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MCMAP MAI Obstacle Course

U.S. Marines participate in an obstacle course as part of a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 9, 2025. The MAI...

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Iwo Jima Veteran turns 100!

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a photo with Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Louis Bourgault Jr. following a birthday ceremony...

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Non-Lethal Weapons Course Day 3

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jared Woodward, right, a non-lethal weapons instructor, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, instructs during a...

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VMGR-252 aerial refueling

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 receive fuel in an MV-22B Osprey from a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial...

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Non-Lethal Weapons Course 22MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, left, and Master Sgt. Alan Falkner, right, both non-lethal weapons instructors with the 22nd Marine...

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MCMAP Welcome Aboard Brief

U.S. Marines conduct the pull-up portion of the physical fitness test during a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,...

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Joint Exercise Chesapeake 25

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment pose for a photo with French Marines from the 13th Foreign Legion Demi Brigade...

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MSPF Conducts VBSS

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, take off in an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron...

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2DMARDIV Band with Norweigans

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band and Norwegian service members with the Norwegian Army’s Band His Majesty the King’s Guard perform the...

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2d Bn, 6th Reg conducts TSULC

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lewis Lheureux, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, identifies landmarks on a map...

 

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  • 2DMARDIV Groundbreaking Ceremony

    May 01 2025
    Jacksonville
    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, the commanding general of the 2d Marine Division, speaks to Marines, Sailors and distinguished guests during a groundbreaking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 25, 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony was held to commemorate the new construction of the 2d MARDIV Headquarters Building, which will serve as a current and future operations planning center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)
  • Marine Initial Qualification Training Course

    Apr 30 2025
    Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
    U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 pose for a picture in front of an MQ-9A Reaper on the first day of the Marine Initial Qualification Training (IQT) course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 28, 2025. VMUT-2 began its first Marine IQT course as a fleet replacement squadron, the Marine Corps' only Group 5, MQ-9A Reaper, graduate-level course for MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin K. Kulczewski)
  • Final F/A-18 Flight VMFA(AW)-224

    May 01 2025
    Beaufort
    Family members of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, watch as he taxis an F/A-18 Hornet during the squadron's final flight ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2025. The flight concluded their return from the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, and commemorated the end of VMFA(AW)-224’s operational history with the F/A-18 Hornet as the unit begins its transition to the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)
  • 4th Military Kids Celebration

    Apr 29 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    Family members of U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in the II MEF 4th Annual Military Kids Celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 25, 2025. The event was hosted by II MEF Support Battalion and was held to educate service members and their families on available resources and to celebrate the month of the military child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)
  • 2d CEB Extended Use Exercise

    Apr 28 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan P. Afanador, right, an engineer equipment operator, and Cpl. Mathew J. Lunday, a combat engineer, both with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, take notes during the 2d CEB Extended Use Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2025. The purpose of the EUE is to evaluate developing technologies in the combat engineer field, specifically for the explosive hazard defeat realm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)
Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conducts Adversary Force Exercise 2-24
March 13, 2024 | 1:40
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in the Adversary Force Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 13 - Mar. 13 , 2024. The purpose of AFX 2-24 is to create a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 2-24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in the Adversary Force Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 13 - Mar. 13 , 2024. The purpose of AFX 2-24 is to create a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 2-24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

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Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conducts Adversary Force Exercise 2-24

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

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2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy

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2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy

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MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award

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MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award

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V1/2 conducts SLTE 5-24

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V1/2 conducts SLTE 5-24

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V 1/2 Conducts range 205 for SLTE 5-24

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

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

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"You're in your prep time"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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

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"Your mission isn't over"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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

June 14, 2024 | 2:27

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

June 14, 2024 | 2:27

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

April 24, 2024 | 0:46

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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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