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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) assumed command from I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) during a transfer of authority ceremony here, March 2.
During the ceremony Col. Lori E. Reynolds, I MHG (Fwd.) commander, transferred authority to Col. Michael M. Sweeney, II MHG (Fwd.).
During I MHG’s tour at Camp Leatherneck the Marines, sailors and contractors attached to it constructed permanent living structures, paved roads, pushed the perimeter of the base to allow an airfield to be built, constructed chow halls for coalition forces, and conducted security operations.
The guest speaker at the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Regional Command Southwest.
“It’s a great day to see a great unit finish up its tour here and return back home, and another great unit take its place and carry on its mission,” said Mills.
Mills said the support I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) received from I MHG has been outstanding and, because of their efforts, Marines have a base in which they can truly take pride.
“We inherited a tent city. We now have a metropolis because of the efforts of the Marine Headquarters Group,” said Mills.
“The support we received has been nothing short of magnificent. The security here has been absolutely airtight. They have put a camp together that we can be proud of.”
| Date Taken: | 03.02.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 03.02.2011 11:40 |
| Story ID: | 66333 |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
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