II Marine Expeditionary Force

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Operational Excellence. Readiness. Standards. Dignity and Respect.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

II MEF Photos

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water aboard Camp Lejeune Oct. 3 to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to embark aboard USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 Oct. 3 on Camp Lejeune. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) Oct. 3 in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water aboard Camp Lejeune Oct. 3 to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th MEU opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

A U.S. Marine and Sailor guide a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine Light Armored Vehicle crewman drives onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine and Sailor guide a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine guides a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine and Sailor guide a Light Armored Vehicle onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion flies to Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 to onload Marines and vehicles during Type Commander Amphibious Training to embark aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

U.S. Marine Corps HMMWVs prepare to drive onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine Light Armored Vehicle crewman prepares to drive onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The LAVs are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion flies from Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 to embark Marines and vehicles to USS New York (LPD 21) during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Marine prepares to drive a HMMWV onto the loading ramp of a Landing Craft Air Cushion at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor onboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion ensures U.S. Marine Corps vehicles are secure for flight at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 in preparation to embark Marines and vehicles aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor onboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion secures U.S. Marine Corps vehicles to the deck with chains at Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 in preparation to embark Marines and vehicles aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Light Armored Vehicles onboard from Mile Hammock Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2018 to embark Marines and vehicles aboard USS New York (LPD 21) during Type Commander Amphibious Training. TCAT allows the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, their subordinate units, and the U.S. Navy’s Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to rehearse ship to shore maneuver and expeditionary command and control prior to exercise Trident Juncture 2018. The goal of TCAT is to increase unit and individual proficiency during amphibious operations. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham/released)

Lance Cpl. Lemarcus Williams and Lance Cpl. Michael Christeas conduct corrosion control by doing preventative maintenance on a CH-53 Sea Stallion tail disconnect aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Oct. 7, 2018. Corrosion control is conducted to sustain optimal operation for the aircrafts participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture is a NATO led exercise in which the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Air Combat Element will play a pivotal role as a sea-based MAGTF. Williams is a Ch-53 mechanic and Christeas is a CH-53 crew chief with HMH-366. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Marines with HMLA-269 wash a UH-1 Y Venom Huey aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Oct. 7, 2018. Corrosion control is conducted to sustain optimal operation for the aircraft participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident is a NATO led exercise in which the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Air Combat Element will play a pivotal role as a sea-based MAGTF. Van is an airframe maintainer with HMH-366 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marines, U.S. Sailors, Norwegian Soldiers, and civilians work together to offload equipment that will be used during Trident Juncture 18 at Trondheim Port, Norway, on Oct. 11, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.