2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Elijah Ballantyne, a 2nd MEB supply administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ballantyne received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Elijah Ballantyne, a 2nd MEB supply administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ballantyne received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Elijah Ballantyne, a 2nd MEB supply administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ballantyne received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Cody Sherington, a 2nd MEB data systems administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Sherington received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Cody Sherington, a 2nd MEB data systems administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Sherington received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Cody Sherington, a 2nd MEB data systems administrator, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Sherington received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Jordan Deisler, a 2nd MEB administrative specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Deisler received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Jordan Deisler, a 2nd MEB administrative specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Deisler received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Jordan Deisler, a 2nd MEB administrative specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Deisler received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stands with the unit’s most recent recipients of a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. The Marines received the award for their exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stands with the unit’s most recent recipients of a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. The Marines received the award for their exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stands with the unit’s most recent recipients of a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. The Marines received the award for their exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lance Cpl. Matthew Ellis, a 2nd MEB intelligence specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ellis received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lance Cpl. Matthew Ellis, a 2nd MEB intelligence specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ellis received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lance Cpl. Matthew Ellis, a 2nd MEB intelligence specialist, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Ellis received the award for his exemplary performance while supporting the unit during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. The award is earned by exemplifying superior performance outside one’s designated military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Osino)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

U.S. Marines prepare to receive approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force as they arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

U.S. Marines prepare to receive approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force as they arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

U.S. Marines prepare to receive approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force as they arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

Approximately 300 Marines from units all across II Marine Expeditionary Force receive an orientation brief after arriving at Vaernes Air Station, Norway, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Oct. 3, 2018, in order to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Rebekka S. Heite)

U.S. Marines, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

U.S. Marines, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

U.S. Marines, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors, Norwegian Soldiers, and civilians as they 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors, Norwegian Soldiers and civilians as they 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors, Norwegian Soldiers, and civilians as they 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, is interviewed by Norweigan media as equipment that will be used during Trident Juncture 18 is offloaded 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

Marines arrive in Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, is interviewed by Norweigan media as equipment that will be used during Trident Juncture 18 is offloaded 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

U.S. Marine Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, is interviewed by Norweigan media as equipment that will be used during Trident Juncture 18 is offloaded 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jordan Cochran)

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Camp Lejeune Marines showcase their capabilities during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 By Cpl. Patrick Osino | December 11, 2018 U.S. Marines with II Marine Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conducted a convoy operation to transport a shipment of military vehicles and equipment from the port of Orkanger to Vaernes Air Station for Exercise Trident Juncture Nov. 2, 2018. MORE

U.S. Marines, Norwegian partners begin offloading equipment in Norway for upcoming NATO exercise By Cpl. Patrick Osino | December 11, 2018 Marines and Sailors assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force worked alongside their Norwegian counterparts Sept. 23-24, to offload and stage the first shipment of Marine Corps vehicles and equipment for NATO’s upcoming exercise, Trident Juncture, in Norway. MORE

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The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade provides a scalable, joint-capable MAGTF to conduct crisis response and/or contigency response in order to support COCOM theater objectives.

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