U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistic Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, begin introduction to mule packing during the first day of an Animal Handler and Packers course in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, March 24, 2025. The course facilitates training for Marines to leverage multi-modal logistics in an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations environment where the terrain is too austere for vehicle transportation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)
Since its grand opening in February 2024, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center (HPC) has played a crucial role in assisting in the prevention of harmful behaviors and enhancing overall readiness in 2nd MLG by reinforcing the Marine Corps Total Fitness framework.
