NAVAL BEACH GROUP 2

On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember the extraordinary courage of the service members and civilians who faced the surprise attack on December 7, 1941. Despite devastating losses, their valor and resilience united our nation and strengthened the Navy’s resolve to achieve victory in World War II. We remain forever inspired by their sacrifice, building on their legacy with our continued commitment to service and excellence. #NeverForget #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #NavyPride #USNavy

Happy Birthday to past and present Sailors. Today marks the 249th year of warfighter readiness, standing by to answer the call. America's Navy–Forged by the Sea #USNavy #navybday249 #NavyBirthday #ForgedByTheSea

Today was Mr. Tony Heimer’s last day at NBG2. For those that did not know Tony was the Commodore of beach group from Apr 2004 to May 2006. He worked as the PMS 317 OSR for NBG2 for 15 years after he retired (Captain Tony Heimer). Tony’s dedication to the beach group and the Navy is unwavering. Tony always had good Sea stories to share, which will be missed. Enjoy retirement, Fair Winds and Following Seas. (📸by OS1 Shelton)

Last Friday (September 27th) Captain David Rowland held his retirement ceremony. Captain Rowland has dedicated over 30 years of his life to our great nation. Thank you for your service and your family’s sacrifice, enjoy your retirement. 🔔 🔔, 🔔 🔔, Captain David Rowland retired.

NBG2 Training Team wrapped up a certification event for USS San Antonio (LPD 17) this morning. Throughout the week in to the early morning Saturday the crew of USS San Antonio (LPD 17) demonstrated various evolutions utilizing Assault Craft Unit Two LCU 1660. One of the major events was shoring the craft in the welldeck for heavy weather. (📸 by BMCM Kelso)

Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG2) Rear Admiral David Walt visited NBG2 last week. During his visit he visited Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU4), Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU2) and Beachmaster Unit Two (BMU2). Getting a first hand look at what NBG2 brings to Amphibious ship to shore connection. RDML Walt started at ACU2 meeting sailors and learning about the Landing Craft Utility (LCU). RDML got Underway with LCU 1654 from the ACU2 piers and landed on the Mudflats located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC). A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) took the RDML off of LCU 1654 where he transferred on to a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle (LARC) seeing how the Beach Party Team (BPT) is used. The LARC then took him from the Mudflats to BMU2 Compound to talk with sailors before heading to NBG2 for a formal Briefing. After lunch ACU4 compound was the next stop being showed the compound and new craft Landing craft cushion (LCAC), LCAC 88 was standing by to take him out into the Chesapeake Bay. After some time LCAC 88 landed on Anzio where vehicles were waiting to take him back to ESG2. We enjoyed having the opportunity to show RDML Walt the sailors, equipment and craft used making ship to shore operations possible. How does the Marine Corps fighting force get to the beach? The old fashion way. On an Assault Craft. #usnavy #ESG2 #nbg2 #acu4 #Acu2 #BMU2 #LCAC #lcu #BPT #lvtvr #larc #tour

Last week BAU-22 completed Defensive Combat Operations Course as part of the training cycle to deploy with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). This course covers defensive measures if the Beach Party Team and craft crew need to evacuate the beach under hostile conditions. The DCO Course was held at ACADEMI with the help of Crane Instructors from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). #USNavy #ESG2 #nbg2 #acu4 #Acu2 #BMU2 #Bau22 #NAVSEA #crane #weaponstraining #M14 #m240 #training #trainasyoufight

Our Naval Support Element (NSE), known as Beach Assault Unit (BAU) is currently on deployment with the USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). LCDR Andrew Pettit, Officer-in-Charge of BAU-21, gives us an inside look explaining what the BAU is and the craft supporting, such as Landing Craft Utility (LCU), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), and Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle. #usnavy #esg2 #nbg2 #bau21 #acu4 #acu2 #bmu2

Happy Father’s Day.

In honor of Flag Day. OLD GLORY “I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I stand guard majestically over great institutions of learning. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident; I am arrogant; I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer. I bow to no one. I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped. I am loved and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years: Gettysburg, Shilo, Appomattox, San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome, the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, in the Persian Gulf and a score of places long forgotten, by all but those who were there with me. I was there. I led my Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. I followed them and watched over them. They loved me. I was on a small hill in Iwo Jima. I was dirty, battle-worn and tired, but my Marines and Sailors cheered me. And I was proud. I have been soiled, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries that I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I have been soiled, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my own country. and when it is by those I have served in battle with, it hurts. But I shall overcome, for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of earth and from my vantagepoint on the moon, I stand watch over the uncharted new frontiers of space. I have been silent witness to all of America’s finest hours. But my finest hour comes when I am torn in strips to be used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the field of battle - when I fly at half mast to honor my Soldiers, my Airman, my Sailors, my Marines, and - when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving mother, at the graveside of her fallen son or daughter. I am proud. My name is “Old Glory.” Long may I wave, dear God, long may I wave.” Howard Schnauber