II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Close Quarter Battle Training

U.S. Marines with the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Europe, hold security during a live sim close quarter battle training at Larnaca, Cyprus on...

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Transport Military Equipment

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to load tactical vehicles...

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Learn to Drive on Icy Roads

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a Medium Tactical Vehicle...

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Intermediate Level Maintenance

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts...

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VMM-365 Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Airmen with the 71st Rescue Squadron,...

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22nd MEU (SOC) Operations

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during LCAC operations while underway in the...

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F-35 Lightning II operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and VMFA-251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct maritime strike...

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24th MEU, V32 Live-fire Range

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate a breach during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base...

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2/8 Marines call in CAS

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine...

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CLB 24 Long Range TRV-150 Ops

A Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 carries a 65-pound load during small, unmanned aircraft system operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26...

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Douglas Gentry, a logistics renders a salute to Lt. Col. Terry Whitaker, commanding officer of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a promotion ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2026. Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging Arctic conditions. Gentry is a native of California. Whitaker is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) — CORE26 | California Native Promotes to Captain in the U.S. Marines during European Deployment

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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet, recognizes U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during a visit to Wasp-class amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Jan. 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) | Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, 4th Fleet, Visits USS Iwo Jima

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A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), is awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal during a ceremony aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 13, 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) — CLB 26 Awards Marine Aboard Fort Lauderdale

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) — Sgt. Henry David Volpe develops first Marine Corps NDAA Compliant 3D printed Drone

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Travis K. Chamberlin, center, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines with during a tour of Grouse Meadows as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 20, 2026. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Chamberlin is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — MTX 1-26 | Combat Logistics Battalion 24 Grouse Meadows Tour

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22ND MEU (SOC) | MSRT and MSPF Conduct Aerial Night Sniper Live Fire

Feb 04 2026

Caribbean Sea

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares to take off during a night aerial sniper live-fire aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 26, 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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U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rifle and pistol drills

Feb 04 2026

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Reconnaissance Platoon and Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rifle and pistol drills on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2026. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

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MTX 1-26 | Combat Logistics Battalion 24 Helicopter Support Team Operations

Jan 30 2026

BRIDGEPORT

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to connect a grounding hook to a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook, assigned to the California Army National Guard, during helicopter support team operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2026. CLB-24 conducted the HST operations to prepare their Marines to manage lift operations by facilitating the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

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MTX 1-26 | Combat Logistics Battalion 24 sUAS Operations

Jan 30 2026

BRIDGEPORT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, left, and Lance Cpl. Evan Graham, right, both logistics specialists, and Staff Sgt. Wesley Trumbly, a motor transport operations chief all with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 for small, unmanned aircraft operations during Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 27, 2026. The sUAS operations were conducted to familiarize operators with the TRV-150 for future operations and missions across II Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Russ is a native of Florida. Graham is a native of Michigan. Trumbly is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

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Recon Marines sharpen winter warfighting skills

Jan 30 2026

Kalix

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, radio reconnaissance platoon sergeant with 2d Radio Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine while conducting ambush training in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of Winter Warfare Course is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including skiing, how to use pulk sleds, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC) Announces Death of Marine

The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) announce today the death of a Marine who was lost at sea, while conducting operations in the Caribbean.

2nd Marine Division Unit Integrates First Precise Strike System Drones in Squad Attacks

Recently, the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division took the steps to advance the Marine Corps into a new territory, conducting a squad attack using a NEROS Archer strike drone to surveil and attack ahead of the squad during unit training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Jan. 23, 2026.

22nd MEU(SOC) Enhances Readiness with Amphibious and MAGTF Operations in Puerto Rico

Since late August 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) embarked on the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, have been conducting amphibious training, infantry sustainment exercises, and flight operations in southern and eastern Puerto Rico.

Cave Draw Preps Marines for Cold Response in Norway

A Blount Island Command technical assistance and advisory team issued thousands of items to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force during a two-week cave draw in late January, marking a key step in unit preparations for exercise Cold Response 26.

2nd Marine Division Unit Integrates First Precise Strike System Drones in Squad Attacks

From Land and Sea: Marines go through coxswain course

March 8, 2018 | 1:04

Marines from units across II Marine Expeditionary Force and the Marine Raider Regiment conducted a coxswain course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 7-8, 2018. Units that took part in the training included the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, and 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company.

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

01

Close Quarter Battle Training

02

Transport Military Equipment

03

Learn to Drive on Icy Roads

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Intermediate Level Maintenance

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VMM-365 Air-to-Air Refueling

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22nd MEU (SOC) Operations

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F-35 Lightning II operations

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24th MEU, V32 Live-fire Range

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2/8 Marines call in CAS

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CLB 24 Long Range TRV-150 Ops

22ND MEU (SOC) | MSRT and MSPF Conduct Aerial Night Sniper Live Fire

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rifle and pistol drills

MTX 1-26 | Combat Logistics Battalion 24 Helicopter Support Team Operations

MTX 1-26 | Combat Logistics Battalion 24 sUAS Operations

Recon Marines sharpen winter warfighting skills

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IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC) Announces Death of Marine

2nd Marine Division Unit Integrates First Precise Strike System Drones in Squad Attacks

22nd MEU(SOC) Enhances Readiness with Amphibious and MAGTF Operations in Puerto Rico

Cave Draw Preps Marines for Cold Response in Norway

2nd Marine Division Unit Integrates First Precise Strike System Drones in Squad Attacks

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From Land and Sea: Marines go through coxswain course

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2nd Marine Logistics Group; Any Clime, Any Place, We Support

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 participate in exercise Freezing Winds 2025

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 participate in exercise Freezing Winds 2025

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

Legacy of the Division – 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion

Legacy of the Division – 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion

Legacy of the Division – 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion

Legacy of the Division – 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion

VMM-264's first flight following reactivation (Reel)

VMM-264's first flight following reactivation (Reel)

Flashback Friday : Operation Phantom Fury

Flashback Friday : Operation Phantom Fury

The Legacy Of 2nd LAR

The Legacy Of 2nd LAR

Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

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