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Volume 2, Issue 11
April 1, 2011
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Helicopter support team sends heavy equipment via airLance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego2nd MLG (FWD) Public Affairs
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan
Marines with Helicopter Support Team,
Landing Support Detachment, Headquar-
ters and Support Company, 2nd Marine Lo-
gistics Group (Forward) conducted an HST
mission where they attached a bobcat to a
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, March
29, aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
This tractor is one of many pieces of
equipment and material we have sent lately
See HST, Page 2
Lance Cpl. Seth A. Peikert, originally from Darien, Wis., alanding support specialist with Helicopter Support Team,
Landing Support Detachment, Headquarters and Sup-
port Company, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward),ensures chains and straps are properly secured during
an HST mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan,March 29. During the operation, a Sikorsky CH-53E Super
Stallion, picked up an 11,500-pound bobcat to transportit to Forward Operating Base Azadi, Afghanistan, to
support landing zone improvements. The HST conductssimilar operations numerous times a day to sustain FOBsthroughout Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of
International Security Assistance Force operations.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego
Watch the HST in actionas they deliver Bobcat to FOB
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29 March 2011 - A Marine with 8th Engineer Support Battalion reported anunknown person(s) stole various pieces of CIF-issued gear from his securedcofn rack. An investigation revealed no leads of suspects. The estimated
value of the stolen government property is $1,811.48.
28 March 2011 - A Marine with 2nd Medical Battalion was observed as sheplaced a pair of sunglasses in her handbag and proceeded to the exit of thestore without rendering payment. The Marine was detained, processed andreleased to a unit representative. The total value of stolen property was $8.99.
HST,continued from Page 1
to [Forward Operating Base] Azadi,
explained Sgt. Jonathan D. Fassnacht
the Arrival Departure Aireld Contro
Group staff non-commissioned ofce
in charge. The equipment and materia
will support improvements on the land
ing zone.
The HST conducts similar operation
numerous times a day to sustain troop
at FOBs throughout southwestern Af
ghanistan, where deliveries by helicop
ter are becoming more common.
HSTs are more effective, said Lance
Cpl. Seth A. Peikert, originally from
Darien, Wis., a landing support special
ist with HST, LS Det., 2nd MLG (Fwd.)
Especially with the mountains in Af
ghanistan . we use HSTs to get the
supplies to the troops faster.
No matter what they have to load, the
team will organize it, pack it, place it on
the landing zone and ensure it is proper
ly attached to the helicopter to guaranteethe cargo arrives at its destination.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Beg
Marines with Helicopter Support TeamLanding Support Detachment, 2nd MarineLogistics Group (Forward), attach a bobcat to a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallionduring an HST mission, March 29.
Ready to SupportLt. Col. Kevin R. Scott
(right) and Sgt. Maj.Clifford W. Wiggins(lright), uncase the
organizational colorsfor 2nd MaintenanceBattalion (Forward),
symbolizing theirassumption of com-mand from CombatLogistics Regiment15 during a transfer
of authority ceremonyaboard Camp Leath-erneck, Afghanistan,
March 30. During theirseven-month deploy-
ment, Marines andsailors with CLR-15
conducted 85 combatlogistics patrols andtraveled 5,780 miles
across mine-ladenterrain to supply for-
ward operating basesthroughout Helmand
province in support ofInternational Secu-
rity Assistance Forceoperations.
Photo byLance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego
2nd Maint. Bn. assumes command from CLR-15
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SergeantMarcus Brito
Job: Data Network SpecialistHometown: Queens, N.Y.
Q: If you were stranded on adesert island, what is one piece
of issued gear you would wantwith you?
A: My IFAK with the brandnew tourniquets. Those thingsare high speed.
Q: What is your favorite MRE?A: Chicken with Noodles.
Q: Why did you join theMarine Corps?
A: To be different and to take abreak from school.
Q: Do you have a hero?A: Jennifer Palazzo, my highschool teacher, best friend and
mentor. She always gives mesound advice and has more
self-discipline than anyone Iveever met.
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Courtesy Photo
Sgt. Marcus Brito, now a data network specialist with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (For-ward), and Michael Palazzo pose for a picture before going into the operating room at Colum-bia Presbyterian Hospital, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2010. Brito donated his kidney to Michael.
Against All OddsQueens native donates kidney to save a lifeCpl. Rachael Moore2nd MLG (FWD) Public Affairs
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some
are better than others. Some are expensive
and some are not. However, theres one
gift no amount of money can buy.
Sgt. Marcus Brito, a data network spe-
cialist with 2nd Marine Logistics Group
(Forward), says he never had second
thoughts about his gift.
If you have the chance to save some-ones life, wouldnt you? Brito asked.
When Brito was in high school in
Queens, N.Y., one teacher, Jennifer Palaz-
zo, stood out among the rest. She was
his physiology teacher during his junior
year and his Advanced Placement biology
teacher the following year.
Senioritis really set in during my se-
nior year, Brito explained. And to top it
off, I was having problems at home.
[Jennifer] talked to my other teachers and
explained what was going on. I probably
wouldnt have graduated without her. Throughout the years, Brito and Jennifer
stayed in touch and a year ago he had a
chance to help her just like she helped him.
In November 2009, Brito sent Jennifer
a text message to say hello and to see
how things were going. She replied her
husband was in the hospital.
I couldnt make it down there that day,
but as soon as I could take a day off work
I went to the hospital, Brito explains.
This is the rst time Id met her husband.
I knew a lot about him, and when I sawhim, I couldnt believe my eyes.
The man he was looking at was noth-
ing he envisioned. The 280-pound body
builder laid in the hospital bed hooked up
to more wires than one could count. His
blood pressure was sky-high. His kidneys
were failing.
During my visit, the doctor came in,
Brito said. I was about to leave, but Mi-
chael told me to stay.
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St. Pats DayShowdown
Photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado
(Above) Cpl. Antonio Paul, an engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ips a tire during an Enginee
Day eld meet aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2011. The battalions companies were pitted against one another in events through
out the day, which included a truck pull, a pull-up challenge, tire roll, tug-of-war and a relay race.
8th ESB Engineer Day
breeds competitionPfc. Franklin E. Mercado2nd MLG Public Affairs
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
Sporting their Marine green
and healthy doses of motiva-tion, Marines and sailors with
8th Engineer Support Battalion,
2nd Marine Logistics Group,
celebrated St. Patricks Day in a
way of their own aboard Camp
Lejeune, N.C., March 17.Though the holiday is tradi-
tionally associated with all things
Irish, engineer units Corps-wide
have long dubbed the occasion
as Engineer Day.
According to legend, St. Pat-
rick himself was an engineer by
trade, supposedly using his en-
gineering skills to rid Ireland of
snakes thousands of years ago.
Marines today, however, utilize
their skills each year on this fes-tive day to engage in friendly
competition during the annual
Engineer Day Field Meet.
I think its great that they
had a eld meet like this and
not just a formation where they
cut some cake, said Lance Cpl.
Kevin Schneider, an engineer
with 8th ESB. Marines love
to prove that they are better
than the next guy so this is our
chance, and even if you dont
win its still fun to come out
here with everyone from the
unit and have a great time.
During the eld meet, doz-
ens of Marines from across six
companies were pitted against
one another. There were six
events which included a truck
pull, a pull-up challenge, tire
roll, tug-of-war and a relay
race. Each challenge had a
team from every companycompeting for the right to call
themselves the champs.
As the competition went on,
Marines were not shy about
supporting their companies.
Lets go headquarters!
yelled Schneider. I want to win
this bad because its not just a
celebration, this is for bragging
rights. Well be friendly after
were done, not now.
Schneider wasnt the only Ma-
rine to admit there were no
friends on the eld this day.
Lets go out there and do
our best, said 1st Sgt. Michae
Bowen, the Headquarters Com-
pany rst sergeant, 8th ESB
Lets win this!
The competition was strong
but so was the understanding o
the event.
Competition is great, but ev-
eryone knows what were herefor, said Bowen. Its an im-
portant day for engineers, and
they should be proud.
Engineers have accomplished
much in recent times. The bat-
talion is responsible for build-
ing bridges and improving
roads in Afghanistan, along
with being one of the leaders
in sweeping for improvised
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Commanding General Public Affairs Officers Public Affairs ChiefBrig. Gen. Michael G. Dana 1st Lt.. Michele Perez Staff Sgt. Theresa E. Seng (FWD)
2nd Lt. Joshua Smith (FWD)
Sergeant Major Press ChiefSgt. Maj. William T. Stables Combat Correspondents Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski
Cpl. Rachael Moore (FWD)
Command Master Chief Cpl. Melissa LattyCMDCM Russell W. Folley LCpl. Bruno J. Bego (FWD) Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado
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KIDNEY,continued from Page 3
The doctor informed them Michael needed
a kidney transplant as soon as possible.
The news was grim, Michael Palazzo,
Jennifers husband, later wrote in a letter to
the 2nd MLG (Fwd.) command. The night-
mare of nding a kidney donor had begun.
Without hesitation, Brito told Jennifer, He
can have one of mine.
Jennifer was in shock and questioned
Britos offer. He responded, You saved my
life, and now Im going to save Michaels.When Jennifer told me that, my initial
response was he would never do that, said
Michael. But then he walked up to me and
said Whats up, Im Marcus. You dont know
me, but I have a kidney for you.
For the next few days, Brito continued to
visit Michael in the hospital when Michael had
to have a dialysis catheter put into his chest.
The dialysis really took a toll on me, ex-
plained Michael. The day I entered the hospital,
Nov. 12, 2009, I weighed 278 pounds, but by the
time of my surgery, I only weighed 219 pounds.
Doctors began the transplant process Dec.14. Brito lled out the donor questionnaire
ENGINEER,continued from Page 4
explosive devices throughou
Helmand province.
Marines need to enjoy this
day and thats why we did this
meet, he added.
However, seriousness was
on the back burner for to
day, as Marines walked from
station to station chanting
for their fellow team mem-
bers and trying to distrac
members from other teams
which was new for Michelle
Godfrey, the units fam-
ily readiness officer. It was
Godfreys first time attend
ing the celebration.
This is what you guys cal
fun, said Godfrey. This is
basically a mass (physica
training) session. If I was cel
ebrating something I would
be relaxed or hanging out
you know normal things. Yougotta love Marines. If this is
what they want to do, then I
say great.
The main goal of the event
was to bring the battalion to
gether and have a good time
said Bowen.
I think we accomplished
that here, either that or these
Marines are really good a
pretending, said Bowen as he
laughed at himself.
Good times with Marines- thats what its all about.
Sgt. Marcus Brito,a data network spe-cialist with the 2nd
Marine LogisticsGroup (Forward),
stands outsideat Camp Leather-
neck, Afghanistan,March 24, 2011.
Just over a yearago, Brito, a 23 year
old, Queens, N.Y.,native, donated a
kidney to a friends
husband.
Photo by Cpl. Rachael Moore
and underwent testing to see if he was able togive Michael his kidney.
The doctors ran every kind of blood test you
can think of, explained Brito. I even had to
talk to a psychologist, but all of it was worth it.
A week later, Dec. 22, the doctors called.
Brito was a match.
Once again, I was in amazement, said
Michael. As soon as I hung up the phone, I
couldnt wait to tell [Brito]. I must have called
his phone a dozen times.
For some reason I never doubted I would be
a match, as crazy as it might sound, explained
Brito. The doctor said we were so closelymatched the odds were one in 30, 000. Thats
when it really hit me this wasnt a coincidence.
Two months went by, and the tests were
complete. It was game time, Brito said.
After a six-hour surgery, the two emerged
from the operating room. The living kidney-
donor transplant was a success.
I honestly can say that day, [Brito] and I
became brothers, Michael wrote in the letter.
Jennifer helped Brito graduate high school
so he could continue his life by serving in the
Marine Corps reserve and going to college.
Brito returned the favor by giving her husbanda kidney so they could continue their life together.
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