Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler speaks with the Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 14 during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 21, 2015. Beydler spoke to the Marines face-to-face to reinforce the mission of II Marine Expeditionary Force and emphasize the importance of readiness, standards and values. Beydler is the commanding general of II MEF.