II MEF Videos

Approximately 30 Marines with Task Force Southwest fire the M224 60mm mortar and M121 A1 120mm mortar at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19, 24 and 25, 2017. The Marines practiced firing, cleaning and immediate action techniques in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of about 300 Marines, whose role will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police as part of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission.

Approximately 30 Marines with Task Force Southwest fire the M224 60mm mortar and M121 A1 120mm mortar at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19, 24 and 25, 2017. The Marines practiced firing, cleaning and immediate action techniques in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of about 300 Marines, whose role will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police as part of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission.

Thirty-five Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducted an Expeditionary Fire Support System Raid with the 120mm mortar system at Mortar Position-5 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2015. The EFSS is used to support ground units in an expedient manor.

More than 85 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, conducted a live-fire assault training exercise with the Expeditionary Fire Support System, Amphibious Assault Vehicles and CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters here, July 30-31. Using the Internally Transportable-Striking Vehicle to make the 120 mm mortar a mobile artillery piece, the Marines executed an amphibious assault on Onslow Beach and an aerial raid mission concluding in the live engagement of targets up to five kilometers away. Also available in high definition.

More than 85 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Alpha, Bravo, Echo, and Gulf Company conduct a battalion fire exercise involving Expeditionary Fire Support System mortars, as well as Amphibious Assault Vehicles performing an assault on Onslow Beach and a raid mission to mortar position 2 to perform a live fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Also available in high definition.