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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Service members with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group had the opportunity to meet their new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony here, June 22.
During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo passed the responsibilities of the battalion to Maj. Brian W. Mullery.
Col. Yori R. Escalante, the CLR-2 commanding officer and the guest speaker at the ceremony, took the chance to recognize Rizzo for his efforts as the battalion commander.
“The biggest thing I can say about Ralph is that he cares,” Escalante expressed. “He cares about the unit and he cares about the individual Marine.”
During his speech, Escalante highlighted Rizzo’s passion for command and passion to succeed.
“It has always been said that if someone cares, and you see that someone cares, everything else falls into place,” Escalante said. “And there is no better example for that than CLB-6.”
Soon after Escalante finished his speech, Rizzo stood in front of his troops with the microphone in his hand and shouted a thank you for their performance in Afghanistan.
Rizzo followed to tell the audience about his experience with the Marines and sailors of CLB-6 during their seven-month tour of duty.
“The things that impressed me most, were that all the mottos we talk about I saw them do over there,” Rizzo stated with a sense of pride and accomplishment. “Day after day they would prepare their trucks, mount their weapons, pull out and spend 10, 12 days on the road … come back and I would have to tell them I have to send you back out there.
“They would say ’Got it boss,’ and they would be right back on their weapons and on the road,” Rizzo said. “Not one said no, not one said I’m tired today … That’s what I will take away from these Marines and sailors.”
The ceremony concluded with Mullery’s speech, during which he thanked the command for the opportunity of leading the battalion and he talked to the troops about his commitment to them.
“You are the exceptional professionals,” Mullery concluded. “It is my privilege and my honor to lead you and I will work tirelessly every single day of my command to ensure you get to where you need to be.”
| Date Taken: | 06.22.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 06.22.2012 15:45 |
| Story ID: | 90465 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US |
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