II MEF News

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division tests his mettle on the bungee run ride at the unit’s Summer Safety Family Fun Day, June 18. ::r::::n:: - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division tests his mettle on the bungee run ride at the unit’s Summer Safety Family Fun Day, June 18. ::r::::n::

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires a shoulder mounted multi-purpose assault weapon during the infantry platoon battle course, part of the unit’s training evolution, here, May 19. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Lambach)(RELEASED) - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires a shoulder mounted multi-purpose assault weapon during the infantry platoon battle course, part of the unit’s training evolution, here, May 19. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Lambach)(RELEASED)

Col. Douglas Thomas, the commanding officer of 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, presents a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device to Staff Sgt. Philip Crosby, here, June 10. Crosby earned the award for heroism shown while serving as the assistant effects advisor for Military Transition Team 133, Multinational Force West from Nov. 2007 to Oct. 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED) - Col. Douglas Thomas, the commanding officer of 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, presents a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device to Staff Sgt. Philip Crosby, here, June 10. Crosby earned the award for heroism shown while serving as the assistant effects advisor for Military Transition Team 133, Multinational Force West from Nov. 2007 to Oct. 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED)

A group of sailors listen to a period of instruction on financial management during the Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program, here, June 10. The program focuses on preparing sailors to make informed decisions affecting their career, whether they stay military or exit active duty. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Lewis)(RELEASED) - A group of sailors listen to a period of instruction on financial management during the Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program, here, June 10. The program focuses on preparing sailors to make informed decisions affecting their career, whether they stay military or exit active duty. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Lewis)(RELEASED)

Pfc. Zach Strothkamp, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, mentors two students from Queen's Creek Elementary School, here, during a field day held, June 8. Fifteen Marines joined the students for a day of fun activities and games. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Lewis)(RELEASED) - Pfc. Zach Strothkamp, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, mentors two students from Queen's Creek Elementary School, here, during a field day held, June 8. Fifteen Marines joined the students for a day of fun activities and games. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Lewis)(RELEASED)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, quickly run to reinforce security and evacuate casualties after a simulated suicide bomber attacked the entry control point of the forward operating base during Exercise A.P. Hill. - Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, quickly run to reinforce security and evacuate casualties after a simulated suicide bomber attacked the entry control point of the forward operating base during Exercise A.P. Hill.

A M-249 squad automatic weapon gunner with second platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, places rounds on the feed tray during a company attack during Exercise A.P. Hill, which took place May 18 through June 4. - A M-249 squad automatic weapon gunner with second platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, places rounds on the feed tray during a company attack during Exercise A.P. Hill, which took place May 18 through June 4.

Prior to jump training here, June 5, Sgt. Peter Simmons, 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, has his gear inspected by a jump master to check for safety. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED) - Prior to jump training here, June 5, Sgt. Peter Simmons, 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, has his gear inspected by a jump master to check for safety. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED)

Friends and family hold a mural of Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Diaz, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, while welcoming the Marines home from their deployment to Afghanistan, June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. James W. Clark)(RELEASED) - Friends and family hold a mural of Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Diaz, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, while welcoming the Marines home from their deployment to Afghanistan, June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. James W. Clark)(RELEASED)