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Aerial Night Sniper Live-Fire

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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Crew Served Weapon Shoot

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) engage a target during a crew served...

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KC‑130J Arctic Maintenance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Concepcion, a powerline mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group...

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Hot Load and Live-Fire

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), prepare to load ordnance on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard San...

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Aircraft System Application

Neros Archer first-person drones are staged during a small Unmanned Aircraft System practical application during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise...

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Cold Plunge for Arctic Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Solomon Jackson, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine...

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Recon Marines Deploy Sonobuoys

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, emplace a sonar buoy off the coast...

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Cross-Border Convoy

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a long-range convoy in Norway, March...

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Winter Warfighting Skills

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd...

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Combat Assault Transport

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, depart a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler...

 

  • U.S. Recon Marines Launch Raiding Craft Operations from Submarine in Italy

    Mar 16 2026
    Augusta
    U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft on a submarine off the coast of Augusta, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. The Marines sailors prepared the CRRC during exercise Dynamic Manta 26. Dynamic Manta is a NATO-led exercise aimed to provide all participants with complex and challenging warfare training to enhance their interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare disciplines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines Establish a Forward Arming and Refueling Point in Sweden for Arctic Exercise

    Mar 16 2026
    Luleå
    U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, supply fuel for Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW, to operate a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, March 11, 2026. The VMGR-252 and MWSS-273 Marines established a FARP to support air operations during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
  • Marines conduct multiple splashes aboard USS Arlington during TCAT 26.1

    Mar 11 2026
    North Carolina
    A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, launches from the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 off the coast of North Carolina, March 3, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
  • 24th MEU CERTEX: Setting Up for Success

    Mar 10 2026
    North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Boman Allen Jr., a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, offloads equipment with a 624-KR Tractor Rubber-tire Articulating Multipurpose vehicle during an evacuation control center set up in preparation for a non-combatant evacuation operation scenario as part of the MEU’s certification exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Feb. 23, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in austere and urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs)
  • CORE26 | Norwegian Armed Forces, Allied Partners, Civilian Emergency Response Organizations Simulate a Mass-Casualty Reception in Tromsø

    Mar 16 2026
    TROMSØ
    Civilian emergency response organization personnel secure a simulated casualty to a gurney at Breivika Harbour in Tromsø, Norway, March 12, 2026. Emergency responders secured the simulated casualty before transporting them to the ambulance during a simulated mass-casualty reception exercise as part of exercise Cold Response 2026. During the scenario, approximately 80 to 100 role players acting as casualties arrived by vessel from a simulated “northern front” and were received by military and civilian responders operating within Norway’s total defense framework. Personnel conduct casualty reception, triage and coordinated transport operations before moving patients to University Hospital of North Norway for follow-on treatment. The exercise demonstrates cooperation between the Norwegian Armed Forces, allied partners and civilian agencies and aims to increase public understanding of the importance of Norway’s total defense system while strengthening coordination for large-scale emergency and wartime medical response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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HM3 Haschert; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
March 13, 2024 | 0:47
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey Haschert, with Alpha surgical Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Westminster, Maryland, was nominated for the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2024. Haschert was selected by her command for her dedication and leadership abilities, which resulted in significant improvement in the medical skills of her subordinates, peers, and superiors. When asked what the biggest change was from working in a naval hospital to working as a corpsman in 2nd Medical Battalion, Haschert said, “The ability to see what other corpsmen have been through,” she continued, “it allows me to see the full picture of different levels of care.” During the most recent Certification Exercise for 2nd Medical Battalion, Haschert led and trained a team of 12 Sailors in the erection of Base-X 305 tents and camouflage netting, which played a critical role in ensuring the platoon effectively executed their Mission Essential Task List, contributing to the successful evacuation of 73 simulated casualties. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the whole Marine concept. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brianna Lagarda Saenz and Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)


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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey Haschert, with Alpha surgical Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Westminster, Maryland, was nominated for the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2024. Haschert was selected by her command for her dedication and leadership abilities, which resulted in significant improvement in the medical skills of her subordinates, peers, and superiors. When asked what the biggest change was from working in a naval hospital to working as a corpsman in 2nd Medical Battalion, Haschert said, “The ability to see what other corpsmen have been through,” she continued, “it allows me to see the full picture of different levels of care.” During the most recent Certification Exercise for 2nd Medical Battalion, Haschert led and trained a team of 12 Sailors in the erection of Base-X 305 tents and camouflage netting, which played a critical role in ensuring the platoon effectively executed their Mission Essential Task List, contributing to the successful evacuation of 73 simulated casualties. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the whole Marine concept. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brianna Lagarda Saenz and Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)


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