II Marine Expeditionary Force

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U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, construct an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a company-level field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina., Jan. 15, 2019. Bridge Company conducted the exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support infantry units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr)

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U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, construct an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a company level field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2019. Bridge Company conducted the exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support infantry units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr)

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U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, launch a section of an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a company level field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2019. Bridge Company conducted the exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support infantry units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr)

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U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, construct an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a company level field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina., Jan. 15, 2019. Bridge Company conducted the exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support infantry units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr)

Lime Bikes offer alternatives for Marines

Representatives from Lime takes one of their bikes on for a ride outside of the main exchange on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 12, 2019. MCCS Lejeune-New River and Lime, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Lime Bikes offer alternatives for Marines

Representatives from Lime hold an information session outside of the main exchange on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 12, 2019. MCCS Lejeune-New River and Lime, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Lime Bikes offer alternatives for Marines

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A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa fires a shotgun into a training door during a breaching range at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 7, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

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A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa fires a shotgun during a breaching range at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 7, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

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Well Deck Weapons Cleaning

An infantry Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit performs routine maintenance on his M4A1 service rifle in the well deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 7, 2019. The Marine is a part of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and aboard the Kearsarge as it is underway transporting the 22nd MEU on deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Well Deck Weapons Cleaning

Infantry Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit perform routine maintenance on their M4A1 service rifles while atop a Humvee in the well deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 7, 2019. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and aboard the Kearsarge as it transports the 22nd MEU on deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

II MEF News

Kearsarge ARG, 22nd MEU Enter U.S. 6th Fleet By Courtesy Story | December 26, 2018 The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit entered the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations Dec. 25, 2018 to conduct a regularly-scheduled deployment. MORE

It's all for their health: Officer recognized for medical intelligence prominence By Cpl. Ashley Lawson | December 21, 2018 Navy Lieutenant Mickenzie Pearson with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, has earned the Medical Intelligence Officer of the Year for 2018 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2018. This prestigious award is presented to a member of the plans, operations and medical intelligence community. Earning the award was not only a surprise but a humbling experience for this year’s recipient. MORE

Rebuilding: Three Months since Hurricane Florence By Sgt. Luke Hoogendam | December 19, 2018 Three months ago, preparations were made, the destructive weather centers were established, and some Marines and their families evacuated ahead of Hurricane Florence. Those Marines and Sailors who remained rode out the storm, executing their specific job during the category one hurricane that swept through Camp Lejeune, and the surrounding areas, leaving a trail of destruction behind it during, Sept. 13-15, 2018. MORE

New title, same mission By Cpl. Ashley Lawson | December 4, 2018 The re-designation ceremony of Headquarters Regiment to Combat Logistics Regiment 27 took place at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Nov. 29, 2018. The official re-designation date of CLR-27 was Oct. 1, 2018. MORE

24th MEU, USS Iwo Jima volunteer in Norway after successful exercise By Cpl. Margaret Gale | November 19, 2018 Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) lent a helping hand to organizations in Oslo, Norway Nov.14 and 15, 2018. The MEU established a stronger bond with their Norwegian hosts by assisting in the construction of new paddocks for the Stalla Dorati Riding Club, refurbishing the Veterans Moter Veterans home, and interacting with Norwegian Veterans. MORE

II MEF Videos

Bridging Forces

This informational video highlights U.S. Marines, with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducting bridging operations at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan 14-17, 2019.8th ESB's Bridge Company conducted the field exercise to sustain mission essential training and standards, and rehearse alternative methods of employing equipment to support infantry units.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

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