II Marine Expeditionary Force

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24th MEU Helicopter Support

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary...

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CLB-2 FEX | IED Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ishmael Taylor, left, a logistics specialist, and 2nd Lt. Anthony Lindgren, a basic logistics officer, both with Combat...

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Parachute Delivery Training

A U.S. Marine Corps KC130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft...

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CLB-24 | TCCC class in Sweden

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tommy Nguyen, right, with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics...

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CLB-2 FEX | HST Operations

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine...

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Fast Ropes Aboard USS Iwo Jima

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fast rope from a Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk...

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CLB-2 FEX | Live-Fire Range

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tristen Kozlowski, front, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat...

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USS Iwo Jima Flight Operations

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit...

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Stress Pistol Shoot

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

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Loading Ordnance on F/A-18E

U.S. service members load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 29,...

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group listen to a prayer led by U.S. Navy Lt. Shawn Downey, the chaplain of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. 8th ESB hosted a public prayer in honor of National Day of Prayer to increase unit cohesion and spiritual readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — 8th ESB Hosts Public Prayer for National Day of Prayer

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U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, race students from the New Bridge Middle School at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 1, 2026. The event was designed to foster positive relationships between the military and the local community while giving students a firsthand look at Marine Corps equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia) — 24th MEU Static display

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cooper Becker, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conducts a Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft system showcase to Israeli Defense Force soldiers Lt. Col. Ofir Samish, left and Col. Eli David, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 27, 2026. The IDF engaged with 2nd CEB to exchange engineer capabilities and small unmanned aerial systems to better understand the similarities and differences between both armed forces. Marines participated in a MCCRE to be assessed on unit combat readiness and ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro) — 2nd CEB MCCRE: IDF Key Leader Visit

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U.S. Marines and NATO allies support Joint Forces Command-Norfolk during a planning conference hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2026. Strategic collaboration among allies and partners ensures that the joint force remains fully equipped to operate seamlessly in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath) — U.S. Marines and NATO allies support Joint Forces Command-Norfolk

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U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Dutch Marines, and French soldiers pose for a photo after an “Overlord” event as part of Tres Kolos 26 at Fort-De-France, Martinique, April 24, 2026. Participation in Tres Kolos 26 enhances interoperability with partner nations, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president's priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) — 22nd MEU (SOC) | Tres Kolos 26: Overlord

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22nd MEU (SOC) | Tres Kolos 26: Small Boat Familiarization

May 04 2026

Fort-de-France

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), carry a small boat as part of Tres Kolos 26, at Fort-De-France, Martinique, April 21, 2026. Participation in Tres Kolos 26 enhances interoperability with partner nations, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president's priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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22nd MEU (SOC) | Tres Kolos 26: Day at Sea

May 04 2026

Le Francois

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), jumps from an obstacle during a water obstacle course event as part of Tres Kolos 26, near Le Francois, Martinique, April 22, 2026. Participation in Tres Kolos 26 enhances interoperability with partner nations, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president's priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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22nd MEU (SOC) | CQB with Ecuadorian Marines

May 04 2026

Ecuador

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), demonstrate close quarters battle techniques during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 29, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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2nd CEB MCCRE: Defensive Positions

May 04 2026

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Jonah Stine, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 25, 2026. Marines built defensive positions to rehearse preparing an engagement area for enemy contact. 2nd CEB participated in a MCCRE to be assessed on unit combat readiness and their ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Michalski)

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8th ESB Conducts Air-to-Ground Refueling

May 01 2026

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to approach a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during air-ground delivered refueling operations as part of a large multi-modal field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 28, 2026. The purpose of this exercise is to train and evaluate the Marines' ability to provide distributed and expeditionary class III resupply from an expeditionary advanced base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

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U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to illicit or sanctioned activities.

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilian attendants of Mess Hall 303 proved that hard work and dedication pay off by winning the Fiscal Year 2025 Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall.” The mess hall is run by a dedicated team assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, who were recognized locally by Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general of 2nd MLG, April 6, 2026, and will be recognized at the Food Service Awards Ceremony in May 2026.

CORE26 | Marines Forge New Role for Collective Arctic Defense in NATO Exercise

U.S. Marines concluded their participation in the Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response 26 on March 19, having validated a new model of integrated support for NATO operations in the High North.

2nd Marine Logistics Group Hosts "Walking Blood Bank" Training for Enhanced Battlefield Care

To enhance life-saving capabilities in combat, 2nd Medical Battalion hosted its inaugural Joint Trauma System Valkyrie Prehospital Transfusion course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from February 23-27, 2026.

CORE26 | German-French Air Squadron Transports U.S. Marine Rifle Company for First Time in NATO History

In a historic demonstration of NATO’s expanding capabilities, a rifle company of U.S. Marines were airlifted in the Arctic Circle by a unique, jointly operated, French and German air transport squadron, March 11, marking the first time the squadron has ever transported United States Marines.

II MEF in Nordic Response 24

April 9, 2024 | 3:34

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) participate alongside NATO forces in exercise Nordic Response 24 in Norway, March 4-14, 2024. Nordic Response 24 is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and Allied cooperation while training under challenging Arctic conditions, including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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24th MEU Helicopter Support

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CLB-2 FEX | IED Training

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Parachute Delivery Training

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CLB-24 | TCCC class in Sweden

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CLB-2 FEX | HST Operations

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Fast Ropes Aboard USS Iwo Jima

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CLB-2 FEX | Live-Fire Range

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USS Iwo Jima Flight Operations

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Stress Pistol Shoot

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Loading Ordnance on F/A-18E

22nd MEU (SOC) | Tres Kolos 26: Small Boat Familiarization

22nd MEU (SOC) | Tres Kolos 26: Day at Sea

22nd MEU (SOC) | CQB with Ecuadorian Marines

2nd CEB MCCRE: Defensive Positions

8th ESB Conducts Air-to-Ground Refueling

Featured Stories

U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

CORE26 | Marines Forge New Role for Collective Arctic Defense in NATO Exercise

2nd Marine Logistics Group Hosts "Walking Blood Bank" Training for Enhanced Battlefield Care

CORE26 | German-French Air Squadron Transports U.S. Marine Rifle Company for First Time in NATO History

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II MEF in Nordic Response 24

II MEF in Nordic Response 24

In the ice, I found my fire: U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Exercise Nordic Response 24

In the ice, I found my fire: U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 conduct distributed aviation operations in Finland during Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 conduct distributed aviation operations in Finland during Exercise Nordic Response 24

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

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

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling operations with Finnish F/A-18 Hornets

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling operations with Finnish F/A-18 Hornets

Mass Casualty Exercise in Tromsø Norway during Nordic Response 24

Mass Casualty Exercise in Tromsø Norway during Nordic Response 24

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

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

U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fight's On: U.S. Marines with VMFA-312 conduct flight operations in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Fight's On: U.S. Marines with VMFA-312 conduct flight operations in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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

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

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

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

Maritime Prepositioning Force supports II Marine Expeditionary Force During Nordic Response 24

Maritime Prepositioning Force supports II Marine Expeditionary Force During Nordic Response 24

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