II Marine Expeditionary Force

U.S. Marines and Sailors assinged to Task Force Southwest are greeted by loved ones during a homecoming at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 02, 2018. The unit returned home from a nine-month deployment after training, advising and assisting the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Video by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force are prepared and fully engaged during Trident Juncture 18 while on Tactical Assembly Area Voll, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. The Division has adapted and overcame to the cold weather environment in Norway and have continued to lay the path for Marines of the future. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates II Marine Expeditionary Forces ability to deploy, employ, and redeploy, the Marine Air Ground Task Force while improving interoperability with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Staff Sgt. Elorza)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct daily operations in the command operation center in preparation for Trident Juncture 2018, at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, Oct. 25, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates and develops the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies need to keep our nation safe.

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U.S. Marines and Norwegian Task Unit soldiers train together using Joint Terminal Attack Controller system (JTAC) to direct Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 F/A-18 aircraft in Setermoen, Norway, Oct. 23, 2018, as part of Exercise Northern Screen. The JTAC are used to direct aircraft engaged in close-air support from forward positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Scott M. Feran)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, describes the offload of equipment on Oct. 11, 2018, at Trondheim Port, Norway, for Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 is a NATO exercise meant to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, describes the offload of equipment on Oct. 11, 2018, at Trondheim Port, Norway, for Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 is a NATO exercise meant to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force load equipment onto ships in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture in the Port of Morehead City in Beaufort, N.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The equipment will be used as a part of II MEF's participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is a part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Trident Juncture will include more than 10,000 U.S. service members and 30 allied nations, totaling more than 40,000 NATO troops. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion conduct post hurricane cleanup at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Hurricane Florence Impacted Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune with periods of strong winds, heavy rains, flooding and coastal surges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Zachary Hierl, a paramedic with Onslow County EMS and a member of Onslow County Swift Fire rescue team, provides an interview regarding recovery efforts in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 16, 2018. Marines from across II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are assisting with disaster relief efforts for those affected by strong winds, heavy rain, power outages, and flooded housing due to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is the biggest storm to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Floyd in 1999, causing power outages and flooding damages and forcing many first responders to be ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Cpl. Jeron Blackmon, assistant mission commander with CLB-8, provides an interview regarding recovery efforts in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 16, 2018. CLB-8 provided direct logistical support in providing disaster relief to civilians affected by strong winds, heavy rain, power outages, and flooded housing due to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is the biggest storm to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Floyd in 1999, causing power outages and flooding damages and forcing many first responders to be ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)