II MEF News

Cpl. Jesse Arthur, a field artillery cannoneer with, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment observes a firing position during a live-fire exercise as part of exercise Saipan Rain at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2016. The battery, based out of Navy Operational Support Center, Richmond, Va., joined forces with 10th Marine Regiment to support operations during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. Jesse Arthur, a field artillery cannoneer with, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment observes a firing position during a live-fire exercise as part of exercise Saipan Rain at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2016. The battery, based out of Navy Operational Support Center, Richmond, Va., joined forces with 10th Marine Regiment to support operations during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A scout with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrates his abilities in combat lifesaver skills during the battalion’s annual Isaak Competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 4, 2016. The competition offered the scouts a plethora of different scenarios a scout must be able to accomplish, including casualty evacuation, call for fire, unknown-distance marksmanship, and land navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez) - A scout with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrates his abilities in combat lifesaver skills during the battalion’s annual Isaak Competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 4, 2016. The competition offered the scouts a plethora of different scenarios a scout must be able to accomplish, including casualty evacuation, call for fire, unknown-distance marksmanship, and land navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)

Cpl. McKinley D. White, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, oversees a simulated casualty during the counter-improvised explosive device operations portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2016. The counter-IED portion of the competition put squads’ observation skills to the test as they swept a lane of simulated IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Cpl. McKinley D. White, a team leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, oversees a simulated casualty during the counter-improvised explosive device operations portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2016. The counter-IED portion of the competition put squads’ observation skills to the test as they swept a lane of simulated IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol as part of Exercise Eager Response at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 26, 2016. In addition to patrolling, Marines conducted casualty evacuation and defensive operations throughout the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol as part of Exercise Eager Response at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 26, 2016. In addition to patrolling, Marines conducted casualty evacuation and defensive operations throughout the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and sailors who served and continue to serve in 2nd Marine Division, while thanking the local community for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and sailors who served and continue to serve in 2nd Marine Division, while thanking the local community for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A Marine with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, provides security as his squad conducts casualty evacuation drills during Mountain Exercise 1-16 at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 15, 2016. Marines across II Marine Expeditionary Force and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade were taking part in the training in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16 in Norway this March. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/released) - A Marine with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, provides security as his squad conducts casualty evacuation drills during Mountain Exercise 1-16 at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 15, 2016. Marines across II Marine Expeditionary Force and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade were taking part in the training in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16 in Norway this March. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/released)

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, conceals himself after contact with the enemy during a patrolling exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released) - A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, conceals himself after contact with the enemy during a patrolling exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released)

Multiple tents connect to create a Combat Operations Center during a 2nd Marine Division Command Post Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The purpose of the CPX is to test the division’s ability to set up a communications network in any environment that would be used to allow the division commander to command and control his Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/Released) - Multiple tents connect to create a Combat Operations Center during a 2nd Marine Division Command Post Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The purpose of the CPX is to test the division’s ability to set up a communications network in any environment that would be used to allow the division commander to command and control his Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/Released)

Scout sniper screener candidates with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment run with packs weighing approximately 45 pounds during a physical fitness assessment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. The screener aims to prepare candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/ released) - Scout sniper screener candidates with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment run with packs weighing approximately 45 pounds during a physical fitness assessment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. The screener aims to prepare candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/ released)

Marines post the colors during the Combat Logistics Battalion 8’s reactivation ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2015. The unit’s reactivation allows 2nd MLG to provide direct support to all of 2nd Marine Division’s infantry units, and it is scheduled to take over the logistics command element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Africa in 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) - Marines post the colors during the Combat Logistics Battalion 8’s reactivation ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2015. The unit’s reactivation allows 2nd MLG to provide direct support to all of 2nd Marine Division’s infantry units, and it is scheduled to take over the logistics command element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Africa in 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released)