Mission

When directed, II Marine Expeditionary Force deploys and is employed as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in support of Combatant Commander (CCDR) requirements for contingency response or Major Theater War. With appropriate augmentation, II MEF serves as the core element of a Joint Task Force (JTF); prepares and deploys combat ready MAGTF’s to support CCDR presence and crisis response; and supports service and CCDR initiatives as required.

II MEF CAMPAIGN PLAN

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, shares his guidance and priorities for II MEF and the Marines and Sailors who comprise it. He states II MEF is constantly evolving into a more effective and capable force in order to achieving mission success in the 21st century. "Train, Fight, Win." Beaudreault said. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Delgadillo)

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WIN

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and loadmasters assigned to 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to on-load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto an MC-130J Commando II at RAF Mildenhall on March 25, 2021 during low-visibility, night training. Special operation’s capabilities enhance the execution of HIMARS Rapid Aerial Insertion missions, extend the reach of long-range, precision strike capabilities and enable the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roidan Carlson)

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FIGHT

A U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with the Naval Medical Research Center, uses a nasal test swab on a Marine participant with the COVID-19 Health Action Response for Marines (CHARM) study on Camp Johnson, N.C., Mar. 3, 2021. CHARM 2.0 is a volunteer progression-based assessment to monitor possible health related issues as a result of COVID-19 recovery. The medical team from the research center evaluated volunteers from across multiple Camp Lejeune tenant commands. CHARM 2.0 has improved the understanding of how Naval Medicine can impact COVID-19 relief efforts as well as support the health and readiness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

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TRAIN

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in a tactical drivers training course in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 5, 2021.

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Featured Stories

Supply and Demand, II MEF conducts Operational Logistics Exercise

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force began Dynamic Cape 21.1, a live maritime prepositioning exercise that includes an Operational Logistics Exercise with a subsequent final exercise event, taking place from Apr. 7-28, 2021.

U.S. 2nd Fleet, U.S. 6th Fleet, and II Marine Expeditionary Force Collaborate during Joint Staff Discussions

U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F) staff met with U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) and II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) staffs virtually to discuss best practices for maritime effectiveness, Apr. 7.

Arctic Littoral Strike: Marines, Norwegian Military Conduct Exercise in Northern Norway

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1 (MRF-E) enhanced their warfighting ability above the Arctic Circle during exercise Arctic Littoral Strike in Northern Norway from March 11-31, 2021.

SOCEUR completes HIRAIN training exercise at RAF Mildenhall, enhancing lethality in close coordination with USMC HIMARS

RAF MILDENHALL, United Kingdom – The 352d Special Operations Wing from RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Rapid Aerial Insertion (HIRAIN) training with Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 24-30 March, 2021. As part of a series of interoperability training opportunities, Air Commandos and Marines paired HIMARS long-range, precision-strike and MC-130J austere environment, infiltration/exfiltration capabilities to highlight another lethal, rapid response tool for employment by United States European Command (USEUCOM).

In The News

Camp Lejeune Marines take part in exercise called “Dynamic Cape.”

4/14/2021 - https://www.witn.com/2021/04/13/camp-lejeune-marines-take-part-in-exercise-called-dynamic-cape/

Large-scale training helps Marines stay 'ready to respond'

4/14/2021 - https://wcti12.com/news/local/large-scale-training-helps-marines-stay-ready-to-repond

A look at II MEF Operational Logistics Exercise aboard Camp Lejeune

4/14/2021 - https://www.wnct.com/news/military/ii-mef-operational-logistics-exercise-aboard-camp-lejeune/

FEMA vaccination site up and running at Pipkin Building in Memphis

4/12/2021 - https://wreg.com/news/fema-vaccination-site-up-and-running-at-pipkin-building/

Local Marine wins at U.S. Olympic Team Trials, set to wrestle in Tokyo Olympics

4/12/2021 - https://www.jdnews.com/story/news/2021/04/06/all-marine-wrestler-wins-olympic-team-trials-wrestle-olympics/7089908002/

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Leaders

Lieutenant General Brian D. Beaudreault

Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Lieutenant General Beaudreault was commissioned in May 1983 upon graduation from the University of

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Colonel David R. Everly

Commanding General, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Colonel Everly is a native of Inglewood, California. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Business Administration. As a company grade officer, his operational assignments were Forward Observer, Guns Platoon Commander, Headquarters Platoon Commander, Assistant Executive Officer, Fire Direction Officer, Artillery Liaison Officer and Battery Executive Officer, 3rd

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