II MEF News

Lance Cpl. Dan Schergen, a metal worker with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion and a native of Valparaiso, Ind., welds a bolt into place during the construction of a bridge near Combat Outpost Rankel in the district of Garmsir, Helmand province, Jan. 29. The Marines of Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion endured a 5-day convoy in order to replace a temporary bridge with a more permanent structure that would increase mobility for Marines operating in the area. - Lance Cpl. Dan Schergen, a metal worker with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion and a native of Valparaiso, Ind., welds a bolt into place during the construction of a bridge near Combat Outpost Rankel in the district of Garmsir, Helmand province, Jan. 29. The Marines of Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion endured a 5-day convoy in order to replace a temporary bridge with a more permanent structure that would increase mobility for Marines operating in the area.

ABOARD USS KEARSARGE, At Sea – Canadian Army soldiers board an MV-22 Osprey aboard the USS Kearsarge Feb. 6 during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator gave coalition countries the opportunity to familiarize themselves with each other to improve interoperability between the services. - ABOARD USS KEARSARGE, At Sea – Canadian Army soldiers board an MV-22 Osprey aboard the USS Kearsarge Feb. 6 during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator gave coalition countries the opportunity to familiarize themselves with each other to improve interoperability between the services.

Maj. Erich Bergiel scans his surroundings while participating in a combat patrol. Bergiel was on his way to the Marjeh Fruit and Vegetable Packing Facility, located directly behind him, to conduct the final construction inspection. Bergiel is from Carrolton, Ga., and has been deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom since May, 2011. - Maj. Erich Bergiel scans his surroundings while participating in a combat patrol. Bergiel was on his way to the Marjeh Fruit and Vegetable Packing Facility, located directly behind him, to conduct the final construction inspection. Bergiel is from Carrolton, Ga., and has been deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom since May, 2011.