II MEF News

VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) - U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in formation during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Browns Island Media Day 2025 - U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro) - U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Niyona Gibbs, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Bayboro, North Carolina, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 12, 2025. Gibbs was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by her leadership for her proficiency, maturity, and dedication to her job as a dental technician. Her impact during exercise Joint Viking was remarkable where she assisted in the care of 200 patients and provided 75 hours of medical coverage during six training evolutions for the exercise. 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 Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Niyona Gibbs, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Bayboro, North Carolina, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 12, 2025. Gibbs was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by her leadership for her proficiency, maturity, and dedication to her job as a dental technician. Her impact during exercise Joint Viking was remarkable where she assisted in the care of 200 patients and provided 75 hours of medical coverage during six training evolutions for the exercise. 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 Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Bradley, the motor transport operations noncommissioned officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Riverview, Florida, poses for a photo in Setermoen, Norway, May 1, 2025. Bradley was selected as 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week for exceeding expectations while filling the billet of a staff non-commissioned officer and ensuring that there have been no missing pieces while serving as platoon sergeant. According to his leadership, Bradley constantly performs to the level of a staff non- commissioned officer and his leadership and attention to detail prepared more than 20 Marines to administratively and physically deploy to Exercise Swift Response 25 in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Bradley, the motor transport operations noncommissioned officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Riverview, Florida, poses for a photo in Setermoen, Norway, May 1, 2025. Bradley was selected as 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week for exceeding expectations while filling the billet of a staff non-commissioned officer and ensuring that there have been no missing pieces while serving as platoon sergeant. According to his leadership, Bradley constantly performs to the level of a staff non- commissioned officer and his leadership and attention to detail prepared more than 20 Marines to administratively and physically deploy to Exercise Swift Response 25 in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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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