II MEF News

Staff Sgt. Chaz Carter, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, searches the area during an improvised explosive device access training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2016. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on safely locating and disposing of an IED while suppressing the full capabilities of the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released) - Staff Sgt. Chaz Carter, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, searches the area during an improvised explosive device access training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 29, 2016. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on safely locating and disposing of an IED while suppressing the full capabilities of the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

A cold weather tent built by Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 252 is covered in snow in the mountains of Bridgeport, Calif., during Mountain Exercise 1-16, a cold weather training exercise, Jan. 15, 2016. The training is a prerequisite for a large, multi-national exercise called Cold Response 16 that will take place in Norway, March of this year. Cold Response will challenge 12 NATO allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together and respond in the case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/released) - A cold weather tent built by Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 252 is covered in snow in the mountains of Bridgeport, Calif., during Mountain Exercise 1-16, a cold weather training exercise, Jan. 15, 2016. The training is a prerequisite for a large, multi-national exercise called Cold Response 16 that will take place in Norway, March of this year. Cold Response will challenge 12 NATO allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together and respond in the case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/released)

Lance Cpl. Curtis L. Brown, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, assaults targets down range during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2016. The company reinforced infantry fundamentals at all levels, beginning with fire team tactics before advancing to squad-level exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Lance Cpl. Curtis L. Brown, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, assaults targets down range during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2016. The company reinforced infantry fundamentals at all levels, beginning with fire team tactics before advancing to squad-level exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and one of the 8th Engineers Support Battalion Marines that helped renovate the unit’s new Corporals Course, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. This renovated facility is now open to train the Marines and sailors of 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released ) - Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, commanding general for 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and one of the 8th Engineers Support Battalion Marines that helped renovate the unit’s new Corporals Course, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. This renovated facility is now open to train the Marines and sailors of 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released )

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, put on their personal protective equipment in preparation for a Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 7, 2015. The purpose of the training was to teach the Marines about the dangers during Humvee rollovers and how to properly react if ever faced it. - Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, put on their personal protective equipment in preparation for a Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 7, 2015. The purpose of the training was to teach the Marines about the dangers during Humvee rollovers and how to properly react if ever faced it.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clifford W. Bauman gives a presentation on suicide prevention to Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group at the base theater at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 15, 2015. The 2nd MLG conducted the presentation in order to create a command climate of prevention of suicides, suicide attempts and ideations through education and guided discussion. With an estimated national average of 22 veteran suicides a day, these briefs are designed to raise awareness among members of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones/released) - U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clifford W. Bauman gives a presentation on suicide prevention to Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group at the base theater at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 15, 2015. The 2nd MLG conducted the presentation in order to create a command climate of prevention of suicides, suicide attempts and ideations through education and guided discussion. With an estimated national average of 22 veteran suicides a day, these briefs are designed to raise awareness among members of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones/released)

Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a conditioning hike aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Each Marine carried canned goods for a local homeless shelter during the conditioning hike and dropped them off at a collection point halfway through the march. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a conditioning hike aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Each Marine carried canned goods for a local homeless shelter during the conditioning hike and dropped them off at a collection point halfway through the march. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment pause and check for a weapons malfunction during a company live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. The exercise is in preparation for the integrated training exercise taking place at Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., next month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment pause and check for a weapons malfunction during a company live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. The exercise is in preparation for the integrated training exercise taking place at Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., next month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

An MV-22B Osprey, operated by a crew with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, carries cargo during a night time external lifts operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2015. Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion supported the exercise to facilitate the required flight hours for student pilots, and practice their own skills as a helicopter support team securing transportation of resources for Marines that would need it in a real-world operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - An MV-22B Osprey, operated by a crew with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, carries cargo during a night time external lifts operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2015. Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion supported the exercise to facilitate the required flight hours for student pilots, and practice their own skills as a helicopter support team securing transportation of resources for Marines that would need it in a real-world operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)