II MEF Videos

U.S. Marines of II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune North Carolina, Aug 2, 2024. During the ceremony Lieutenant General David A. Ottignon transferred authority and responsibility to Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps drone video by CWO4 Izzel Sanchez)

The MEF MINUTE is a weekly video highlighting training and operations of II MEF Major Subordinate Commands and Elements during the month of July 2021. The video is part of an ongoing series capturing events that occur throughout II MEF produced by the II MEF Communication Strategy and Operations section. Music track courtesy of "Happy Rock" by Bensound Royalty Free Music. Disclaimer: The appearance of links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products or services contained therein. (Official U.S. Marine Corps video by II MEF COMMSTRAT)

Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment fire Mk-19 machine guns from a defilade position and observe the target area with Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2018. The unit participated in the training to improve their tactical abilities, increase proficiency with operating multiple systems simultaneously and to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

U.S Marines with 2nd Marine Division tested remote controlled craft made through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26-27, 2017. The unmanned aerial system vehicle are designed to cater to individual missions based on distance, endurance, and carrying capacity needs. By creating a system that is easier to set up and more cost effective than traditional UAS devices, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory hopes to revolutionize the way troops conduct assignments. The Marines are with 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade conducted a live stinger missle shoot alongside Norwegian Army soliders at Ørland, Norway, Feb. 24 and 25, 2016. The nations are executing integration training in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16 in March. Cold Response is a combined, joint exercise bringing together 13 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 15,000 troops in order to build partnerships and enhance abilities to respond to global crises.

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.