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2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Participates in TSULC

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lewis Lheureux, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, identifies landmarks on a map...

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2d MARDIV Headquarters Building Ground Breaking Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, the commanding general of the 2d Marine Division, speaks to Marines, Sailors and distinguished guests...

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1st Marine IQT course as a fleet replacement squadron

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 pose for a picture in front of an MQ-9A Reaper on the first day of the...

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VMFA(AW)-224 conducts its final F/A-18 Hornet flight ceremony

Family members of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron...

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II MSB Hosts 4th Annual Military Kids Celebration

Family members of U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in the II MEF 4th Annual Military Kids Celebration at...

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2d Combat Engineer Battalion Sapper Leaders Course

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division participate in a live-fire range during the Sapper Leaders Course on Marine Corps...

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2d Combat Engineer Battalion Extended Use Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan P. Afanador, right, an engineer equipment operator, and Cpl. Mathew J. Lunday, a combat engineer, both with 2d Combat...

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2nd CRR Family Day

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and her son participate in a finger-painting event during a regimental...

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2/10 UDP Homecoming

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 10th Regiment, 2d Marine Division is welcomed home by his family during a deployment homecoming on Camp Lejeune,...

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Rolling Thunder 2025

U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division participate in a live-fire range during exercise Rolling Thunder on Fort Bragg, North...

 

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
Sgt. Lucas Camacho with the 24th MEU wins the Pfc. Littleton Award
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton Permann, an airborne and air delivery specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects a parachute at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 30, 2025.Permann was selected by his command due to his constant dedication to the mission success while serving as section leader, jumpmaster and embarkation chief for 1st Platoon Air Distribution Company which is a senior noncommissioned officer billet that includes providing logistical planning, management, and the execution of Air Distribution Company operations. As a Jumpmaster, Permann has conducted, planned, executed, and supervised over 12 cargo and personnel drops within the past three months. 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. Isabella Ramos) 2nd DSB, 2nd MLG; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Permann
2nd DSB, 2nd MLG; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Permann
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Daisy Deanda, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2025. Deanda’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her dedication to professional and personal growth. While being a recent addition to the unit, Deanda’s command highlights her excellence in physical fitness, her drive and independence for volunteering with the Single Marine Program and local church, and her hard work ethic after successfully completing over 800 travel vouchers for Marines in 2nd MLG. Deanda also recently won Service Company Marine of the Quarter for all of these qualities and accomplishments. 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. Meshaq Hylton) Pfc. Daisy Deanda; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Pfc. Daisy Deanda; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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U.S. Marines with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, pose for a group photo with a plaque during a gallery showcase on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 11, 2025. COMMSTRAT day was implemented by COMMSTRAT command to recognize and celebrate the products created by the current photographers, videographers, and graphic designers assigned to 2d MARDIV COMMSTRAT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yovanik Calderon) 2DMARDIV COMMSTRAT Gallery Showcase
2DMARDIV COMMSTRAT Gallery Showcase
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a group photo during the 2nd MAW Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards banquet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 17, 2025. The MCAA hosted the banquet to celebrate and recognize the Marines and units that have distinguished themselves within 2nd MAW as the best in Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza) Marine Corps Aviation Association hosts awards banquet for 2nd MAW
Marine Corps Aviation Association hosts awards banquet for 2nd MAW
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  • II MEF Congressional Delegation Staff Visit

    Apr 24 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, center, the deputy commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Calvin B. Ruidiaz, left, the Senate Liaison, Abigail Zarzar, the Military Legislative Assistant of Sen. Ted Budd, Graham Gunter, the Military Legislative Correspondent of Sen. Ted Budd, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Gutowski, the Legislative Fellow in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaisons, during a Congressional Staff Delegation visit on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2025. During the visit, Marines and Sailors discussed II MEF’s expeditionary capabilities as the nation’s crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caroline Perkins)

  • 1/8 Marines teach movement formations to Panamanian security forces

    Apr 23 2025
    Rodman
    Panamanian security forces are taught a class on movement formations by U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Regiment, 2d Marine Division in Rodman, Panama, April 16, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region and reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with the Panamanian people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

  • 2/2 Limited Scale Raid

    Apr 24 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast-ropes from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 during a limited scale raid exercise at Stone Bay in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on April 10, 2025. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conducted raid training to practice and refine techniques and procedures in preparation for potential future missions as the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

  • 2025 Rolling Thunder: HIMAR Live-Fire

    Apr 23 2025
    Fort Bragg
    A U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fires a rocket on a live-fire range during exercise Rolling Thunder on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 11, 2025. This live-fire artillery exercise tested 10th Marine Regiment’s command-and-control, indirect fire support, counter-fire operations, and sensor operations in a simulated littoral environment against a future threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

  • 22nd MEU | Staff Delegates tour USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

    Apr 22 2025
    At Sea
    Ms. Eliza Lundy, Military Legislative Assistant to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, receives a demonstration of a FIM 92A stinger missile from U.S. Marines with Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a tour of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

  • 2nd DSB, 2nd MLG, Peruvian SME Conference

    Apr 24 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo with service members of the Peruvian Marines after a subject matter expert exchange conference at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 18, 2025. 2nd DSB hosted the Peruvian Marines for a subject matter expert exchange regarding logistics infrastructure and manpower efficiency. The Peruvian Marines visited 2nd Distribution Support Battalion as part of a subject matter expert exchange to discuss common topics concerning combat logistics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

  • 24th MEU Builds with Habitat for Humanity

    Apr 16 2025
    Wilmington
    U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), volunteer with the Habitat for Humanity foundation in Wilmington, N.C., April 9, 2025. 24th MEU Marines and Sailors volunteer with different organizations to give back to local communities and build relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

  • Recon and Golf CQT shoot

    Apr 22 2025
    Marine Corps Air Station New River
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanguy Savineau, a reconnaissanceman with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and a native of Texas, right, coaches lance Cpl. Aidan Smith, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and a native of Maine, during a close quarters tactics shoot on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 2, 2025. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines conducted close quarters battle drills to prepare for potential future missions as the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

  • 1/6 Conduct Dry and Live-Fire Company Attacks during SLTE 2-25

    Apr 15 2025
    Twentynine Palms
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a live-fire platoon attack during Service Level Training Exercise 2-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 4, 2025. SLTE 2-25 is designed to enhance lethality and prepare units to fight in any climate and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

  • 22nd MEU | LMADIS Operations Aboard USS San Antonio

    Apr 16 2025
    At Sea
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Vernal Emhoolah, left, and Triston Gryniewski, both Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate observation of enemy aircraft as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 7, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)
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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel prepare and recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk
Nov. 8, 2023 | 1:55
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB), U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four, and animal packers with the U.S. National Forest Service prepare and recover a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk at Inyo National Forest, California, Oct. 19-21, 2023. The combined efforts of U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel allowed HMH-461 to successfully recover the MH-60S Seahawk with a CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd DSB is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)(Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB), U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four, and animal packers with the U.S. National Forest Service prepare and recover a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk at Inyo National Forest, California, Oct. 19-21, 2023. The combined efforts of U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel allowed HMH-461 to successfully recover the MH-60S Seahawk with a CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd DSB is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)(Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel prepare and recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

Nov. 8, 2023 | 1:55

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel prepare and recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

Nov. 8, 2023 | 1:55

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

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

March 31, 2025 | 1:58

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22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

March 31, 2025 | 1:58

0331 Day

March 28, 2025 | 0:36

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0331 Day

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Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video

March 27, 2025 | 0:58

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Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video

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CLB-8 Animal Handler and Packer Course

March 24, 2025 | 3:22

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CLB-8 Animal Handler and Packer Course

March 24, 2025 | 3:22

EOTG instructs the 22nd MEU during RUT

March 21, 2025 | 2:24

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EOTG instructs the 22nd MEU during RUT

March 21, 2025 | 2:24

WASPARG-24TH MEU (SOC) End of Deployment Video

March 20, 2025 | 4:07

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WASPARG-24TH MEU (SOC) End of Deployment Video

March 20, 2025 | 4:07

2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

March 19, 2025 | 2:09

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2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

March 19, 2025 | 2:09

MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

March 17, 2025 | 1:31

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MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

March 17, 2025 | 1:31

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

March 10, 2025 | 2:29

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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

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