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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Venezuela Disaster Assistance

Members of Global Empowerment Mission, left, and Venezuelan service members assist U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24, and U.S. Sailors with...

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Operation Deliver Aid

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies during Operation...

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Attack Drone Training

A Neros Archer first-person view drone with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, flies on Range 110 during Service Level Training...

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JUMP 20-X Flight Launch

A JUMP 20-X is displayed prior to takeoff during a flight launch at Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center,...

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Preparing for Readiness Test

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Carpenter, an expeditionary fuels technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd...

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LCF-24 Maritime Interdiction

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares...

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Refueler Operator Course

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to empty a fuel hose during a Semitrailer Refueler Operator Course at Marine Corps Auxiliary...

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Demolition Range

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, place charges at Range 114 during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on...

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Beach Security Patrol

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Arnett, center left, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine...

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Demolition Range in Baltic Sea

An expedient concrete blast is charged during exercise Baltic Operations 26 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 6, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere...

 

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Service Spotlight

 

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Gunnery Sgt. Angel Garcia, a logistics chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, after Garcia was recognized during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 17, 2026. The Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller award is awarded to units within II Marine Expeditionary Force that have showcased outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of II MEF within the past year. Worth is a native of Missouri. Garcia is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

CLB 24 receives 'Chesty' Puller Award

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform “rifle inspections” following a wreath-laying ceremony as part of SAIL250 Boston in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, July 13, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Fallen Heroes Wreath-Laying Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Terry Carter, left, from Virginia, off-going commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Charles Randolph, from Virginia, incoming commanding officer, render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony represented a transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Carter to Randolph. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

VMM-263 Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. CLB-24 arrived after completing exercises Aurora 26 and Baltic Operations 26, which supported NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and strengthened combined readiness in the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

CLB-24 Marines and Sailors Return Deployment

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Efrain Barrientos, the offgoing senior enlisted leader for 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives a meritorious service medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 10, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony marked the transfer of responsibilities, accountability, and authority from Barrientos to Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Brashear. Barrientos is a native of Guatemala. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

2nd DSB Relief and Appointment Ceremony

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