Maritime Expeditionary Security Group TWO - MESG2

08/31/2021

Status of Base Services update aboard JEBLC-FS during HPCON Charlie.

08/30/2021

Congratulations to our newest Lieutenant Commander! LCDR Michael Vazana, one of our supply officers in N41, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal today and promoted to LCDR by CAPT Margioni, our former MESG-2 Supply Officer. Congratulations LCDR Vazana! Job well done!

08/27/2021

Photos from Coastal Riverine Group Two Detachment Bahrain's post

08/27/2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, Marines and Shipmates of those we have lost. #neverforget

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, Marines and Shipmates of those we have lost. #neverforget

08/24/2021

RDML Michael Steffen, 92nd Commandant of Naval District Washington and Deputy Commander of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, recently visited MESG-2 to gain better perspective on the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) mission and the roles of our MESF Reserve Component Sailors. During his visit he participated in an underway evolution aboard a 34’ SeaArk Patrol Boat and even provided a mentorship session for full time support (FTS) surface warfare officers.

Naval District Washington (NDW)

08/21/2021

Congratulations to Chief Information Systems Technician Tyson Johnston on his reenlistment for another six years in the world’s finest Navy! ITC Johnston was re-enlisted by LCDR Jason Baker and presented a personalized pen as a reenlistment gift. Congratulations ITC and thank you for your service!

08/17/2021

CDC: COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase across much of the country, and over 90% of current cases are caused by the Delta variant, which is more than twice as contagious as previous strains. It's more important than ever to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your family from severe disease, hospitalization and death.
More Info: https://go.usa.gov/xFwJJ

08/17/2021

Photos from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron EIGHT's post

08/17/2021

GTCC for PCS - Active duty and Full Time Support Sailors can use their GTCC for all PCS travel-related expenses in lieu of a traditional travel advance for CONUS and OCONUS PCS moves. For more information refer to NAVADMIN 176/20 or contact MNCC at 1-833-330-MNCC (MNCC).

08/12/2021

MSRON Eight Detachment Groton Hits Major Milestone

ICYMI! Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron EIGHT Detachment Groton recently accomplished a major milestone this month!

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2719420/msron-eight-detachment-groton-hits-major-milestone/

GROTON, Conn. - Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) EIGHT Detachment Groton, recently achieved a major milestone completing over 1,500 high value unit (HVU) es**rt missions at Naval

08/12/2021

Congratulations to GM1 Courtney Mauldin on her end of tour award from USS RAFAEL PERALTA (DDG 115). On Wednesday, CAPT Grant, Deputy Commodore, MESG-2, presented GM1 Mauldin with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her professional achievements while serving aboard USS PERALTA. GM1 Mauldin is new member of MESG-2’s Training and Evaluation Unit.

Job Well Done and Welcome Aboard GM1!

“Well Done is Better than Well Said” ~ Benjamin Franklin

Congratulations to GM1 Courtney Mauldin on her end of tour award from USS RAFAEL PERALTA (DDG 115). On Wednesday, CAPT Grant, Deputy Commodore, MESG-2, presented GM1 Mauldin with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her professional achievements while serving aboard USS PERALTA. GM1 Mauldin is new member of MESG-2’s Training and Evaluation Unit.

Job Well Done and Welcome Aboard GM1!

“Well Done is Better than Well Said” ~ Benjamin Franklin

08/12/2021

On Wednesday, LT Lorenzo Garcia was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his superior service while serving as the Assistant Officer in Charge at TEU. “XO” Garcia was also presented a nice farewell gift by CDR Cherie Taylor, OIC, TEU, on behalf of the MESG2 Wardroom.

Farewell and Following seas LT Garcia!

“Well Done is Better than Well Said” ~ Benjamin Franklin

08/02/2021

Congratulations to our recent awardees at MESG2 Training Evaluation Unit (TEU)! GM1 Montgomery, GM1 Lomheim, and BM2 Weber were presented their Small Craft Insignia pins and BM2 Weber was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his professional achievements while assigned to TEU. Congratulations to all awardees!

08/02/2021

From the sea, from the sands, from the shore and from the rivers, MESG2 added a few more qualified Expeditionary Warriors to the scrolls!

Congratulations to our newest Expeditionary Warfare Specialists! YN1(EXW/AW) Eric Hanna was pinned by GM1 Lomheim and OS2(EXW/SW/AW) Stacey Yarborough was pinned by MAC Streeter. YN1 Hanna and OS2 Yarborough are members of our Training and Evaluation Unit.

07/28/2021

Congratulations to the following award recipients recognized during the MESG2 Awards Ceremony today!

Civilian of the Quarter- Ms. Kim Johnson

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- LT John Cusimano
- LT Steven Dickens
- MACS Joshua Amaral

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal -
ET1 Anthony Redoblado

Bravo Zulu 👏 to all of our awardees and Fair Well to our departing Shipmates! Job Well Done!

07/28/2021

Effective immediately. Masks required indoors regardless of vaccination status.

UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE: Beginning July 28, 2021, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities in areas of substantial or high transmission will require service members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in indoor settings in installations and other facilities owned, leased or otherwise controlled by DoD.

Service members, Federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors who are not fully vaccinated also need to continue to physically distance consistent with applicable CDC and DoD Force Health Protection guidance.

DoD installations, other facilities, and worksites shall, as soon as possible, post signs and post information on their websites clarifying what masking requirements apply in each installation, other facility, and worksite.
https://go.usa.gov/xFBcg

07/24/2021

On Friday, BM2 Corbin Weber re-enlisted for six more years in the United States Navy. LT Lorenzo Garcia had the honor as his reenlisting officer. BM2 Corbin is a member of our TEU’s Maritime Department, responsible for the training and certification of our security boat crews. BM2’s next assignment is at Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) THREE in San Diego. Congrats BM2 and thank you for your service!

07/24/2021

On Friday, CDR Taylor, OIC of MESG-2’s Training and Evaluation Unit (TEU) re-enlisted QMC Nicholas Voelker for two more years in the United States Navy. QMC is part of TEU’s Maritime Department, responsible for the training and certification of our security boat crews. QMC’s next assignment is to the USS VICKSBURG (CG 69). Congratulations QMC and thank you for your continued service!

07/23/2021

AZ3 Gatlin Hux was meritoriously advanced to AZ2 today! YN1 Sosa had the honor of slipping on his new rank. AZ2 Hux, an aviation maintenance administrationman, is an integral member of our N1 Admin department at MESG-2 HQ. Congrats AZ2!

07/21/2021

Our Shipmates with MSRON-11 conducting an EXW pinning ceremony in Djibouti, Africa. MSRON-11, a reserve squadron under MESG-1, is currently deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

07/16/2021

ATTENTION: We have transitioned back to HPCON BRAVO due to the recent steady increase in COVID cases in the Hampton Roads, now meeting criteria to take HPCON Bravo measures. Here is a reminder of some of the required measures under Bravo:

- Mask wear guidance is not altered. Non-immunized personnel are still required to wear masks.
- Allowable workplace occupancy is restricted to less than 50% Specific occupancy is determined by unit commanders.
- Common areas should be modified to maintain social distancing requirements (removing furniture, etc.) or may be closed

There should not be a significant change in operations for local base facilities (MWR, FFSC, etc.) with the exception of occupancy restrictions.

All Hampton Roads area installations have been directed to transition back to HPCON B.

Hampton Roads COVID case rates have steadily increased over the past 9 days.

To maintain HPCON Alpha, the daily average of new coronavirus cases must be less than two new cases per 100,000 population in the past seven days and Hampton Roads no longer meets this criteria.

- HPCON B transition does not alter the mask requirement for immunized personnel. Non-immunized personnel are still required to wear masks.
- HPCON B adjusts the allowable workplace occupancy to less than 50% occupancy.

07/08/2021

Be careful out there Warriors!

📢 Never drive or walk into floodwaters! 📢

It is impossible to know how deep the water is just by looking at it. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a car.

#FloodSafety #Elsa #TurnAroundDontDrown

07/08/2021

Congratulations to LS2 Amy McBride on being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her accomplishments while assigned to MESG-2. LS2 is a vital member of the N41 department and a “logistics enabler” for the MESF. Congrats LS2!

07/07/2021

Watch the weather and dust off your storm plans!

07/06/2021

The CNO visited Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron EIGHT in Newport on 28 June to see a Security Reaction Force training in action, receive an overview of a 34' Patrol Boat and even frocked two new Senior Chiefs!

07/04/2021

Effective yesterday, all CNRMA installations have moved to HPCON Alpha.

07/03/2021

Recently, Mr. Bernard Watson was recognized for 20 years of Federal civil service and LT Lutter was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Both are critical members of our N41 department. Job Well Done and thank you for your service gentlemen!

07/01/2021

On Tuesday, RDML Matthew Ott, the Fleet Supply Officer and Deputy Chief of Staff for Fleet Ordnance and Supply, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visited MESG-2 for a brief overview of MESF mission and capabilities and a tour of a Mark VI.

06/21/2021

BZ to our Shipmates at MSRON-11 on a job well done! MSRON-11 is one of our west coast reserve counterparts under MESG1.

06/21/2021

Timeline Photos

Just another day in the office for your #Expeditionary U.S. Navy #Sailors. Training to #Clear #Secure #Build and #Protect. Every day. All over the world.

A cameraman films Petty Officer First Class Dekia Lashon Hicks, a Master-at-Arms with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Two, as she participates in a training evolution.

The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) is a core Navy capability which reinforces blue-water lethality by protecting port and harbor infrastructure, securing high value assets, and dominating in the littorals with maritime security operations.

06/18/2021

Congratulations to our newest Expeditionary Warfare Specialist, BM2 Weber! GM1 Montgomery had the honor of pinning the EXW warfare device to this fully qualified expeditionary warrior at our Training and Evaluation Unit. #expeditionarywarrior

06/17/2021

Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy #USNA train in MESG2’s boat simulator. #Secure #Protect

06/17/2021

Warriors at MESG2 and MSRON-2 provide an orientation to Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy #USNA. Cohorts of Midshipmen, future Naval and Marine Corps officers, are rotating weekly at MESG2 to receive first hand knowledge and training on weapons systems and gear used by the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force, tours of 34’ patrol boats, and training in our weapons and boat simulators during their “summer cruise”.

06/16/2021

MESG2 Warriors! Need to complete your PHA before the PRT? Virtual PHA appointments are available with NMCP due to the back log and high demand for PHAs.

The PRT cycle starts July 1...have you completed your Physical Health Assessment (PHA)?
The completion of the PHA is required to participate in the PRT, but due to COVID-19, there is a large back up of outstanding PHAs.
There is good news though! This year, you can complete your PHA online.
Your virtual PHA Clinic that takes only THREE steps to complete:
1. Go to https://data.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/pha
2. Complete your PHA questionnaire by answering all of the questions then pressing the submit button
3. Call 1-866-645-4584 where you can schedule an appointment
That’s it.
Don’t delay, schedule your PHA today!

06/07/2021

After the Battle of Midway, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz declared the victory “a glorious page in our history."

In this blog post, read about the lessons that were learned from the victory in the Pacific: https://go.usa.gov/x6xNP

Pictured below: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, circa 1942. NHHC Photographic Collection #80-G-466244