, discuss More
Gunnery Sgt. Juan Vasquez Jr., a U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, poses for a photo with Col. Daniel Greenwood, the commanding officer of SPMAGTF- More
Sgt. Malcolm Roe, motor transportation mechanic lead instructor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, helps a soldier with the Uganda People’s Defence Force adjust the bu More
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Purdy tightens the straps on a parachute before an air-drop delivery jump at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 27, 2017. The training was part of field exercise Bold More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Acosta, a machine gunner with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, conducts physical training with Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando during a f More
Col. Adam Chalkley, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, visits Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa Logistics Combat Element during a visit at Nav More
A U.S. Marine salutes President Donald Trump as Air Force One arrives at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, May 25, 2017. Trump traveled to Sicily in order to attend the G7 summit and meet with other world lea More
Master Sgt. David Bill, explosive ordnance disposal platoon staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, observes service members and the More
Armored vehicles with Senegal’s 5th Contingent in Mali and U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa conduct convoy operations during a peacekeeping operations tr More
Sgt. Maj. Aaron B. Boone, the sergeant major for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa Logistics Combat Element, and Lt. Col. Shawn P. Grzybowski, the commanding officer for SP More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB), Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR), 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), present a new unit sign to Col. Adam M. Chalkley, Commanding Officer, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, o More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a relief and appointment ceremony at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune, N.C., More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, decorate an armored Humvee for the upcoming holidays at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2018. 2nd MLG provi More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 38 attached to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares to land ashore on Onslow Beach at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2018. Combat Logistics B More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stewart Rembert, a squad leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group uses a radio to call in a simulated casualty during a basic impr More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Williams, a fire team leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group provides security during a basic improvised explosive device More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Senad Toric, an administrative specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Ju More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drive a Humvee through the motorized fire and maneuver exercise during Integrated Training Exercise More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ledbury with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, looks down from a gun turret on a Humvee during motorized operatio More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Devon Taylor with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reloads a M240B machine gun during the advance motorized operators course as More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drive through a military operation in urban terrain town during urban lane training as part of Inte More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Johnson with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shouts out an enemy position during urban lane training as part of More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, refuel Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion at a rapid resupply point during Int More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Huffman with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses an AN/PAS-28 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 at Marin More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devin J. Taylor, a motor vehicle operator with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2d Marine Logistics Group, poses for a pho More
Staff Sgt. Richard Near, a radio operator course instructor with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), helps two Afghan national army soldiers from th More
Lance Cpl. Chad Cessna, a radio operator with the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), shows soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army how More
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 5th Kandak signals to his driver who is pulling a humvee out of a ditch during a mission readiness exercise at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 201 More
Soldiers with the 5th Kandak of the Afghan National Army stand tall while the American and Afghan national anthems play during a graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 11, 201 More
Capt. Pat Ross (left), the officer in charge for the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), speaks with Lt. Col. Mumtaz Karimi (right), the commander of the logistics kandak, 215th Corps, More
Cpl. Ryan Henderson, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), builds a tent deck at Combat Outpost Shukvani in Helmand province, Afg More
Cpl. Derrik Nixon, a fire team leader with 1st Platoon, Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), does sit ups on the back of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicl More
Cpl. Marcus Tippens, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), loads the mobile exchange trailer to his 7-ton truck, April 28, 2011, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. T More
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 More
Two Afghan children pose for a picture as a joint-service combat logistics patrol rolls through their village, May 10. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), the Route More
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Messer, from Brownstown, Mich., a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), on a combat logistic patrol returning from Forward Operati More
U.S., French and Italian forces conducted an 81-mile combat logistics patrol from Regional Command Southwest to retrieve the French F-2000 Mirage aircraft without incident in the Bakwa district of Regional Comm More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) lift the cabin of a medium tactical vehicle replacement May 31, 2011, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Since arriving in Janu More
Lance Cpl. Thomas C. Martin (left), from Rutherford, N.C., a metal worker, and Cpl. Quinntin T. Smith (right), the tire shop non-commissioned officer in charge with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logi More
Marines from 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) eat lunch with distinguished visitors at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, June 22, 2011. Dr. Ashton B. Carter, the Unde More
Landing support Marines run to an MV-22 Osprey at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, June 22, 2011. The landing support Marines at FOB Edinburgh, act as a liaison for passengers departing and arrivi More
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group line up their trucks prior to re-fueling at the start of a long-range convoy in Wilmington, N.C., March 12, 2012. The troops dro More
Barry J. Cason (center), the manager for the Weapons Storage Unit at Marine Depot Maintenance Command, shows a M240G medium machine gun to Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logis More
Bobby R. Kotlowski (center), a retired Marine Corps sergeant major and the events and volunteer coordinator for Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, welcomes troops with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd M More
Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, shakes the hand of Lt. Col. Michael E. McWilliams, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd MLG, during More
Pfc. Michael Testa with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Transportation Support Company (TS Co), teaches his peers about a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement on Naval Weapons Station Norfolk-Cheatham Annex, VA, More
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group observe as an instructor explains some basic tactics of urban combat during a pre-deployment training exercise aboard Camp Lejeu More
Troops with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observe as a machine gunners course instructor from Battle Skills Training School shows the proper way to check a Mark II .50 Caliber Machin More
Lance Cpl. Scott Clini with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Forward, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Transportation Support Company, stands post to watch gear as his fellow Marines prepare for a convoy on Camp Lejeune More
Cpl. Justin P. Glover, a wrecker operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows fellow troops how to attach a chain to a Humvee during a field training exercise aboard Camp Lejeun More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Headquarters and Service Company practice helicopter support training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 2, 2012. The Marines are participating in a field exercise in pr More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Roger Griffith (left), incoming regimental sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), receives the sword of office from Greensboro, N.C., native Col. Dway More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2), undergo a Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 25, 20 More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), undergo a Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 25, 2013. The Camp Lej More
Cpl. Edgar D. Vela, a distribution management specialist with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in action More
Marines march past Lt. Col. Shawn Grzybowski, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, during the unit’s reactivation ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2015. The unit’s reactivation allows More
David Neal explains to Cpl. Michael Jones how to safely hook a wire on an improvised explosive device during counter IED training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2016. Combat Logistics Battalion 8 participated More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Culver, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, helps a Marine exit a HUMVEE after a simulated improvised explosive device attack during a cer More
Dan Arnold, team leader instructor for The Marine Corps Engineer School, educates Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, about the nomenclature of a notional improvi More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, and Combat Logistics Battalion 8 fall into formation during a transfer of authority ceremony for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis More