II Marine Expeditionary Force

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BLT 3/6 Amphibious Assault

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corbin West, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security...

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2d CEB Demolition Range

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. MartinezCruz, left, and Lance Cpl. Jayden R. Hanson, both combat engineers with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d...

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Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an MV-22B Osprey during a simulated embassy...

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Harrier Flight Ops

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over head during...

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26th MEU CE Corporal’s Course

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a beach workout during a Corporal's Course hosted by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune,...

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VMA-231 Final Flight Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in formation during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine...

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BLT 3/6 Weapon Drills 22nd MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carpenter, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine...

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22nd MEU Replenishment at Sea

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, delivers cargo to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San...

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Fleet Week New York 2025

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York, stand in formation during a re-enlistment ceremony held at the...

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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks to a reporter with CBS aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in...

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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, and a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. Whittemore’s command selected him for warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more, constantly pushing himself, his peers and his superiors to better 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 Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) — HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Dominic Cicale, a Sailor with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Illinois, is frocked with the rank of Petty Officer 1st class by Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Devito, the medical senior enlisted leader for the 26th MEU and a native of Virginia, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. Promotion ceremonies highlight a significant achievement in a service member's career and are a testament to their commitment, master of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador) — RP1 Cicale Frocking Ceremony

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Linda Brown, the awards manager with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. Mrs. Brown received the Federal Length of Service Award in appreciation and recognition of her 30 years of service to the federal government. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Oscar Ocampo) — Mrs. Brown Award Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during the Colonel Nick E. Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The II Marine Expeditionary Force Battle Simulation Center is dedicated in memory of Colonel Nick E. Davis, who devoted 30 years to serving our nation as a Marine infantryman leading operational formations from platoon to company, battalion and Marine Expeditionary Bridgae across the globe in peace and during war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) — Colonel Nick E. Davis Dedication Ceremony

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From left, U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Ty’quez Heyward, an administration specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary unit, receives a certificate of completion from 1st Sgt. Vabian Elmore Jr., the first sergeant of the 26th MEU and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) and a native of South Carolina, and Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, the radio transmissions chief for the 26th MEU and a native of Virginia, during a Corporal’s Course graduation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The 26th MEU hosted a Corporal’s Course in order to enhance the leadership skills of Marines and Sailors and help prepare them for the responsibilities of a noncommissioned officer. — 26th MEU Corporal’s Course Graduation

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HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with

Home Away from Home; Camp Lejeune USO Provides Community for Service Members and Family

In its first full year of operation on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the USO of North

Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes final Harrier flight at Cherry Point

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, known as the "Ace of Spades," marked the end of an era with its final AV-8B Harrier II flight on Thursday, culminating decades of rich history and distinguished service with the iconic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Danger: Unexploded Ordnance Remains a Threat on Browns Island

As summer approaches, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune officials are reminding the public that

“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

Three Marine Corps staff sergeants recently overhauled a long-standing training bottleneck at Camp Johnson—saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and delivering more Marines to the operating forces faster.

22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

May 21 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System operations with the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 17, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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USS NEW YORK Arrives for FWNY 2025

May 22 2025

At Sea

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

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BLT 3/6 Conducts Small Boat Ops

May 21 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat, during small boat operations as part of Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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MSPF Conducts Maritime Interception Operations

May 21 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during maritime interception operations as part of ARG MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

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22nd MEU | VMM-265 (REIN) Board USS San Antonio

May 16 2025

At Sea

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), signals to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, while aboard the San Antonio, IWO ARG, during ARGMEUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2025. During ARGMEUX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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VMM-263 (REIN) Loading Rockets

May 20 2025

Sea

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads rockets into a AH-1Z Cobra helicopter on the flight line aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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MRF: Smooth is Fast!

April 12, 2018 | 0:52

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a course of fire and fast rope training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at sea, April 12, 2018. The 26th MEU trains to sustain expeditionary readiness across a range of critical capabilities both afloat and ashore in order to be prepared to respond to crisis in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sylvia L. Tapia/Released)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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BLT 3/6 Amphibious Assault

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2d CEB Demolition Range

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Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

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Harrier Flight Ops

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26th MEU CE Corporal’s Course

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VMA-231 Final Flight Ceremony

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BLT 3/6 Weapon Drills 22nd MEU

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22nd MEU Replenishment at Sea

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Fleet Week New York 2025

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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

Featured Stories

HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Home Away from Home; Camp Lejeune USO Provides Community for Service Members and Family

Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes final Harrier flight at Cherry Point

Danger: Unexploded Ordnance Remains a Threat on Browns Island

“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

USS NEW YORK Arrives for FWNY 2025

BLT 3/6 Conducts Small Boat Ops

MSPF Conducts Maritime Interception Operations

22nd MEU | VMM-265 (REIN) Board USS San Antonio

VMM-263 (REIN) Loading Rockets

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2nd Radio Reconnaisance Amphibious/Air Assault

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Archipelago Endeavor 2021

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The Motion of The Ocean

The Motion of The Ocean

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24 hours with the 24th MEU

ARG MEU teams assure allies and deter adversaries

ARG MEU teams assure allies and deter adversaries

24 MEU completes underwater egress training

24 MEU completes underwater egress training

24th MEU, Trident Juncture 2018

24th MEU, Trident Juncture 2018

24th MEU completes Exercise Trident Juncture 2018

24th MEU completes Exercise Trident Juncture 2018

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Maritime Raid Force, 22nd MEU VBSS Course

Maritime Raid Force, 22nd MEU VBSS Course

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U.S. Marines conduct Mass Casualty training with JAF for Eager Lion 18

MRF: Smooth is Fast!

MRF: Smooth is Fast!

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