Major Gen. William D. Beydler speaks to Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing about the importance of operational readiness at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2014. The visit came as part of Beydler's initial tour of Marine Corps units now under his command, including 2nd MAW. Beydler is the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Forces Africa. - Major Gen. William D. Beydler speaks to Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing about the importance of operational readiness at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2014. The visit came as part of Beydler's initial tour of Marine Corps units now under his command, including 2nd MAW. Beydler is the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Forces Africa.