II Marine Expeditionary Force

 

II Marine Expeditionary Force

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bayron Chargois II, Radio Chief with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, conducts troubleshooting procedures in order to communicate with partner nations during Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 3, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bayron Chargois II, Radio Chief with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, conducts troubleshooting procedures in order to communicate with partner nations during Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 3, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assist forward observer teams from the British Royal Army while conducting live-fire missions as part of Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 4, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assist forward observer teams from the British Royal Army while conducting live-fire missions as part of Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 4, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael S. Robelo, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assists Maj. Angela Servis, a medical officer with 29th Commando Royal Artillery, while providing notional medical aid to a British soldier during Exercise Green Cannon at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael S. Robelo, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assists Maj. Angela Servis, a medical officer with 29th Commando Royal Artillery, while providing notional medical aid to a British soldier during Exercise Green Cannon at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company receive an educational brief while they tour the battle sites of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo).
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company receive an educational brief while they tour the battle sites of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo).
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Chaidez with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain during a tour of the battle site of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo).
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Chaidez with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain during a tour of the battle site of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo).
U.S. Marine Corps PFC. Tristin R. Greg with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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U.S. Marine Corps PFC. Tristin R. Greg with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ade Mubarak with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range to test a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ade Mubarak with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range to test a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Levi Burton with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group fires a 12-gauge shotgun during a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The Marines used the targets to further develop their marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Levi Burton with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group fires a 12-gauge shotgun during a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The Marines used the targets to further develop their marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Chamberlain, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers the unit colors during a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon relinquished command to Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Chamberlain, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers the unit colors during a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon relinquished command to Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon and Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salute during the pass and review at a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Albon relinquished command to Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon and Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salute during the pass and review at a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Albon relinquished command to Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) receives the staff noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) receives the staff noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David S. Owen (left) awards the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, (right) former sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. David S. Owen (left) awards the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, (right) former sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, left, sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), prepares to transfer the sword of office to Col. Jordan D. Walzer, commanding officer of II MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, left, sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), prepares to transfer the sword of office to Col. Jordan D. Walzer, commanding officer of II MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bayron Chargois II, Radio Chief with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, conducts troubleshooting procedures in order to communicate with partner nations during Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 3, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo) U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assist forward observer teams from the British Royal Army while conducting live-fire missions as part of Exercise Green Cannon 18 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 4, 2018. Green Cannon is an annual live-fire exercise between the United States Marine Corps, allied and partner nations in order to increase interoperability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo) Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael S. Robelo, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assists Maj. Angela Servis, a medical officer with 29th Commando Royal Artillery, while providing notional medical aid to a British soldier during Exercise Green Cannon at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo) U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company receive an educational brief while they tour the battle sites of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo). U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Chaidez with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain during a tour of the battle site of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo). U.S. Marine Corps PFC. Tristin R. Greg with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher) U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ade Mubarak with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participates in a live-fire range to test a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2018. These targets will help to further develop Marines marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Levi Burton with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group fires a 12-gauge shotgun during a live-fire range, testing a new autonomous robotic target system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The Marines used the targets to further develop their marksmanship skills, anticipate natural movement and increase combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Chamberlain, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers the unit colors during a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon relinquished command to Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian S. Albon and Lt. Col. Wyeth Towle, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salute during the pass and review at a change of command ceremony for 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2018. Albon relinquished command to Towle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) receives the staff noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims) U.S. Marine Corps Col. David S. Owen (left) awards the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, (right) former sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, left, sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), prepares to transfer the sword of office to Col. Jordan D. Walzer, commanding officer of II MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)
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Water Survival: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct underwater egress training
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)
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Water Survival: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct underwater egress training
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Water Survival: 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct underwater egress training
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)
2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations
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2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations
U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion perform free fall jumps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 13, 2018. Free fall airborne sustainment training maintains mission readiness and improves reconnaissance capabilities when performing aerial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations (Minute Version)
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2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations (Minute Version)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct free-fall jumps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 13, 2018. Free-fall airborne sustainment training maintains mission readiness and improves reconnaissance capabilities when performing aerial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)
2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations
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2nd Recon Conducts Jump Operations
U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct free-fall jumps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 13, 2018. Free-fall airborne sustainment training maintains mission readiness and improves reconnaissance capabilities when performing aerial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)
Fire Mission: Marines with 3/6 and 1/10 Conduct Explosive Live-fire Exercise
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Fire Mission: Marines with 3/6 and 1/10 Conduct Explosive Live-fire Exercise
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a battalion live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune N.C., June 6, 2018. Marines with the unit conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming Integrated Training Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Heather Atherton)
II MIG Change of Command
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II MIG Change of Command
U.S. Marine Col. David S. Owen relinquishes his duties as commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 7, 2018. The change of command formally transferred responsibilities and authorities from Owen to Col. Jordan D. Walzer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
II MIG Commanding Officer Training Day
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II MIG Commanding Officer Training Day
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) participate in a group run and leadership discussion with Col. David S. Owen, Commanding Officer of II MIG, on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 1, 2018. II MIG joined Owen in his last quarterly unit function to improve unit cohesion and strengthen leadership qualities among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps. Video by Luisa F. Torres)
Marines Conduct International Exercise: Burmese Chase 2018
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Marines Conduct International Exercise: Burmese Chase 2018
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company conduct training exercises with several partner nations in order to increase proficiency in combat-related operations and build partner-nation capacity at Camp Lejeune N.C. May 23, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that includes training on fast roping, naval gunfire, and parachute employment with participating partner nations. The exercise helps strengthen partner nations’ security as well as enhance force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
Fleet Week New York 2018 Memorial Day BBQ
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Fleet Week New York 2018 Memorial Day BBQ
U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen spend Memorial Day forging new friendships during a New York Police Department Memorial Day Barbeque for the Troops event in New York, New York, May 28, 2018. Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Atherton)
Sea services closes Nasdaq for Fleet Week New York 2018
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Sea services closes Nasdaq for Fleet Week New York 2018
Leaders from America's sea services closed out the Nasdaq as part of Fleet Week New York May 25, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Atherton)
Bringing the thunder: U.S. Marines, NATO allies conduct live-fire range
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Bringing the thunder: U.S. Marines, NATO allies conduct live-fire range
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group along with British Commandos and Dutch Soldiers conduct a MK-19 live-fire demonstration during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23, 2018. The live-fire demonstrations strengthen relationships with our allied forces and increase force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
Marines with II MIG, Partner Nations parachute during exercise Burmese Chase
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Marines with II MIG, Partner Nations parachute during exercise Burmese Chase
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, British Commandos, and Canadian Special Forces prepare and execute a static line jump during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2018. This static line jump exercise enables Marines to test and improve their jump capabilities and strengthen relationships with partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)
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