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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.

See KIDNEY, Page 5


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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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