II MEF Imagery - Page 58

Marines

II MEF Banner refresh

Filter

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), embark on to a rigid-hull inflatable boat with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during small boat operations, while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 24, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), embark on to a rigid-hull inflatable boat with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during small boat operations, while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 24, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), prepare ammunition for a crew served weapons range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 22, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Readiness Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), prepare ammunition for a crew served weapons range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 22, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Readiness Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

A U.S. Marine with 2d Marine Division surveys the area during the infantry skills test exercise as part of the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort Walker, Virginia, June 21, 2024. This program was designed to prepare division leaders for command opportunities through various physical and mental challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Marine Division surveys the area during the infantry skills test exercise as part of the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort Walker, Virginia, June 21, 2024. This program was designed to prepare division leaders for command opportunities through various physical and mental challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patricio Ortiz, an Augusta, Michigan native, satellite transmissions system operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, sets up a portable Very Small Aperture Terminal during an Expeditionary Communications Course hosted by Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 2, 2024. ECC trains Marines in expeditionary skillsets that enable them to operate in any environment across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patricio Ortiz, an Augusta, Michigan native, satellite transmissions system operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, sets up a portable Very Small Aperture Terminal during an Expeditionary Communications Course hosted by Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 2, 2024. ECC trains Marines in expeditionary skillsets that enable them to operate in any environment across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Adams with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, inspects a barracks room during a service-wide environmental, health and safety inspection on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. The service is committed to understanding the condition of all barracks units to best implement Barracks 2030 actions and improve Marines’ quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Adams with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, inspects a barracks room during a service-wide environmental, health and safety inspection on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. The service is committed to understanding the condition of all barracks units to best implement Barracks 2030 actions and improve Marines’ quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, left, a transmissions chief, and Cpl. Ana Perezaguilar, right, a radio operator, with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), review a clue on their way ro the next station during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) scavenger hunt, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. The scavenger hunt was a collaborative event, used to inform Marines about SAPR related resources available on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, left, a transmissions chief, and Cpl. Ana Perezaguilar, right, a radio operator, with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), review a clue on their way ro the next station during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) scavenger hunt, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. The scavenger hunt was a collaborative event, used to inform Marines about SAPR related resources available on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

A French Marine with 9th Marine Infantry Brigade, conducts Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain training during Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhances readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

A French Marine with 9th Marine Infantry Brigade, conducts Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain training during Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhances readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside French Marines with 9th Marine Infantry Brigade, and French Marine Nationale, conduct a casualty evacuation exercise as part of Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhances readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside French Marines with 9th Marine Infantry Brigade, and French Marine Nationale, conduct a casualty evacuation exercise as part of Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhances readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

French Marine Nationale Captain of the FS Tonnerre (L 9014), speaks about the capabilities of the FS Tonnerre (L 9014) with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Melissa Chestnut, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhance readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

French Marine Nationale Captain of the FS Tonnerre (L 9014), speaks about the capabilities of the FS Tonnerre (L 9014) with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Melissa Chestnut, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during Jeanne D’Arc 24 Amphibious Exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Jeanne D’Arc 24 AMPHIBEX increases 2nd MLG joint interoperability and enhance readiness by employing forces to conduct joint and international training objectives to enhance battlefield relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Patrick Doody, Paraloft Chief, Bravo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conducts a free-fall jump during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 at Gotland, Sweden, June 7, 2024. Reconnaissance Marines conducted the free-fall jumps as part of their insertion, contingency, and exfiltration training, enabling them to operate in austere environments. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. This annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise, executed by NATO forces to provide opportunities to strengthen combined response capabilities necessary to preserve Baltic regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Patrick Doody, Paraloft Chief, Bravo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conducts a free-fall jump during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 at Gotland, Sweden, June 7, 2024. Reconnaissance Marines conducted the free-fall jumps as part of their insertion, contingency, and exfiltration training, enabling them to operate in austere environments. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. This annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise, executed by NATO forces to provide opportunities to strengthen combined response capabilities necessary to preserve Baltic regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

Photo by Maj. Lara Soto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) observes helicopters and ships during exercise EFES 2024 in Izmir, Turkiye, May 30, 2024. Exercise EFES 2024 is an international Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and a total of 49 allied nations including 11,000 involved military personnel. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) observes helicopters and ships during exercise EFES 2024 in Izmir, Turkiye, May 30, 2024. Exercise EFES 2024 is an international Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and a total of 49 allied nations including 11,000 involved military personnel. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

U.S. Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, and NATO Allies, pose for a photo during exercise EFES in Izmir, Turkey, on May 28, 2024. Exercise EFES 2024 is an international Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and a total of 49 allied nations including 11,000 involved military personnel. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, and NATO Allies, pose for a photo during exercise EFES in Izmir, Turkey, on May 28, 2024. Exercise EFES 2024 is an international Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and a total of 49 allied nations including 11,000 involved military personnel. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy

A U.S. Navy Sailor with Beach Master Unit 4, USS New York (LPD 21), Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, guides a landing craft, air cushion conducting ship-to-shore movements during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in Ventspils, Latvia, June 7, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

A U.S. Navy Sailor with Beach Master Unit 4, USS New York (LPD 21), Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, guides a landing craft, air cushion conducting ship-to-shore movements during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in Ventspils, Latvia, June 7, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, left, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, accepts a microphone from Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, left, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, accepts a microphone from Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

240608-N-JC445-1024 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2024) Ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) steam in formation through the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2024. BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mario Coto)

240608-N-JC445-1024 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2024) Ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) steam in formation through the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2024. BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mario Coto)

Photo by Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mario Coto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., left, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., left, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

II Marine Expeditionary Force