The mission of the 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) is to generate, train, and certify forces in order to conduct expeditionary operations in support of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) campaign objectives and crisis response tasking. On order, 2d MARDIV will plan and execute Division-level ground combat element operations as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force or Naval Expeditionary Force.
U.S. Sailors with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) participate in a six mile hike during the Doc Kent competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April...
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Horning, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania native and a hospital corpsman with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV),...
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William Frye, a Jacksonville, North Carolina native, speaks to Sailors with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) before a...
Every year, U.S. Marines and Sailors of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) are nominated to compete for the title “Marine of the Year.” Earning this prestigious title demonstrates traits of leadership, moral fortitude and professionalism, distinguishing the Marine from their peers. On February 7, 2024, Cpl. Ryoka Orikasa represented 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2d Marine Division by being recognized as the II MEF Marine of the Year on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines are trained for combat and ready for worldwide deployment at a moment's notice. Recently, Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) to test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions in preparation for upcoming deployments.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The 2d Marine Division command staff conducted command, control and staff training during II Marine Expeditionary Force’s Joint Task Force Exercise, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Sept. 9-15. The exercise allowed the Division to perform staff functions and provide leadership to a notional reinforced ground combat element, performing humanitarian assistance actions in a scenario-based training.
On July 24, the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith expedites the promotion of Sgt. Peyton Nott, a Jefferson City, Tennessee native and motor transportation chief with Romeo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, after the presentation of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Improvise, adapt, and overcome. Those three words are paramount to fighting and winning battles, but what happens when you finally overcome?
The U.S. Marine Corps and the Netherlands Marine Corps have a long-standing relationship dating back to 1943 and have exchanged officers to share knowledge and strengthen relationships between nations. Most recently, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division recognized it’s 22nd Netherlands exchange officer, Capt. Fabian Schra.