An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Photos

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Filter

A U.S. Marine with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, left, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, commander, U.S. Southern Command, on medical capabilities during an operational site survey at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 24, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, left, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, commander, U.S. Southern Command, on medical capabilities during an operational site survey at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 24, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Rivas

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photo in front of the previous II MEF headquarters building during a battalion run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22, 2026. The battalion run was conducted to increase morale, camaraderie and to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photo in front of the previous II MEF headquarters building during a battalion run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22, 2026. The battalion run was conducted to increase morale, camaraderie and to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Photo by Sgt. DeMontae Stovall

U.S. Marines with the color guard for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, present the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with the color guard for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, present the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Educators within 6th Marine Corps District learn about the F-35B during an Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 20, 2026. This educators’ workshop provided educators and other community influencers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Educators within 6th Marine Corps District learn about the F-35B during an Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 20, 2026. This educators’ workshop provided educators and other community influencers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Navy Lt. Mark Robinson, chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to U.S. Marines during a Lance Corporal leadership and development seminar in preparation for BALTOPS 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, May 21, 2026. BALTOPS 26, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Robinson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Navy Lt. Mark Robinson, chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to U.S. Marines during a Lance Corporal leadership and development seminar in preparation for BALTOPS 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, May 21, 2026. BALTOPS 26, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Robinson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Ecuadorian Marines pose for a group photo during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 30, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Ecuadorian Marines pose for a group photo during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 30, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over the coast of North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over the coast of North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brett Norman

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Sgt. Maj. Daniel P. Best relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Manzke, which signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Sgt. Maj. Daniel P. Best relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Manzke, which signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony for Sgt. Maj. John H. Allen II, out-going sergeant major, MALS-31, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 15, 2026. The ceremony recognized Allen for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming in-coming Sgt. Maj. Wandy O. Rodriguezabreu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony for Sgt. Maj. John H. Allen II, out-going sergeant major, MALS-31, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 15, 2026. The ceremony recognized Allen for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming in-coming Sgt. Maj. Wandy O. Rodriguezabreu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine while conducting a live-fire range in La Cavalerie, France, April 2, 2026. South fired the carbine during a bilateral training live-fire range. The purpose of the training is to increase interoperability, lethality, and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine while conducting a live-fire range in La Cavalerie, France, April 2, 2026. South fired the carbine during a bilateral training live-fire range. The purpose of the training is to increase interoperability, lethality, and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in Camerone day 2026 in La Cavalerie, France, April 28, 2026.
Camerone day is an annual battle commemoration for the French Foreign Legion, that commemorates the 1863 Battle of Camerone where a company of 65 legionnaires stood against nearly 2000 Mexican infantry and cavalry, whose refusal to surrender forged the Legion’s identity and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in Camerone day 2026 in La Cavalerie, France, April 28, 2026. Camerone day is an annual battle commemoration for the French Foreign Legion, that commemorates the 1863 Battle of Camerone where a company of 65 legionnaires stood against nearly 2000 Mexican infantry and cavalry, whose refusal to surrender forged the Legion’s identity and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Cox, left, and Staff Sgt. Ian Heuer, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, dawn mission oriented protective posture equipment during joint EOD and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Cox is a native of Texas. Heuet is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Cox, left, and Staff Sgt. Ian Heuer, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, dawn mission oriented protective posture equipment during joint EOD and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Cox is a native of Texas. Heuet is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, search Swedish Army soldier role players during evacuation control center training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, search Swedish Army soldier role players during evacuation control center training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

A M240B machine gun stands mounted on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 10, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

A M240B machine gun stands mounted on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 10, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy Lee, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, awaits the start of a mechanized Military Operations in Urban Terrain training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. The MOUT training was used as preparation for a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and is important for future integration of mechanized operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy Lee, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, awaits the start of a mechanized Military Operations in Urban Terrain training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. The MOUT training was used as preparation for a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and is important for future integration of mechanized operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, center, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks prior to an award ceremony recognizing the work of 2nd MLG federal civilian employees at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of 2nd MLG equal opportunity advisors and sexual assault response coordinators, alongside personnel recognized for 15 and 40 years of service to the federal government. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, center, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks prior to an award ceremony recognizing the work of 2nd MLG federal civilian employees at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of 2nd MLG equal opportunity advisors and sexual assault response coordinators, alongside personnel recognized for 15 and 40 years of service to the federal government. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

II Marine Expeditionary Force