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Two Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion work together to check the oil in a Humvee as part of a maintenance check at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2016. 2nd Maint. Bn. was recently recognized for their abilities as a cohesive unit by earning the Chesty Puller Award, the Ground Safety Award and the Department of Defense Maintenance Award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released) - Two Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion work together to check the oil in a Humvee as part of a maintenance check at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2016. 2nd Maint. Bn. was recently recognized for their abilities as a cohesive unit by earning the Chesty Puller Award, the Ground Safety Award and the Department of Defense Maintenance Award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released)

Like a well-oiled machine

Walking on the command deck of 2nd Maintenance Battalion, it is clear to see the wide range of awards they have received, murals of the unit crest, and welding projects produced by their Marines. “We want the Marines to feel like ‘Welcome to the family, this is what you have to live up to’. The bar is set so they can reach it,” said Sgt. Maj. David M. White, the sergeant major for 2nd Maint. Bn. Their newest additions, the Chesty Puller Award, the Ground Safety Award and the Department of Defense Maintenance Award for the Marines join their collection as a result of excelling at their jobs individually and collectively

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