U.S. Marine Capt. Kenneth LaLonde was named the 2017 III Marine Expeditionary Force Logistician of the Year. - U.S. Marine Capt. Kenneth LaLonde was named the 2017 III Marine Expeditionary Force Logistician of the Year. After a sudden change in billet, LaLonde accepted his new responsibilities and excelled at them as a young officer, leading to his recognition as the 2017 III MEF Logistician of the Year and his nomination to be the 2017 Marine Corps Logistician of the Year. LaLonde, a San Diego, California native, is the 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez)