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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Noncommissioned officers with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group took the reins of the battalion during the One Bullet Away Day here, Sept. 20.
During One Bullet Away Day, all leadership billets from staff noncommissioned officer in charge to battalion commander were filled by noncommissioned officers who were chosen after a rigorous selection process.
“It is somewhat overwhelming, but we went through a strict interview process and were selected into these positions by the battalion commanding officer and sergeant major,” said Sgt. Jeffery R. Keller, who was selected to be the battalion’s acting sergeant major for the day. “I take it as a big responsibility.”
“It’s an honor to be selected for this position,” said Sgt. Matthew J. Stotts, the acting battalion commanding officer for the day. “It is a good feeling to know you are doing a good job, and it speaks volumes of what you do as an NCO.”
Despite the change in leadership, the battalion’s mission still rolled on. The Marines of 2nd Maint. Bn. are responsible for maintaining the equipment of II Marine Expeditionary Force, to include ordnance, motor vehicles, communications electronics and engineering equipment.
In addition to mission accomplishment, the NCOs in charge had to look out for their troops’ welfare.
“We need to make sure the Marines are getting taken care of, and make certain the work is getting done,” said Cpl. Cody A. Spinhirne, who was the acting Headquarters Company platoon sergeant. “Formations are being put in place to ensure all the Marines know what they are doing today.”
The battalion consists of six companies and more than 1,400 Marines, so organization is paramount – especially without the key leaders.
Throughout the day, the acting leadership filled the big shoes by conducting daily business and ensuring safety throughout the maintenance garages, but there were some curveballs. The NCOs in charge responded to simulated drunk driving, drug and traffic incidents.
“The Marines did very well with the leadership positions given to them,” said Stotts.
With their day as senior leadership completed, the Marines retired to assume their normal duties in the morning.
| Date Taken: | 09.20.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.01.2012 14:49 |
| Story ID: | 95535 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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