II MEF News

Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney during Exercise Baltic Operation 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green) - Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney during Exercise Baltic Operation 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green)

U.S. Marines with Supply Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discuss sexual assault prevention and awareness at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2019. - U.S. Marines with Supply Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discuss sexual assault prevention and awareness at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2019. The Marines wore jeans in recognition of Denim Day, a day commemorated to support survivors of sexual assault and educate others on the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bethanie C. Sahms)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians from across 2nd Marine Logistics Group were awarded for their volunteer work at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2019. - U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians from across 2nd Marine Logistics Group were awarded for their volunteer work at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2019. The event was an opportunity to recognize the significant impact volunteers made on their community through their volunteer efforts during calendar year 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Romanian soldiers with the 341st Infantry Battalion rehearse air-support operations with IAR 330L Pumas, along with U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Platinum Eagle 19.1, a multilateral training exercise held at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 19, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John) - Romanian soldiers with the 341st Infantry Battalion rehearse air-support operations with IAR 330L Pumas, along with U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Platinum Eagle 19.1, a multilateral training exercise held at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 19, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John)

photo - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Youngblood poses in a maintenance bay at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 11, 2019. Youngblood is a light armored vehicle mechanic mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

British Royal Marines evacuate Capt. Josef Otmar during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise in Rindal, Norway, Nov. 6, 2018. The Royal Marines with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, worked in conjunction with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and assets from Marine Aircraft Group 29 to exercise their TRAP proficiency and bilateral interoperability during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Otmar is a pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and was playing the role of an isolated and injured service member. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale) - British Royal Marines evacuate Capt. Josef Otmar during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise in Rindal, Norway, Nov. 6, 2018. The Royal Marines with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, worked in conjunction with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and assets from Marine Aircraft Group 29 to exercise their TRAP proficiency and bilateral interoperability during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Otmar is a pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and was playing the role of an isolated and injured service member. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group-Forward, pose for a photo in front of a mobile Marine Corps Exchange in Voll, Norway, Oct. 21, 2018. The Marines provided basic hygiene and comfort products to personnel before the start of the main exercise during Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bethanie C. Sahms) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group-Forward, pose for a photo in front of a mobile Marine Corps Exchange in Voll, Norway, Oct. 21, 2018. The Marines provided basic hygiene and comfort products to personnel before the start of the main exercise during Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bethanie C. Sahms)

Norwegian Army Brig. Gen. Jon Morten Mangersnes, right, the commander of the Norwegian Land Warfare Center, speaks with Maj. Duane Kortman Jr., left, and Master Gunnery Sgt. William Jansen, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group-Forward (2nd MLG-Fwd), in Stjødal, Norway,Nov. 5, 2018. Leaders of the Norwegian military met with leaders and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) of 2nd MLG-Fwd to discuss the role of the Marine Corps NCO during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott R. Jenkins) - Norwegian Army Brig. Gen. Jon Morten Mangersnes, right, the commander of the Norwegian Land Warfare Center, speaks with Maj. Duane Kortman Jr., left, and Master Gunnery Sgt. William Jansen, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group-Forward (2nd MLG-Fwd), in Stjødal, Norway,Nov. 5, 2018. Leaders of the Norwegian military met with leaders and noncommissioned officers of 2nd MLG-Fwd to discuss the role of the Marine Corps NCO during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott R. Jenkins)

Light Armored Vehicles with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, cross a medium girder bridge as part of Exercise Trident Juncture 18 near Voll, Norway, Oct. 30, 2018. The bridge construction enables ground units to complete a gap crossing during the exercise, which is one of the general engineering tasks 2nd Marine Logistics Group provides to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott R. Jenkins) - Light Armored Vehicles with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, cross a medium girder bridge as part of Exercise Trident Juncture 18 near Voll, Norway, Oct. 30, 2018. The bridge construction enables ground units to complete a gap crossing during the exercise, which is one of the general engineering tasks 2nd Marine Logistics Group provides to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott R. Jenkins)