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HMH 461 Aerial Refueling

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 conduct an aerial refueling flight in a CH-53K King Stallion during...

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Marine and Sailors Awarded

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, left, a Brooklyn, New York native and the sergeant major of 2d Marine Division, shakes hands with U.S....

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24th MEU SOC Viper Hotload

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), load...

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24th MEU SOC VBSS Exercise

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), set security while Marines...

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2nd DSB Helicopter Operations

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attach a heavy beam to a CH-53E Super...

 

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tristan Evans, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and a native of Anna, Texas, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2024. Evans was selected by his command for his leaderships within his section, ingenuity, resourcefulness in troubleshooting equipment, and effectiveness as an operator. During the most recent Maritime Pre-Positioning Force Exercise in Florida, Evans operated 174 miles and hauled over 100,000 pounds of cargo incident free. When asked what his advice to other Marines was, Evans said, “Make sure to take notes on everything you can, anytime a noncommissioned officer takes the time to teach you about something, take notes and learn.” 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 photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Pfc. Tristan Evans; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom (right), a Hartsville, South Carolina native and the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), and Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez (left), a Brooklyn, New York native and sergeant major of 2d MARDIV, pose for photo with Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, after an awards ceremony on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2024. Servicemembers with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV were awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for rendering aid to a Marine during a live fire exercise, ultimately saving his life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom)

Marines and Sailors Awarded After Saving Marines Life

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jyquavis Berry, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native to Jackson, Mississippi, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. Berry has filled the role of Training Noncommissioned Officer where his efforts have greatly improved the company's training readiness and personnel preparedness. According to his leaders, Berry’s contributions have been instrumental in maintaining the unit's readiness and operational excellence. When asked why he wanted to be a Marine he said, “I was motivated to become physically fit, so I thought I would choose the best branch to do that with.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Lance Cpl. Berry; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jinjer Beza with 2d Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Detroit, Michigan, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. According to her leaders, Beza aggressively seeks challenging opportunities to enhance the cohesiveness of 2nd Dental Battalion. She develops her skills by routinely raising her hand to provide corpsman field exercise support, joining Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Rapid Response Team, and collaborating with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing leadership to fine tune dental service operations to maximize mission readiness across II Marine Expeditionary Force. A future goal of Beza’s is to be a recruiter in her hometown of Detroit, she says,” I just want to give back to the city,” she continues, “and be an example that the military can really help you.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

HM3 Beza; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, delivers the enlisted oath to Sgt. Mary Kohlmann, a combat photographer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, during a meritorious promotion on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2024. Kohlmann displays a high level of leadership and has taken on many training opportunities, in which she has supported multiple exercises and has become proficient inside and outside of her Marine Occupations Specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto)

Sgt. Mary Kohlmann; Meritorious Promotion to Sergeant

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  • Sgt. Maj. Ruiz Visits 2nd MLG Corporals Course

    Aug 07 2024
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines about sword manual during Corporals Course 11-24 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2024. 2nd Marine Logistics Group Corporals Course is a professional military education program designed to provide Marines with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as a non-commissioned officer, that places emphasis on basic leadership skills, 2nd MLG's unit structure and their role in warfighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

  • CLB 2 EOD Demolitions Range

    Aug 07 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Calif.
    U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, detonate controlled explosives while conducting a low order demolitions range on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 25, 2024. The purpose of ITX 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic, training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

  • V1/2 Movement to Contact

    Aug 07 2024
    TWENTYNINE PALMS, Cali.
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 1, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) Deck Shoot on USS Wasp

    Aug 07 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cole O’Connor, a mortarman with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conducts a speed reload during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 24, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

  • HMH 461 Exercise Northern Strike 2024

    Aug 07 2024
    GRAYLING, Mich.
    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 is parked on a runway postflight during Exercise Northern Strike (NS 24-2) 2024 at Grayling Army Airfield, Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 2, 2024. NS 24-2 is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

  • V1/2 Conducts Range 400

    Aug 07 2024
    TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hernan Ramirez, a Mount Airy, North Carolina native and rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, takes part in a company live-fire event on range 400 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

  • VMM 263 Change of Command

    Aug 07 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty, right, a native of New Jersey, and the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. Terry Carter, left, oncoming commanding officer of VMM-263, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Rafferty to Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

  • HMLA 167 Relief and Appointment

    Aug 07 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jose M. Ramirez, right, from Texas and command senior enlisted leader, receives the sword of office from Lt. Col. David A. Hirt from Illinois, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Sgt. Maj. Alexander Bruffy to Sgt. Maj. Jose M. Ramirez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) Fast Rope Training

    Aug 07 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    A U.S. Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) fast ropes from a static MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 29, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) Crew-Served Weapons Shoot

    Aug 07 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire M240B machine guns during a crew-served weapons deck shoot aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 28, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)
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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 83rd Birthday
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On July 10, 2024, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) celebrated its 83rd birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) (Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)

On July 10, 2024, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) celebrated its 83rd birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) (Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)

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