II MEF Videos

U.S. Marines with 8th Communications Battalion (8th Comm), II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group, maintain and operate a simulated forward base of operation during a mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 23, 2023. MRX is an opportunity to train and evaluate 8th Communication Battalion's ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to deploy worldwide in support II Marine Expeditionary Force. Royalty Free Music by Joystock - https:\\www.joystock.org

10th Marines takes on Firestorm Marines with 10th Marine Regiment conducted Operation Firestorm aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 19, 2015. The Marines conducted the operation in preparation for Operation Rolling Thunder, a bi-annual exercise focused on force readiness.

Marines with Truck Company and Communication Co., both part of Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, traveled to Hinesville, GA, for a Deployment for Training Exercise Aug. 10-Sept. 9, 2015. The Marines had one week to increase their combat proficiency with convoy and Military Operations on Urban Terrain exercises, all while utilizing pre-positioned equipment and gear from embarked forces.

Marines with 8th Communcation Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II MEF, conducted chemical biological radioactive nuclear (CBRN) operations while conducting their mission essential tasks at area GP-13 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov 18. In addition to the simulated chemical attack, Marines with 8th Comm. Bn. conducted a field gas chamber testing them on the proper use of the M-50 protective field mask.

Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force pushed themselves to their limits during the unit’s grueling three-week-long Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 15 – Oct. 3, 2014. Instructors provided the students with intense, hands-on martial arts instruction and physical conditioning in addition to a wide range of classroom instruction covering everything from human anatomy and leadership techniques, to the Marine Corps’ martial arts history. The Marines also learned how to conduct their own martial arts courses for fellow service members. At each stage of the training, students were tested with written exams and performance evaluations, which included a culminating exercise that tested their martial skills, physical endurance, and capacity to lead. The students will return to their various units around Camp Lejeune to help guide fellow service members through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

Members of Service Company, 8th Communication Battalion, participate in a 2-mile Fun Run as part of a Toys for Tots event, aboard Camp Lejeune, NC, Dec. 13. Video created by PFC Ryan Young, of II MEF Public Affairs Office. Available in high definition.