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Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an MV-22B Osprey during a simulated embassy...

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Harrier Flight Ops

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over head during...

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26th MEU CE Corporal’s Course

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a beach workout during a Corporal's Course hosted by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune,...

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VMA-231 Final Flight Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in formation during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine...

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BLT 3/6 Weapon Drills 22nd MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carpenter, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine...

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22nd MEU Replenishment at Sea

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, delivers cargo to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San...

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Fleet Week New York 2025

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York, stand in formation during a re-enlistment ceremony held at the...

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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...

 

Linda Brown, the awards manager with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. Mrs. Brown received the Federal Length of Service Award in appreciation and recognition of her 30 years of service to the federal government. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Oscar Ocampo) Mrs. Brown Award Ceremony
Mrs. Brown Award Ceremony
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during the Colonel Nick E. Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The II Marine Expeditionary Force Battle Simulation Center is dedicated in memory of Colonel Nick E. Davis, who devoted 30 years to serving our nation as a Marine infantryman leading operational formations from platoon to company, battalion and Marine Expeditionary Bridgae across the globe in peace and during war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) Colonel Nick E. Davis Dedication Ceremony
Colonel Nick E. Davis Dedication Ceremony
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From left, U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Ty’quez Heyward, an administration specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary unit, receives a certificate of completion from 1st Sgt. Vabian Elmore Jr., the first sergeant of the 26th MEU and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) and a native of South Carolina, and Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, the radio transmissions chief for the 26th MEU and a native of Virginia, during a Corporal’s Course graduation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The 26th MEU hosted a Corporal’s Course in order to enhance the leadership skills of Marines and Sailors and help prepare them for the responsibilities of a noncommissioned officer. 26th MEU Corporal’s Course Graduation
26th MEU Corporal’s Course Graduation
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Chica, a maintenance management specialist with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the 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. Judith Ann Lazaro) 2d Bn, 6th Reg Receives Chesty Puller Outstanding Award
2d Bn, 6th Reg Receives Chesty Puller Outstanding Award
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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
Warrior of the Week: Cpl. Misael Hernandez
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  • BLT 3/6 Conducts Small Boat Ops

    May 21 2025
    At Sea
    U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat, during small boat operations as part of Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

  • MSPF Conducts Maritime Interception Operations

    May 21 2025
    At Sea
    U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during maritime interception operations as part of ARG MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

  • 22nd MEU | VMM-265 (REIN) Board USS San Antonio

    May 16 2025
    At Sea
    U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), signals to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, while aboard the San Antonio, IWO ARG, during ARGMEUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2025. During ARGMEUX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

  • VMM-263 (REIN) Loading Rockets

    May 20 2025
    Sea
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads rockets into a AH-1Z Cobra helicopter on the flight line aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

  • Fleet Week New York 2025: Underway Ship Tour

    May 21 2025
    At Sea
    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 reporter with Univision aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), May 20, 2025. U.S. Marines with SPMAGTF-FWNY and Sailors assigned to the USS New York prepare for the 37th iteration of Fleet Week New York. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)
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U.S. Marines Participate in Burmese Chase 24 with NATO Allies
Sept. 25, 2024 | 2:10
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and NATO Allied service members receive awards concluding Burmese Chase 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S.-led, multilateral exercise that includes training on the integration of ground and air fires, infantry tactics, and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and NATO Allied service members receive awards concluding Burmese Chase 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S.-led, multilateral exercise that includes training on the integration of ground and air fires, infantry tactics, and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 participate in cold-weather training alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force

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High Tides, and Allies: CCW 2023

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Caribbean Coastal Warrior: Taking a Plunge

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II Marine Expeditionary Force Year in Review

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Battles Won Since 1941: 2nd MAW's Year In Review

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The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit departs from Operation Allies Welcome

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Task Force Pickett Distributes Cold Weather Gear to Afghan Guests

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The Charlotte Eagles host a soccer camp on Fort Pickett

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Air Operations

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II MEF Episode Five Allies and Partners

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