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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group received the runner-up American Petroleum Institute Award for excellence in fuel management for the second consecutive year here Thursday, June 13.
The company surpassed almost all tactical bulk fuel units within the Department of Defense as the runner-up for the tactical bulk fuel unit of the year.
First place was awarded to the best two units from the DOD.
“This is the second year in a row that Bulk Fuel Company has been the runner-up in this competition,” said Lt. Col. Ferdinand F. Llantero, the commanding officer for 8th ESB, 2nd MLG.
The award was established in 1988 to highlight the accomplishments of countless Marine petroleum professionals who demonstrate their pride, professionalism and support for the war fighter.
“This is a reflection of your entire battalion from the leadership on down,” said Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general for the 2nd MLG. “The ability to manage your fuel responsibilities, planning, execution and employment really pulls in everybody.”
Bulk Fuel Co. deployed to Twentynine Palms, Calif., where they installed fuel farms with storage capacities exceeding 1.7 million gallons to reduce travel time for refueling the ground combat element. They also operated and maintained 19 forward operating bases as part of their pre-deployment training to Afghanistan during Enhanced Mojave Viper.
Enhanced Mojave Viper prepares military members for the environment while deployed to Afghanistan. The 35-day course ranges from classes on cultural, combined-arms missions and convoy simulations.
“They were undermanned, as only a platoon, but they still carried out a company-sized mission,” said Llantero.
After the training in Twentynine Palms, Bulk fuel Co. trained soldiers in Colorado on the procedures for refueling the MV-22 Osprey and aided in Task Force Push in New York following Hurricane Sandy.
Bulk fuel units from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard submitted a nomination to an awards board showcasing their achievements during the last year. There are several categories of awards aimed at recognizing both individual service members and units as a whole.
“To receive this award is a good feeling,” said Llantero. “An achievement for that company is an achievement for the entire battalion.”
| Date Taken: | 06.13.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2013 15:20 |
| Story ID: | 108687 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
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