Spouses and family members of Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division observe Marines as they operate an M777 Howitzer as part of "In Their Boots" day on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 18, 2024. "In Their Boots" day is an opportunity for the families to experience a day in the life of their Marine or Sailor and continue building camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)
Spouses and family members of Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division participate in the annual "In Their Boots" day on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 18, 2024. "In Their Boots" day is an opportunity for the families to experience a day in the life of their Marine or Sailor and continue building camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A new form of satellite communication is now being used by Marines of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), II Marine Expeditionary Force. Starshield, a commercial wideband satellite communications service, is being implemented across units in the 2d MARDIV as a commercial solution for wideband satellite communications as well as joint, coalition, and partner forces.
What makes Starshield more efficient than previous military satellites is its ability to use a proliferated low earth orbit, providing a higher bandwidth and low latency services. These capabilities allow Starshield to transport data much faster, making it easier for security reasons and a variety of information exchange requirements.
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A new form of satellite communication is now being used by Marines of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), II Marine Expeditionary Force. Starshield, a commercial wideband satellite communications service, is being implemented across units in the 2d MARDIV as a commercial solution for wideband satellite communications as well as joint, coalition, and partner forces.
U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on November 21, 2023, to honor and pay tribute to the unit’s sacrifices during its defining battle in World War II.