II MEF News

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.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Franco, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, assesses a simulated casualty during the culminating event for a week-long Tactical Combat Casualty Care course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015. The course had students with different levels of rank and experience focusing on the importance of not only treating a casualties injuries, but also on how to conduct pain management, call in a 9-line casualty evacuation request, and safely extract the casualty from the danger zone while maintaining situational awareness in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Franco, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, assesses a simulated casualty during the culminating event for a week-long Tactical Combat Casualty Care course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015. The course had students with different levels of rank and experience focusing on the importance of not only treating a casualties injuries, but also on how to conduct pain management, call in a 9-line casualty evacuation request, and safely extract the casualty from the danger zone while maintaining situational awareness in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)