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BLT 3/6 Weapon Drills 22nd MEU

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carpenter, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine...

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22nd MEU Replenishment 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...

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Fleet Week New York 2025

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...

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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

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...

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USS New York arrives for FWNY

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in...

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UAS with LMADIS Operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System...

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Maritime Interception Ops

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport...

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Small Boat Ops ARGMEUEX

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special...

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Rockets Aboard USS Iwo Jima

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine...

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Fleet Week New York 2025 Prep

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jadon Carrol, a field artillery officer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Fleet Week New York, speaks to a...

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during the Colonel Nick E. Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The II Marine Expeditionary Force Battle Simulation Center is dedicated in memory of Colonel Nick E. Davis, who devoted 30 years to serving our nation as a Marine infantryman leading operational formations from platoon to company, battalion and Marine Expeditionary Bridgae across the globe in peace and during war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) — Colonel Nick E. Davis Dedication Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Chica, a maintenance management specialist with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 23, 2025. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro) — 2d Bn, 6th Reg Receives Chesty Puller Outstanding Award

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Misael Hernandez, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Newport News, Virginia, poses for a photo aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. Hernandez was selected as warrior of the week for his tenacious work ethic while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York. While aboard the USS New York, Hernandez acted as transmissions chief, setting up vital lines of communication between different ships and providing uninterrupted communications that ensured the command stayed connected via two separate radio nets. While on ship he was directly responsible for managing workflow and scheduling shifts for eight Marines under his charge. 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. Christian Salazar) — Warrior of the Week: Cpl. Misael Hernandez

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Nuckolls, right, an assitant dental officer with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is congratulated by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd MLG for being selected as the 2025 Liz Blanc Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victims Advocate of the Year at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 19, 2025. Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes individuals from each military service who are selected as the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for their branch. Nuckolls was selected due to her renovation of the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, SAPR Program, where she established a quick response code for SAPR resources and a memorandum of understanding within the regiment, ensuring consistent SAPR operations and protocols that positively impacted all units within 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — 2025 Liz Blanc SAPR-VA of the Year Award

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmissions systems maintainer and Valley Stream, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. Camacho won the Pfc. Littleton award for his actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps communications marine can receive. Named after Pfc. Littleton, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Korean War for smothering a grenade with his body, the award recognizes communications Marines who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt) — Sgt. Lucas Camacho with the 24th MEU wins the Pfc. Littleton Award

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Danger: Unexploded Ordnance Remains a Threat on Browns Island

As summer approaches, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune officials are reminding the public that

“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

Three Marine Corps staff sergeants recently overhauled a long-standing training bottleneck at Camp Johnson—saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and delivering more Marines to the operating forces faster.

HM3 Gibbs; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Gibbs was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by her leadership for her proficiency,

2nd Marine Logistics Group Recognizes Cpl. Austin Bradley as Warrior of the Week

Bradley was selected as 2nd Marine Logistic Group's Warrior of the Week this week for exceeding

Mohn, Newson Honored at Oceanfront Retirement Ceremonies

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Mohn and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson were honored this month during separate retirement ceremonies at Naval Station Mayport's Ocean Breeze Conference Center, which boasts beachfront events with an Atlantic Ocean view.

22nd MEU | VMM-265 (REIN) Board USS San Antonio

May 16 2025

At Sea

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), signals to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, while aboard the San Antonio, IWO ARG, during ARGMEUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2025. During ARGMEUX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG 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 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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22nd MEU SPIE Training

May 14 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a wet rehearsal of Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2025. Wet and dry SPIE training enhances MSPF’s ability to maneuver forces from land or open ocean, granting the 22nd MEU flexibility when inserting or extracting forces from complex terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

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2/6 Participates in TSULC

May 15 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Vasquez, left, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires at a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range as part of a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2025. 2/6 participated in TSULC to provide small unit leaders the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, confidence and proficiency to lead Marines in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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Martial Arts Instructor: Obstacle Course

May 13 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines participate in an obstacle course as part of a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 9, 2025. The MAI Course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week program designed to forge Marines into leaders who embody the warrior ethos, instill discipline, and teach others the values of MCMAP across II Marine Expeditionary Force and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

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CBRN Exercise 2nd MLG

May 15 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Sevret, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses a joint chemical agent detector to conduct reconnaissance of a building during a simulated CBRN response exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. This hands-on exercise allowed CBRN specialists to practice conducting reconnaissance, sampling and collecting CBRN materials, and decontamination after coming in contact with simulated live agents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

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One Mind Any Weapon

May 23, 2022 | 0:46

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct free sparring during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jun 13, 2022. The intent of MCMAP is to develop the moral, mental and physical resiliency of individual Marines and ultimately the unit as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijah D. Hurtado)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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BLT 3/6 Weapon Drills 22nd MEU

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22nd MEU Replenishment at Sea

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Fleet Week New York 2025

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FWNY 25: SECNAV Visit

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USS New York arrives for FWNY

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UAS with LMADIS Operations

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Maritime Interception Ops

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Small Boat Ops ARGMEUEX

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Rockets Aboard USS Iwo Jima

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Fleet Week New York 2025 Prep

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Danger: Unexploded Ordnance Remains a Threat on Browns Island

“We can’t just accept the norm”: Marine Corps Instructors Slash Idle Manpower Costs, Speed Up Training at Distribution Management Instruction Company

HM3 Gibbs; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

2nd Marine Logistics Group Recognizes Cpl. Austin Bradley as Warrior of the Week

Mohn, Newson Honored at Oceanfront Retirement Ceremonies

22nd MEU | VMM-265 (REIN) Board USS San Antonio

22nd MEU SPIE Training

2/6 Participates in TSULC

Martial Arts Instructor: Obstacle Course

CBRN Exercise 2nd MLG

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

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

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22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

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22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

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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

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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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