II MEF News

Major Gen. Brian Beaudreault, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, gives remarks to Marines and sailors of 2nd CEB upon reaching their new command post at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2016. The battalion had occupied their previous location in Hadnot Point since World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Major Gen. Brian Beaudreault, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, gives remarks to Marines and sailors of 2nd CEB upon reaching their new command post at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2016. The battalion had occupied their previous location in Hadnot Point since World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Sgt. Joshua Jelinek, the lead instructor for the Assault Climbers Course, observes the one-rope bridge to ensure it has been properly assembled and is safe for use at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. These bridges allow Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct cliff assaults, and move supplies and themselves safely across a river or cavern. - Sgt. Joshua Jelinek, the lead instructor for the Assault Climbers Course, observes the one-rope bridge to ensure it has been properly assembled and is safe for use at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. These bridges allow Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct cliff assaults, and move supplies and themselves safely across a river or cavern.

Veterans, family members and friends stand in a moment of silence for all the fallen Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during a memorial ceremony held at the battalion headquarters building on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2016. The ceremony focused on the 2010 Afghanistan deployment but was open to all veterans of 1/2 in order to build a network of friends for the veterans to rely on. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melodie Snarr/Released) - Veterans, family members and friends stand in a moment of silence for all the fallen Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during a memorial ceremony held at the battalion headquarters building on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2016. The ceremony focused on the 2010 Afghanistan deployment but was open to all veterans of 1/2 in order to build a network of friends for the veterans to rely on. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melodie Snarr/Released)

Cpl. Jesse Arthur, a field artillery cannoneer with, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment observes a firing position during a live-fire exercise as part of exercise Saipan Rain at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2016. The battery, based out of Navy Operational Support Center, Richmond, Va., joined forces with 10th Marine Regiment to support operations during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. Jesse Arthur, a field artillery cannoneer with, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment observes a firing position during a live-fire exercise as part of exercise Saipan Rain at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2016. The battery, based out of Navy Operational Support Center, Richmond, Va., joined forces with 10th Marine Regiment to support operations during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A scout with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrates his abilities in combat lifesaver skills during the battalion’s annual Isaak Competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 4, 2016. The competition offered the scouts a plethora of different scenarios a scout must be able to accomplish, including casualty evacuation, call for fire, unknown-distance marksmanship, and land navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez) - A scout with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrates his abilities in combat lifesaver skills during the battalion’s annual Isaak Competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 4, 2016. The competition offered the scouts a plethora of different scenarios a scout must be able to accomplish, including casualty evacuation, call for fire, unknown-distance marksmanship, and land navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)

U.S. Navy Ensign Julia Mauer, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, tends to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty training scenario at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2016. The training was held to evaluate medical personnel capabilities in a field environment with limited manpower and resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - U.S. Navy Ensign Julia Mauer, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, tends to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty training scenario at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2016. The training was held to evaluate medical personnel capabilities in a field environment with limited manpower and resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Cpl. McKinley D. White, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, oversees a simulated casualty during the counter-improvised explosive device operations portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2016. The counter-IED portion of the competition put squads’ observation skills to the test as they swept a lane of simulated IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. McKinley D. White, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, oversees a simulated casualty during the counter-improvised explosive device operations portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2016. The counter-IED portion of the competition put squads’ observation skills to the test as they swept a lane of simulated IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment stand in formation during a Silver Star ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C. for former 3/2 Marine, Sgt. Matthew Parker (ret.), on March 18, 2016. Parker was awarded the Silver Star for his courageous actions during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011, where he assumed control of his platoon during a firefight after several leaders had been injured. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released) - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment stand in formation during a Silver Star ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C. for former 3/2 Marine, Sgt. Matthew Parker (ret.), on March 18, 2016. Parker was awarded the Silver Star for his courageous actions during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011, where he assumed control of his platoon during a firefight after several leaders had been injured. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)

Lance Cpl. Arnaldo Avendano, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, takes a cover position during an assault course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2016. This drill is part of an annual training event to prepare them for combat situations when they are called upon to deploy. Marines took turns providing cover fire for their partner, allowing them to advance to the simulated enemy position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released) - Lance Cpl. Arnaldo Avendano, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, takes a cover position during an assault course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2016. This drill is part of an annual training event to prepare them for combat situations when they are called upon to deploy. Marines took turns providing cover fire for their partner, allowing them to advance to the simulated enemy position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)