II MEF News

Marines establish communications during Trident Juncture 18 on Alvund Beach, Oct. 29, 2018 after being delivered ashore from USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7). The Marines and vehicles were transported via the U.S. Navy’s landing craft air cushion which rapidly brought Marine Corps combat power from the ship to the shore. Trident Juncture exercises tactics and procedures in different environments which enables forces to remain ready and improve interoperability. The amphibious landing prepares the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to work effectively, swiftly and collectively to respond to threats in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale) - Marines establish communications during Trident Juncture 18 on Alvund Beach, Oct. 29, 2018 after being delivered ashore from USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7). The Marines and vehicles were transported via the U.S. Navy’s landing craft air cushion which rapidly brought Marine Corps combat power from the ship to the shore. Trident Juncture exercises tactics and procedures in different environments which enables forces to remain ready and improve interoperability. The amphibious landing prepares the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to work effectively, swiftly and collectively to respond to threats in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Navy H-60s’ conduct touch and go drills aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Oct 17, in preparation of exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO Ally abilities to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennon A. Taylor) - U.S. Navy H-60s’ conduct touch and go drills aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Oct 17, in preparation of exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO Ally abilities to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennon A. Taylor)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water aboard Camp Lejeune Oct. 3 to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham) - An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water aboard Camp Lejeune Oct. 3 to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

A U.S. Marine and Sailor guide a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released) - A U.S. Marine and Sailor guide a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, Norwegian service members and federal employees of Norway pose after off-loading military vehicles and equipment in preparation for NATO exercise Trident Juncture from ARC Resolve in Hammernesodden, Norway, Sept. 24, 2018. Marines and service members from the Norwegian Armed Services unloaded nearly 200 military vehicles and more than 70 containers with military equipment as planned in two days despite cold weather with periods of rain and sleet. Seven different organizations, which had never worked together before came together on a shortened timeline and conducted a successful operation, said Maj. Valerie Schwindt, operations officer, Arrival and Assembly Operation Group, II MEF. Trident Juncture is the largest live NATO exercise since 2002 and is scheduled to take place in October with more than 40,000 troops from 28 allied nations participating. - U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, Norwegian service members and federal employees of Norway pose after off-loading military vehicles and equipment in preparation for NATO exercise Trident Juncture from ARC Resolve in Hammernesodden, Norway, Sept. 24, 2018. Marines and service members from the Norwegian Armed Services unloaded nearly 200 military vehicles and more than 70 containers with military equipment as planned in two days despite cold weather with periods of rain and sleet. Seven different organizations, which had never worked together before came together on a shortened timeline and conducted a successful operation, said Maj. Valerie Schwindt, operations officer, Arrival and Assembly Operation Group, II MEF. Trident Juncture is the largest live NATO exercise since 2002 and is scheduled to take place in October with more than 40,000 troops from 28 allied nations participating.