II MEF News

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims) - U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner) - M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Lance Cpl. William Finn fires an M4 Carbine rifle during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov 16, 2016. The Marines practiced squad-sized movements to maintain unit readiness for their upcoming Integrated Training Exercise at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center in Twentynine Palms, California. Finn is a grenadier with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner) - Lance Cpl. William Finn fires an M4 Carbine rifle during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov 16, 2016. The Marines practiced squad-sized movements to maintain unit readiness for their upcoming Integrated Training Exercise at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center in Twentynine Palms, California. Finn is a grenadier with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Staff Sgt. Ronald Conyers, an infantry unit leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, returns from a six-month deployment in Eastern Europe and embraces his family during a homecoming ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2016. The Marines conducted various training missions that helped strengthen international relations with numerous NATO countries in preparation to support multinational contingency missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening/Released) - Staff Sgt. Ronald Conyers, an infantry unit leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, returns from a six-month deployment in Eastern Europe and embraces his family during a homecoming ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2016. The Marines conducted various training missions that helped strengthen international relations with numerous NATO countries in preparation to support multinational contingency missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening/Released)

A mortar team with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, take cover on the firing line as a mortar round shoots out of the barrel during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2016. Marines underwent mortar familiarization and proficiency training in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released) - A mortar team with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, take cover on the firing line as a mortar round shoots out of the barrel during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2016. Marines underwent mortar familiarization and proficiency training in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 wait to escape the cage during water survival training at Camp Lejeune, Apr. 28, 2016. The Marines used a simulated helicopter body while training for different underwater escape scenarios as qualification to be attached to a Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released) - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 wait to escape the cage during water survival training at Camp Lejeune, Apr. 28, 2016. The Marines used a simulated helicopter body while training for different underwater escape scenarios as qualification to be attached to a Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

Lance Cpl. Thomas Hunt, a designated marksman with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, looks through the scope of his M110 sniper rifle while concealed in the tree line during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Command Post Exercise 3 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2016. During the CPX, 2nd LEB posted security around the campsite and defended it from mock enemies, ensuring the headquarters element could complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released) - Lance Cpl. Thomas Hunt, a designated marksman with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, looks through the scope of his M110 sniper rifle while concealed in the tree line during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Command Post Exercise 3 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2016. During the CPX, 2nd LEB posted security around the campsite and defended it from mock enemies, ensuring the headquarters element could complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/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)

Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller (right), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Lt. Col. Robert Bodisch, commanding officer of 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, about the progression of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, “Iron Blitz,” at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. Iron Blitz is a weeklong, large scale operation and combat-readiness evaluation used to test the battalion’s ability to integrate all aspects of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and function as a deployment-ready unit. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening) - Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller (right), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Lt. Col. Robert Bodisch, commanding officer of 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, about the progression of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, “Iron Blitz,” at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. Iron Blitz is a weeklong, large scale operation and combat-readiness evaluation used to test the battalion’s ability to integrate all aspects of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and function as a deployment-ready unit. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening)