II Marine Expeditionary Force

II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

II MEF Photos

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 451 conduct external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018 The exercise uses multiple combative components in the division to enhance mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Douds)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 451 detaches a M777 Howitzer in support of external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 451 conduct external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018 The exercise uses multiple combative components in the division to enhance mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 451 (HMH-451) conduct external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 451 conduct external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-6, complete de-rigging of a M777 Howitzer in support of external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-6, de-rig a M777 Howitzer in support of external lift operations during Exercise Northern Steel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 5, 2018. The exercise combines elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to build combined combat power, ensuring maximized readiness for potential global contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

A U.S. Marine guides a light armored vehicle with the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion onto Onslow Beach at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2018. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in Exercise Trident Juncture in Norway and Iceland and returned home from USS New York (LPD 21). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

U.S. Marines guide light armored vehicles onto Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 30, 2018. The Marines and Sailors, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in Exercise Trident Juncture in Norway and Iceland and returned home aboard USS New York (LPD 21). The LAV is with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to offload Sailors, Marines and equipment at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2018. The Marines and Sailors participated in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 in Iceland and Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)

Marines and Sailors from Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at their homecoming reception for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 30, 2018. The squadron participated in the NATO exercise from USS Iwo Jima (LHD7) in Iceland and Norway. The Marines and Sailors were instrumental in providing vertical lift and transport capabilities in an amphibious environment while training in a challenging climate, enabling the MEU to offload combat capabilities and equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

Marines and Sailors from Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at their homecoming reception for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 30, 2018. The squadron participated in the NATO exercise from USS Iwo Jima (LHD7) in Iceland and Norway. The Marines and Sailors were instrumental in providing vertical lift and transport capabilities in an amphibious environment while training in a challenging climate, enabling the MEU to offload combat capabilities and equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at their homecoming reception after Exercise Trident Juncture 2018, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 30, 2018. The squadron participated in the NATO exercise from USS Iwo Jima (LHD7) in Iceland and Norway. The Marines and Sailors were instrumental in providing vertical lift and transport capabilities in an amphibious environment while training in a challenging climate, enabling the MEU to offload combat capabilities and equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Seims)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and Norwegian Soldiers proceed to board Dutch helicopter in order to be dropped off at a forward observation position during cold-weather training at Haltdalen, Norway, Oct. 28, 2018. Trident Juncture 2018 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' and partners' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo)

Sergeant Colton Corsetti, a 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion military working dog-handler, shouts commands at his dog, Atilla, as they swim in the Area 5 pool at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 3, 2018. 2nd LEB practiced aggression training as part of specialized training to familiarize their dogs with water. The 2nd LEB military working dogs benefit from this particular type of training due to not being exposed to water tactics during initial training periods and become better accustomed to performing duties in atypical situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austyn Saylor)

Kristen Johnson, military legislative assistant to Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, tours a CH53-E Super Stallion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 26, 2018. Johnson traveled to Camp Lejeune to observe different elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s expeditionary capabilities and to become familiar with the structure of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

Kristen Johnson, military legislative assistant to Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, observes training at the School of Infantry-East with Col. David C. Wallis, commanding officer of SOI-E, at Camp Geiger, N.C., Nov. 26, 2018. Johnson traveled to Camp Lejeune to observe different elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s expeditionary capabilities and to become familiar with the structure of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

Kristen Johnson, military legislative assistant to Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, receives a tour of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 26, 2018. Johnson traveled to Camp Lejeune to observe different elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s expeditionary capabilities and to become familiar with the structure of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

Kristen Johnson, military legislative assistant to Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, observes an M777 Howitzer from 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 26, 2018. Johnson traveled to Camp Lejeune to observe different elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s expeditionary capabilities and to become familiar with the structure of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

Kristen Johnson, military legislative assistant to Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, poses for a picture with Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 26, 2018. Johnson traveled to Camp Lejeune to observe different elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s expeditionary capabilities and to become familiar with the structure of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)