Congress gets acquainted with MLG

Photo By Master Sgt. Theresa Seng | Congressional representatives Mark Critz, Randy Forbes and Madeline Z. Bordallo, members of the Armed Services Committee, as well as Rep. Randy Hultgren, member of the Agriculture Committee, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, visited the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 16. While here they spoke with Marines, to include senior leadership, about how equipment currently in theater is withstanding the operational tempo and environment.  

HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

05.16.2011

Story by Staff Sgt. Theresa Seng 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Congressional representatives from different states visited the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 16 to meet with military leaders and local government officials to discuss operational employment, training and equipping U.S. Forces.

Reps. Mark Critz, Randy Forbes and Madeline Z. Bordallo all serve on the Armed Services Committee while Rep. Randy Hultgren serves on committees for Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure.

While here, they toured 2nd Maintenance Battalion’s Intermediate Maintenance Activity facility and Marine Corps Logistics Command (Fwd.), and spoke with leadership about the logistical requirements for the area of operation. They also met with Marines and contractors to learn about how equipment currently in theater is withstanding the operational tempo and environment.

• Date Taken: 05.16.2011
• Date Posted: 05.19.2011 07:25
• Story ID: 70648
• Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF