II Marine Expeditionary Force

Operational Excellence. Readiness. Standards. Dignity and Respect.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

II MEF Photos

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) receives the staff noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David S. Owen (left) awards the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, (right) former sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, left, sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), prepares to transfer the sword of office to Col. Jordan D. Walzer, commanding officer of II MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and family members of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group observe a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas, right, former sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima and Sgt. Maj. Rene Salinas with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) prepare to pass the noncommissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2018. After 30 years of service, Salinas retired and relinquished his duties of II MIG sergeant major to Kitashima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, attend classes during a Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2018. 2nd Radio Battalion conducted the CPX to evaluate and improve their communication capabilities in preparation for an upcoming Mission Rehearsal Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, examine and discuss maps during classes throughout Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2018. 2nd Radio Battalion conducted the CPX to evaluate and improve their communication capabilities in preparation for an upcoming Mission Rehearsal Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up network satellite communications through a Ground Antenna Transmit and Receive during a Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2018. 2nd Radio Battalion conducted the CPX to evaluate and improve their communication capabilities in preparation for an upcoming Mission Rehearsal Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

Sean-Paul Donovan, a former sergeant with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. Donovan received this award for saving the life of one of his fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

Sean-Paul Donovan, a former sergeant with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. Donovan received this award for saving the life of one of his fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

Sean-Paul Donovan, a former sergeant with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. Donovan received this award for saving the life of one of his fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bradley Bean, commanding officer of 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, gives his remarks about Sean-Paul Donovan, a former sergeant with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. Donovan received this award for saving the life of one of his fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

Sean-Paul Donovan, a former sergeant with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. Donovan received this award for saving the life of one of his fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiana Boyd)

A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group describes his landing after conducting a static line jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to conduct a static line jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

A member of the British Commandos fast ropes from a rappel tower during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher)

Members of the French Marines fast rope from a rappel tower during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and British Commandos receive a brief before fast roping from a rappel tower during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher)

U.S. Marines, and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and British Commandos, receive a brief before fast roping from a rappel tower during exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 10, 2018. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led multi-lateral exercise that enables U.S. Marines to train with NATO allies and partner nations. This exercise strengthens partner nation security as well as enhances force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher)