II MEF News

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, verify the identity of a notionally-displaced citizen at the first station of the Evacuation Control Center during the battalion’s certification exercise, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2016. The battalion is slated to deploy on Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez) - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, verify the identity of a notionally-displaced citizen at the first station of the Evacuation Control Center during the battalion’s certification exercise, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2016. The battalion is slated to deploy on Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)

The guidon for Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, is displayed after the company’s deactivation ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2016. Charlie Company, activated in 1941, has taken part in some of the America’s largest battles to include World War II (Tarawa, Saipan), The Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm and Shield, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Fallujah).(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez) - The guidon for Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, is displayed after the company’s deactivation ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2016. Charlie Company, activated in 1941, has taken part in some of the America’s largest battles to include World War II (Tarawa, Saipan), The Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm and Shield, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Fallujah).(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)

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)