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MAG-14 Cactus Cup | 2025

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing run in formation after the Cactus Cup at Marine Corps Air...

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Tarawa Day 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, left, a native of New York and the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, presents the Tarawa...

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2nd CEB SLC; Conquering the Beast

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division carry casualty over obstacle during the Beast endurance course on Marine Corps...

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II MEF Thanksgiving barracks potluck

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Crispiniano D Curiel, left, the senior enlisted advisor of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and a native...

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II MSB Adopt a School Ceremony

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Woodland...

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II MSB Squad Comp

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct burpees in the water...

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WTI 1-26 Vehicles Received

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Ginter, a light reconnaissance vehicle crewman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine...

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2nd CRR Water Survival Advanced Course

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practice in-water treading during a water survival advanced course at...

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CLB 2 participates in Infantry Immersion Training

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for a mock fight at the Infantry...

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Combat Development and Integration Deputy Commandant Visits 2nd MLG and II MEF Innovation Campus

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, gives feedback to Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Combat...

 

  • USS Fort Lauderdale Conducts Strait Transit Operations

    Nov 24 2025
    At Sea
    U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
  • Flight Operations aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale

    Nov 24 2025
    At Sea
    A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
  • 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School

    Nov 21 2025
    JACKSONVILLE
    U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)
  • 24th MEU Hosts Endurance Course for Naval Academy Students

    Nov 19 2025
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
    A U.S. Naval Academy Student participates in an endurance course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2025. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) partners with the U.S. Naval Academy to optimize the future force with the annual Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) and Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) program. The PROTRAMID and CORTRAMID immerses midshipmen in multiple facets of rigorous training all Marines endure. Most of these Midshipmen will soon be Junior Officers in U.S. Marines, or the U.S. Navy, depending on their service designation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)
  • First and Second Ladies of the United States Visit MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River

    Nov 20 2025
    JACKSONVILLE
    First lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump, poses for a photo with two U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Trump and Mrs. Usha Vance made their first visit to a military installation under the second Trump Administration to show appreciation for military families and those who serve this holiday season. During their visit they spent time with students creating holiday crafts and building care packages for deployed service members. The visit culminated with the two women addressing nearly 1,500 service members and their families at MCAS New River. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

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U.S. Marines with HMLA-167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 24
June 14, 2024 | 2:27
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise (DAOEx) 24 at the U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island, Bahamas, June 1-14, 2024. HMLA-167 supported DAOEx 24, which is designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces across echelons of command, pushing authorities to the lowest levels, while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise (DAOEx) 24 at the U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island, Bahamas, June 1-14, 2024. HMLA-167 supported DAOEx 24, which is designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces across echelons of command, pushing authorities to the lowest levels, while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

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