U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tavon Northern, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week.According to Northern’s command, he routinely demonstrates exceptional commitment to his fellow Marines by stepping forward to support critical missions within the largest motor pool in II Marine Expeditionary Force. Serving as the company guide for Ground Distribution Company, 2nd DSB, his efforts to ensure his Marines are technically and tactically trained exemplifies the standards expected of a Marine leader.As the company guide, Northern serves as the primary mentor and liaison between company leadership and his Marines,
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- 2nd Marine Logistics Group became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV Tactical Combat Casualty Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 14-25, 2025.The course, meant to train advanced-level providers how to conduct casualty procedures in austere environments, was also the first conducted by U.S. Navy personnel on the East Coast.“Medicine is a perishable skill, no matter who you are. It is very important to keep fresh on our skills, the same way the Marines go to the rifle range every year,” said U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Luke Brochu, instructor for the Tier IV TCCC course.Tier IV TCCC is the highest level of tactical combat casualty care training intended for
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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy — U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, met with Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, on Aug. 6, 2025, as Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), deploy to assume the role of Task Force 61/2.2d MEB, as Task Force 61/2, provides a headquarters unit to command-and-control smaller, scalable and self-sustaining Marine Corps units, providing additional capability and lethality, supporting U.S. 6th Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) areas of responsibility.“2d MEB stands prepared to respond to the full
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – The Marine Corps’ newest expeditionary radar system, the Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR), successfully completed a dual and single point helicopter sling load evaluation for the first time at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 30, 2025.A helicopter support team of logistics specialists and landing support Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspected and rigged the MRADR for both dual and single point helicopter sling loads for a CH-53E Super Stallion flown by Heavy Medium Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing.After Marines attached the MRADR underneath the CH-53E,
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Catarroja, a small arms repairman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and native of Jersey City, New Jersey, was selected as the Warrior of the Week by his command for his exceptional performance and dedication to unit readiness.Catarroja serves as the battalion's armory maintenance chief, inspecting, servicing, and guiding his team through monthly preventive maintenance checks of over 1,000 service rifles, which contributes to the battalion's 98% readiness. Catarroja ensures the readiness of a wide range of weapon systems by performing repairs on malfunctioning weapons both in the armory and in the field.Along with his normal duties, Catarroja also mentors his Marines and ensures
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