II MEF News

Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer, Blount Island Command, and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson render a salute during a retirement ceremony May 9 in the Ocean Breeze Conference Center at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Newson, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served for 20 years. His assignments included deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently served as Navy senior enlisted leader, leading chief petty officer of medical materiel and security manager at Blount Island Command. - Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer, Blount Island Command, and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson render a salute during a retirement ceremony May 9 in the Ocean Breeze Conference Center at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Newson, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served for 20 years. His assignments included deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently served as Navy senior enlisted leader, leading chief petty officer of medical materiel and security manager at Blount Island Command.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Justin Wirth, an assistant air officer with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, speaks during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Wirth’s 26 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Justin Wirth, an assistant air officer with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, speaks during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Wirth’s 26 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover)

Camp Lejeune Marks 129th Stop for 9/11 Memorial Flag - A seabag containing the 9/11 Memorial Flag is delivered at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Hurricane Florence and beyond; Six years of growth - Leaders from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Public Works Department and the Resident Office in Charge of Construction arrive at the future 2nd MLG Headquarters building on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2024. Construction of the 2nd MLG Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 36,000 square feet and provide administrative and support functions necessary to provide combat logistics operations in support of II Marine Expeditionary Force and is expected to be completed in early 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton Permann, an airborne and air delivery specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects a parachute at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 30, 2025.Permann was selected by his command due to his constant dedication to the mission success while serving as section leader, jumpmaster and embarkation chief for 1st Platoon Air Distribution Company which is a senior noncommissioned officer billet that includes providing logistical planning, management, and the execution of Air Distribution Company operations. As a Jumpmaster, Permann has conducted, planned, executed, and supervised over 12 cargo and personnel drops within the past three months. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton Permann, an airborne and air delivery specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects a parachute at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 30, 2025.Permann was selected by his command due to his constant dedication to the mission success while serving as section leader, jumpmaster and embarkation chief for 1st Platoon Air Distribution Company which is a senior noncommissioned officer billet that includes providing logistical planning, management, and the execution of Air Distribution Company operations. As a Jumpmaster, Permann has conducted, planned, executed, and supervised over 12 cargo and personnel drops within the past three months. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmissions systems maintainer and Valley Stream, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. Camacho won the Pfc. Littleton award for his actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps communications marine can receive. Named after Pfc. Littleton, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War for smothering a grenade with his body, the award recognizes communications Marines who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmissions systems maintainer and Valley Stream, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. Camacho won the Pfc. Littleton award for his actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps communications marine can receive. Named after Pfc. Littleton, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War for smothering a grenade with his body, the award recognizes communications Marines who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas N. Trimble, right, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conversates with staff delegates while conducting a ship tour aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas N. Trimble, right, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conversates with staff delegates while conducting a ship tour aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Melvin “Jerry” Carter, left, the Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI), answers questions during a townhall at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2025. II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, hosted the DCI, who briefed the future and impacts of information warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Melvin “Jerry” Carter, left, the Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI), answers questions during a townhall at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2025. II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, hosted the DCI, who briefed the future and impacts of information warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)