About this Unit
Combat Logistics Battalion 2 (CLB-2) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Activated in 2006, CLB-2 is a subordinate unit of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The battalion has provided critical combat service support, including transportation, supply, and maintenance, during multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. CLB-2 continues to support Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations by enabling sustainment and mobility for Marine forces in training and operational environments worldwide.
Historical Facts
• Origins: Combat Logistics Battalion 2 (CLB-2) traces its roots back to the 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, activated in 1941, supporting the 2nd Marine Division.
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: CLB-2 was deployed multiple times to Iraq, providing logistical support in Al Anbar Province, including supply convoys, maintenance, and recovery missions under combat conditions.
• The "Highway of Death": During Iraq deployments, CLB-2 convoys often traversed dangerous routes, facing IEDs and ambushes, earning a reputation for resilience and bravery.
• Afghanistan Operations: CLB-2 played a vital role in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, supporting Regimental Combat Team 2 and conducting combat logistics patrols through treacherous terrain.
• Nickname: Members of CLB-2 are known as "The Beast of the East," reflecting their reputation for toughness and mission accomplishment in the face of adversity.
• Female Engagement Teams: CLB-2 included one of the first Female Engagement Teams (FETs) attached to logistics battalions in Afghanistan, supporting outreach to local women and children.
• Innovative Logistics: The battalion pioneered the use of Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles for logistical convoys, reducing casualties from roadside bombs.
• Heroic Actions: Several CLB-2 Marines have been awarded the Bronze Star and other commendations for heroism under fire during convoy and resupply operations.
• Humanitarian Missions: Beyond combat, CLB-2 has supported humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, providing aid during hurricanes and natural disasters on the East Coast.
• Modern Day: Today, CLB-2 remains a crucial part of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ready to deploy worldwide in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations.
