II MEF News

An Afghan National Army soldier speaks during a Helmand Regional Military Training Center graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 26, 2017. Members of the ANA 215th Corps, U.S. Army soldiers with Task Force Forge and Marines and Sailors with Task Force Southwest attended the ceremony, which commemorated more than 60 ANA soldiers’ recent completion of a six-week medical training course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - An Afghan National Army soldier speaks during a Helmand Regional Military Training Center graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 26, 2017. Members of the ANA 215th Corps, U.S. Army soldiers with Task Force Forge and Marines and Sailors with Task Force Southwest attended the ceremony, which commemorated more than 60 ANA soldiers’ recent completion of a six-week medical training course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) - Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)