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)