The 2nd Network Battalion conducts Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODIN Ops) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) in general support of Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Central Command, Marine Corps Installations Command, II Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF), and other tenant activities in order to enhance freedom of action across warfighting domains, while denying the efforts of adversaries to degrade or disrupt this advantage through cyberspace.
The Department of Defense Definition:
The term "sexual assault" is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex), and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive, or wrongful (to include unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact), or attempts to commit these acts.
"Consent" means words or overt actions indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship by itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent.
Mar 14 2024
Relief & Appointment Ceremony
Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, left, outgoing sergeant major and Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major, both with 2nd Network Battalion, pose for a photo after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Dowdell relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Chandler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major, both with 2nd Network Battalion, pose for a photo with the 2nd Network Battalion color guard, after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Dowdell relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Chandler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew S. Walker, commanding officer, 2nd Network Battalion, gives his remarks after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, gives his remarks after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Chandler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, right, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Andrew S. Walker, commanding officer, 2nd Network Battalion, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Dowdell relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Leaders with 2nd Network Battalion bow their heads during the invocation as a relief and appointment ceremony begins on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew S. Walker, left, commanding officer, 2nd Network Battalion, hands a non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major for 2nd Network Battalion, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Chandler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry E. Bell, operations chief with 2nd Network Battalion, renders a salute during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. Master Gunnery Sgt. Eddie W. Dowdell III, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion, relinquished his post as the senior enlisted advisor to Sgt. Maj. Casey S. Chandler, incoming sergeant major of 2nd Network Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew S. Walker graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering and a commission as a Marine Officer.
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Sergeant Major Chandler was born in Boise, Idaho and graduated from Capital High School in 2001. He
Upon graduating from Cal State University, Fullerton, in May 1989, Mr. Dewyea completed PLC Seniors,
Major John T. Miller, a native of Jacksonville, NC, commissioned in May 2012, through the PLC Program after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of North Carolina At Wilmington.