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2/2 Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Redmond, left, a Connecticut native and team leader with Weapons Company, Lance Cpl. Krishnakarthik Nathan, a New...

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2/2 Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Redmond, left, a Connecticut native and team leader with Weapons Company, Lance Cpl. Krishnakarthik Nathan, a New...

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Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Miller, a reconnaissance Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a security...

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H&S 10 km Hike

U.S. Navy Lt. David Miloscia, a chaplain with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, addresses the battalion after a 10km...

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Simulated Strait 22nd MEU

Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group sail in formation in the Atlantic Ocean during simulated strait transit in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group...

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39th Commandant Visit

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...

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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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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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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

Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.- U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network

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

NC Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Mallette Tours Camp Lejeune

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette conducted her first official visit to Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune last week. During her visit, she received briefings on MCB Camp Lejeune's support to ‘Make Ready’ bases, warfighters and families. She also met with senior leaders, toured training facilities, and visited the Camp Lejeune USO and the Department of Veterans Affairs office. In her opening comments to the installation staff, Mallette highlighted her priorities as secretary, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between different agencies in supporting service member and veterans. She also stressed the importance of transition support services

Marine Attack Squadron 231 Final Flight Ceremony

May 29 2025

MCAS CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA

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 Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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22nd MEU | Replenishment at Sea

May 28 2025

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 Antonio (LPD 17), during a replenishment-at-sea, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 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 2nd Lt. Emma Shattuck)

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BLT 3/6 Conducts Weapon Maneuverability Drills

May 28 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carpenter, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices weapon maneuverability drills 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 while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhances operational readiness as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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Fleet Week New York 2025: Secretary of the Navy Visit

May 22 2025

At Sea

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 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 Cpl. Christian Salazar)

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Fleet Week New York 2025; Reenlistment Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial

May 28 2025

New York

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 9/11 Memorial as part of Fleet Week New York, May 23, 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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II MEF Sergeant Major discusses the importance of training, maintaining readiness at Camp Lejeune Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony 2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command 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 VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course 22nd MEU | Nimble Elder 22nd MEU | PMINT MTX 2-25 Final Exercise NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division MTX 2-25 Final Exercise Marines with MWSS-271 conduct base recovery after attack training with the Office of Naval Research 22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training 0331 Day

II MEF Sergeant Major discusses the importance of training, maintaining readiness at Camp Lejeune

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Sergeant Maj. Lonnie Travis, Jr., II Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, discusses the importance of training and maintaining readiness at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Zane Ortega)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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2/2 Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

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2/2 Explosive Live-Fire Ranges

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Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

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H&S 10 km Hike

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Simulated Strait 22nd MEU

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39th Commandant Visit

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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

Featured Stories

NC Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Mallette Tours Camp Lejeune

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

Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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 Final Flight Ceremony

22nd MEU | Replenishment at Sea

BLT 3/6 Conducts Weapon Maneuverability Drills

Fleet Week New York 2025: Secretary of the Navy Visit

Fleet Week New York 2025; Reenlistment Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial

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II MEF Sergeant Major discusses the importance of training, maintaining readiness at Camp Lejeune

II MEF Sergeant Major discusses the importance of training, maintaining readiness at Camp Lejeune

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

22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

22nd MEU | PMINT

22nd MEU | PMINT

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

Marines with MWSS-271 conduct base recovery after attack training with the Office of Naval Research

Marines with MWSS-271 conduct base recovery after attack training with the Office of Naval Research

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

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