Marines TV

Our ally and partner-nation participants share their Bold Alligator experiences with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Hear first hand about the expertise they bring to the table and the things they're learning as integral parts of our staffs. ‪#‎BA16‬ ‪#‎AlliedStrong

Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shares his guidance and priorities for the MEF, and the Marines and Sailors who comprise it. He states Marines of II MEF are constantly deployed while working together and achieving mission success while upholding the four pillars of II MEF: readiness, standards, dignity and respect, and operational excellence. "Every one of you are counted on every day... mission accomplishment won't happen without you," Hedelund said. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Delgadillo)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a live-fire tank range with the French Foreign Legion during Exercise Bold Alligator, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 27, 2017. Bold Alligator is a large-scale multinational exercise that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projections. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Sarah N. Petrock)