II MEF Videos

Approximately 100 Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force fought off the winter chill as they supported the commissioning ceremony of the USS Somerset March 1, 2014. The San Antonio-class amphibious troop transport weighs approximately 24,900 tons fully loaded. The ship’s crew consists of 385 officers and enlisted sailors, who support up to 800 troops inside the ship’s hold. Thousands of people came from all over the country to witness the historical commissioning of the third and final troop transport built with metal salvaged after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and name in honor of those who died that day. Interviews in order of appearance: 1st Sgt. Leon M. Banta, an Oil City, Pa., native and the senior enlisted advisor for the Marine detachment at the USS Somerset Commissioning Ceremony Maj. Shawn D. Tyson, a Roseburg, Ore., native and the commander of troops for the Marine detachment at the USS Somerset Commissioning Ceremony. Also available in high definition.

Approximately 100 Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force fought off the winter chill as they supported the commissioning ceremony of the USS Somerset March 1, 2014. The San Antonio-class amphibious troop transport weighs approximately 24,900 tons fully loaded. The ship’s crew consists of 385 officers and enlisted sailors, who support up to 800 troops inside the ship’s hold. Thousands of people came from all over the country to witness the historical commissioning of the third and final troop transport built with metal salvaged after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and named in honor of those who died that day. Also available in high definition.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus gives his remarks during the Presidential Unit Citation award ceremony for the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses the media folowing the Presidential Unit Citation award ceremony for 2nd MEB at Camp Lejeune Sept. 14.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus gives his remarks during the Presidential Unit Citation award ceremony for the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14.

B-Roll for the Presidential Unit Citation award ceremony for the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14.

Casing of the Colors and deactivation of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) ceremony B-roll, held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 18. Soundbites include Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan - II MEF (Fwd). Produced by Cpl. Daniel Wulz. Also available in High Definition.

Casing of the colors and deactivation of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 18. Also available in high definition.

B-roll of General James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, visiting and sharing a Christmas day meal with Marines and Sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2 at Forward Operating Delaram II, Nirmuz province, Afghanistan. Also available in high definition