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2nd MLG EOD Smithsonian

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Radcliff Humphrey, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics...

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DLAP: Critical Thinking Class

U.S. Marine Corps officers with 2d Marine Division, participate in a critical thinking exercise during Division Leads Assessment Program, on Marine...

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VMM-266 conduct qualifications

U.S. Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) receive a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine...

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Vehicle Maintenance 22nd MEU

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct routine maintenance on a medium...

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SPMAGTF-ACM Water Survival

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct water...

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COMPTUEX Cargo Offload

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor 263 (reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations...

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Evening Flight Operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), unload supplies...

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VMGR-252 conducts surge operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly KC-130J Super Hercules in formation near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry...

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LCACs aboard USS Iwo Jima

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during LCAC operations in...

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VMM-261 Familiarization Flight

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) observe the startup of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft before a familiarization flight at...

 

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Brashear, bulk fuel specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2025. Brashear was awarded the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of June. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane) MCAS New River Go Getter: Cpl. Travis Brashear
MCAS New River Go Getter: Cpl. Travis Brashear
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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Willie Stewart, from Colorado, a CH-53E Super Stallion student pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, poses for a photo during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. Stewart received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for providing lifesaving immediate medical treatment and coordinating emergency medical care for a driver after a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia on May 17, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) HMHT-302 student pilot receives Commendation Medal
HMHT-302 student pilot receives Commendation Medal
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A U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division speaks during a celebration of the 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. The Hospital Corps was established on June 17, 1898, and comprises more than 26,000 active duty and reserve hospital corpsmen that practice or train in 40 technical specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree) The 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday Celebration
The 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday Celebration
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U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2 pose for a picture after being awarded II MEF's Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski) MACS-2 receives the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award
MACS-2 receives the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ciaran Black, a utilities technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2025. Black’s command selected him as the warrior of the week due to his dedication to mentoring those around him and increasing the technical capabilities of his section. Black serves as the Utilities Non-commissioned officer and directly influences and trains his Marines to be able to operate as independent augments, guiding his team to think independently, problem solve through innovation and research and to trouble shoot issues that could cause maintenance setbacks. Each Week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. Black is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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  • Latvian Close Quarters Battle

    Jun 23 2025
    Latvia
    U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division execute close quarters battle training during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 19, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

  • Suicide Prevention Committee Brief

    Jun 25 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jergen Campbell, a Marine advisor for Suicide Prevention Capability, Headquarters Marine Corps, gives a presentation on relentlessness and resilience during the 2025 Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee (SPRIRC) implementation training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 24, 2025. The SPRIRC educates and trains command representatives and stakeholders across the MEF on ways to strengthen prevention efforts related to suicide and depression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

  • BALTOPS 25 Force on Force in Skrunda

    Jun 23 2025
    Latvia
    Latvian service members participate in a force-on-force training during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Skrunda, Latvia, June 18, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

  • 1st Battalion, 6th Marines MCCRE

    Jun 18 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Johansen, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division holds security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. During the MCCRE, Marines and Sailors demonstrated the combat proficiency required for mission essential tasks to ensure readiness for any conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

  • 2nd Distribution Support Battalion Conducts Air Delivery

    Jun 16 2025
    Latvia
    U.S Marine Corps 1st Lt. Linh Kolkowski, right, a logistics officer, and Lance Cpl. Agustin Florescanstaneda, left, an airborne and air delivery specialist, both with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Logistics Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, packs a dropped parachute during air delivery operations on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2025. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted training using the new Joint Precision Air Delivery System, and heavy platforms, to ready units for upcoming integrated training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses. Kolkowski is a native of New Jersey. Florescanstaneda is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
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Gas On The Go: CH-53E Super Stallion Receives Fuel in the Air
Oct. 9, 2022 | 3:07
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules in the air at an undisclosed location, Oct. 9, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

This B-Roll package contains the following:
Marines preparing CH-53E Super Stallions for flight
Crew chiefs performing cabin duties
CH-53E Super Stallion receiving fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J tanker

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules in the air at an undisclosed location, Oct. 9, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

This B-Roll package contains the following:
Marines preparing CH-53E Super Stallions for flight
Crew chiefs performing cabin duties
CH-53E Super Stallion receiving fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J tanker

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

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Gas On The Go: CH-53E Super Stallion Receives Fuel in the Air

Oct. 9, 2022 | 3:07

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Gas On The Go: CH-53E Super Stallion Receives Fuel in the Air

Oct. 9, 2022 | 3:07

2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel

June 27, 2025 | 0:36

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2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel

June 27, 2025 | 0:36

2nd MLG Martial Arts Instructor Course

June 24, 2025 | 1:35

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2nd MLG Martial Arts Instructor Course

June 24, 2025 | 1:35

22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

June 13, 2025 | 1:33

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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

June 13, 2025 | 1:33

Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

June 6, 2025 | 55:14

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Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

June 6, 2025 | 55:14

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant receives the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for improvements to F-35 maintenance equipment

June 5, 2025 | 4:10

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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant receives the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for improvements to F-35 maintenance equipment

June 5, 2025 | 4:10

Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

June 4, 2025 | 3:21

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Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

June 4, 2025 | 3:21

22nd MEU (SOC) Artillery Training Exercise

June 4, 2025 | 1:35

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22nd MEU (SOC) Artillery Training Exercise

June 4, 2025 | 1:35

Combat Logistics Regiment 27 Change of Command Ceremony

May 29, 2025 | 55:11

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Combat Logistics Regiment 27 Change of Command Ceremony

May 29, 2025 | 55:11

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

May 23, 2025 | 22:19

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Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

May 23, 2025 | 22:19

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

May 22, 2025 | 0:30

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2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

May 22, 2025 | 0:30

Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

May 15, 2025 | 0:54

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Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

May 15, 2025 | 0:54

U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

May 8, 2025 | 0:23

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U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

May 8, 2025 | 0:23

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

May 6, 2025 | 0:39

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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

May 6, 2025 | 0:39

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

April 28, 2025 | 2:00

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22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

April 28, 2025 | 2:00

 

 

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