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Sights in on Counter IED Training Volume 1, Issue 9 December 3, 2010 Eyes Open ‘Red Cloud Bn.’ sights in on counter IED training See full story on Page 4 2nd Med Bn. shares thanks before Also: Warrior of the Week ... Page 3 future deployments ... Page 2 Personality Feature ... Page 3 Follow us on The Warrior’s Log Page 2 It’s all about family... 2nd Med. Bn. shares thanks before future deployments Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis cers and staff non-commissioned officers. together in the battalion, but also involves 2nd MLG Public Affairs As the turkey and various other dishes people like our wives, bringing everyone dwindled, and the guest’s stomachs filled, together as one,” he said. CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – It’s safe to say everyone hung around and mingled. His wife Elizabeth shared similar views. that the Marine Corps and Navy family The ties built between spouses at events “It’s nice to meet other wives and get aboard Camp Lejeune is much larger than such as this creates a support system that is out of the house and enjoy some food and your average American family. important for the battalion’s family members all the company,” she said. So one can imagine how much larger while their spouses are deployed to Afghani- The Thanksgiving Day celebration our Thanksgiving Day celebrations may stan and other locations around the globe. comes a few months away from II Marine be compared what you may be used to. Semen Apprentice Joslah Garcia, a Expeditionary Force’s scheduled deploy- The sailors and Marines from 2nd Med- corpsman with the battalion, explained his ment to Afghanistan, which many of the ical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment opinion on the importance of events like corpsmen from 2nd Med. Bn. will support; 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, held one this in the battalion. it was a suiting time to give thanks to such celebration, Nov. 19, which brought “It keeps not only the medical family friends and family. a whole battalion worth of troops, their families, and appetites together in a pre- emptive observance of “Turkey Day.” The event opened with the blue-green fam- ily gathered around the battalion’s command- ing officer, Navy Capt. Efren S. Saenz, as he welcomed everyone with opening remarks. “Thank you very much for being part of 2nd Medical Battalion,” he said. After emphasizing how important family and friendship are to the holiday, he concluded his speech by praising his sailors, Marines and their families for their hard work and dedication. “I love who you are and love what you do,” he said toward the end of his poignant speech. After an invocation by the battalion’s chaplain, the hungry crowd dug into some Photo by Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis Chief Petty Officer Terry Sitton, safety officer, 2nd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regi- traditional thanksgiving foods prepared by ment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, enjoys time with his wife and nephew, Nov. 19, 2010, at the unit’s officers, senior chief petty offi- a battalion family day held in a preemptive observance of Thanksgiving Day. 25 Nov. 2010 - A lance corporal with 2nd Supply Bn. was cited for driving while impaired and driving on base suspension. 27 Nov. 2010 - Military police were notified of a failure to obey order or regulation, possession of prohibited substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. The private with CLR-27 was apprehended and released to his unit OOD. 29 Nov. 2010 - A corporal with 2nd Supply Bn. was apprehended for driv- ing on a state suspended license. The Marine was apprehended and the vehicle was secured on the scene. The Warrior’s Log Page 3 Photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado Lance Cpl. Charles Taylor, a ground radio repairman with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo aboard Camp Lejeune, Lance Cpl. N.C., Nov. 22, 2010. Some of Taylor’s hobbies are playing Halo, watching movies and working Charles Taylor out at the gym with his wife. He will be meritoriously promoted to corporal Dec. 1. Age: 28 Job: Ground Radio ‘This is where I should be’ Repairman Michigan native on path to bright future Q: If you could do another job Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado ent from here. for a day, what would it be? 2nd MLG Public Affairs “There’s a lot more things to do back home,” A: “I would run a Gamestop.” said Taylor. “Although there are a lot more CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – He’s known as people here and the tempo is a lot faster.” Q: If you were stranded on a Lance Cpl. Charles Taylor, a ground radio Even though there is no place like deserted island, what piece of repairman with 2nd Maintenance Battal- home, he confessed he does like the gear would you bring? ion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd change of pace and the climate here more. A: “An E-tool, so I can dig my Marine Logistics Group, but as you dig Although far from home, Taylor hasn’t way out of anything.” deeper, you can find there’s more to him lost a step. He’s only been in the Marine than meets the eye. Corps a little over a year and he’s already Taylor, a Hazel Park, Mich., native, has been going to pin on corporal meritoriously. Q: What sports team are you in the Marine Corps for more than a year, and “I was really excited when I found out,” rooting for? although he has a hectic schedule, he finds time said Taylor, in regards to being selected to A: “The Detroit Pistons.” to do the things he loves on a normal basis. meritorious corporal. “I felt privileged that “Some of my favorite things to do is my leaders recognize me, and I was good Q: Do you have a hero? to play Halo and watch movies with my enough for this honor, and when I won it A: “No one person; there are wife,” said Taylor, who is an avid gamer. reaffirmed to me, this is where I should be.” many people who inspired Although Taylor plays video games and Taylor’s future plans include pursuing me, but no one stands above loves to watch movies, he’s no couch potato. a future as a Marine Corps officer through another.” Another one of Taylor’s favorite things to do the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Edu- is go to the gym with his wife and work out. cation Program. “It’s something we like to do together,” With his good attitude, Taylor suc- said Taylor. “She’s not a Marine, but she cessfully maintains a level head, and is can hold her own.” moving forward in life with ambition and He admits that life back home is differ- enthusiasm. The Warrior’s Log Page 4 CLB-6: Marines navigate through scenarios during IED training Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado (Above) Lance Cpl. Deven 2nd MLG Public Affairs Rafter, a supply clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – As Marines and sailors continue to Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd deploy to Afghanistan, the units and faces change, but one thing Marine Logistics Group, remains the same: the threat of improvised explosive devices. conducts a patrol during Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, a counter improvised explosive device training 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reinforced their personnel with the exercise aboard Camp knowledge they need to seek out these disguised dangers during an Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 23, IED training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 23. 2010. The training taught The day-long exercise was conducted so Marines and sailors Marines the common signs of an IED and how with the battalion could learn what to look for when searching out to spot them in differ- potential IEDs while on patrol in Afghanistan’s rough terrain. ent scenarios. (Right) : During the training the Marines and sailors were taught to use Lance Cpl. Deven Rafter, a supply clerk with Com- binoculars, Rifle Combat Optics and the naked eye to identify bat Logistics Battalion IEDs, while conducting various scenarios such as reacting to an 6, Combat Logistics IED, pre-blast and post-blast. Regiment 2, 2nd Marine The training was administered by the Marine Corps’ Engineer Cen- Logistics Group, tries to spot improvise explosive ter of Excellence, which serves as the focal point for engineer issues. device indicators during “The thing I learned the most from the training was to keep my head a counter IED training on a swivel,” said Lance Cpl. Deven Rafter, a supply clerk with CLB-6. exercise aboard Camp The battalion returned from Afghanistan earlier this year and already Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 23, 2010. began training in preparation for their next deployment to the country, Photos by Cpl. Bobbie A Curtis where their Marines’ and sailors’ skills will be put to the test once more. Commanding General Public Affairs Officer Public Affairs Chief Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana 2nd Lt. Joshua Smith Staff Sgt. Theresa E. Seng Sergeant Major Combat Correspondents Press Chief Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables Cpl. Rachael Moore Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis Command Master Chief Cpl. Melissa Latty HMCM Russell W. Folley Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego Pfc. Franlkin E. Mercado Follow us on facebook.
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