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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.

 

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Lance Cpl. Mark A. Cruz has shown great promise, initiative, and the drive to improve within his short time in this Battalion and has proven to be a force mutiplier. LCpl. Cruz has only been with the Battalion for 2 months, shortly after MAGTF FEX, 2 weeks after he reported in to CLB-24, LCpl. Cruz received a last minute mission to support a Helicopter Support Training Operation. LCpl. Cruz realized he didn’t have the necessary resources to fulfill the communication requirement. Instead of accepting defeat and without any previous training or experience, he quickly created an improvised field expedient Very High Frequency antenna allowing him to accomplish the mission. LCpl. Cruz constantly volunteers to support the unit and to increase his overall MOS proficiency. He is a great example of how aggressive a Marine should be when it comes to mission accomplishment and initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachel K. Young-Porter)

2nd Marine Logistics Group Motivator of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton, a native of Harve De Grace, Maryland, and a Combat Photographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division , poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2020. Hamilton was chosen as the 2nd Marine Division motivator of the week for his outstanding leadership and unyielding motivation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

2nd Marine Division Motivator of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton, a native of Harve De Grace, Maryland, and a Combat Photographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2020. Hamilton was chosen as the 2nd Marine Division motivator of the week for his outstanding leadership and unyielding motivation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

2nd Marine Division Motivator of the Week

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) participates in a photo exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy's Floreal-class Frigate Mohammad V in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 15, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Conner Foy)

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Conducts Tracking Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy

In coordination with the CDC and ASBP, II MEF is calling out to any Marines and Sailors who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 to contact their local HSS and gain more information about the new measures taken to help blood donors during the pandemic. Check out the graphic below for more information about this new measure.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire a TOW anti-tank missile downrange in Setermoen, Norway, July 29, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

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Senior enlisted leaders discuss COVID-19 procedures for local DODEA school parents
Marine Corps Installations East
Aug. 20, 2020 | 3:42
Senior enlisted leaders discuss COVID-19 procedures for local DODEA school parents
Marine Corps Installations East
Aug. 20, 2020 | 3:42
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75th Anniversary Commemorative World War 2 video at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
II MEF Marines conduct Exercise Deep Water 20 at Camp Lejeune
Happy 122nd Birthday U.S. Navy Hospital Corps!
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II MEF Sergeant Major, Command Master Chief discuss the importance of following CDC guidelines at Camp Lejeune
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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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Brigadier General David L. Odom
Deputy Commanding General, II MEF, and Commander, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Brigadier General David L. Odom is the Deputy Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force. 

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Sergeant Major Lonnie N. Travis, Jr.
Sergeant Major, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Sergeant Major Travis began his current assignment as the II Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant

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MCPO (FMF/MCD/FPJ) Jody Gene Fletcher
Command Master Chief, II Marine Expeditionary Force

A native of Pensacola Florida, Master Chief Fletcher began his Naval service in October 1992. After

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