II Marine Expeditionary Force

II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

II MEF Photos

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit move and secure cargo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 9, 2019. Combat cargo Marines are key members of the team that ensure all gear and equipment is loaded safely and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, splash into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2019. The 26th MEU is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, begin training off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2019. The 26th MEU is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2019. The 26th MEU is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2019. The 26th MEU is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris)

HN Stephen Morris, hospital corpsman with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 11, 2019. "There's no better in the business than a Navy corpsman," said Morris. Morris was deployed to Jordan as part of exercise Eager Lion 2019. According to his leadership, while deployed he helped complete four quick reaction force drills and provided eight periods of instruction concerning combat medicine helping the unit maintain a high level of combat readiness. He also volunteered to help the chaplain during a community outreach event to the local mosque, which contributed to foreign relationship initiatives. (Courtesy Photo)

Sgt. Kyle W. Lynch, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 10, 2019. "Dont talk about it; be about it," said Lynch, an Isabel, Kan., native. Lynch completed a seven-day fuel cell installation in 2.5 days with minimal Marines, allowing the aircraft to fly out early for an exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Pumphret)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fire M252 81mm mortar systems for a Fire Support Coordination Exercise during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019. The Marines were coordinated by forward observers in fire support teams in conjunction with M777-A2 Howitzers and rotary elements to train for success on a modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in conjunction with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d MarDiv during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 3, 2019. The FST Marines were coordinating a wide range of high caliber and explosive rounds from multiple sources on several communications systems to ensure their success on a modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division utilize M252 81mm mortar systems for a Fire Support Coordination Exercise during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019. The Marines were coordinated by forward observers in fire support teams in conjunction with M777-A2 Howitzers and rotary elements to train for success on a modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marines with Fire Support Team C, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receive a debrief during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in conjunction with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd MarDiv during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 5, 2019. The FST Marines were coordinating a wide range of high caliber and explosive rounds from multiple sources on several communications systems to ensure their success on a modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division utilize M252 81mm mortar systems for a Fire Support Coordination Exercise during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019. The Marines were coordinated by forward observers in fire support teams in conjunction with M777-A2 Howitzers and rotary elements to train for success on a modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Moore, a rifleman and team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C. "The success of a leader is proven through the proficiency of his subordinates," said Moore, a Fayetteville, N.C., native. According to his leadership, Moore has contributed significantly to operational readiness. His thirst for knowledge and competitive spirit have assisted him in surpassing his peers, and his motivation is a driving force within his squad. (Courtesy Photo)

Sgt. Abeo Johnson an administrative clerk with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo while doing pull ups at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 10, 2019. "We're all on the same team," said Johnson, a East Orange, N.J., native. According to her leadership, Johnson provides excellent support for Marines who deploy and assist any Marines who were injured on deployment. Additionally, she ensures Marines are taken care of and teaches them every chance she gets. Johnson displays nothing short of what is expected when it comes to being a leader of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct en route care training at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 7, 2019. Sailors of the forward resuscitative surgical system conducted the training to increase emergency response by expeditiously moving a casualty. The SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins)

A U.S. Navy Sailor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, acts a simulated casualty during en route care training at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 7, 2019. Sailors of the forward resuscitative surgical system conducted the training to increase emergency response by expeditiously moving a casualty. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins)

Lance Cpl. Levi Speicher with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, guides an AV-8B II Harrier attack jet after a training mission with the 175th Fighter Squadron, 114th Fighter Wing at Joe Foss Field, Sioux City, S.D., Oct. 5, 2019. Marine Attack Squadron 231 and 175th FS, 114th FW are participating in force-on-force training consisting of simulated air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strikes to enhance interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Umboh)