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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Engulfed by the warm air of North Carolina’s summer season, troops and guests had the perfect conditions to witness a change of command within the 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
During the morning of July 10, Col. Yori R. Escalante, the outgoing commanding officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, relinquished his responsibilities of the unit to Lt. Col. Dwayne A. Whiteside.
Whiteside compiles more than 30 years of service and joins the unit from United States Naval Forces Central Command.
The ceremony was a traditional military event during which guests observed as troops currently assigned to the regiment marched to the rhythm of the 2nd Marine Division Band, and heard words of recognition from the outbound commander.
“This organization in front of you has gone through some of the most dangerous terrain that you could find in Afghanistan and they performed magnificently,” he expressed as he showed gratitude for the job performed by the troops during his two-year tour with the regiment.
“Every member of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the effort, for the enthusiasm and for the wealth to succeed,” added Escalante, a resident of Houston.
During his speech, Escalante also made reference to the vast combat history of the command since its activation on February 15, 1941.
He mentioned that throughout 71 years, troops serving with the unit have provided logistical support to infantry units during World War II, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
“If you talk to anyone who is in a division, they will say that it is this composition and this capability that makes the division succeed logistically and tactically,” Escalante expressed.
After Escalante dedicated a few words to the group of service members, it was evident that the picture-perfect weather was not the only notable aspect of the celebration.
Escalante’s remarks were immediately followed by a short speech from Whiteside, a Greensboro, N.C., native.
“I am very happy to be here today,” he expressed. “I look forward to working with the Marines and sailors of this unit.”
Shortly after his speech, Whiteside stood at attention in front of his troops and shouted the dismissal command as he began his two-year journey as the regimental commander.
Escalante will remain as a critical asset for logistics in the Marine Corps as he moves on to become the chief of staff for Marine Corps Logistics Command aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga.
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.11.2012 15:46 |
| Story ID: | 91378 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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