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Marines Practice Judo

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice judo techniques during Composite Training Unit Exercise,...

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Jump 20 in the Sky

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System conducts a surveillance flight during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class...

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Atlantic Alliance 2025

U.S. Marines disembark from a Netherlands Navy Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) performing an amphibious landing at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune,...

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Kilo Co. TCCC aboard Iwo Jima

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Reed Dorionte, a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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MSPF Maritime Interdiction Ops

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction...

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Harrier Flight Ops

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction...

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2nd MLG EOD Smithsonian

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Radcliff Humphrey, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics...

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Defense Amphibious TF Ex

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Sio, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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DLAP: Critical Thinking Class

U.S. Marine Corps officers with 2d Marine Division, participate in a critical thinking exercise during Division Leads Assessment Program, on Marine...

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AH-1Z Cobra Flight Operations

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),...

 

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  • U.S. Marines with VMM-266 conduct qualifications aboard USS New York

    Jun 26 2025
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    U.S. Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) receive a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 off the coast of eastern North Carolina, June 24, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25). AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)
  • 22nd MEU (SOC)| Vehicle Maintenance

    Jun 26 2025
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    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct routine maintenance on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 24, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
  • SPMAGTF-ACM Conducts Advanced Water Survival Training

    Jun 25 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct water treading drills during a Water Survival Advanced course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. WSA training is a week-long course that prepares Marines and Sailors for execution of emergency activation plans, water survival and rescue scenarios, and risk mitigation employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
  • Evening Flight Ops

    Jun 25 2025
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    U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), unload supplies from a MV-22B Osprey, while conducting flight operations during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 22, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | Cargo Offload aboard Iwo Jima During COMPTUEX

    Jun 25 2025
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    U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor 263 (reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), transport cargo aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during combat cargo operations in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 22, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)
2nd MAW band creates fight song, "Fight In Flight"
Nov. 5, 2024 | 2:20
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Cook, a production manager with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band, speaks about the purpose of writing a song for 2nd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The band wrote the song "Fight In Flight" to commemorate the history and fighting spirit of 2nd MAW. The 2nd MAW band is set to perform "Fight In Flight" for the first time at the U.S. Marine Corps birthday ball on Nov. 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza)

Check out fight song for 2nd MAW down below!

https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/2nd-Marine-Aircraft-Wing-Band-North-Carolina/

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Cook, a production manager with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band, speaks about the purpose of writing a song for 2nd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The band wrote the song "Fight In Flight" to commemorate the history and fighting spirit of 2nd MAW. The 2nd MAW band is set to perform "Fight In Flight" for the first time at the U.S. Marine Corps birthday ball on Nov. 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza)

Check out fight song for 2nd MAW down below!

https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/2nd-Marine-Aircraft-Wing-Band-North-Carolina/

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2nd MAW band creates fight song, "Fight In Flight"

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BLT 1/8 Beirut Memorial Run Reel

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2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy

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U.S. Marines with HMH-461 participate in Exercise Northern Strike 2024

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"Why not?" Sgt. Zonia Kotaro speaks on her love and drive for the Marine Corps

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U.S. Marines with HMLA-167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 24

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U.S. Marines with 2nd LAAD Battalion conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system training range

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"Solum Optimum" 26th MEU(SOC)'s LCE Teaser

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

March 16, 2024 | 2:11

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

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"Secure your legacy"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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