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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks to a reporter with CBS aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in...

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USS New York arrives for FWNY

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in...

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UAS with LMADIS Operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System...

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Maritime Interception Ops

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport...

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Small Boat Ops ARGMEUEX

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special...

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Rockets Aboard USS Iwo Jima

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine...

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Fleet Week New York 2025 Prep

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jadon Carrol, a field artillery officer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Fleet Week New York, speaks to a...

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VMM-265 (REIN) USS San Antonio

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio...

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2/6 TSULC: Live-Fire Ranges

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Vasquez, left, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires at a target...

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2nd MLG CBRN Response Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Sevret, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd...

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Misael Hernandez, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Newport News, Virginia, poses for a photo aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. Hernandez was selected as warrior of the week for his tenacious work ethic while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York. While aboard the USS New York, Hernandez acted as transmissions chief, setting up vital lines of communication between different ships and providing uninterrupted communications that ensured the command stayed connected via two separate radio nets. While on ship he was directly responsible for managing workflow and scheduling shifts for eight Marines under his charge. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar) — Warrior of the Week: Cpl. Misael Hernandez

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Nuckolls, right, an assitant dental officer with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is congratulated by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd MLG for being selected as the 2025 Liz Blanc Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victims Advocate of the Year at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 19, 2025. Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes individuals from each military service who are selected as the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for their branch. Nuckolls was selected due to her renovation of the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, SAPR Program, where she established a quick response code for SAPR resources and a memorandum of understanding within the regiment, ensuring consistent SAPR operations and protocols that positively impacted all units within 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — 2025 Liz Blanc SAPR-VA of the Year Award

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmissions systems maintainer and Valley Stream, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. Camacho won the Pfc. Littleton award for his actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps communications marine can receive. Named after Pfc. Littleton, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War for smothering a grenade with his body, the award recognizes communications Marines who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt) — Sgt. Lucas Camacho with the 24th MEU wins the Pfc. Littleton Award

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton Permann, an airborne and air delivery specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects a parachute at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 30, 2025.Permann was selected by his command due to his constant dedication to the mission success while serving as section leader, jumpmaster and embarkation chief for 1st Platoon Air Distribution Company which is a senior noncommissioned officer billet that includes providing logistical planning, management, and the execution of Air Distribution Company operations. As a Jumpmaster, Permann has conducted, planned, executed, and supervised over 12 cargo and personnel drops within the past three months. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — 2nd DSB, 2nd MLG; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Permann

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Daisy Deanda, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2025. Deanda’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her dedication to professional and personal growth. While being a recent addition to the unit, Deanda’s command highlights her excellence in physical fitness, her drive and independence for volunteering with the Single Marine Program and local church, and her hard work ethic after successfully completing over 800 travel vouchers for Marines in 2nd MLG. Deanda also recently won Service Company Marine of the Quarter for all of these qualities and accomplishments. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton) — Pfc. Daisy Deanda; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

Three Marine Corps staff sergeants recently overhauled a long-standing training bottleneck at Camp Johnson—saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and delivering more Marines to the operating forces faster.

HM3 Gibbs; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Gibbs was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by her leadership for her proficiency,

2nd Marine Logistics Group Recognizes Cpl. Austin Bradley as Warrior of the Week

Bradley was selected as 2nd Marine Logistic Group's Warrior of the Week this week for exceeding

Mohn, Newson Honored at Oceanfront Retirement Ceremonies

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Mohn and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson were honored this month during separate retirement ceremonies at Naval Station Mayport's Ocean Breeze Conference Center, which boasts beachfront events with an Atlantic Ocean view.

Marine Pilot Retires to Eastern North Carolina After 26 Years of Service

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. – U.S. Marine Corps Major Justin Wirth, a native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and the Assistant Air Officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, celebrated his retirement with a ceremony, here, May 9, 2025.

22nd MEU SPIE Training

May 14 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a wet rehearsal of Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2025. Wet and dry SPIE training enhances MSPF’s ability to maneuver forces from land or open ocean, granting the 22nd MEU flexibility when inserting or extracting forces from complex terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

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Martial Arts Instructor: Obstacle Course

May 13 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines participate in an obstacle course as part of a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 9, 2025. The MAI Course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week program designed to forge Marines into leaders who embody the warrior ethos, instill discipline, and teach others the values of MCMAP across II Marine Expeditionary Force and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

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Iwo Jima Veteran celebrates 100th Birthday

May 12 2025

Wilmington

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a photo with Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. following a birthday ceremony aboard the decommissioned battleship USS North Carolina, May 9, 2025. Bourgault, a World War II Marine Corps rifleman, was born on May 9, 1925, and fought in several pivotal battles, including Iwo Jima. The ceremony marked his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Lesko)

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22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course Day 3

May 12 2025

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jared Woodward, right, a non-lethal weapons instructor, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, instructs during a non-lethal weapons course at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, April 30th, 2025. The non-lethal weapons course teaches students about weapons that are explicitly designed and primarily employed to incapacitate personnel or materiel while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property and the environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling

May 09 2025

Air

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 receive fuel in an MV-22B Osprey from a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 over the Atlantic Ocean near North Carolina, May 6, 2025. VMGR-252 conducted routine aerial refueling operations in support of VMM-261 over eastern North Carolina as part of its ongoing training continuum.

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2d Battalion, 6th Marines MCCRE

May 15, 2024 | 0:31

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division take part in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2024. The MCCRE involves a range of scenarios and challenges that test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions, including offensive and defensive operations, logistics, and communications. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

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USS New York arrives for FWNY

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UAS with LMADIS Operations

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Maritime Interception Ops

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Small Boat Ops ARGMEUEX

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Rockets Aboard USS Iwo Jima

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Fleet Week New York 2025 Prep

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VMM-265 (REIN) USS San Antonio

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2/6 TSULC: Live-Fire Ranges

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2nd MLG CBRN Response Exercise

Featured Stories

“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

HM3 Gibbs; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

2nd Marine Logistics Group Recognizes Cpl. Austin Bradley as Warrior of the Week

Mohn, Newson Honored at Oceanfront Retirement Ceremonies

Marine Pilot Retires to Eastern North Carolina After 26 Years of Service

22nd MEU SPIE Training

Martial Arts Instructor: Obstacle Course

Iwo Jima Veteran celebrates 100th Birthday

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course Day 3

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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