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)