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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group relinquished command of more than 9,000 Marines, sailors and civilians during a ceremony at the MLG amphitheater here, July 12.
Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, of Schenectady, N.Y., passed the reigns to Col. Mark R. Hollahan, of Decatur, Ga.
Dana assumed command of 2nd MLG in June 2010 amid an extremely demanding operational tempo geared toward supporting International Security Assistance Force operations in Helmand and Nimroz provinces in southern Afghanistan. In early 2011, he led 2nd MLG (Forward) to the region where his logistical assets continued to provide top-notch support to the warfighters on the ground.
After assuming logistical authority of Regional Command Southwest from Camp Pendleton-based 1st MLG (FWD) in March 2011, Dana charged his Marines and sailors to “take care of the grunts, take care of our equipment and take care of our Afghan partners.”
Over the course of the next year, the record-breaking statistics posted by 2nd MLG were a testament to the unit’s character and drive, as well as Dana’s own resolve.
Under his leadership, the unit conducted nearly 2,000 combat logistics patrols and improved more than 150 kilometers of road. Engineers built nearly 90 combat positions and patrol bases. Medical personnel treated more than 1,500 patients, and explosive ordnance disposal Marines cleared 100,000 pounds of improvised explosive devices and bomb-making materials.
During his remarks, Dana offered some sage advice for those joining the MLG in future endeavors – “Stay the course.”
“There are some tough times ahead, but in 30 years, I have never seen the Marine Corps in better condition,” he said. “Thanks for a great 25 months.
“Mark, the command is yours.”
Dana will now report for duty as the assistant deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington.
Hollahan, the commanding officer of 2nd MLG’s Combat Logistics Regiment 27, will assume the duties of the office of the commanding general until Brig. Gen. (Select) Edward D. Banta, current military assistant to the secretary of the Navy, takes the helm next month.
Hollahan noted the importance of continued efforts in preparing the unit for the incoming commanding general, but assured Dana the unit would continue its legacy by echoing the unit’s motto.
“Sir, we will remain ‘warriors sustaining warriors,’” he concluded.
| Date Taken: | 07.12.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.12.2012 18:18 |
| Story ID: | 91452 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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