II MEF News

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 215th Corps and a U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discuss offensive strategy during an advisory meeting at Camp Hanson, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. Marines and Sailors from Task Force Southwest are supporting and assisting the 1st and 3rd Brigades of the 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand Three, which is designed to clear Nad-e Ali and Marjah of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - An Afghan National Army soldier with the 215th Corps and a U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discuss offensive strategy during an advisory meeting at Camp Hanson, Afghanistan, June 13, 2017. Marines and Sailors from Task Force Southwest are supporting and assisting the 1st and 3rd Brigades of the 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand Three, which is designed to clear Nad-e Ali and Marjah of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion post security during the assault breacher’s portion of the Sapper leader’s course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2016. The three-week long course trains the Marines to be more proficient at patrolling, demolitions and demolition breaching. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez) - Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion post security during the assault breacher’s portion of the Sapper leader’s course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2016. The three-week long course trains the Marines to be more proficient at patrolling, demolitions and demolition breaching. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)

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)

Motor Transport Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a simulated convoy throughout the hills aboard Bridgeport, California, Jan. 14, 2015. The Marines learned how to operate the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles and the small unit support vehicles in mountainous terrain during classroom instruction and practical application. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein/released) - Motor Transport Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a simulated convoy throughout the hills aboard Bridgeport, California, Jan. 14, 2015. The Marines learned how to operate the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles and the small unit support vehicles in mountainous terrain during classroom instruction and practical application. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein/released)