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24th MEU: Deck Landing Qual

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard amphibious...

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Learn Basic Skiing Techniques

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, learn how to ski during...

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V32 Scouts Stalking Lanes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Damian Magana, an infantry scout with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stalks through...

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Transport Equipment in Norway

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Parker Zahn, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine...

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CLB 22 UET

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, execute underwater egress training at...

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Royal Marines demonstrate sUAS

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Travis Kring, left, an intelligence officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine...

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24th MEU CERTEX: VMM-365 ADGR

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, refuel a MV-22B Osprey during an aviation...

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Urban Breaching Capabilities

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, detonate an explosive breach on a doorway as...

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Tactical Vehicles in Norway

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical convoy in...

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Evac Control Center Set-Up

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up an evacuation control center during the 24th MEU’s...

 

  • U.S. Marines with VMM-261 transport cargo to The Bahamas

    Feb 19 2026
    Florida
    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over the coast of Florida, Feb. 15, 2026. MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines Participate in a Live-Fire Range

    Feb 18 2026
    Tromso
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, zero their weapons during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 5, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | Aerial Sniper Training

    Feb 18 2026
    Caribbean Sea
    A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires at a target with a M110 semi-automatic sniper system aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, during aerial sniper training while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 3, 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)
  • CORE 26 | Logistics Marines Hone Vehicle Mounted Live-fire Machine Gun Skills for Arctic Exercise

    Feb 20 2026
    Setermoen
    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, engage in a live-fire machine gun range in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 14, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | MSPF Conducts a Live-Fire Range Aboard USS Iwo Jima

    Feb 18 2026
    Caribbean Sea
    U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) fire at targets during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 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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Operation 40 Switch
July 7, 2021 | 1:30
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), conducted a training exercise with drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7, 2021. 1/2 is tasked as 2d MARDIV’s experimental infantry battalion to test new gear, operating concepts and force structures. The unit’s findings will help refine infantry battalions across the Marine Corps as we continue to push toward the end state of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Justin Brown)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), conducted a training exercise with drones on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 7, 2021. 1/2 is tasked as 2d MARDIV’s experimental infantry battalion to test new gear, operating concepts and force structures. The unit’s findings will help refine infantry battalions across the Marine Corps as we continue to push toward the end state of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Justin Brown)

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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

Feb. 5, 2026 | 4:18

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

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22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 and DSS Quick Reaction Force Training

Jan. 30, 2026 | 1:16

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:27

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

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Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

Jan. 28, 2026 | 1:08

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

Jan. 26, 2026 | 2:08

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Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

Jan. 23, 2026 | 1:09

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Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

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Legacy of the Division – 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion

Jan. 22, 2026 | 0:59

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Legacy of the Division – 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion

Jan. 22, 2026 | 0:59

You Will Never Fight Alone

Jan. 21, 2026 | 0:18

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Legacy of the Division – 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion

Jan. 20, 2026 | 0:55

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