U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, left, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Norwegian Army Maj. Gen. Lars S. Lervik, center, chief of the Norwegian Army, sit together during a combined concert between 2d Marine Division Band and His Majesty the King’s Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. His Majesty the King’s Guard serves as Norway’s official military band and drill team, combining precision, tradition, and musical excellence in support of both national defense and international military diplomacy. The purpose of the visit is to develop a stronger relationship between II Marine Expeditionary Force and the Norwegian Army and further show gratitude to II MEF and the Camp Lejeune community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band and Norwegian service members with the Norwegian Army’s Band His Majesty the King’s Guard perform alongside each other during a concert on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. His Majesty the King’s Guard serves as Norway’s official military band and drill team, combining precision, tradition, and musical excellence in support of both national defense and international military diplomacy. The purpose of the visit is to develop a stronger relationship between II Marine Expeditionary Force and the Norwegian Army as part of ongoing partnership efforts between the Norwegian Army and II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)
Camp Lejeune, N.C. - In the current and future battles we train for, it is in every Marine’s mindset to defeat the challenges and obstacles at hand. The U.S. Marine Corps implements training designed to enhance the Marines' readiness and effectiveness in combat situations.
The 2d Marine Division Super Squad Competition is an all-encompassing training event that tests squads' operational proficiency in a realistic training environment while challenging their physical and mental resilience.
The competition included situations and challenges familiar to every Marine infantry squad, such as obstacle courses, squad attacks, live fire ranges, hikes, and practical application stations.
The Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 2d...
