II MEF News

A Marine enters the surf at Onslow Beach, here, June 5. According to the Navy and Marine Corps Executive Safety Summary, over the past five years, at least 36 Marines and sailors died during recreational water sports. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED) - A Marine enters the surf at Onslow Beach, here, June 5. According to the Navy and Marine Corps Executive Safety Summary, over the past five years, at least 36 Marines and sailors died during recreational water sports. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John A. Faria) (RELEASED)

Hundreds of Marines and sailors gathered in French Creek, here, June 1, for the activation of Combat Logistics Battalion 46 in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Hundreds of Marines and sailors gathered in French Creek, here, June 1, for the activation of Combat Logistics Battalion 46 in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Michael Clawson of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participates in a ball toss challenge against fourth-grader Sarah Staeble at White Oaks Elementary, 2 June 2009. Marines from 2/6 volunteered at the White Oaks Elementary field meet. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Jesse J. Johnson) (Released) - Cpl. Michael Clawson of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participates in a ball toss challenge against fourth-grader Sarah Staeble at White Oaks Elementary, 2 June 2009. Marines from 2/6 volunteered at the White Oaks Elementary field meet. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Jesse J. Johnson) (Released)