II MEF News

A Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - A Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Staff Sgt. Nicholas R. Bowling, a joint terminal attack controller with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, observes targets down range during a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2016. The exercise was the first to allow the unit to collaborate with their 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment attachment that will be among them during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Staff Sgt. Nicholas R. Bowling, a joint terminal attack controller with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, observes targets down range during a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 2016. The exercise was the first to allow the unit to collaborate with their 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment attachment that will be among them during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)