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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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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...

 

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
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
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Brewer Retires After 29 Years of Service
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network administrator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, poses for a photo as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2025. Bolado’s command selected her as the warrior of the week due to her instrumental work fulfilling pre-deployment requirements for exercise Native Fury. Bolado invested countless hours ensuring network systems maintain constant connectivity while troubleshooting potential areas of concern to strengthen command and control capabilities for the battalion. 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. Apollo Wilson) Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Cumbie, left, from Texas and the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and Lt. Gen. Bradford Gering, from New York and the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. Gering visited 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to facilitate conversations with key leaders in the Marine Corps' crisis-response aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith) U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Aviation visits VMA-223 and flies in a TAV-8B Harrier II jet
U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Aviation visits VMA-223 and flies in a TAV-8B Harrier II jet
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, and a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. Whittemore’s command selected him for warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more, constantly pushing himself, his peers and his superiors to better themselves. 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. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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  • 22nd MEU Corporal's Course Beach PT

    May 29 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    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, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. Corporal's Course is designed to provide Marines and Sailors with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Birthday Video
Nov. 8, 2021 | 1:08
Col. Dennis W. Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sgt. Maj. James L. Horr, give thanks to the Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit for their hard work and dedication over the past year. In honor of 246 years of faithful service, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit carried the U.S. Marine Corps colors 246 miles over the course of 41 hours on Fort Pickett, Virginia, From Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2021. Music track courtesy of "Riot" by Target Practice. Disclaimer: The appearance of links does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products, or services contained therein. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir, Sgt. Corey Mathews, and Sgt. Jonathon Wiederhold)

Music: Target Practice - Riot https://youtu.be/NNm8nVjrTKk

Col. Dennis W. Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sgt. Maj. James L. Horr, give thanks to the Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit for their hard work and dedication over the past year. In honor of 246 years of faithful service, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit carried the U.S. Marine Corps colors 246 miles over the course of 41 hours on Fort Pickett, Virginia, From Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2021. Music track courtesy of "Riot" by Target Practice. Disclaimer: The appearance of links does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products, or services contained therein. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir, Sgt. Corey Mathews, and Sgt. Jonathon Wiederhold)

Music: Target Practice - Riot https://youtu.be/NNm8nVjrTKk

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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Birthday Video

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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Birthday Video

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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

June 13, 2025 | 1:33

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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

June 13, 2025 | 1:33

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

June 5, 2025 | 4:10

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

June 5, 2025 | 4:10

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

May 23, 2025 | 22:19

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Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

May 23, 2025 | 22:19

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

May 22, 2025 | 0:30

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2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

May 22, 2025 | 0:30

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

May 15, 2025 | 0:54

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

May 15, 2025 | 0:54

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

May 8, 2025 | 0:23

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

May 8, 2025 | 0:23

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

May 6, 2025 | 0:39

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

May 6, 2025 | 0:39

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

April 28, 2025 | 2:00

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22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

April 28, 2025 | 2:00

22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

April 25, 2025 | 2:29

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22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

April 25, 2025 | 2:29

22nd MEU | PMINT

April 24, 2025 | 1:59

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22nd MEU | PMINT

April 24, 2025 | 1:59

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

April 23, 2025 | 1:47

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MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

April 23, 2025 | 1:47

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

April 8, 2025 | 0:15

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

April 8, 2025 | 0:15

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

April 2, 2025 | 1:47

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MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

April 2, 2025 | 1:47

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

April 1, 2025 | 1:21

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

April 1, 2025 | 1:21

 

 

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