II Marine Expeditionary Force

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U.S. Marines and Romanian forces conduct combat rubber raiding craft operations in Romania

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction on combat rubber raiding craft operations from Romanian...

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F-35B Lightning II Night Carrier Qualification

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class...

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HMLA-167 Medical Evacuation

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) embark a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to...

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F-35B Lightning II Carrier Qualification

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class...

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Flight Operations in Finland

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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26 MEU Flight Deck Operations

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during...

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VMFA-224 and MWSS-272 conduct FARP operations in Finland

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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MWSS-272 FARP Ops

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-224 conduct flight operations during Ramstein Flag in Finland

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Krider, from South Carolina, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine...

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VMFA-224 Flight Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Grant, from Delaware, an F-35B Lightning II pilot, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft...

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The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, pose for a photo with Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. Gen. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to tour military facilities, engage with and recognize Marines, Sailors, and civilians for superior performance, and receive operational updates from key leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) — The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, visit MCAS Cherry Point

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Christy Hazlett, STARBASE program director, Jackie Rideout, Trish Smith, wife of the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Hadley Smith pose for a photograph at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 11, 2026. Smith toured facilities on base to gain insight into the quality of life programs and opportunities available to military members and their families, including education, employment and community support services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell) — Trish Smith visits MCAS Cherry Point

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian Fletcher, the Commanding Officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks to Marines and family members during the 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson) — 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade change of command ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sebastian Tamblyn, left, shelter officer in charge, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Roxana Q. Lacey, field medical technician, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, give a demonstration during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation class at the Marine Corps Medical Home New River at MCAS New River, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The MCAS New River Medical Team provided CPR training to the MCAS New River Shelter Team to enhance the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane) — Carolina Breeze – Destructive Weather CPR Training

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nishan Campbell, the commanding officer of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, addresses Marines and NATO partners during the opening ceremony of exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog) — U.S. Marines participate in exercise Sea Breeze 26 opening ceremony in Romania

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U.S. Marines with VMA-223 fly in a TAV-8B Harrier II

Jun 01 2026

North Carolina

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Shiebe, left, from Georgia, an AV-8B Harrier pilot and executive officer, takes Sgt. Tatiana Rios, right, from Wisconsin, a fixed wing aircraft airframe mechanic, both with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in an incentive flight on board of a TAV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 19, 2026. Incentive flights provide an opportunity for Marines within the squadron to ride in the back of a TAV-8B Harrier II as a reward for exceptional job performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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22nd MEU (SOC) | USS Iwo Jima Conducts Flight Operations

May 27 2026

Caribbean Sea

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 13, 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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Recon Marines demonstrate amphibious lethality in France

May 27 2026

France

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires conduct an amphibious infiltration in Agde, France, April 6, 2026. The Marines swam from boat to shore and back while performing an amphibious infiltration training. The purpose of this training is to increase interoperability and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

May 20 2026

Caribbean Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 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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2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

May 22 2026

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

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LCF-24 Conducts Simultaneous Joint Air and Sea Operations, Showcasing Advanced Capabilities in the Caribbean

Littoral Combat Force 24 (LCF-24) demonstrated its operational versatility and joint-force interoperability June 4, 2026, executing two highly complex, concurrent training missions spanning from the flight deck of the USS Fort Lauderdale(LPD-28) to the shores of Cuba.

Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), recently completed Tres Kolos 26,a French hosted trinational competition held in Martinique from April 19 to May 2, 2026.

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

Marines and Sailors of the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently completed a rigorous two-week bilateral training exercise with Marines from the Ecuadorian Marine Corps. The training enhanced tactical interoperability, strengthened a longstanding security partnership, and increased the combined readiness of both forces to respond to crises across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to illicit or sanctioned activities.

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilian attendants of Mess Hall 303 proved that hard work and dedication pay off by winning the Fiscal Year 2025 Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall.” The mess hall is run by a dedicated team assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, who were recognized locally by Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general of 2nd MLG, April 6, 2026, and will be recognized at the Food Service Awards Ceremony in May 2026.

Task Force Orion celebrates the National Guard's 386th birthday

Dec. 13, 2022 | 3:00

Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, celebrates the 386th National Guard birthday in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Dec. 13, 2022. The formation of the first militia regiments in North America on December 13, 1636 are recognized as the birth of the National Guard, and are celebrated by Guard units from the 54 U.S. states and territories serving domestically and deployed around the world. (U.S. National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)

00:57 Soldiers sing U.S. national anthem
01:38 Col. William Murphy, commander of Task Force Orion speaks
02:18 Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Hilbert, commanding general of 7th ATC speaks
02:49 Sgt. 1st Class Raul Llopis and Spc. Catherina Ma cut birthday cake

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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U.S. Marines and Romanian forces conduct combat rubber raiding craft operations in Romania

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F-35B Lightning II Night Carrier Qualification

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HMLA-167 Medical Evacuation

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F-35B Lightning II Carrier Qualification

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Flight Operations in Finland

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26 MEU Flight Deck Operations

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VMFA-224 and MWSS-272 conduct FARP operations in Finland

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MWSS-272 FARP Ops

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-224 conduct flight operations during Ramstein Flag in Finland

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VMFA-224 Flight Operations

U.S. Marines with VMA-223 fly in a TAV-8B Harrier II

22nd MEU (SOC) | USS Iwo Jima Conducts Flight Operations

Recon Marines demonstrate amphibious lethality in France

22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

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LCF-24 Conducts Simultaneous Joint Air and Sea Operations, Showcasing Advanced Capabilities in the Caribbean

Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

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22nd MEU (SOC) | USSOUTHCOM Commander Visits Venezuela Embassy

22nd MEU (SOC) | USSOUTHCOM Commander Visits Venezuela Embassy

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Young returns to Houston for Fleet Week

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Young returns to Houston for Fleet Week

24th MEU: FPV Drone Course

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