II Marine Expeditionary Force News

Supply and Demand, II MEF conducts Operational Logistics Exercise

Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:03:13 GMT

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

Courtesy Story — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:21:29 GMT

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

2nd Lt. Kayla Olsen — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:29:00 GMT

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

Capt. Kevyn Kaler — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:42:38 GMT

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).

2d Marine Division Marines and Sailors Support Community Vaccination Center in Memphis, Tennessee

1st Lt. Sydney Murkins — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:25:11 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tennessee– Personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) are tasked to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), federal, state, and local agencies at the state-run, federally-supported Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located at the Pipkin Building, Memphis Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee.

2d Marine Division Marines and Sailors Deploy to Memphis, Tennessee in Support of Memphis COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center

1st Lt. Sydney Murkins — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:09:36 GMT

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA. – In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and state and local agencies, Marines and Sailors with the 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) will deploy to support a city-run, federally-supported community vaccination center (CVC) located at the Pipkin building at the Memphis Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee.

Marine Aviation Support to AFRICOM Crisis Response Force Changes Hands

Maj. Adrian Rankine-Galloway — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:09:06 GMT

A new detachment of U.S. Marine Corps aircraft has arrived at Moron Air Base, Spain, to support U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) ability to respond to crises in the African continent and to protect American facilities, personnel and interests.

U.S. and Dutch Marines Conclude Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior

Lance Cpl. Jaqueline Parsons — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:17:44 GMT

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion (2d Recon), 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) concluded a bilateral training exercise – Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior – with U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and Netherlands Marines from the 32nd Raiding Squadron (32nd RSQN) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from March 3-28, 2021.

BENS Leaders visit MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River

MCIEAST COMMSTRAT — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:32:31 GMT

This afternoon, leaders with Business Executives for National Security, led by retired Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, president and CEO, BENS, concluded a three-day visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to broaden relationships between Marine Corps Installations East, II Marine Expeditionary Force and industry leaders that are conducive to the exchange of information and ideas as it applies to new technology, program acquisitions and their impact on national security objectives.

Congressman Greg Murphy visits MCB Camp Lejeune

MCIEAST Communication Strategy & Operations — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:39:32 GMT

Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-3) visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune today, where he met with Marine Corps Installations East-MCB Camp Lejeune Commanding General Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, viewed the new Golf 36 Company Battle Course that opened in December 2020 and visited the Range Training Area Management facility.

Liaison Officers from Allied and Partner Nations visit Camp Lejeune

Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:17:27 GMT

Nine ally and partner foreign liaison officers (FLOs) attached to Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Mar. 16 and 17, 2021.

2d Marine Division Marine Awarded Highest Non-Combat Honor for Heroic Actions

Story by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:45:08 GMT

While at Surf City Beach, N.C., on May 4, 2019, Sgt. Danny P. McDonald, a Duncanville, Texas, native and scout sniper currently with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V26), 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), went above and beyond the call of duty.

319th Reconnaissance Wing brings new ISR capabilities to II Marine Expeditionary Force

Story by Lea Greene — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:47:23 GMT

Pilots and sensor operators from 348th Reconnaissance Squadron provided RQ-4 Global Hawk support to II Marine Expeditionary Force’s 2nd Intelligence Battalion’s field exercise February 2021, held at Bouge, North Carolina.

Israeli Defense Forces leaders visit Camp Lejeune simulation facilities

Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:07:00 GMT

Israeli Defense Forces leaders were provided a tour from II Marine Expeditionary Force of various simulation facilities on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 10, 2021.

24th MEU Conducts Live-Fire from the Sea

Courtesy Story — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:53:27 GMT

ABOARD USS IWO JIMA – This past weekend, Marines and Sailors of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a company-sized live-fire amphibious raid during the unit’s Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX)—the first time in recent history that a live-fire evolution of this type and scale has taken place during an East Coast-based MEU’s pre-deployment training.

Naval Medical Research Center continues research in fight against COVID-19

Story by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:28:57 GMT

Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) is continuing their ongoing study to determine the long-term effects of the COVID-19 disease to support Marines in the COVID-19 Health Action Response for Marines (CHARM 2.0) at Camp Johnson, North Carolina.

2nd Marine Logistics Group to support FEMA vaccination effort in Pennsylvania

Story by 1st Lt. Kevin Stapleton — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:15:43 GMT

In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Marines and Sailors with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) will deploy to support a state-run, federally-supported COVID-19 community vaccination center at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deploying Marines and Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine

2nd Lt. Kevin Stapleton — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:51:00 GMT

Deploying Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force received the coronavirus vaccination in preparation for an upcoming overseas deployment at the Russell Marine and Family Services Center in Camp Lejeune, January 15. In compliance with the Department of Defense’s coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination plan in support of Operation Warp Speed, U.S. Navy corpsmen, nurses, and doctors with 2nd Medical Battalion worked alongside the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the II MEF COVID-19 vaccination team...

We must embody the values and ideals of our Nation

DoD News — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:47:53 GMT

Marines and Sailors, know and understand the information in MARADMIN 016/21 that was released yesterday. We must embody the values and ideals of our Nation. We support and defend the Constitution. Any act that disrupts the Constitutional process is not only against our traditions, core values, and oath; it is against the law. Make sure you and your fellow service members know what’s allowed and not allowed regarding political activities and online behavior. Semper Fidelis

1,000 US Marines arrive in Norway for cold-weather training

By STARS AND STRIPES — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:44:36 GMT

More than 1,000 Marines and sailors have arrived in Setermoen, Norway for Arctic warfare training, Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa said Friday. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based Marines are part of a rotational force that trains with the Norwegian military and other NATO allies.