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Eric M. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz provide a holiday message to the force. 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[continue reading](https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/4391596/3rd-maintenance-battalion-increase-acv-readiness-in-okinawa/) [**2nd Marine Logistics Group; Innovating the Future of Mobile Satellite Communications**](https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/4389316/2nd-marine-logistics-group-innovating-the-future-of-mobile-satellite-communicat/) Innovation is the process of turning limitations into opportunities. When existing equipment failed to meet operational demands, U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, used ingenuity, technical skill, and mission-first thinking to develop a custom StarShield Satellite mount for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, increasing flexibility and connectivity in austere environments. [continue reading](https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/4389316/2nd-marine-logistics-group-innovating-the-future-of-mobile-satellite-communicat/) [**Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group operates in 7th Fleet**](https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/4380742/tripoli-expeditionary-strike-group-operates-in-7th-fleet/) The Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, composed of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 11. 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