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Female Commanders Assembly

U.S. Marine Corps leaders with Marine Corps Instillation East, pose for a group photo during a Woman Marine Commanders Assembly, aboard Marine Corps...

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Light Tactical Maneuver Course

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Castellanos, a motor transport operator, with Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a...

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26th MEU Marines execute CQB

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a live-fire close quarters battle exercise at...

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Sniper Sustainment Course

U.S Marine Corps urban sniper instructor with Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), II Marine Expeditionary Force, shoots from the...

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2d AABn Gator Week Car Demo

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV7A1 tracked vehicle with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABn), 2d Marine Division crushes a car during Gator Week on Camp...

 

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jennifer J. Black, a supply specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2023. Black reenlisted in the Marine Corps to help her Marines and her family. MWHS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Giving Back to Her Nation: Sgt. Jennifer Black

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Dustin Alexander, with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives blood during a “walking blood bank” training scenario as part of a tactical scalable surgical system (TS3) team training exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. The TS3 team from 2nd Medical Battalion exercised damage control surgery, resuscitation and in route care to validate the readiness of the team and to establish a training pathway for future assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

2nd Medical Battalion Tactical Scalable Surgical System Team

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brady Wulf, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, looks at the camera during a flight over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 15, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

VMM-261 conducts low-visibility landings in the desert

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emerson Baltazar, a food service specialist with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, cooks pasta for a Chef of the Quarter Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

MCB Camp Lejeune Chef of the Quarter 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Youngblood, a Pearsall, Texas, native and a reconnaissance Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, works on a RQ-20B Puma during a maritime raid exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The maritime raid exercise employed the use of unmanned aerial systems in support of the development of multi-domain tactical level reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

2d Recon Maritime Raid Exercise-RQ-20B Puma

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph W. Ploog, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, looks at the camera during a flight over Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 2-23. SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

VMM-261 flies over the desert

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dillon Ruggiero, a San Francisco, California native and a M252 Mortar gunner with the Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo during MEU Exercise II (MEUEX II) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The raid was the culminating event for MEUEX II, following Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT). MEUEX II focused on the transition of the 26th MEU from the sea into a three-day land-based training exercise centered on a fire support control exercise and a motorized infantry company live-fire raid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

MEUEX II: 1/6 Fires Mortars

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lonnie N. Travis, center, II Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major, retired after 32 years of faithful service and was relieved of his duties by Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, during a Relief and Appointment aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2023.The Relief and Appointment signifies the passing of authority form the outgoing Sgt. Maj., to the oncoming Sgt. Maj. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

II MEF Relief and Appointment

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Sierrasans, fixed/rotary wing aircraft mechanic, currently with the Consolidated Hazmat Material Reutilization Inventory Management Program, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. Sierrasans, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2020 from Hialeah, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

MCAS New River Go-Getter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a flight-line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, poses for a photo near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines Conduct Reduced-Visibility landing training in desert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos Lopezllamozasguzman, an MV-22 Osprey avionics instructor with the Center for Naval Technical Training Unit, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, gives his son, Vincent Lopezllamozasguzman, a tour of an MV-22 Osprey during his visit to MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2022. Lopez, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 from Doral, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

MCAS New River Go-Getter

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lydia Deprey, a Waldo, Ohio native and a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. In addition to her duties as a mortarman, Deprey is also newly qualified as a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival. Deprey was identified as a “Follow Me” Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Taking Challenges Head On

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, practices skiing during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the unit’s combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

2d Recon Bn Cold Weather Training

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, greets a service member's dogs during the annual Trees for Troops Christmas tree holiday event at the Paradise Point Golf Club on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 2, 2022. Each year, Trees for Troops visit U.S military bases across all service branches to provide Christmas trees to military families home and abroad. This year, an estimated 15,300 total trees will be given to 84 total bases, donated by Christmas tree farms from around the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Trees for Troops

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Gregory Johnson, a combat engineer officer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, maneuvers a simulated rooftop during the final stage of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Intramural Marksmanship Competition

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jasmine Scott, a communication strategy and operations officer, assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force, and native of Detroit, Michigan, raises a hand full of trash collected from a port near Elefsina as part of a community outreach event between service members aboard the USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) the Hellenic Marine Environmental Protection Association and the U.S. Embassy on November 25, 2022. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

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Caraibes 22: MV-22B Osprey Crew Chief Interview
June 29, 2022 | 1:08
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Davis, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, speaks about his responsibilities as a crew chief during the French-Caribbean exercise Caraibes 22 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 29, 2022. Caraibes 22 is a French-led, large-scale, joint-training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air, and land assets from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to simulated-natural disasters. VMM-266 is a subordinate unit to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Davis, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, speaks about his responsibilities as a crew chief during the French-Caribbean exercise Caraibes 22 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 29, 2022. Caraibes 22 is a French-led, large-scale, joint-training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air, and land assets from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to simulated-natural disasters. VMM-266 is a subordinate unit to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

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  • Female Commanders Assembly

    Apr 10 2023
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marine Corps leaders with Marine Corps Instillation East, pose for a group photo during a Woman Marine Commanders Assembly, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2023. The 14 women commanders organized the informal meeting to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from personal experiences, MAGTF operations, readiness, and challenges facing their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

  • Light Tactical Family Crew Maneuver Course

    Apr 12 2023
    CAMP JOHNSON, N.C.
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Castellanos, a motor transport operator, with Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a recovery operation during the Light Tactical Family (LTF) Crew Maneuver Course on Camp Johnson, North Carolina, April 4, 2023. The five-day course focused on training and educating crew members on effective LTF employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw)

  • MALS-26 Marines train with Norwegian

    Mar 30 2023
    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Garofolo, left, a ground-support equipment mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 26, and Norwegian GSE technicians with the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 28, 2023. Marines with MALS-26 trained with Norwegian GSE technicians to become certified as collateral-duty inspectors and increase interoperability with NATO allies and partners. MALS-26 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

  • 26th MEU Marines execute CQB exercise

    Apr 12 2023
    MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
    U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a live-fire close quarters battle exercise at the Tier 1 Group (T1G) compound near Memphis, Tennessee, April 4, 2023. The training at T1G enhanced MSPF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 26th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

  • Sniper Sustainment Course

    Apr 12 2023
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S Marine Corps urban sniper instructor with Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), II Marine Expeditionary Force, shoots from the standing during the Sniper Sustainment Course (SSC) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2023. The SSC provides the opportunity for the Special Tactics Branch of EOTG to restructure the Urban Sniper Course to better suit the needs of the Recon Snipers that will remain in service for the Marine Corps and to conduct advanced marksmanship training to validate the standards for future courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

  • MWHS-2 CO inspects JROTC cadets

    Mar 30 2023
    HAVELOCK, N.C.
    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony J. Cesaro, commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, inspects a Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) cadet at Havelock High School, Havelock, North Carolina, March 23, 2023. Marines from MWHS-2 served as the inspecting officers for Havelock High School NJROTC’s annual parade and inspection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

  • The 22nd MEU Adopts-A-School

    Mar 30 2023
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) along with staff and students from Meadow View Elementary School, pose for a group photo commemorating the conclusion of an Adopt-A-School ceremony at Meadow View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 29, 2023. The 22nd MEU and Meadow View Elementary School signed a Proclamation of Understanding, where Marines will volunteer to assist school staff while strengthening the relationship between the MEU and Meadow View Elementary school. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

  • 2d AABn Gator Week Car Demolition

    Apr 12 2023
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    A U.S. Marine Corps AAV7A1 tracked vehicle with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABn), 2d Marine Division crushes a car during Gator Week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2023. Gator Week is an annual field meet with physical team building events that increase unit cohesion and commemorates 2d AABn’s history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

  • Dutch Marines Immersion Training

    Mar 23 2023
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    Dutch Marines with Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps patrol through the Infantry Immersion Trainer during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 14, 2023. Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase global interoperability between 2d Marine Division and Marine Squadron Carib. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

  • 26th MEU Conducts Mass Casualty Exercise during MEUEX III

    Mar 23 2023
    BOGUE, N.C.
    U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide medical aid to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty exercise part of MEU Exercise (MEUEX) III at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 8, 2023. The exercise focused on providing immediate care to personnel in a simulated combat environment who have sustained severe injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

 

 

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