II MEF News

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy corpsman administers a U.S. Marine with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15. - A U.S. Navy corpsman administers a U.S. Marine with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15.

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. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire their weapons during a battle sight zero range in Setermoen, Norway, June 4, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Marines implemented social distancing procedures into their training and are taking precautions to ensure they do not expose themselves to anyone who may be infected. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins) - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire their weapons during a battle sight zero range in Setermoen, Norway, June 4, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Marines implemented social distancing procedures into their training and are taking precautions to ensure they do not expose themselves to anyone who may be infected. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

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)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Coyne, left, commanding officer of 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, pins a Bronze Star Medal on British Royal Marine Maj. James A. Fuller, the future operations officer with 2nd Marine Regiment, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2020. Fuller received the Bronze Star for his distinctive contributions and efforts as the assistant operations officer with Task Force Southwest 19.1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in Afghanistan. Fuller directly increased TSFW’s combat effectiveness and operational reach in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Coyne, left, commanding officer of 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, pins a Bronze Star Medal on British Royal Marine Maj. James A. Fuller, the future operations officer with 2nd Marine Regiment, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2020. Fuller received the Bronze Star for his distinctive contributions and efforts as the assistant operations officer with Task Force Southwest 19.1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in Afghanistan. Fuller directly increased TSFW’s combat effectiveness and operational reach in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

British Royal Marine Maj. James A. Fuller, the future operations officer with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives a Bronze Star Medal at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2020. Fuller received the Bronze Star for his distinctive contributions and efforts as the assistant operations officer with Task Force Southwest 19.1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in Afghanistan. Fuller directly increased TSFW’s combat effectiveness and operational reach in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons) - British Royal Marine Maj. James A. Fuller, the future operations officer with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives a Bronze Star Medal at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2020. Fuller received the Bronze Star for his distinctive contributions and efforts as the assistant operations officer with Task Force Southwest 19.1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in Afghanistan. Fuller directly increased TSFW’s combat effectiveness and operational reach in Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)