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VMA-223 Flight Operations

A U.S. Marine Corps TAV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hovers above the...

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LCF-24: 24th MEU Zeroing Day

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, insert a magazine before a battlesight zero deck shoot on the flight deck of the San...

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LCF-24: Arrive to Puerto Rico

A U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 356 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force -24, signals to a MV-22B Ospreys on U.S. Roosevelt...

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LCF-24: Full Mission Profile

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, approach a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM)...

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VMA-223 fly TAV-8B Harrier II

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Shiebe, left, from Georgia, an AV-8B Harrier pilot and executive officer, takes Sgt. Tatiana Rios, right, from Wisconsin,...

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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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Amphibious Lethality in France

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires conduct an...

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Range on Puerto Rico

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),...

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Field Test UGV Technology

A U.S. Marine Corps Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicle is test driven during a UGV demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North...

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Field Testing Equipment

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duc Nguyen, left, a utilities systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine...

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U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II  aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 3, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II.  VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) — VMA-223  Harrier Sundown Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, the outgoing commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. James W. Lively relinquished command of 2nd MEB to Col. Roe S. Lemons Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen) — 2nd MEB Bids Farewell to outgoing Commanding General Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, Welcomes New Commanding Officer Col. Roe S. Lemons Jr.

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) offload from a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, Naval Beach Group 2, during beach operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 1, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU (SOC) return home from a nearly 10-month deployment to support U.S. Southern Command to counter illicit threats, strengthen regional partnerships and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo) — 22nd MEU Marines and Sailors return to Camp Lejeune after a nearly 10-month deployment

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U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General James Lively, Deputy Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during a visit to the Fort Lauderdale in Mayport, Florida, May 8, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) — 22nd MEU (SOC) | Brigadier General Lively Visits USS Fort Lauderdale

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), lands, during an embassy visit in Caracas, Venezuela May 23, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) — 22nd MEU (SOC) | USSOUTHCOM Commander Visits Venezuela Embassy

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22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

May 20 2026

Caribbean Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

May 22 2026

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

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VMA-223 flies above Eastern North Carolina

May 21 2026

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over the coast of North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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U.S. Marines execute machine gun range in Sweden

May 14 2026

Sweden

A M240B machine gun stands mounted on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 10, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

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U.S. Marines conduct evacuation control center training in Sweden

May 14 2026

Sweden

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, search Swedish Army soldier role players during evacuation control center training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

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Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), recently completed Tres Kolos 26,a French hosted trinational competition held in Martinique from April 19 to May 2, 2026.

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

Marines and Sailors of the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently completed a rigorous two-week bilateral training exercise with Marines from the Ecuadorian Marine Corps. The training enhanced tactical interoperability, strengthened a longstanding security partnership, and increased the combined readiness of both forces to respond to crises across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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.

Task Force Orion celebrates the National Guard's 386th birthday

Dec. 13, 2022 | 3:00

Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, celebrates the 386th National Guard birthday in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Dec. 13, 2022. The formation of the first militia regiments in North America on December 13, 1636 are recognized as the birth of the National Guard, and are celebrated by Guard units from the 54 U.S. states and territories serving domestically and deployed around the world. (U.S. National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)

00:57 Soldiers sing U.S. national anthem
01:38 Col. William Murphy, commander of Task Force Orion speaks
02:18 Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Hilbert, commanding general of 7th ATC speaks
02:49 Sgt. 1st Class Raul Llopis and Spc. Catherina Ma cut birthday cake

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

01

VMA-223 Flight Operations

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LCF-24: 24th MEU Zeroing Day

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LCF-24: Arrive to Puerto Rico

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LCF-24: Full Mission Profile

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VMA-223 fly TAV-8B Harrier II

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USS Iwo Jima Flight Operations

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Amphibious Lethality in France

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Range on Puerto Rico

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Field Test UGV Technology

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Field Testing Equipment

22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

VMA-223 flies above Eastern North Carolina

U.S. Marines execute machine gun range in Sweden

U.S. Marines conduct evacuation control center training in Sweden

Featured Stories

Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

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

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NMC 250: Parade Reel

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2nd Marine Logistics Group 249th Marine Corps Birthday Run

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2nd Marine Logistics Group 80th Birthday Video

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26th MEU(SOC) Marine Corps' Birthday Highlights

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Task Force 61/2 celebrates the Marine Corps' 248th birthday

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