II MEF News

Pfc. David Burger, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, writes down coordinates during a command post exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 6, 2015. Marines with CLR-2, 2nd MLG, train to provide direct support of all Marine Air-Ground Task Force missions and coordinate surge tactical logistics as required by its concept of operations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released) - Pfc. David Burger, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, writes down coordinates during a command post exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 6, 2015. Marines with CLR-2, 2nd MLG, train to provide direct support of all Marine Air-Ground Task Force missions and coordinate surge tactical logistics as required by its concept of operations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

PFC Cade M. Gautreau, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, sends shots down range during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Fire teams conducted a live-fire and maneuver ranges to build team cohesion and confidence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released) - PFC Cade M. Gautreau, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, sends shots down range during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Fire teams conducted a live-fire and maneuver ranges to build team cohesion and confidence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Lance Cpl. Joseph Kinch (right), a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, practices using a Joint Chemical Agent Detector during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear decontamination course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2015. Hands-on training with CBRN equipment allows Marines to get a higher level of understanding with gear they may be used to save other Marines’ lives. - Lance Cpl. Joseph Kinch (right), a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, practices using a Joint Chemical Agent Detector during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear decontamination course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2015. Hands-on training with CBRN equipment allows Marines to get a higher level of understanding with gear they may be used to save other Marines’ lives.

PO2 James Gafford, an instructor with 2nd Medical Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, creates anxiety for a Marine treating the simulated casualty during the testing phase of a four-day Combat Life Savers class aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5 2015. Marines in the class were taught emergency combat medicine with the intent that in a casualty situation they can apply lifesaving procedures in the case a corpsman cannot reach the wounded. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released) - PO2 James Gafford, an instructor with 2nd Medical Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, creates anxiety for a Marine treating the simulated casualty during the testing phase of a four-day Combat Life Savers class aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5 2015. Marines in the class were taught emergency combat medicine with the intent that in a casualty situation they can apply lifesaving procedures in the case a corpsman cannot reach the wounded. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Corporal Bradley Wickham (front left), a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, asks Marines with 2nd MLG review questions during a CBRN reconnaissance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2015. Marines from various units within 2nd MLG took part in the training to provide their units the additional resource CBRN detection-trained Marines to use in case of disaster or attack. - Corporal Bradley Wickham (front left), a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, asks Marines with 2nd MLG review questions during a CBRN reconnaissance course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2015. Marines from various units within 2nd MLG took part in the training to provide their units the additional resource CBRN detection-trained Marines to use in case of disaster or attack.

Snow falls over the command operations center during an entire day of a 2nd Marine Logistics Group command post exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24, 2015. The Marines involved in the CPX battled multiple weather conditions such as snow, sleet and rain during the exercise designed to ensure logistical readiness and identify areas in need of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released) - Snow falls over the command operations center during an entire day of a 2nd Marine Logistics Group command post exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24, 2015. The Marines involved in the CPX battled multiple weather conditions such as snow, sleet and rain during the exercise designed to ensure logistical readiness and identify areas in need of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released)

Corporal Carl Adams, a Weapons Company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of Bellefontaine, Ohio, waits for the go-ahead to descend the rapel tower during the Helicopter Ropes Suspension Techniques course taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group March 3, 2015, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The 10-day course teaches Marines to become subject-matter experts at controlling fast-rope or rapelling exercises and units with HRST capabilities make it possible to insert or extract Marines from an area where landing an aircraft would be impractical. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/released) - Corporal Carl Adams, a Weapons Company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of Bellefontaine, Ohio, waits for the go-ahead to descend the rapel tower during the Helicopter Ropes Suspension Techniques course taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group March 3, 2015, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The 10-day course teaches Marines to become subject-matter experts at controlling fast-rope or rapelling exercises and units with HRST capabilities make it possible to insert or extract Marines from an area where landing an aircraft would be impractical. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/released)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attach chains to an 8,500 pound metal beam before a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter uses either single or dual point hooks to lift the load off the ground aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing teamed up with CLB-6 to conduct external-lift exercises. The training allowed the pilots to work hand-in-hand with groundside Marines in an effort to support II Marine Expeditionary Force’s readiness. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attach chains to an 8,500 pound metal beam before a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter uses either single or dual point hooks to lift the load off the ground aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing teamed up with CLB-6 to conduct external-lift exercises. The training allowed the pilots to work hand-in-hand with groundside Marines in an effort to support II Marine Expeditionary Force’s readiness.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attach chains to an 8,500 pound metal beam before a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter uses either single or dual point hooks to lift the load off the ground aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing teamed up with CLB-6 to conduct external-lift exercises. The training allowed the pilots to work hand-in-hand with groundside Marines in an effort to support II Marine Expeditionary Force’s readiness. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attach chains to an 8,500 pound metal beam before a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter uses either single or dual point hooks to lift the load off the ground aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 4, 2015. Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing teamed up with CLB-6 to conduct external-lift exercises. The training allowed the pilots to work hand-in-hand with groundside Marines in an effort to support II Marine Expeditionary Force’s readiness.