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New Creative Relevant Search filters Ii Mef Stock Photos and Images  (11,245) Narrow your search: Black & white | Cut Outs Page 1 of 113 Sgt. Kent Ferrell, a specialized search dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a Bel Air, Md., native, embraces his dog Coot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Coot is an off-leash capable specialized search dog, who uses his sense of smell to sniff out explosives, and can travel up to 100 meters away from his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-330 Sgt. Kent Ferrell, a specialized search dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a Bel Air, Md., native, embraces his dog Coot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Coot is an off-leash capable specialized search dog, who uses his sense of smell to sniff out explosives, and can travel up to 100 meters away from his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-330https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sgt-kent-ferrell-a-specialized-search-dog-handler-with-military-working-129750722.html Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan speaks to the Marines, sailors and coalition force members of I MEF (Fwd) during the reactivation ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23. I Mef (fwd) will replace II MEF (Fwd) who are currently deployed from Camp Le Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan speaks to the Marines, sailors and coalition force members of I MEF (Fwd) during the reactivation ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23. I Mef (fwd) will replace II MEF (Fwd) who are currently deployed from Camp Lehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lieutenant-gen-john-a-toolan-speaks-to-the-marines-sailors-and-coalition-image62032312.html U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, provide security during a battalion field exercise Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 17, 2018. The training was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to perform combat tactics in a combat environment and maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Melendez) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, provide security during a battalion field exercise Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 17, 2018. The training was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to perform combat tactics in a combat environment and maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Melendez)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-support-battalion-ii-mef-information-group-provide-security-during-a-battalion-field-exercise-camp-lejeune-nc-july-17-2018-the-training-was-conducted-to-improve-the-marines-ability-to-perform-combat-tactics-in-a-combat-environment-and-maintain-unit-readiness-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-camila-melendez-image212877801.html Comptroller for II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Col. Michael Cordero, helped Afghans create a better future through financial instruction. He and his team traveled to areas throughout Helmand province teaching Afghan National Security Forces financial management techniques. Comptroller for II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Col. Michael Cordero, helped Afghans create a better future through financial instruction. He and his team traveled to areas throughout Helmand province teaching Afghan National Security Forces financial management techniques.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/comptroller-for-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-forward-col-michael-cordero-helped-afghans-create-a-better-future-through-financial-instruction-he-and-his-team-traveled-to-areas-throughout-helmand-province-teaching-afghan-national-security-forces-financial-management-techniques-image214261791.html U.S. Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise (LSE) 17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017. LSE-17 was a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper) U.S. Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise (LSE) 17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017. LSE-17 was a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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Cooper) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble Nibbler drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. 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The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to take off during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. 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Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to per A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepares for launch during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, June 24, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-fighter-aircraft-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-265-reinforced-prepares-for-launch-during-a-tactical-air-control-party-exercise-aboard-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-wasp-lhd-1-underway-in-the-coral-sea-june-24-2019-wasp-flagship-of-the-wasp-amphibious-ready-group-with-embarked-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-is-operating-in-the-indo-pacific-region-to-enhance-interoperability-with-partners-and-serve-as-ready-response-force-for-any-type-of-contingency-while-simultaneously-providing-a-flexible-and-lethal-crisis-response-force-ready-to-per-image344921930.html U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble the Nibbler drone on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble the Nibbler drone on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. 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II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez) A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, uses a hydraulic excavator to move rocks during a heavy equipment operation in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 22, 2019. II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Co U.S. Marines with the 'The Commandant’s Own,' United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform for the crowds during a USMC Battle Colors Detachment Performance during Fleet Week New York in Times Square, New York, May 26, 2018. Now in its 30th year, Fleet Week is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Cohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-the-the-commandants-own-united-states-marine-drum-bugle-corps-marine-barracks-washington-dc-perform-for-the-crowds-during-a-usmc-battle-colors-detachment-performance-during-fleet-week-new-york-in-times-square-new-york-may-26-2018-now-in-its-30th-year-fleet-week-is-the-citys-time-honored-celebration-of-the-sea-services-it-is-an-unparalleled-opportunity-for-the-citizens-of-new-york-and-the-surrounding-tri-state-area-to-meet-marines-sailors-and-coast-guardsmen-as-well-as-witness-firsthand-the-latest-capabilities-of-todays-maritime-services-us-marine-co-image344922493.html U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble Nibbler drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble Nibbler drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-assemble-nibbler-drones-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-16-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467091.html Brig. Gen. John Love, the deputy-commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Force, feels the effects of the Active Denial System at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 12, 2013. The demonstration was held by the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate, Brig. Gen. John Love, the deputy-commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Force, feels the effects of the Active Denial System at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 12, 2013. The demonstration was held by the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brig-gen-john-love-the-deputy-commanding-general-for-ii-marine-expeditionary-image60821072.html A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, uses a multi terrain loader to break up large rocks during a heavy equipment operation in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 22, 2019. II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez) A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, uses a multi terrain loader to break up large rocks during a heavy equipment operation in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 22, 2019. II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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(U.S> Army photo by John Pennell) U.S. Marines prepare to move to the firing line at the biathlon range Feb. 21, 2018, at the Northern Warfare Training Center's Black Rapids Training Site near Fort Greely, Alaska. U.S. Army Alaska provided the Marines a seven-day cold-weather leader course at the NWTC facility in preparation for their participation in the upcoming Northern Command Exercise Arctic Edge. 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U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa conduct an alert-force drill aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a self-sustaining crisis-response force prepared for the protection of American personnel and facilities on the African continent when directed by U.S. Africa Command.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-with-the-ground-combat-element-special-purpose-marine-air-95269405.html Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara) Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. 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Cooper) U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) assemble Nibbler drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-assemble-nibbler-drones-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-16-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467098.html Marines make their way to a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Sept. 12 at Camp Schwab as part of the Exercise Lejeune II joint aerial-assault training. 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Cooper) The Nibbler drone is flown by U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nibbler-drone-is-flown-by-us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-inside-of-the-2nd-maintenance-battalion-warehouse-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-18-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467134.html U.S. Marines conduct a convoy movement from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to the Port of Wilmington in Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. 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Cooper) U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) fly the Nibbler drone inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-fly-the-nibbler-drone-inside-of-the-2nd-maintenance-battalion-warehouse-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-18-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467176.html U.S. Marines conduct a convoy movement from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to the Port of Wilmington in Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. These vehicles will be used as part of II Marine Expeditionary Force’s participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ ability to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden) U.S. Marines conduct a convoy movement from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to the Port of Wilmington in Wilmington, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. These vehicles will be used as part of II Marine Expeditionary Force’s participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ ability to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-conduct-a-convoy-movement-from-camp-lejeune-nc-to-the-port-of-wilmington-in-wilmington-nc-sept-6-2018-these-vehicles-will-be-used-as-part-of-ii-marine-expeditionary-forces-participation-in-the-nato-led-exercise-trident-juncture-18-in-norway-trident-juncture-18-is-part-of-a-planned-exercise-series-to-enhance-the-us-and-nato-allies-ability-to-work-together-collectively-to-conduct-military-operations-under-challenging-conditions-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-samuel-lyden-image218808411.html The Nibbler drone is flown by U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) The Nibbler drone is flown by U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nibbler-drone-is-flown-by-us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-inside-of-the-2nd-maintenance-battalion-warehouse-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-18-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467175.html A 40mm practice round casing ejects out of an M203 grenade launcher during a grenade launcher range hosted by Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines with the unit routinely conduct live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in operating multiple weapon systems to provide direct support for joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) A 40mm practice round casing ejects out of an M203 grenade launcher during a grenade launcher range hosted by Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines with the unit routinely conduct live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in operating multiple weapon systems to provide direct support for joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-40mm-practice-round-casing-ejects-out-of-an-m203-grenade-launcher-176078600.html The Nibbler drone is flown by U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) The Nibbler drone is flown by U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. 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EWSTs are working with Electronic Warfare Company soldiers to enhance interoperable electronic warfare capabilities and create an allied team capable of operating in austere conditions and environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Ben Colyer) U.S. Marines formed as an Electronic Warfare Support Team (EWST) with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, emplace specially modified bandvagns outfitted with EW equipment alongside Norwegian Army soldiers with Electronic Warfare Company, Military Intelligence Battalion, near Setermoen, Norway, March 14, 2020. EWSTs are working with Electronic Warfare Company soldiers to enhance interoperable electronic warfare capabilities and create an allied team capable of operating in austere conditions and environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. 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The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) fly the Nibbler drone inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-civilian-contractors-with-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-ii-mef-fly-the-nibbler-drone-inside-of-the-2nd-maintenance-battalion-warehouse-on-camp-lejeune-nc-may-18-2017-the-nibbler-drone-was-created-through-3d-printing-to-be-low-cost-easily-repaired-and-have-simple-maintenance-to-allow-marines-to-use-it-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-taylor-n-cooper-image186467185.html A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 25, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz) A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 25, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-marine-with-charlie-company-2d-reconnaissance-battalion-2d-marine-173161417.html The 2nd Marine Division Band plays during the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 15, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose relinquished his post as II MEF sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone) The 2nd Marine Division Band plays during the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 15, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose relinquished his post as II MEF sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-2nd-marine-division-band-plays-during-the-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-mef-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-dec-15-2016-sgt-maj-bryan-k-zickefoose-relinquished-his-post-as-ii-mef-sergeant-major-to-sgt-maj-richard-d-thresher-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-jered-t-stone-image188680308.html U.S. Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, rehearse parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 20, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz) U.S. Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, rehearse parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 20, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. 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Lutz) A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, packs his parachute after conducting parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 23, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-marine-with-charlie-company-2d-reconnaissance-battalion-2d-marine-173193045.html U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to take off during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to take off during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. 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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz) A Short SC.7 Skyvan, a civilian aircraft, used by Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, is staged outside of a hangar in Temple, TX, Jan. 22, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion training is to place a Reconnaissance team safely and closely together to conduct deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, and limited scale raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), other Marine air-ground task forces, or a joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-short-sc7-skyvan-a-civilian-aircraft-used-by-charlie-company-2d-173161395.html U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to be lifted from the ground during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez) U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepare to be lifted from the ground during special patrol insertion and extraction operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2018. The Marines conducted the training to improve operational capabilities and to recertify helicopter rope suspension techniques masters from across II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. 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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adaezia Chavez) U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, heads towards the well deck of the Dock Landing Ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Harpers Ferry Class, during a Defense Support for Civil Authority (DSCA) loading exercise (LOADEX) on Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, July 12, 2019. U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force rehearsed a LOADEX with the U.S. Navy to rapidly form, embark and deploy maritime DSCA operations in support of U.S. Northern Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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Adaezia Chavez) U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, is driven towards the well deck of the Dock Landing Ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Harpers Ferry Class, during a Defense Support for Civil Authority (DSCA) loading exercise (LOADEX) on Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, July 12, 2019. U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force rehearsed a LOADEX with the U.S. Navy to rapidly form, embark and deploy maritime DSCA operations in support of U.S. Northern Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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David Furness, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) commanding general, lands at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2019. Beaudreault visited 2d MARDIV in Twentynine Palms in order to show his support to the Marines participating in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the division’s largest exercise in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps ph A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, carrying U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Maj. Gen. David Furness, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) commanding general, lands at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2019. Beaudreault visited 2d MARDIV in Twentynine Palms in order to show his support to the Marines participating in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. 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The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. Cooper) U.S. Marines and civilian contractors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) gather for the flight of the Nibbler drone inside of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion warehouse on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18, 2017. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor N. 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Ethan Pumphret) Marines with Expeditionary Operations Training Group perform Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques from a Japan Ground Self Defense Force V-22 Osprey at Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2020. The JGSDF is working on receiving multiple flight qualifications to be able to expand mission capabilities and train more forces back home. EOTG is a part of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. 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