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II MEF MSB Readiness PT

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...

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Chimney Trail Training

Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matt Brown, co-founder and CEO of Chimney Trail Health, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors during a Waypoint Kit program...

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Live-Fire Range | USS Iwo Jima

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in with an M27 infantry...

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Attack Drone Training

A Neros Archer first-person view drone is operated by U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine...

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Maneuver and Patrol Training

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),...

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LAV-Mounted Mortar Live-Fire

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman with Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations...

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MM‑263 CH‑53E Flight

U.S. Sailors with San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) place chocks and chains on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter...

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Joint Arctic Refueling

A Norwegian F-35A Lightning II with 132nd Air Wing, 332nd squadron, is staged during forward arming and refueling point operations during exercise...

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Counter-UAS Range

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Riley Owen, from Tennessee, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air...

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LAR Conducts a Live-Fire Range

U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),...

 

  • 22nd MEU (SOC) | LAR Conducts an Unknown Distance Range at Camp Santiago

    Apr 01 2026
    Camp Santiago
    A U.S. Marine, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engages a target during an unknown distance range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
  • 22nd MEU (SOC) | CLB-26 Conducts Pistol Range

    Mar 31 2026
    Caribbean Sea
    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire M18 service pistols during a pistol range aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 10, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
  • 22nd MEU (SOC) | LAR Conducts Maneuver and Patrol Training at Camp Santiago

    Apr 01 2026
    Camp Santiago
    U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), patrol during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 20, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
  • 24th MEU conducts VBSS training

    Mar 30 2026
    JAMES RIVER
    U.S. Marines with Maritime Reconnaissance Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cut through a metal door while conducting visit, board, search, and seizure training on the James River, Virginia, March 18, 2026. VBSS training equips personnel with the skills necessary to effectively conduct maritime operations, focusing on safety, security, and compliance during boarding missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)
  • 22nd MEU (SOC) | VMM-263 (REIN) CH-53E Flight Operations Aboard USS San Antonio

    Mar 30 2026
    Caribbean
    A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitors landing procedures for a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during flight operations, aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 16, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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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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