II MEF News

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric K. Terashima, senior reserve integrator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. David L. Odom, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, after receiving a Bronze Star Medal with a gold star in lieu of second award for his actions during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2020. As senior advisor to the Helmand and Nimroz Afghan National Police, he negotiated dynamic, physical and human terrain of southwest Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric K. Terashima, senior reserve integrator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. David L. Odom, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, after receiving a Bronze Star Medal with a gold star in lieu of second award for his actions during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25, 2020. As senior advisor to the Helmand and Nimroz Afghan National Police, he negotiated dynamic, physical and human terrain of southwest Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)

General's letter to II Marine Expeditionary Force. - General's letter to II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Chris Baker, deputy G-1 operations officer, his wife Jenice, and two daughters Kennidy and Avery, pose for a photo during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 11, 2020. Baker received the Civilian of the Year Award which is presented to a civilian working for the Marines Corps for their exceptional work and accomplishments over the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara) - Chris Baker, deputy G-1 operations officer, his wife Jenice, and two daughters Kennidy and Avery, pose for a photo during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 11, 2020. Baker received the Civilian of the Year Award which is presented to a civilian working for the Marines Corps for their exceptional work and accomplishments over the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Don J. Hernandez, II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion sergeant major, prepares to hand the colors to Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2020. Neary will be the commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Don J. Hernandez, II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion sergeant major, prepares to hand the colors to Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2020. Neary will be the commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)

Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group receive unit awards as part of 2nd MLG’s unit recognition program at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 28, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins) - Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group receive unit awards as part of 2nd MLG’s unit recognition program at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 28, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, commemorate America's Independence Day with a 21-gun salute at William Pendleton Thomas Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2019. Service members, their families and guests attended the ceremony to celebrate the birth of American Independence and render honors to the tradition it upholds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee) - U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, commemorate America's Independence Day with a 21-gun salute at William Pendleton Thomas Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2019. Service members, their families and guests attended the ceremony to celebrate the birth of American Independence and render honors to the tradition it upholds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hubert Robertson, left, S-3 assistant training chief and Sgt. Christopher Whitby, right, watch chief with Provost Marshal Office, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, pose for a photo at building 8 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 13, 2020. Robertson and Whitby collaborated together and presented a new digital classroom for Marines attending Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karina Lopezmata - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hubert Robertson, left, S-3 assistant training chief and Sgt. Christopher Whitby, right, watch chief with Provost Marshal Office, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, pose for a photo at building 8 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 13, 2020. Robertson and Whitby collaborated together and presented a new digital classroom for Marines attending Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karina Lopezmata)

A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., is positioned in their hangar during a deactivation ceremony for VMFA-251, April 23, 2020. In the future, the Thunderbolts will transition to the F-35C and relocate aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., is positioned in their hangar during a deactivation ceremony for VMFA-251, April 23, 2020. In the future, the Thunderbolts will transition to the F-35C and relocate aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)