Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, briefs Marines and their spouses during the 4th MLG Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. Hermesmann delivered briefs on how 4th MLG is staying ready, relevant and responsive in order to augment and reinforce the Marine Corps’ active component. He also focused on the command’s spouses, the importance of their involvement and how it keeps the unit functioning in order to keep the Marines operational.