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2d Recon Day Freefall

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a freefall jump off a C-130 Hercules during Service Level Training Exercise...

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Live-Fire Platoon Attack

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a live-fire platoon attack during Service...

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Corps' First Tier IV TCCC

U.S. Navy Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistic Group, and U.S. Coast Guard with Special Missions Training Center receive a class...

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Supporting Arms Coordination

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Anderson, a joint terminal attack controller with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), looks...

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Integrated Live Fire Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit...

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LAR Conducts Amphibious Assault During COMPTUEX

U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), set security during an amphibious assault...

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2nd MLG human performance prgm

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tyon Downing, an engineer equipment operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group,...

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Lima Co. Amphibious Assault

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaylee Lul, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations...

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2nd MLG Corporals Beach PT

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Corporals Leadership School perform group sit-ups during a beach workout while participating in...

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SLTE 4-25: 2d CEB R114

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, maneuvers to their next position during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on...

 

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Catarroja, a small arms repairman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Jersey City, New Jersey, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 16, 2025. Catarroja’s command selected him as Warrior of the week for his exceptional leadership and dedication to mission readiness. Catarroja serves as the battalion's armory maintenance chief, inspecting, servicing, and guiding his team through monthly preventive maintenance checks of over 1,000 service rifles, which contributes to the battalion's 98% readiness. 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 Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) Cpl. Sean Catarroja; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Cpl. Sean Catarroja; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Chad Winchell with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo alongside Lt. Col. William Willis, the commanding officer of 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division and a Marine Corps League representative during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. 1st Sgt. Winchell received the Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick Award for his outstanding contributions to increased combat readiness throughout the Marine Corps during his 18 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Peterson) 1stSgt Chad Winchell Award
1stSgt Chad Winchell Award
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The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith arrives aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), for a visit during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 8, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz) 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith Visits USS Iwo Jima
39th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith Visits USS Iwo Jima
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U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Gumbleton, center, deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Alex Reyes, operations chief with the Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), shake hands during his visit aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 29, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore) U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander Visits 22nd MEU(SOC)
U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander Visits 22nd MEU(SOC)
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert McGill, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Heidelberg, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. McGills Command selected him as Warrior of the Week For his unwavering commitment to mission readiness and excellence in patient care throughout 2nd MLG. 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 Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) HM3 Robert McGill; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
HM3 Robert McGill; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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  • Atlantic Alliance 2025: U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

    Jul 15 2025
    Bangor
    U.S. Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a mass casualty evacuation simulation in support of exercise Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) on Bangor International Airport, Maine, July 10, 2025. AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from North Carolina to Maine, AA25 will showcase a range of dynamic events including force integration, air assault operations, bilateral reconnaissance, naval strait transits, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover)

  • SLTE 4-25: 1/10 Night Live-Fire

    Jul 14 2025
    Twentynine Palms
    U.S. Marines with B Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division pose for a group photo on an M777 Howitzer during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 11, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

  • CH-53K Land on USS Iwo Jima During COMPTUEX

    Jul 14 2025
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    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Squadron (HMH) 461 prepares to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 10, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz)

  • SLTE 4-25: V28 Range 104

    Jul 14 2025
    Twentynine Palms
    U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire an M320 grenade launcher during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Range 104 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 10, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

  • Integrated Live Fire Exercise

    Jul 14 2025
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    U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), flies over the Atlantic Ocean from the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during a live-fire exercise in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 5, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)
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Generating Apex Battalions
June 3, 2022 | 1:21
Marines with 2d Marine Division conduct a series of evaluations to achieve apex status. When a unit becomes an apex battalion, it means they have completed their unit lifecycle, consisting of a battalion field exercise, deployment for training, Service Level Training Exercise, and Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which includes an infantry company, night, supported, non-illuminated live-fire attack. These units are considered to have reached apex status and are the most ready and lethal unit within the division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Justin T. Brown)

Marines with 2d Marine Division conduct a series of evaluations to achieve apex status. When a unit becomes an apex battalion, it means they have completed their unit lifecycle, consisting of a battalion field exercise, deployment for training, Service Level Training Exercise, and Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which includes an infantry company, night, supported, non-illuminated live-fire attack. These units are considered to have reached apex status and are the most ready and lethal unit within the division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Justin T. Brown)

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22nd MEU (SOC): The Force of Choice

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Atlantic Alliance 2025 Trailer (Vertical)

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Atlantic Alliance 2025: U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

July 10, 2025 | 0:59

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Atlantic Alliance 2025: U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 participate in Atlantic Alliance 2025

July 9, 2025 | 0:30

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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 participate in Atlantic Alliance 2025

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2nd MLG Warfighting Reel

July 1, 2025 | 0:49

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2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel

June 27, 2025 | 0:36

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2nd MLG Martial Arts Instructor Course

June 24, 2025 | 1:35

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June 24, 2025 | 1:35

22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

June 13, 2025 | 1:33

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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

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Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25: Reel

June 10, 2025 | 0:39

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Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25: Reel

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Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

June 6, 2025 | 55:14

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Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

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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

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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

Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

June 4, 2025 | 3:21

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Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger delivers farewell remarks

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22nd MEU (SOC) Artillery Training Exercise

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