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Camp Lejeune 2025 Marine Corps Half Marathon

U.S. service members and civilians start the 2025 Marine Corps Half Marathon on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 13, 2025. The...

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U.S. Marines, Swedish forces sharpen littoral combat capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hayden Spurling, a LAV-25 gunner with Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, engages...

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1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Family Day

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Matteson, a Florida native, an infantry rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, coaches...

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UNITAS 2025: Multinational Pistol Range

A marine with Brigada de Infanteria de Marina (Marine Infantry Brigade) of Guatemala engages targets with a Beretta M9 during a pistol range as part...

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II MEF Change of Charge Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer...

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Congressman Jake Ellzey, center, (TX-06), prays at a luncheon with Marines and House representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane) — Camp Lejeune CODEL Visit

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chad Barnhart, left, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit surgeon and Michigan native, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nadia Sensing, the senior enlisted leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 during his promotion ceremony at Landing Zone Falcon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 14, 2025. A promotion ceremony is a formal recognition of a service member's advancement in rank and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas) — SPMAGTF-ACM surgeon promotion to lieutenant commander

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, presents Lance Cpl. Gabriel Jacobs, a logistics specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd MLG, with a challenge coin at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2025. Hennigan presented challenge coins to Marines participating in 2nd CRR’s regimental field exercise for their excellence and tactical expertise in their military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) — 2nd MLG Commanding General recognizes Marines during 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Garcia, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with high mobility multipurpose wheel vehicles at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2025. Garcia was nominated as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by his command due to his superior leadership, technical mastery, and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment. Garcia is a native of Wimauma, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos) — Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), thanks the family of Hope Fiorvanti, II Marine Expeditionary Force Chief of Protocol, during her retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2025. For more than a decade, Fiorvanti served as a special staff officer for II MEF and was the subject matter expert on the planning, coordination and synchronization required to support all special events and Distinguished Visitors to the command. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Adam Scalin) — II Marine Expeditionary Force Chief of Protocol Retires after 27 years of service

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2nd DSB Helicopter Support Team Operations

Sep 11 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMMT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts an I-beam during helicopter support team operations near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 2025. 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted HST training to prepare HMMT 302, Marines to manage landing zone operations and efficiently handle the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and heavy loads in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

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UNITAS 2025: Spanish Marines arrive at Camp Lejeune

Sep 15 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

Marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) debark from amphibious ships at Onslow Beach as part of exercise UNITAS 2025, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 12, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

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CLB-22 conducts day and night HST operations

Sep 10 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29 lifts a training load during a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 4, 2025. Combat Logistics Battalion 22 and HMH-461 conducted helicopter support team operations to enhance each unit’s ability to coordinate the safe rigging, loading, and lifting of vehicles by helicopter for precise and secure air transport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

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Fittest of the 2nd MLG Competition

Sep 17 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Sutherland, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, carries 600 pounds to win a portion of the Fittest of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group competition at the Human Performance Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. Twice a year teams from across 2nd MLG battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Sutherland is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

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Combat Logistics Battalion 24 FEX: Vehicle Survivability Position Operations

Sep 17 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alonzo Not Afraid, left, an engineer equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ground guides Lance Cpl. Haysten Trinity, an engineer equipment operator with CLB-24, CLR-27, 2nd MLG, during a hasty vehicle survivability position operation as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 13, 2025. CLB-24 conducted a battalion field exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase technical proficiency, and enhance the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Not Afraid is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

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UNITAS 2025: Spanish Marines Conduct Security Drills and Night Raid

Sep 15 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

Marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) conduct security drills during UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 13, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

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Remembering the Fallen

Sep 09 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines hold candles in remembrance of the service members killed during the Kabul Airlift during a candlelight vigil held at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, North Carolina, August 26, 2025. The candlelit vigil was led by volunteers with Remember Everyone Deployed on the four-year anniversary of the bombing during the Kabul Airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

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Station Conducts Multi-Agency Aircraft Mishap Exercise

Sep 08 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, put on full-body protective coveralls during an aircraft mishap exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Camp Davis on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. MCAS New River conducts the aircraft mishap exercise annually, bringing together city, county and state emergency services to enhance interoperability and readiness in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Prepares for Regimental Field Exercise

Sep 17 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roderick Meadows, left, a transmissions system operator with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sets up an OE254 antenna during a regimental field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. Meadows is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

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UNITAS 2025 | 2nd DSB Prepares ALPV for Refueling Operations

Sep 17 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, lower an autonomous low-profile vessel into the water during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2025. 2nd MLG is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the ALPV for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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Featured Stories

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Tours MCB Camp Lejeune

U.S. Representatives Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Don Davis (NC-01), lead a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, providing updates to House of Representatives members about Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives.

First F-35 B ever built makes its way to MCAS Beaufort

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. – Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort welcomed a piece of aviation history. The F-35B Lightning II, known as BF-01 is the first F-35B variant ever built, and it has made its way to the Lowcountry to serve as a permanent static display, ushering in a new era for Marine Corps Aviation.

Combat Logistics Battalion 2; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Luis Garcia

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Garcia, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by his command due to his superior leadership, technical mastery, and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2025.

2nd MLG Leads the Way in Command Data Analytics

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – In today’s world, data drives everything. Whether it’s hand-drafted information that’s carefully observed, assessed, and aggregated by a team of experts, or the ones and zeros pinging behind a computer’s AI program that output identifiable patterns, nothing in 2025 is possible without data analytics. Modern case studies in battlefields across the globe prove that the ability to recognize trends and analyze recurring behaviors is a critical component of success in present-day conflict.