II MEF News

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Drew Howell, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group chains a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Drew Howell, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group chains a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez)

NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 7, 2021) - Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F), speaks during a virtual Tri-Party Staff Talks conference with U.S. 6th Fleet and II Marine Expeditionary Force. C2F exercises operational authorities over assigned ships, aircraft, and landing forces on the East Coast and the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason M. Pastrick) - NORFOLK, Va. (Apr. 7, 2021) - Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F), speaks during a virtual Tri-Party Staff Talks conference with U.S. 6th Fleet and II Marine Expeditionary Force. C2F exercises operational authorities over assigned ships, aircraft, and landing forces on the East Coast and the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason M. Pastrick)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, communicates with Marines down range during a company live-fire attack as part of Exercise Arctic Littoral Strike in Blåtind, Norway, March 30, 2021. Exercise Arctic Littoral Strike improved MRF-E’s ability to confront the challenges of anti-access, area denial capabilities posed by a notional peer adversary in a contested littoral environment. MRF-E demonstrated the ability to support joint fleet operations by providing over watch to a Norwegian submarine and destroying a notional adversary integrated air defense system. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King) - A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, communicates with Marines down range during a company live-fire attack as part of Exercise Arctic Littoral Strike in Blåtind, Norway, March 30, 2021. Exercise Arctic Littoral Strike improved MRF-E’s ability to confront the challenges of anti-access, area denial capabilities posed by a notional peer adversary in a contested littoral environment. MRF-E demonstrated the ability to support joint fleet operations by providing over watch to a Norwegian submarine and destroying a notional adversary integrated air defense system. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and loadmasters assigned to 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to on-load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto an MC-130J Commando II at RAF Mildenhall on March 25, 2021 during low-visibility, night training. Special operation’s capabilities enhance the execution of HIMARS Rapid Aerial Insertion missions, extend the reach of long-range, precision strike capabilities and enable the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roidan Carlson) - Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and loadmasters assigned to 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to on-load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto an MC-130J Commando II at RAF Mildenhall on March 25, 2021 during low-visibility, night training. Special operation’s capabilities enhance the execution of HIMARS Rapid Aerial Insertion missions, extend the reach of long-range, precision strike capabilities and enable the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roidan Carlson)

Dutch Marines with 32nd Raiding Squadron receive a safety brief during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2021. The exercise is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase global interoperability between 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division and 32nd Raiding Squadron, Netherlands Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons) - Dutch Marines with 32nd Raiding Squadron receive a safety brief during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2021. The exercise is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase global interoperability between 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division and 32nd Raiding Squadron, Netherlands Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

MCB Camp Lejeune welcomes Business Executives for National Security (BENS). BENS observed live-fire training at the new G-36 Company Battle Course on March 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - MCB Camp Lejeune welcomes Business Executives for National Security (BENS). BENS observed live-fire training at the new G-36 Company Battle Course on March 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, greets Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, left, North Carolina’s third district representative, at the John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 23, 2021. During his visit, Murphy met with MCB Camp Lejeune leaders to receive updates on range innovations and base modernization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, greets Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, left, North Carolina’s third district representative, at the John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 23, 2021. During his visit, Murphy met with MCB Camp Lejeune leaders to receive updates on range innovations and base modernization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)