II MEF News

Marine pilots in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, carry away an 8,500-pound high beam during an external lifts exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 25, 2015. The CH-53E completed a short circle pass, then slowly descended to allow Marines on the ground to disconnect the beam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine pilots in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, carry away an 8,500-pound high beam during an external lifts exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 25, 2015. The CH-53E completed a short circle pass, then slowly descended to allow Marines on the ground to disconnect the beam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Sgt. Nicholas G. Tissandier, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, oversees the landing of an MV-22 Osprey during para-operations above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The air crew practiced landings to reflect flight operations in areas of reduced visibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Sgt. Nicholas G. Tissandier, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, oversees the landing of an MV-22 Osprey during para-operations above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The air crew practiced landings to reflect flight operations in areas of reduced visibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Two MV-22 Osprey piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, land at Landing Zone Kingfisher, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Upon completion of troop transport, air crews practiced tactical landings, utilizing the Osprey’s unique blend of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, to complete their operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Two MV-22 Osprey piloted by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, land at Landing Zone Kingfisher, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Upon completion of troop transport, air crews practiced tactical landings, utilizing the Osprey’s unique blend of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, to complete their operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company scan the area to locate enemy targets in order to provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released) - Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company scan the area to locate enemy targets in order to provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)

Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, practice clearing a stairwell of all enemy presence while their squad observes during Basic Urban Skills Training at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Aug. 6, 2015. The training, which was taught by instructors from the 2nd Marine Division Training Center, was part of the battalion’s deployment for training exercise where the Marines improved the basic infantry skills they might not use on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released) - Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, practice clearing a stairwell of all enemy presence while their squad observes during Basic Urban Skills Training at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Aug. 6, 2015. The training, which was taught by instructors from the 2nd Marine Division Training Center, was part of the battalion’s deployment for training exercise where the Marines improved the basic infantry skills they might not use on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released)

Lance Cpl. Hunter Ladrum, a designated marksman with Bravo Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, sights in on possible threats during a week-long exercise at GSRA FOB aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 5, 2015. The company conducted the training from August 4-7, in which they simulated the protection of a submarine during fueling operations. - Lance Cpl. Hunter Ladrum, a designated marksman with Bravo Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, sights in on possible threats during a week-long exercise at GSRA FOB aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 5, 2015. The company conducted the training from August 4-7, in which they simulated the protection of a submarine during fueling operations.

Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, watch the impacts of rounds fired at a virtual target during training at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 5, 2015. The Marines practiced the fundamentals of marksmanship while firing on stationary and moving targets in a virtual battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sullivan Laramie/Released) - Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, watch the impacts of rounds fired at a virtual target during training at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 5, 2015. The Marines practiced the fundamentals of marksmanship while firing on stationary and moving targets in a virtual battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sullivan Laramie/Released)

Artillerymen with 10th Marine Regiment work together to assemble small crew-served weapons during the Super Section Competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30 through July 1, 2015. Five gun sections from the regiment built cohesion and competed in timed knowledge events, a nine-mile hike, a three-mile endurance course through swamp water and a direct-fire range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) - Artillerymen with 10th Marine Regiment work together to assemble small crew-served weapons during the Super Section Competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30 through July 1, 2015. Five gun sections from the regiment built cohesion and competed in timed knowledge events, a nine-mile hike, a three-mile endurance course through swamp water and a direct-fire range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released)

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released) - Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released)