II MEF News

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab) - 220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez) - U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

220704-N-PC065-1073 RIJEKA, Croatia (July 4, 2022) – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrives in Rijeka, Croatia for mid-deployment voyage repairs, July 4, 2022. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) - 220704-N-PC065-1073 RIJEKA, Croatia (July 4, 2022) – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrives in Rijeka, Croatia for mid-deployment voyage repairs, July 4, 2022. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Bogdan, an aircraft hydraulic mechanic, and Maj. Tom O’Bryon, an aviation supply officer, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49, Marine Aircraft Crew 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, design a bridge concept during an advanced additive manufacturing course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y., June 23, 2022. The Marine Innovation Unit and the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Innovation Campus mobile training team, staffed by U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, facilitated training that enables Marines to produce innovative solutions, solve maintenance issues, and develop capabilities to defeat new and emerging threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sixto Castro) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Bogdan, an aircraft hydraulic mechanic, and Maj. Tom O’Bryon, an aviation supply officer, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49, Marine Aircraft Crew 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, design a bridge concept during an advanced additive manufacturing course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y., June 23, 2022. The Marine Innovation Unit and the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Innovation Campus mobile training team, staffed by U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, facilitated training that enables Marines to produce innovative solutions, solve maintenance issues, and develop capabilities to defeat new and emerging threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sixto Castro)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Schmidtke, was nominated warrior of the week aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the week of May 15, 2022. Schmidtke is a topographic analyst with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, who is tasked with making mission essential maps. Schmidtke joined the Marine Corps to make a difference and feels he is able to do that through his work. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Schmidtke, was nominated warrior of the week aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the week of May 15, 2022. Schmidtke is a topographic analyst with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, who is tasked with making mission essential maps. Schmidtke joined the Marine Corps to make a difference and feels he is able to do that through his work.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Phillip Young, a tactical data systems technician with Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (center), stands with his unit leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 24, 2022. Young was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his dedication to giving back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Phillip Young, a tactical data systems technician with Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (center), stands with his unit leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 24, 2022. Young was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his dedication to giving back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

(June 30, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) ports in Brest, France for mid-deployment voyage repairs, June 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. - (June 30, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) ports in Brest, France for mid-deployment voyage repairs, June 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.