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CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN – Marines and sailors from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) continue to arrive at Camp Leatherneck to begin replacing their west coast counterparts as 1st MLG (Fwd) finishes their tour of duty.
After undergoing a series of demanding pre-deployment training exercises and classes, the group is finally in theatre and ready to take over, according to unit leaders.
The unit is adapting to its new mission with guidance from the Marines and sailors of 1st MLG (Fwd) as the group prepares for the transfer of authority scheduled for March 4.
“Marines have landed, and we have started our turnover with 1st Marine Logistics Group,” said Col. Mark R. Hollahan, the chief of staff for the 2nd MLG (Fwd). “They have done a tremendous job for the past year and have set the bar extremely high for us.”
Although Marines and sailors trained vigorously prior to leaving the United States, they also attend follow-on training for current improvised explosive device threats in Afghanistan, as well as a series of briefs upon arrival.
“Marines have to attend the safety brief, rules of engagement brief and escalation of force brief to make sure they know what they are supposed to do,” said Gunnery Sgt. Steven C. Bottom, the operations section officer in charge.
“Everyone slated to deploy up to this point has arrived safely. We are adjusting to the time difference, turning over with our counterparts, and establishing our routines,” emphasized Maj. John P. Flynn, the Headquarters and Service Company commanding officer, 2nd MLG (Fwd). “The living conditions are good, the food is great, and mail is arriving.”
Unit leaders also expressed the Marines and sailors of 2nd MLG (Fwd) are ready to start working and begin the overall mission of logistically supporting Regional Command Southwest.
“We did extensive training prior to coming here,” Bottom concluded. “I truly believe that this unit is ready to support our troops on the ground.”
| Date Taken: | 02.23.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2011 00:15 |
| Story ID: | 66036 |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
| Web Views: | 250 |
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