CAPEX Camp Lejeune April 2004

Members of the WhisprWave� management team just got back from Camp Lejeune and the II Marine Expeditionary Force ("II MEF") CAPEX exercise. We were hosted by LtGen Osman (Commanding General, II MEF) and MajGen Johnson (Commanding General, 2d Marine Division) and their troops for a day of impressive capabilities demonstrations. More about II MEF

What is CAPEX?

Marines and Sailors show off their skills to the public during Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX). These CAPEX demonstrations are held biannually (April and October). The CAPEX is variously known as a Capabilities Exercise, Capability Exercise or a Capstone Exercise. The purpose of the CAPEX is to showcase Marine Corps capabilities in a variety of different tactical exercises for the Capstone Officers, a group made up of brigadier generals and general selects from a variety of different services. Also in attendance are congressional representatives and civilian agency representatives who had an interest in the abilities of the Marine Corps. The spectators have ringside seats to demonstrations by jets, helicopters, the recovery of downed pilots, water and beach landings, as well as hostage removal and urban assault demonstrations. Overall, the event is designed to allow personnel of different backgrounds and military occupational specialties to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

More about CAPEX

LtGen Osman and MajGen Johnson and their troops from II MEF and the 2d Marine Division put on quite a show. THEY MADE US PROUD TO SAY THAT WE ARE AMERICANS.

We greatly appreciated the opportunity and II MEF's hospitality.

Many thanks to the Marines of II MEF! Semper Fidelis!