II MEF News

Sergeant Kevin Pelzel (left), the head coach of the 8th Communication Battalion grappling team, supervises team members during a practice meet aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2015. The team is intramural, but welcomes new members from outside units. - Sergeant Kevin Pelzel (left), the head coach of the 8th Communication Battalion grappling team, supervises team members during a practice meet aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2015. The team is intramural, but welcomes new members from outside units.

Lance Cpl. Joe Escobedo, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, looks toward a target after conducting a squad attack aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 28. The training incorporated multiple weapon systems, including the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher, Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon to help increase interoperability between weapons in training operations. ( - Lance Cpl. Joe Escobedo, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, looks toward a target after conducting a squad attack aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 28. The training incorporated multiple weapon systems, including the M16A4 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher, Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon to help increase interoperability between weapons in training operations. (

U.S. Marine corps Lance Cpl.Fransico Ceja with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (1/2), 2D Marine Division (MARDIV), conducts repelling exercises at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Calif., June 3, 2015. 1/2 participated in the exercise at MCMWTC to prepare themselves for mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Hamilton Jr., 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released) - U.S. Marine corps Lance Cpl.Fransico Ceja with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (1/2), 2D Marine Division (MARDIV), conducts repelling exercises at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Calif., June 3, 2015. 1/2 participated in the exercise at MCMWTC to prepare themselves for mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Hamilton Jr., 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released)

Corporal Steven R. Micanko, a micro miniature technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, is presented the Gold Disk Award by Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, on behalf of the chief of naval operations, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7, 2015. Micanko was chosen from amongst Marines and sailors working within the repair occupational field for taking initiative to perform circuit card repairs, in turn contributing to the overall readiness of II Marine Expeditionary Force and saving the unit approximately $120,000. - Corporal Steven R. Micanko, a micro miniature technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, is presented the Gold Disk Award by Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, on behalf of the chief of naval operations, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7, 2015. Micanko was chosen from amongst Marines and sailors working within the repair occupational field for taking initiative to perform circuit card repairs, in turn contributing to the overall readiness of II Marine Expeditionary Force and saving the unit approximately $120,000.

Artillerymen with 10th Marine Regiment work together to assemble small crew-served weapons during the Super Section Competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30 through July 1, 2015. Five gun sections from the regiment built cohesion and competed in timed knowledge events, a nine-mile hike, a three-mile endurance course through swamp water and a direct-fire range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) - Artillerymen with 10th Marine Regiment work together to assemble small crew-served weapons during the Super Section Competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30 through July 1, 2015. Five gun sections from the regiment built cohesion and competed in timed knowledge events, a nine-mile hike, a three-mile endurance course through swamp water and a direct-fire range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released)