II MEF News

Czech officers view II MEF capabilities

The Czech Republic, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since 1999, has been a strong

MHG families gather for Spring Fling

Despite cool temperatures, more than 150 Marines and sailors and their family members, from II

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Trainees from the staff non-commissioned officer academy (pictured in desert camouflage uniforms) plan their attack as an instructor prepares to move a combat unit on the terrain board April 7. The CAST, part of the modeling and simulation section, II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives Marines the opportunity to practice call for fire and maneuver in a simulated, role-playing environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ruben D. Maestre) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Trainees from the staff non-commissioned officer academy (pictured in desert camouflage uniforms) plan their attack as an instructor prepares to move a combat unit on the terrain board April 7. The CAST, part of the modeling and simulation section, II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives Marines the opportunity to practice call for fire and maneuver in a simulated, role-playing environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ruben D. Maestre)

CAST braces II MEF with simulation training

The mock terrain model resembles a huge board game - complete with micro tanks, armored personnel

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Security Forces Battalion Shooting Team poses with their Wirgman Small Unit Rifle Team Trophy which they were awarded, April 8, following the 2005 Eastern Division Matches. The team consists of Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Woodfin, Pfc. Benjamin Footer (from left, kneeling) and Pfc. Nicolas Friederich, Sgt. John Wellons and Pfc. Brandon Rokahr (standing). - Security Forces Battalion Shooting Team poses with their Wirgman Small Unit Rifle Team Trophy which they were awarded, April 8, following the 2005 Eastern Division Matches. The team consists of Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Woodfin, Pfc. Benjamin Footer (from left, kneeling) and Pfc. Nicolas Friederich, Sgt. John Wellons and Pfc. Brandon Rokahr (standing).

An officer with the Commando Kandak (battalion), Afghan National Army, takes aim during a simulated assault with Marines from 8th Communications Battalion. The ANA officers visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units to exchange ideas and tactics with the Marines. - An officer with the Commando Kandak (battalion), Afghan National Army, takes aim during a simulated assault with Marines from 8th Communications Battalion. The ANA officers visited II Marine Expeditionary Force units to exchange ideas and tactics with the Marines.