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MSPF Deck Shooting Range

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts a tactical reload during a...

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CH‑53E Flight Ops

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit...

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Range Aboard USS San Antonio

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engages a target during a...

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2nd LAAD trains on LMADIS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dean Woods, from Georgia, an air defense systems technician with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control...

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India Co. Short Bay

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an...

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Jump 20 Operations

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System takes off during flight operations aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD...

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Maintenance on a Forklift

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts maintenance on an extended...

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PT during CBRN Drill

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts physical training in a gas...

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VMM 263 Aircraft Maintenance

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), cleans...

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24th MEU Free Fall Training

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jump off the ramp of an aircraft while conducting a free-fall jump Maxton,...

 

  • MTX 2-26: Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment live-fire unknown distance range

    Apr 10 2026
    BRIDGEPORT
    U.S. Marines with Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, load an M240B machine gun during a live-fire unknown distance range as part of Mountain Warfare Training 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 11, 2026. Marines with Alpha Company conducted the range in order to familiarize themselves with weapon sustainment, enhance marksmanship proficiency and increase combat lethality in cold weather, mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)
  • U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD receive ULTVs and LMADIS systems

    Apr 13 2026
    North Carolina
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to move new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The arrival of the ULTVs and Light Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems provides improved ground-based air defense weapon systems to 2nd LAAD, further enhancing 2nd MAW’s ability to degrade the threat of enemy small unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
  • 2nd Marine Logistics Group Warrior festival and Hike

    Apr 13 2026
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
    U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a hike during a warrior festival at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. H&S Battalion hosted the warrior festival to evoke friendly competition while raising camaraderie and espirit de corps for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
  • 24th MEU: V32 Night Range

    Apr 09 2026
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christina Reese, left, and Lance Cpl. Ethan Marsh, both mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a M224 60mm  lightweight mortar system during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 1, 2026. The range strengthens the unit’s ability to maneuver in a dynamic training environment while enhancing combat effectiveness and overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)
  • II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion Physical Readiness PT

    Apr 08 2026
    North Carolina
    U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, participate in a group exercise during a ruck-run at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. The purpose of this training is to enhance physical readiness and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)
  • 24th MEU: V32 Dry Fire

    Apr 09 2026
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
    U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure a trench during a dry run in preparation for a live fire execution on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2026. The range strengthens the unit’s ability to maneuver in a dynamic training environment while enhancing combat effectiveness and overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

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Battles Won Since 1941: 2nd MAW's Year In Review
Dec. 1, 2022 | 1:51
Video production of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) supporting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force throughout the world during 2022. 2nd MAW is ready and capable to deploy around the world in a moment’s notice in defense of the nation and its allies and partners. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Hudson Sadler, Cpl. Caleb Stelter, Cpl. Christian Cortez, Cpl. Adam Henke, and Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

Video production of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) supporting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force throughout the world during 2022. 2nd MAW is ready and capable to deploy around the world in a moment’s notice in defense of the nation and its allies and partners. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Hudson Sadler, Cpl. Caleb Stelter, Cpl. Christian Cortez, Cpl. Adam Henke, and Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

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