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U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), operate an M777 Howitzer...

 

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Senior leaders from Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune and

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ATLANTIC OCEAN – The modern battlespace demands agility, adaptability, and an unyielding pursuit of technological advantage. In a strategic leap forward, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) redefined maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) during the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), held off the east coast from May 12 to May 29, 2025. This exercise, involving the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the USS San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), saw the first-ever flight of the JUMP 20 Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious warship, marking a pivotal moment in the 22nd MEU's evolution and enhancing its operational readiness and lethality.

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North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette conducted

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Military spouses across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and

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

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Senior leaders from Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River participated in the annual State of the Community luncheon, hosted by the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce. The annual event addresses economic development, healthcare, education, military, local government and the positive impact of collaborative partnerships between the chamber of commerce, the military, local government and other community organizations in Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina.The panel discussed highlights and challenges over the past year as well as noting collaborative efforts that support the future of Onslow County and the city of Jacksonville.U.S. Marine

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  • 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2

    Jun 05 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    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 Joint Unit Recovery Team Course 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During his visit to Camp Lejeune, Gen. Smith visited the 2nd MLG Joint Unit Recovery Team Course, which was held to train regimental-level Unit Recovery Teams to rapidly employ fatality management in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
  • 22nd MEU | BLT 3/6 Amphibious Assault from IWO ARG

    Jun 04 2025
    JACKSONVILLE
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corbin West, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during an amphibious assault as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 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 Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)
  • 2d CEB MCCRE - Demolition Range

    Jun 03 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. MartinezCruz, left, and Lance Cpl. Jayden R. Hanson, both combat engineers with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, secure a cratering charge during a demolition range during the 2d CEB Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. During the MCCRE, Marines and Sailors demonstrated combat proficiency in 13 engineering specialties required for mission essential tasks to ensure readiness for any conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)
  • 22nd MEU | Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

    May 30 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an MV-22B Osprey during a simulated embassy reinforcement operation as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 25, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)
  • 22nd MEU | Harrier Flight Ops Aboard USS Iwo Jima

    May 30 2025
    At Sea
    A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over head during flight operations aboard the 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 23, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)
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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Sisneros, an instructor pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, discusses VMFAT-501's deployment to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, March 23, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base to train entry-level pilots to be proficient at close-air support and high-explosive ordnance drops in preparation for their future-fleet F-35B units and aviation operations abroad. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pvt. Rowdy Vanskike)
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VMFAT-501 Deploys to Mountain Home Air Force Base
March 23, 2022 | 0:55
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Sisneros, an instructor pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, discusses VMFAT-501's deployment to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, March 23, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base to train entry-level pilots to be proficient at close-air support and high-explosive ordnance drops in preparation for their future-fleet F-35B units and aviation operations abroad. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pvt. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Sisneros, an instructor pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, discusses VMFAT-501's deployment to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, March 23, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to Mountain Home Air Force Base to train entry-level pilots to be proficient at close-air support and high-explosive ordnance drops in preparation for their future-fleet F-35B units and aviation operations abroad. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pvt. Rowdy Vanskike)

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