II MEF News

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) - U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

The January 2026 SLC brought together 2nd MAW O-6 and O-5 commanders, station commanders, their senior enlisted leaders, and 2nd MAW staff to enhance their understanding of key topics impacting 2nd MAW and improve mission effectiveness at each level of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo during the January 2026 Senior Leaders' Conference at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The January 2026 SLC brought together 2nd MAW O-6 and O-5 commanders, station commanders, their senior enlisted leaders, and 2nd MAW staff to enhance their understanding of key topics impacting 2nd MAW and improve mission effectiveness at each level of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Haskell, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, plugs in a wire for a Star Shield communications system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Haskell is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Haskell, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, plugs in a wire for a Star Shield communications system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Haskell is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), detonate an explosive charge to breach a door during Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 11, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia) - U.S. Reconnaissance Marines, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), detonate an explosive charge to breach a door during Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 11, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar) - U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines from around II Marine Expeditionary Force receive training on the Multi-Mission communications terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 17, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gavin Umboh) - U.S. Marines from around II Marine Expeditionary Force receive training on the Multi-Mission communications terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 17, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gavin Umboh)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Sanderson, a military working dog trainer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, trains with Kkorak, a military working dog, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. A military working dog trainer is responsible for developing, conditioning, and certifying K-9 teams to ensure they are mission ready for detection, patrols, and combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Ornelas) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Sanderson, a military working dog trainer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, trains with Kkorak, a military working dog, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. A military working dog trainer is responsible for developing, conditioning, and certifying K-9 teams to ensure they are mission ready for detection, patrols, and combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for external lifts before an initial accession flight at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2025. HMHT-302 provides foundational training for new CH-53K pilots arriving from flight school and for pilots and aircrew transitioning from the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas) - U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for external lifts before an initial accession flight at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2025. HMHT-302 provides foundational training for new CH-53K pilots arriving from flight school and for pilots and aircrew transitioning from the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)