U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew T. Priddy, poses for a photo with Marines from Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) Madrid, at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 8, 2024. MCESGs provide support to U.S. diplomatic missions in support of the Department of State in the protection of personnel, classified material, and U.S. property. (Courtesy photo)
This video showcases the efforts of service members with Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) while the task force and it's subordinate units conducted operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) area of responsibility. TF 61/2 is deployed in the NAVEUR area of operation, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) returned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, after completing an eight-month deployment as Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.
The conclusion of the deployment marks the second time 2d MEB deployed as TF 61/2 since the task force was established in 2022. 2d MEB, as TF 61/2, provided operational-level planning and exercised tactical command and control over units participating in a wide range of integrated operations, activities, and investments (OAIs). Headquartered in Naples, Italy, TF 61/2 aligns multiple Marine and naval forces under the Naval Amphibious Force commander including deployed...