II MEF News

A Talon robotics platform moves a simulated improvised explosive device from the roadway during a field training exercise conducted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Dec. 12, 2014, at Home Station Training Lanes in Holly Ridge, N.C. EOD technicians controlled the robot from a distance to ensure the safety of the team members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released) - A Talon robotics platform moves a simulated improvised explosive device from the roadway during a field training exercise conducted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Dec. 12, 2014, at Home Station Training Lanes in Holly Ridge, N.C. EOD technicians controlled the robot from a distance to ensure the safety of the team members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)

Sergeant Eamon Turnbull (right), a machine gunner with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, speaks to the graduates of Combat Logistics Battalion 2’s Lance Corporal Leadership and Professional Ethics Seminar aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. The completion of the seminar ensures that future leaders have a firm understanding of the roles and responsibilities that the Marines will assume with higher rank. - Sergeant Eamon Turnbull (right), a machine gunner with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, speaks to the graduates of Combat Logistics Battalion 2’s Lance Corporal Leadership and Professional Ethics Seminar aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. The completion of the seminar ensures that future leaders have a firm understanding of the roles and responsibilities that the Marines will assume with higher rank.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., return to the United States at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec, 6. 2014 after spending more than seven months deployed to Afghanistan. The arrival of nine Marines marked the end of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., return to the United States at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec, 6. 2014 after spending more than seven months deployed to Afghanistan. The arrival of nine Marines marked the end of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, are awarded the Department of Defense 2013 Packing Achievement Award during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014. This is the first time the battalion has received this highly-competitive award, which has been around for roughly 17 years. - Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, are awarded the Department of Defense 2013 Packing Achievement Award during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014. This is the first time the battalion has received this highly-competitive award, which has been around for roughly 17 years.

Maj. Matthew A. Seavitte guides an AV-8B Harrier during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 honed their skills in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Seavitte is a landing signal officer with the squadron. - Maj. Matthew A. Seavitte guides an AV-8B Harrier during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 honed their skills in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Seavitte is a landing signal officer with the squadron.

Sergeant Maj. Alex Dobson, the regimental sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carries the football during the CLR-25 Turkey Bowl aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The Turkey Bowl was organized to promote esprit de corps and strengthen unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Immanuel Johnson/released) - Sergeant Maj. Alex Dobson, the regimental sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carries the football during the CLR-25 Turkey Bowl aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The Turkey Bowl was organized to promote esprit de corps and strengthen unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Immanuel Johnson/released)

Family members and Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pay their respects to three fallen service members during a memorial service aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 6, 2014. Guests approached the battlefield crosses in groups to pay their respect to Staff Sgt. David Stewart, Cpl. Brandon Garabrant, and Cpl. Adam F. Wolff, who were killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Case/Released) - Family members and Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pay their respects to three fallen service members during a memorial service aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 6, 2014. Guests approached the battlefield crosses in groups to pay their respect to Staff Sgt. David Stewart, Cpl. Brandon Garabrant, and Cpl. Adam F. Wolff, who were killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Case/Released)

A team Fury player high-fives assistant coach, Roberto Ponce following their final win, at Camp Lejeune, N.C, on Nov. 1, 2014. This was Ponce’s second year in a row coaching team Fury and the team went undefeated this season. - A team Fury player high-fives assistant coach, Roberto Ponce following their final win, at Camp Lejeune, N.C, on Nov. 1, 2014. This was Ponce’s second year in a row coaching team Fury and the team went undefeated this season.

Water support technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a lightweight water purification system at a training area in the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 20, 2014. CLB-6 teamed up with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division for the month-long Summer Mountain Warfare Exercise aboard MCMWTC, where they learned survival skills and tactics in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The training package helps to ensure the readiness and relevance of 2nd MLG forces to be employed in support of combatant command requirements. - Water support technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a lightweight water purification system at a training area in the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 20, 2014. CLB-6 teamed up with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division for the month-long Summer Mountain Warfare Exercise aboard MCMWTC, where they learned survival skills and tactics in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The training package helps to ensure the readiness and relevance of 2nd MLG forces to be employed in support of combatant command requirements.