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BLT 1/8, 24th MEU (SOC) Live-Fire Range Aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC),...

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2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Shanna Unger, left, the battalion adjutant of 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV),...

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24th MEU (SOC) Non-lethal Weapons Course Aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), participates in a non-lethal...

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U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct simulated casualty evacuation operations during Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 24

U.S. Navy personnel move a gurney during a simulated casualty evacuation operation with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, at the...

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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 returns home from deployment

U.S. Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 embrace their loved ones at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North...

 

U.S. Marines and Sailors pose with leaders of the 2d Marine Division, after recieving awards on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 20, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize recipients of the Marine of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

Marine and Sailor of the Quarter Awards

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jada Cook, a native of Green Island, New York, and a small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2024. Cook was selected as the warrior of the week because of her mentorship and work ethic, providing over 40 hours of comprehensive instruction on maintenance report management, she has empowered her peers and elevated the unit's collective proficiency. When asked about her leadership style she said, “I encourage them not to be afraid to stand out,” she continued, “instilling confidence and trust in my marines in order for them to have that confidence and trust within themselves.” 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 photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Cpl. Cook; 2nd Marine Logistics Group Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Gretzlock, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin native and a network administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sets up a Network On The Move (NOTM) on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Gretzlock enlisted into the Marine Corps in June 2021 and was nominated for the division shoutout in recognition of his exemplary embodiment of non-commissioned officer virtues and outstanding leadership abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

Division Shoutout: Cpl. Austin Gretzlock

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr., left, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), and Lt. Col. Nathan Knowles, right, the outgoing commanding officer for 2d Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 2d MARDIV, pose for a photo following an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 17, 2024. Knowles was awarded the meritorious service medal for his outstanding achievements as the commanding officer of 2d CEB. (United States Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

Lt. Col. Knowles Receives MSM

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Barbieri, a Loxahatchee, Florida native and an automotive maintenance technician, with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 10, 2024. Barbieri was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his problem-solving skills and recommendations to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Technical Manual, saving the Department of Defense over 900,000 work-hours of maintenance production time and a total savings of over $140 million. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

Cpl. Barbieri Receives Meritorious Service Medal

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  • BALTOPS 24 Pre-Sail Conference

    Jun 11 2024
    Klaipeda
    U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, commanding general of Task Force 61/2, discusses amphibious warfare tactics and operations during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 Pre-Sail Conference at Klaipeda, Lithuania, June 5, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, providing a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security of the Baltic Sea. TF 61/2 commands and controls fleet Marine forces in support of the U.S. Sixth Fleet commander while synchronizing Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

  • II MEF Navy Career Fair

    Jun 11 2024
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Elisabeth Basham, left, a command career counselor with the Naval Medical Readiness and Training command (NMRTC), and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tiara Monroe, center, a dental technician with NMRTC, learn about cardiovascular implants from Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Chessa Sheppard, right, a cardiovascular technician with Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo during a Navy Career Fair at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. The career fair, hosted by II Marine Expeditionary Force, served as a valuable platform for Sailors to increase awareness of diverse Navy career paths. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

  • Combat Logistics Regiment 2 Field Meet

    Jun 11 2024
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, compete in a tug-of-war competition during the CLR-2 field meet on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. CLR-2 Marines and Sailors participated in a field meet with various athletic events, promoting cohesion, camaraderie, and physical fitness within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

  • Headquarters and Service Battalion Holds Battalion Run

    Jun 11 2024
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a Battalion run on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 7, 2024.  Marines with H&S Battalion held a Battalion run to build camaraderie and increase physical readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

  • Dakota Meyer Medal of Honor recipient visits 2nd MLG Human Performance Center

    Jun 11 2024
    Camp Lejeune
    Dakota Meyer, left, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, about the capabilities of the Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2024. Dakota Meyer is one of three Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients during the Global War on Terror. Meyer spoke with 2nd MLG's leadership discussing the overall benefits of the Human Performance Center and how it could be used as a tool to assist Marines in improving in all areas of mind, body, and spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

  • Maj. Gen. Sofge visits MACS-2 Alpha and Bravo Company

    Jun 04 2024
    Djibouti
    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Caleb Johnson, an Air Defense Control Officer assigned to Bravo Company, Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS-2) 2, asks Maj. Gen. Sofge Jr., Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, a question at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on May 31, 2024. MACS-2 is essential for air command and control, air traffic management, and air defense coordination, ensuring the success of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations by maintaining air superiority and protecting ground forces in combat and support missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Linniman)

  • Exercise Keksi 24 Live Fire Range

    Jun 05 2024
    Upinniemi, Finland
    A U.S. Marine with Mobile Reconnaissance Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, shoots the Finnish RK 62 weapon system in a live fire range during joint exercise Keksi 24 in Upinniemi, Finland, May 13, 2024. Marines worked closely with their Finnish counterparts to conduct training in maritime sensing, targeting and ground reconnaissance as part of their 2024 Reconnaissance/Counter-Reconnaissance deployment in the Baltic Sea region in support of Task Force 61/2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

  • Task Force 61/2 Commanding General Introduction

    May 30 2024
    Naples
    U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), introduces himself to the Marines and sailors of TF 61/2 at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, May 28, 2024. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

  • Division Signals Management and Emissions Course

    Jun 04 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Sauerland III, a Mayville, New York native and an assistant patrol leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a patrol during the Division Signals and Emissions Course (DSEC) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 20, 2024. Division Training Company held DSEC in order to increase proficiency and understanding of light infantry operations in a contested and communications degraded environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

  • 2024 EOD Team of the Year Competition: Ordnance Stacking

    May 30 2024
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Austin Wells, left, and Sgt. Ricardo Delatorre both explosive ordnance technicians with EOD Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, place explosives on a stack of stimulated unexploded ordnance for disposal during an ordnance stacking exercise as part 2024 EOD Team of the Year Competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2024. U.S. Marines, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force EOD Technicians from across the United States, participated in a joint competition hosted by 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group to test individual and team skills while enhancing camaraderie and Esprit de Corps across the joint EOD community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christian Salazar)
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3d Marine Division: Combined Relief and Appointment and Change of Charge Ceremony
April 12, 2023 | 40:52
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division conduct a combined ceremony for the relief and appointment and change of charge of the 3d Marine Division Sergeant Major and
Command Master Chief on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2023. The Ceremony commemorates the transfer of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Michael Martinet to Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler, and from U.S. Navy Master Chief Donald Leppert to Master Chief Ben Hodges. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Anna C. Geier)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division conduct a combined ceremony for the relief and appointment and change of charge of the 3d Marine Division Sergeant Major and
Command Master Chief on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2023. The Ceremony commemorates the transfer of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Michael Martinet to Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler, and from U.S. Navy Master Chief Donald Leppert to Master Chief Ben Hodges. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Anna C. Geier)

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