II MEF Videos

Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), launched its first-major logistics operation after welcoming a new group of Marines from Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 25, 2013. The recently arrived personnel supplied forward operating bases in Helmand province, Afghanistan, marking the start of the newely-arrived Marines shouldering of future logistical operations. Video includes POV footage.

1st Lt. Taylor Bates, an Annapolis, Md. native and platoon commander with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), describes her platoon's first solo convoy operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, since the assumption of responsibilities by Combat Logistics Battalion 6 personnel July 25, 2013. Bates assisted in the resupply of several forward operating bases supporting Marines in the province.

Cpl. Kenneth Benton, a Greensboro, N.C., native and technical controller with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), describes his experiences as a first-time gunner serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 25. Benton assisted in the resupply of several forward operating bases supporting Marines in the province.

1st Lt. Taylor Bates, an Annapolis, Md. native and platoon commander with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), describes her platoon's first solo convoy operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, since the assumption of responsibilities by Combat Logistics Battalion 6 personnel July 25, 2013. Bates assisted in the resupply of several forward operating bases supporting Marines in the province. Also available in high definition.