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Multinational Close Quarters Battle Training

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division execute close quarters battle training during exercise Baltic...

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BALTOPS 25 Force on Force

Latvian service members participate in a force-on-force training during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Skrunda, Latvia, June 18,...

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VMGR-252 conducts surge operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly KC-130J Super Hercules in formation near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry...

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1/6 MCCRE

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Johansen, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division holds security during a Marine Corps...

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BLT 3/6 Artillery Range

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), operate an M777 Howitzer...

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XVE30 Stalker Takes Flight

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duane Hearn II, a recon surveillance target acquisition trainer with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team...

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8th ESB Portable Boat Ramp

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval...

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2nd DSB Conducts Air Delivery

U.S Marine Corps 1st Lt. Linh Kolkowski, right, a logistics officer, and Lance Cpl. Agustin Florescanstaneda, left, an airborne and air delivery...

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BALTOPS 25 Live Fire Range

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Portuguese service members prepare to fire HK416...

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DSSG Visits CLB 8

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Robbins, a spectrum manager with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, explains the...

 

A U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division speaks during a celebration of the 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. The Hospital Corps was established on June 17, 1898, and comprises more than 26,000 active duty and reserve hospital corpsmen that practice or train in 40 technical specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree) The 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday Celebration
The 127th Hospital Corpsman Birthday Celebration
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U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2 pose for a picture after being awarded II MEF's Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within 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. Gavin K. Kulczewski) MACS-2 receives the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award
MACS-2 receives the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ciaran Black, a utilities technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2025. Black’s command selected him as the warrior of the week due to his dedication to mentoring those around him and increasing the technical capabilities of his section. Black serves as the Utilities Non-commissioned officer and directly influences and trains his Marines to be able to operate as independent augments, guiding his team to think independently, problem solve through innovation and research and to trouble shoot issues that could cause maintenance setbacks. 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. Black is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, complete the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Marine Centered Medical Home French Creek on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2025. MCMHFC provides care for the approximately 7,000 Marines and Sailors within 2nd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) Marine Centered Medical Home French Creek Grand Opening
Marine Centered Medical Home French Creek Grand Opening
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicky Estupinan, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a satellite communications operator with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reenlists at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs) Sgt. Estupinan Reenlistment
Sgt. Estupinan Reenlistment
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  • 2/2 conducts Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

    Jun 12 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Redmond, left, a Connecticut native and team leader with Weapons Company, Lance Cpl. Krishnakarthik Nathan, a New York native and team leader with Fox Company, and Sgt. James Day, a Maine native and squad leader with Golf Company, all with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fire an M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System during a MAAWS live-fire range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. As the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines is responsible for conducting ground operations, seizing and occupying terrain, and providing power projection on any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

  • Headquarters and Service Battalion 10 km Hike

    Jun 09 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Navy Lt. David Miloscia, a chaplain with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, addresses the battalion after a 10km forced march on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. Miloscia spoke to the Marines about spiritual fitness and ability to inspire others. The 10km forced march was conducted to enhance combat endurance and train for more challenging hikes in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

  • Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

    Jun 09 2025
    Savneta
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Miller, a reconnaissance Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a security position while conducting infiltration and exfiltration procedures during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25 in Savaneta, Aruba, May 24, 2025. Exercise CCW 25 is a bilateral training exercise with Dutch forces and 2d Reconnaissance Battalion aimed to expand knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

  • IWOARG Simulated Strait

    Jun 05 2025
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    Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group sail in formation in the Atlantic Ocean during simulated strait transit in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 27, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

  • 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2

    Jun 05 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group that participated in the Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During his visit to Camp Lejeune, Gen. Smith visited the 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course, which was held to train regimental-level Unit Recovery Teams to rapidly employ fatality management in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
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1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24
Feb. 12, 2024 | 0:59
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a 10 day field exercise as a part of cold weather training in preparation for exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 3-12, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The U.S. stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a 10 day field exercise as a part of cold weather training in preparation for exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 3-12, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The U.S. stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Grace Stover)

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

March 13, 2024 | 1:11

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

March 13, 2024 | 1:11

U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

March 5, 2024 | 1:35

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U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 0:28

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 0:28

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

Feb. 27, 2024 | 0:59

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

Feb. 27, 2024 | 0:59

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

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Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 22, 2024 | 0:26

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F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 22, 2024 | 0:26

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

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U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 12, 2024 | 0:59

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1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

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