II MEF News

Rumble Strip Installation - New rumble strips are laid at the Holcomb Gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2025. As part of a broader effort to increase driver safety at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, rumble strips are being added to roadways. The strips serve as an additional safety measure that will alert drivers to the presence of active vehicle barrier systems, which can be deployed any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Wilson, an ammunition technician with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Seffner, Florida, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2025. According to his command, Wilson was selected as Warrior of the Week for his dedication to his unit’s mission and always setting the standard for his Marines as an Ordnance Information System manager while serving as part of Ammunition Company. While with the company, Wilson completed 253 ammunition transactions spanning 73 Department of Defense Information Codes with a grand total of 767,632 rounds of ammunition supporting 15 units within II Marine Expeditionary Force. 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. Devin Wilson, an ammunition technician with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Seffner, Florida, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2025. According to his command, Wilson was selected as Warrior of the Week for his dedication to his unit’s mission and always setting the standard for his Marines as an Ordnance Information System manager while serving as part of Ammunition Company. While with the company, Wilson completed 253 ammunition transactions spanning 73 Department of Defense Information Codes with a grand total of 767,632 rounds of ammunition supporting 15 units within II Marine Expeditionary Force. 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. Luis FraireLopez, a motor vehicle operator and dispatcher with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Chicago, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2025. FraireLopez was selected as Warrior of the Week by his command due to his exceptional leadership and initiative, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of multiple critical tasks within motor pool operations. 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. Luis FraireLopez, a motor vehicle operator and dispatcher with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Chicago, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2025. FraireLopez was selected as Warrior of the Week by his command due to his exceptional leadership and initiative, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of multiple critical tasks within motor pool operations. 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 leaders with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Turner Jr. during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Turner presented shadow boxes in honor of his father who served during World War II, including the battle of Tarawa; the vial of sand honors the legacy of the Marines who gave their lives during the Battle of Tarawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover) - U.S. Marine Corps leaders with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Turner Jr. during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Turner presented shadow boxes in honor of his father who served during World War II, including the battle of Tarawa; the vial of sand honors the legacy of the Marines who gave their lives during the Battle of Tarawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Valeria Soto, a career counselor with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Texas, is recognized as the Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2025. Soto was chosen as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week due to her exceptional dedication and tireless work ethic. Her extended hours and expert support directly contributed to the unit reaching its FY25 retention goal. In direct support of the unit’s retention effort, she submitted five special duty assignment volunteer packages, conducted five career planner interviews, and routed two FY26 reenlistment packages, all while ensuring timely and accurate information for the Marines. Soto's advice to junior Marines is to remember that the choices they make today can shape their future, whether it's tomorrow or even years down the line. That they should take a moment to reflect before they act, not to hesitate to communicate and always ask questions. 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 Sgt. Valeria Soto, a career counselor with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Texas, is recognized as the Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2025. Soto was chosen as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week due to her exceptional dedication and tireless work ethic. Her extended hours and expert support directly contributed to the unit reaching its FY25 retention goal. In direct support of the unit’s retention effort, she submitted five special duty assignment volunteer packages, conducted five career planner interviews, and routed two FY26 reenlistment packages, all while ensuring timely and accurate information for the Marines. Soto's advice to junior Marines is to remember that the choices they make today can shape their future, whether it's tomorrow or even years down the line. That they should take a moment to reflect before they act, not to hesitate to communicate and always ask questions. 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 Sgt. Malika Haines, left, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with Retired Sergeant Major Luis Levia, Manager of GEICO Military Affairs Team, following an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2025. Haines won the 2024 GEICO Service Member of the Year Award in recognition of her influence, both on and off duty within her civilian and military communities, throughout her Marine Corps career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malika Haines, left, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with Retired Sergeant Major Luis Levia, Manager of GEICO Military Affairs Team, following an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2025. Haines won the 2024 GEICO Service Member of the Year Award in recognition of her influence, both on and off duty within her civilian and military communities, throughout her Marine Corps career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Akridge (Right Center), from Virginia, a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, was awarded with a cowbell from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), alongside his staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. Cpl. Akridge was awarded the 2nd MAW commanding general's cowbell award for his outstanding performance as a datalink coordinator with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Akridge (Right Center), from Virginia, a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, was awarded with a cowbell from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), alongside his staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. Cpl. Akridge was awarded the 2nd MAW commanding general's cowbell award for his outstanding performance as a datalink coordinator with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski)

U.S Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 refuel an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at an expeditionary landing zone near the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island, Bahamas, Mar. 2, 2025. MWSS-272 deployed to the Bahamas to conduct aviation ground support rehearsals and refine distributed aviation operations for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour) - U.S Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 refuel an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at an expeditionary landing zone near the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island, Bahamas, Mar. 2, 2025. MWSS-272 deployed to the Bahamas to conduct aviation ground support rehearsals and refine distributed aviation operations for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Odom, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Brigadier General Seiler, Commanding General French Army’s 6th Light Armored Brigade, attend a commanders update brief regarding exercise operations during Joint Task Force Exercise 25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, March 11, 2025. JTFEX 25 is conducted to execute Core Mission Essential Task readiness and ensure the capability to rapidly deploy to provide command and control as part of a Marine Air Ground Task Force or Naval Expeditionary force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)