Massachusetts senator visits CLB-6 troops in Afghanistan

Photo By Staff Sgt. Bruno Bego | Cpl. Nickolas M. Newlin (right), from Milwaukee, a semitrailer refueler operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), briefs Massachusetts Senator Scott P. Brown (left), from Wakefield, Mass., on how the mine rollers work, during his visit August 30, 2011, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The senator had a chance to see some of the equipment the CLB-6 troops are using to operate throughout Afghanistan in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.  

CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

08.30.2011

Story by Lance Cpl. Bruno Bego 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Massachusetts Senator Scott P. Brown, from Wakefield, Mass., and Brig. Gen Ross E. Ridge, the Task Force 2010 commander, visited the Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) August 30, 2011.

During the visit, Marines were able to demonstrate partnership across the combined/ joined operations area in combating corruption and preventing pilferage. Brown’s tour also allowed senior leaders an opportunity to present issues and concerns to him that may be taken to Congress.

The senator had a chance to see some of the equipment the CLB-6 troops are using to operate throughout Afghanistan in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.

• Date Taken: 08.30.2011
• Date Posted: 09.02.2011 08:31
• Story ID: 76336
• Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF