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)

HMHT-302 demonstrates CH-53E capabilities with 2nd Transportation Battalion

Ancient Rome was not built in a day, but perhaps it could have been if there were Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 around to do the heavy lifting.

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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)

Delivering Marines, fast food – the Marine Corps way

What is the fastest way to deliver chow and water to hungry Marines in the field?

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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)

Ospreys demonstrate agility for casualty evacuations

The MV-22 Osprey’s ability to blend vertical flight capabilities of a helicopter with the speed, range, altitude and endurance of fixed-wing aircraft was put to use for several casualty evacuation drills above Camp Lejeune. North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2015.

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