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NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, ITALY – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 handed over the responsibilities as the Logistics Combat Element for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa to Combat Logistics Battalion 8 during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 25, 2017.
After nine months of successful operations, the ceremony marked the closes of CLB-2’s deployment in support of crisis response operation in Africa. CLB-8 will carry on the mission as the Logistics Combat Element within the SPMAGTF in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.
“We couldn’t have left this mission in better hands,” said Lt. Col. Randall K. Jones, the commanding officer for CLB-2. “I have no doubt that CLB-8 is more than ready to take control and build upon our successes.”
Since the Marines landed one week ago, they have exemplified passion toward their new role and have eagerly awaited the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities as a force multiplier for the SPMAGTF.
“CLB-8 is ready to continue down the path that CLB-2 has paved for us in providing outstanding combat service support to the SPMAGTF and other Marine forces in the area,” said Lt. Col. Shawn P. Grzybowski, the commanding officer for CLB-8. “We look forward toward [successfully] performing our assigned mission essential tasks and working within the SPMAGTF team.”
| Date Taken: | 01.30.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 02.02.2017 05:25 |
| Story ID: | 221812 |
| Location: | NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, IT |
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