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Multinational Close Quarters Battle Training

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division execute close quarters battle training during exercise Baltic...

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BALTOPS 25 Force on Force

Latvian service members participate in a force-on-force training during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Skrunda, Latvia, June 18,...

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VMGR-252 conducts surge operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly KC-130J Super Hercules in formation near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry...

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1/6 MCCRE

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Johansen, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division holds security during a Marine Corps...

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BLT 3/6 Artillery Range

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), operate an M777 Howitzer...

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XVE30 Stalker Takes Flight

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duane Hearn II, a recon surveillance target acquisition trainer with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team...

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8th ESB Portable Boat Ramp

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval...

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2nd DSB Conducts Air Delivery

U.S Marine Corps 1st Lt. Linh Kolkowski, right, a logistics officer, and Lance Cpl. Agustin Florescanstaneda, left, an airborne and air delivery...

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BALTOPS 25 Live Fire Range

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Portuguese service members prepare to fire HK416...

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DSSG Visits CLB 8

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Robbins, a spectrum manager with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, explains the...

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U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2 pose for a picture after being awarded II MEF's Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The Lt. Gen. "Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski) — MACS-2 receives the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ciaran Black, a utilities technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2025. Black’s command selected him as the warrior of the week due to his dedication to mentoring those around him and increasing the technical capabilities of his section. Black serves as the Utilities Non-commissioned officer and directly influences and trains his Marines to be able to operate as independent augments, guiding his team to think independently, problem solve through innovation and research and to trouble shoot issues that could cause maintenance setbacks.

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. Black is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) — Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, complete the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Marine Centered Medical Home French Creek on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2025. MCMHFC provides care for the approximately 7,000 Marines and Sailors within 2nd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) — Marine Centered Medical Home French Creek Grand Opening

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicky Estupinan, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a satellite communications operator with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reenlists at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs) — Sgt. Estupinan Reenlistment

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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Daniel Brewer, left, the operations chief with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors during his retirement ceremony at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Master Sgt. Brewer’s 29 years of faithful dedication to service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez) — U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Brewer Retires After 29 Years of Service

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Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.-- U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ciaran Black, a utilities technician

Lejeune & New River Leaders Deliver Key Updates at Community Luncheon

Senior leaders from Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune and

Beyond the Horizon: JUMP 20 Extends the 22nd MEU’s Maritime Dominance

ATLANTIC OCEAN – The modern battlespace demands agility, adaptability, and an unyielding pursuit of technological advantage. In a strategic leap forward, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) redefined maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) during the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), held off the east coast from May 12 to May 29, 2025. This exercise, involving the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the USS San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), saw the first-ever flight of the JUMP 20 Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious warship, marking a pivotal moment in the 22nd MEU's evolution and enhancing its operational readiness and lethality.

NC Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Mallette Tours Camp Lejeune

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette conducted

II MEF Senior Leaders Speak with Military Spouses at the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Military spouses across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and

2/2 conducts Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

Jun 12 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Redmond, left, a Connecticut native and team leader with Weapons Company, Lance Cpl. Krishnakarthik Nathan, a New York native and team leader with Fox Company, and Sgt. James Day, a Maine native and squad leader with Golf Company, all with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fire an M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System during a MAAWS live-fire range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. As the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines is responsible for conducting ground operations, seizing and occupying terrain, and providing power projection on any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

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Headquarters and Service Battalion 10 km Hike

Jun 09 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Navy Lt. David Miloscia, a chaplain with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, addresses the battalion after a 10km forced march on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. Miloscia spoke to the Marines about spiritual fitness and ability to inspire others. The 10km forced march was conducted to enhance combat endurance and train for more challenging hikes in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

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Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

Jun 09 2025

Savneta

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Miller, a reconnaissance Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a security position while conducting infiltration and exfiltration procedures during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25 in Savaneta, Aruba, May 24, 2025. Exercise CCW 25 is a bilateral training exercise with Dutch forces and 2d Reconnaissance Battalion aimed to expand knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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IWOARG Simulated Strait

Jun 05 2025

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Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group sail in formation in the Atlantic Ocean during simulated strait transit in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 27, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2

Jun 05 2025

Camp Lejeune

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group that participated in the Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During his visit to Camp Lejeune, Gen. Smith visited the 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course, which was held to train regimental-level Unit Recovery Teams to rapidly employ fatality management in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

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MCAS Cherry Point Air Show 2012: Celebrate the Heritage (:30 sec)

March 1, 2012 | 1:00

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is getting ready to host nearly 150,000 of its closest friends and neighbors at the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show. This 3 day show will showcase aviation at its best with the highlight being a demonstration by the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels! Show Times: - Friday - Night Show, May 4, 7:30-10 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday - Day Shows, May 5-6, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gates will open at 8 a.m. For more information visit the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show website at http://www.cherrypointairshow.com/, “Like” the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheAirShow, “Follow” the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show Twitter page at www.facebook.com/CPAirShow. Available in High Definition.

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Multinational Close Quarters Battle Training

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BALTOPS 25 Force on Force

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VMGR-252 conducts surge operations

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1/6 MCCRE

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BLT 3/6 Artillery Range

06

XVE30 Stalker Takes Flight

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8th ESB Portable Boat Ramp

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2nd DSB Conducts Air Delivery

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BALTOPS 25 Live Fire Range

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DSSG Visits CLB 8

Featured Stories

Cpl. Ciaran Black; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Lejeune & New River Leaders Deliver Key Updates at Community Luncheon

Beyond the Horizon: JUMP 20 Extends the 22nd MEU’s Maritime Dominance

NC Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Mallette Tours Camp Lejeune

II MEF Senior Leaders Speak with Military Spouses at the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar

2/2 conducts Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

Headquarters and Service Battalion 10 km Hike

Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

IWOARG Simulated Strait

39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2

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MCAS Cherry Point Air Show 2012: Celebrate the Heritage (:30 sec)

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show 2012: Celebrate the Heritage (:30 sec)

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Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant receives the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for improvements to F-35 maintenance equipment

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant receives the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for improvements to F-35 maintenance equipment

Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

Combat Logistics Regiment 27 Change of Command Ceremony

Combat Logistics Regiment 27 Change of Command Ceremony

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

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22nd MEU | PMINT

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MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

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