On July 10, 2024, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) celebrated its 83rd birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) (Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a pass and review during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. This change of command ceremony represented the transfer of authorities and responsibilities from Lt. Col. Siclari to Lt. Col. Gwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — A key transformational step in the Marine Corps’ journey of Force Design occurred in early July at the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) headquarters in Camp Lejeune. During a visit by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, II MEF was officially validated as a Joint Task Force – Capable (JTF-C) headquarters on June 10, 2024. This milestone means II MEF is now ready to lead and coordinate complex operations involving different branches of the U.S. military and allied forces.
Transitioning to a JTF-C headquarters involves integrating and coordinating forces across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, preparing for any situation, from peacekeeping missions to full-scale...
07.01.2024 | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Story by Maj. Kenneth Kunze
II MEF was officially validated as a Joint Task Force – Capable (JTF-C) headquarters on June 10, 2024. This milestone means II MEF is now ready to lead and coordinate complex operations involving different branches of the U.S. military and allied forces.
