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Caribbean Urban Warrior

A Dutch Marine with Marine Squadron Carib prepares to conduct simulated amphibious assault training event during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on...

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26MEU Returns Home

A U.S. Marine AV-8B Harrier pilot Maj. Brian Neri, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231 Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162...

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CLB6 Drone Resupply

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, use a tactical resupply unmanned aircraft...

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24MEU Breaching Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers and riflemen with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), breach a door during an urban...

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Ospreys Resume Operations

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Marine Aircraft Group 26 ride aboard an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor...

 

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24
Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct live-fire ranges in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 21-25, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct live-fire ranges in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 21-25, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Grace Stover)

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

March 13, 2024 | 1:11

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

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HM3 Haschert; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

March 13, 2024 | 0:47

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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling operations with Finnish F/A-18 Hornets

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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aviation-delivered ground refueling operations with Finnish F/A-18 Hornets

March 12, 2024 | 2:07

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U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

March 5, 2024 | 1:35

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U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 0:28

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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  • 26th MEU(SOC) Marines return from eight-month deployment as the Tri-GCC Immediate Crisis Response Force

    Mar 19 2024
    Cherry Point, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Maj. Earl Ehrhart, an AV-8B pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231 Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) poses for a photo after flying from the USS Bataan (LHD-5) from deployment at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 16, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)
  • Caribbean Urban Warrior 2024

    Mar 19 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    A Dutch Marine with Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps scouts an objective during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2024. Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase global interoperability between 2d Marine Division and Marine Squadron Carib. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)
  • Maj. Gen. Sofge gives remarks during exercise AC24

    Mar 19 2024
    Naples, Italy
    U.S. Marines Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to Marines and Sailors that participated in exercise Austere Challenge 24 (AC24) at the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Headquarters in Naples, Italy, on March 15, 2024. AC24 is a training exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and Sailors focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness in challenging and austere operational environments. The exercise involves various scenarios such as crisis response and multinational peacekeeping operations to better prepare U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)
  • U.S. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment train with HIMARS in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

    Mar 06 2024
    Setermoen, Troms
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, launch a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a live-fire training event in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)
  • Exercise Nordic Response 24: U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 conduct a resupply mission in Norway

    Mar 19 2024
    Nordland, Norway
    U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, embark a KC-130J Super Hercules as they self-redeploy to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, after the conclusion of Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, March 16, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting scenarios under challenging arctic conditions, while providing U.S. Marines unique opportunities to train alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Duncan Stoner)
  • 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

    Mar 06 2024
    Setermoen, Norway
    U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William Baldwin, left, a native of California and a hospital corpsman, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colin Rowan, right, a native of Maryland and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner, both with 2nd LAAD Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a stinger-launch simulator during a live-fire training range in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)
  • Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Homecoming

    Mar 06 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Roger Hartzler, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reunites with his family after returning from deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) in the U.S. Naval Fifth and Sixth Fleet area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 1, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with the 26th MEU returned from their scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)
  • Nordic Response 24: Maritime Preposition Force Pier Offload in Talvik Norway

    Mar 06 2024
    Talvik, Norway
    U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, staged at a pier offload in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Talvik, Norway, March 2, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response 24 is a biennial NATO exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)
  • VMM-365 (REIN) MV-22 Osprey Resumes Flight Operations

    Mar 19 2024
    MCAS New River, North Carolina
    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts its initial return to flight on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 14, 2024. This initial flight is part of our Aviation Combat Element’s deliberate and methodical approach to returning their MV-22’s to full operational capacity. The MV-22 Osprey’s revolutionary capability is a cornerstone of the 24th MEU Marine Air Ground Task Force, enhancing the MEU’s ability to conduct assault support operations and overall maneuverability across a range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)
  • 2nd Distribution Support Battalion Conducts Air Delivery Training

    Mar 06 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Sotelo, data systems administrator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stages communication gear during an air delivery training operation on Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, in Oak Grove, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to evaluate their Marines' combat effectiveness, and enhance their air delivery skills in a controlled environment to better prepare the unit for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

 

 

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