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VMM-265 (REIN) USS San Antonio

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio...

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2/6 TSULC: Live-Fire Ranges

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Vasquez, left, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires at a target...

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2nd MLG CBRN Response Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Sevret, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd...

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MSPF 22nd MEU SPIE Training

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a wet rehearsal of Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction...

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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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U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmissions systems maintainer and Valley Stream, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. Camacho won the Pfc. Littleton award for his actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps communications marine can receive. Named after Pfc. Littleton, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War for smothering a grenade with his body, the award recognizes communications Marines who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt) — Sgt. Lucas Camacho with the 24th MEU wins the Pfc. Littleton Award

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton Permann, an airborne and air delivery specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects a parachute at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 30, 2025.Permann was selected by his command due to his constant dedication to the mission success while serving as section leader, jumpmaster and embarkation chief for 1st Platoon Air Distribution Company which is a senior noncommissioned officer billet that includes providing logistical planning, management, and the execution of Air Distribution Company operations. As a Jumpmaster, Permann has conducted, planned, executed, and supervised over 12 cargo and personnel drops within the past three months. 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 Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — 2nd DSB, 2nd MLG; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Permann

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Daisy Deanda, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2025. Deanda’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her dedication to professional and personal growth. While being a recent addition to the unit, Deanda’s command highlights her excellence in physical fitness, her drive and independence for volunteering with the Single Marine Program and local church, and her hard work ethic after successfully completing over 800 travel vouchers for Marines in 2nd MLG. Deanda also recently won Service Company Marine of the Quarter for all of these qualities and accomplishments. 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. Meshaq Hylton) — Pfc. Daisy Deanda; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marines with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, pose for a group photo with a plaque during a gallery showcase on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 11, 2025. COMMSTRAT day was implemented by COMMSTRAT command to recognize and celebrate the products created by the current photographers, videographers, and graphic designers assigned to 2d MARDIV COMMSTRAT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yovanik Calderon) — 2DMARDIV COMMSTRAT Gallery Showcase

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a group photo during the 2nd MAW Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards banquet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 17, 2025. The MCAA hosted the banquet to celebrate and recognize the Marines and units that have distinguished themselves within 2nd MAW as the best in Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza) — Marine Corps Aviation Association hosts awards banquet for 2nd MAW

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HM3 Gibbs; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Gibbs was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by her leadership for her proficiency,

2nd Marine Logistics Group Recognizes Cpl. Austin Bradley as Warrior of the Week

Bradley was selected as 2nd Marine Logistic Group's Warrior of the Week this week for exceeding

Mohn, Newson Honored at Oceanfront Retirement Ceremonies

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Mohn and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson were honored this month during separate retirement ceremonies at Naval Station Mayport's Ocean Breeze Conference Center, which boasts beachfront events with an Atlantic Ocean view.

Marine Pilot Retires to Eastern North Carolina After 26 Years of Service

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. – U.S. Marine Corps Major Justin Wirth, a native of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and the Assistant Air Officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, celebrated his retirement with a ceremony, here, May 9, 2025.

Camp Lejeune Marks 129th Stop for 9/11 Memorial Flag

A memorial flag stitched from thousands of American and international flags made its 129th stop at

2DMARDIV Band Performs with Norwegian Band

May 05 2025

Camp Lejeune

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 song “Valdresmarj” by Johannes Hanssen during a concert on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. His Majesty the King’s Guard 3 Company serves as Norway’s official military band and drill team, combining precision, tradition, and musical excellence in support of both national defense and international military diplomacy. The purpose of the visit is to develop a stronger relationship between II Marine Expeditionary Force and the Norwegian Army as part of ongoing partnership efforts between the Norwegian Army and II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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MSPF Does VBSS

May 05 2025

Fort Eustis

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, take off in an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, (Reinforced), 22nd MEU while conducting Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training, on Fort Eustis, Virginia, April 21, 2025. Led by II Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group, the VBSS training sharpened the 22nd MEU's edge in vessel boarding and maritime interdiction, enhancing their readiness and lethality in preparation for future operational requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

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2d Bn, 6th Reg 2DMARDIV TSUL Course

May 02 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lewis Lheureux, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, identifies landmarks on a map during a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 28, 2025. The TSULC provided small unit leaders with the knowledge, confidence and proficiency to lead Marines in combat scenarios, thereby enhancing team leader abilities for combat-ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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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)

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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)

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USACE Installs Micro Grid to Bring Power to Homes Near Patillas

Dec. 17, 2017 | 1:41

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Power is coming to the residents of Patillas, Puerto Rico. Through the innovation of a micro grid, residences and businesses will have power 24 hours a day for the first time since hurricane Maria devastated the power grid here.

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El objetivo es cumplir con los requisitos de energía de esta comunidad aquí. Significa que pueden tener luz, pueden tener sus luces de regreso.

La luz está por llegar a los residentes de Patillas, Puerto Rico. Gracias a la innovación de una micro red, las residencias y las empresas tendrán energía las 24 horas del día por primera vez desde que el huracán María devastó la red eléctrica.

En este caso, estamos vinculados a su subestación, su principal subestación de distribución, allí. Y estaremos vinculados con una planta de energía de cinco megavatios. Y cuando pongamos la luz de vuelta, PREPA, quien va a operar los generadores después de ubicarlos, también estará operando la red. Pueden mover esta luz, esta energía, alrededor de toda la ciudad. En cualquier lugar donde haya energía antes en la red, pueden alimentar con esta planta de energía.

Es la segunda micro red que se instalará en Puerto Rico, con la primera instalación exitosa que tuvo lugar en la isla de Culebra a principios de diciembre. Mejor aún, ya se está trabajando en la cercana ciudad de Maunabo (mow-nah-bo) para una tercera micro red para llevar electricidad a las casas cercanas.

Y es una planta de tamaño idéntico, otra planta de energía de cinco megavatios, que se conecta a su red de distribución local.

Y el trabajo no acabara ahí.

Voy a seguir mirando otros sitios. El concepto fue presentado a FEMA por uno de mis cohortes, el jefe suboficial 2 Tess. Porque no todos tienen que ser así de grandes. Este es el sitio más grande en el lugar. Algunas de las comunidades tal vez recojan uno o dos megavatios, y esto puede hacerse por una unidad o un generador más pequeño, o dos generadores más pequeños y transformadores más pequeños. Así que mientras tenga generadores y transformadores podemos mantener esto en marcha.

Para el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de EE. UU., soy Patrick Loch. Estamos Aquí.

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VMM-265 (REIN) USS San Antonio

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2/6 TSULC: Live-Fire Ranges

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2nd MLG CBRN Response Exercise

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MSPF 22nd MEU SPIE Training

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MCMAP MAI Obstacle Course

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Iwo Jima Veteran turns 100!

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Non-Lethal Weapons Course Day 3

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VMGR-252 aerial refueling

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Non-Lethal Weapons Course 22MEU

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Camp Lejeune Marks 129th Stop for 9/11 Memorial Flag

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