2d Marines

04/11/2022

As summer approaches, take advantage of renting outdoor recreation equipment from MCCS. They have equipment for a variety of activities...from machine augers for digging holes to dunk tanks for a birthday party. Follow the link below to MCCS Camp Lejeune/New River's outdoor recreation page.

MCCS Lejeune-New River

03/25/2022

FY23 FORCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINER, AND MARINE CORPS INSTRUCTOR OF WATER SURVIVAL BILLET VACANCIES.

The USMC is currently soliciting individuals to apply for 36 month orders for the following:

FFI, MAIT, and MCIWS vacancies exist for the following billets:
Billet Location
FFI Quantico, VA
MAIT Quantico, VA
MAIT Norfolk, VA
MCIWS Quantico, VA

Follow this link to the official MARADMIN for further information:

FY23 FORCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINER, AND MARINE CORPS INSTRUCTOR OF WATER SURVIVAL BILLET VACANCIES > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display (marines.mil)

03/23/2022

Marines from 1/2 execute platoon attacks on Camp Lejeune IOT sustain and improve 5000 level infantry Training and Readiness tasks.

03/18/2022

2d Marines Headquarters and Support personnel execute the Dry Rollover Egress Trainer IOT train Marines on the appropriate emergency procedures for a vehicle rollover on land.

03/17/2022

Thanks to the USMC Shooting Team for their excellent support in enhancing the lethality of our Marines.

DELIVERING LETHALITY
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Team Members Sgt Arellano, Sgt Alvarez , and SSgt Goking executed a Mobile Training Team with Marines from 2/2 and 2/8.
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The Marines worked on short and intermediate distance rifle manipulations and marksmanship with a heavy focus on self-discovery, motor skill programming, and how to continuously evaluate and evolve individual ability.

03/04/2022

Caregiver Leave Policy Update
Policy Change. MEMO/ASN(M&RA)/11FEB22 increases the maximum amount of Secondary Caregiver Leave (SCL) for Marine parents following the birth or adoption of a child(ren). Marines properly designated as secondary caregivers are now authorized an increase from 14 days to 21 consecutive days of non-chargeable leave, in conjunction with the Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP), after the birth or adoption of a child(ren).
For the complete notification. Follow the link provided to the MARADMIN.

LINK:
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO MARINE CORPS ORDER 5000.12F CH1 (MARINE CORPS POLICY CONCERNING PARENTHOOD AND PREGNANCY), INCREASE TO MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SECONDARY CAREGIVER LEAVE > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display (marines.mil)

03/01/2022

SOF Integration: Marines and Sailors from Company G, 2d Battalion, 2d Marines recently conducted joint training with Soldiers from 3d Special Forces Group at Fort Bliss Texas.
The units shared tactics, techniques, and procedures culminating with Company G supported the Special Forces certification exercise.

02/22/2022

First Battalion, Second Marines Deployment for Training. Bravo Zulu to the Marines of V12 for excelling during their training in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. Each company executed an iteration of simulated distributed operations against a peer adversary with joint force objectives. The Marines performed capitally over five days of single digit temperatures, hundreds of feet of elevation change, and over 40km of foot movements. Their performance once again demonstrated the APEX battalions that 2d Marines has on standby for employment worldwide.

Photo: V12 A Co Scout Team boards their insert platform on Camp Dawson in preparation for their 5-day reconnaissance and surveillance mission. 2d Marines thanks West Virginia’s Army National Guard for the ride.

02/15/2022

Joint Integration. 1st Battalion, 2d Marines conducts aerial resupply with the 130th Air Lift Squadron of the West Virginia Air National Guard. Aerial delivery is a vital method of sustaining a distributed force during expeditionary operations in an austere environment. Bravo Zulu to the Airmen of the 130th for their on-time, on-target delivery.

01/24/2022

Opportunity for Qualified Marines!

Are you interested in becoming a subject matter expert with your MOS? Then the Enlisted to Warrant Officer (WO) route might be for you!

Interested Marines are encouraged to talk to their chain of command and review MARADMIN 012/22 (including references) to determine eligibility. Applicants must start the package process as soon as possible.

Packages are due to 2d Marines no later than 2 February 2022 to ensure timeliness for command endorsement, review, and routing.

https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/2903824/fiscal-year-2023-enlisted-to-warrant-officer-regular-selection-board/

Semper Fidelis!

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01/20/2022

Squad from 2d Marines Leads the Way:
A squad from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 8th Marines recently won the 3d Marine Division Super Squad Competition while forward-deployed in the Pacific Theater.
Sgt Courtaine and his squad led the way competing against teams from across the Marine Corps in a weeklong series of endurance events testing individual and unit performance in physical fitness, close combat, marksmanship, swimming, and jungle warfare.

We are proud to have this Apex Battalion as part of the 2d Marines team and extend a hard-earned Bravo Zulu! to Squad Leader Sgt Courtaine, Cpl Patterson, Cpl Shaw, Cpl Stigal, Cpl Mitchell, Cpl Ingram, Cpl Langston, Cpl Huss, Cpl Moore, Cpl McCue, LCpl Toth, LCpl Rosado, and LCpl Miracle for their impressive achievement.

01/18/2022

Free of Charge Weekend Getaways for 2d Marines' Personnel and Their Spouses Provided by CREDO.

The 2d Marines Commander and Sergeant Major are looking for eligible Marines, Sailors, and their spouses to attend regional marriage retreats hosted by the Chaplain Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO). All programs and events are available to service members free of charge and all military married couples are eligible to participate.

2d Marines fully supports CREDO marriage retreats but we need you to sign up for these opportunities. Talk with your chain of command for more information and follow the link below to enroll in upcoming retreats in Beaufort, Wilmington, Hilton Head, and Emerald Isle.

http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/credo/