2nd MLG transfers authority to 1st MLG (FWD) in Helmand

2/15/2012 By Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski , 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan

In March 2011, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) set out to “take care of the grunts, take care of our equipment and take care of our Afghan partners,” as Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the commanding general of 2nd MLG (FWD), declared to his troops shortly after arriving in Helmand province.

One year and a job well done later, 2nd MLG (FWD) transferred authority of all logistical responsibilities in Regional Command Southwest during a ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 15.

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan-During a transfer of authority ceremony 2nd MLG (FWD) transferred all logistical support responsibilities to 1st MLG (FWD). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski), Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski, 2/14/2012 5:39 PM
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan-Sgt. Harry Pickett, of Tacoma, Wash., attaches the Afghanistan Campaign Streamer to the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) colors during a ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 15. Pickett was wounded in action during a deployment to Iraq in 2008. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski), Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski, 2/14/2012 5:37 PM

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