II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Flight Operations in Finland

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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26 MEU Flight Deck Operations

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during...

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MWSS-272 FARP Ops

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,...

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F-35B Lightning II Qual

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier...

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VMFA-224 Flight Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Grant, from Delaware, an F-35B Lightning II pilot, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft...

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LCF-24: Flight Rehearsals

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepare an MV-22B Osprey for flight operations...

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F-35B Lightning II Flight

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis down...

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Full Mission Profile Day 3

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

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LCF-24: V32 QRF Rehearsals

A U.S. Marine Corps platoon commander with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, directs operations during quick reaction...

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VMA-223 Flight Operations

A U.S. Marine Corps TAV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hovers above the...

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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) — Master Gunnery Sergeant Steven Upsher Retires after 30 years

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad Phillips, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Dustin Scott, the incoming commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Phillips is a native of Minnesota. Scott is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette) — Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arayah Tindall, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Tindall is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo — 2nd Marine Logistics Group Change of Command Ceremony

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U.S. Navy Lt. Mark Cannon, a chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Air Wing, salutes during the national anthem as part of a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 05, 2026. SgtMaj. Joseph Mendez, the outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, relinquished command to SgtMaj. Christopher Singley, the oncoming sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, which signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority of new leadership to the new command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo) — 2nd Marine Division Relief and Appointment

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U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, present the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 29, 2026. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Colin J. Culkin, from Texas, the off-going commanding officer of VMM-261, to Lt. Col. Joshua L. Foxton, from Maryland, the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figeuroa) — VMM-261 Change of Command Ceremony

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U.S. Marines with VMA-223 fly in a TAV-8B Harrier II

Jun 01 2026

North Carolina

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Shiebe, left, from Georgia, an AV-8B Harrier pilot and executive officer, takes Sgt. Tatiana Rios, right, from Wisconsin, a fixed wing aircraft airframe mechanic, both with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in an incentive flight on board of a TAV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 19, 2026. Incentive flights provide an opportunity for Marines within the squadron to ride in the back of a TAV-8B Harrier II as a reward for exceptional job performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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22nd MEU (SOC) | USS Iwo Jima Conducts Flight Operations

May 27 2026

Caribbean Sea

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 13, 2026. 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)

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Recon Marines demonstrate amphibious lethality in France

May 27 2026

France

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires conduct an amphibious infiltration in Agde, France, April 6, 2026. The Marines swam from boat to shore and back while performing an amphibious infiltration training. The purpose of this training is to increase interoperability and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

May 20 2026

Caribbean Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 2026. 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)

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2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

May 22 2026

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

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LCF-24 Conducts Simultaneous Joint Air and Sea Operations, Showcasing Advanced Capabilities in the Caribbean

Littoral Combat Force 24 (LCF-24) demonstrated its operational versatility and joint-force interoperability June 4, 2026, executing two highly complex, concurrent training missions spanning from the flight deck of the USS Fort Lauderdale(LPD-28) to the shores of Cuba.

Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), recently completed Tres Kolos 26,a French hosted trinational competition held in Martinique from April 19 to May 2, 2026.

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

Marines and Sailors of the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently completed a rigorous two-week bilateral training exercise with Marines from the Ecuadorian Marine Corps. The training enhanced tactical interoperability, strengthened a longstanding security partnership, and increased the combined readiness of both forces to respond to crises across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to illicit or sanctioned activities.

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilian attendants of Mess Hall 303 proved that hard work and dedication pay off by winning the Fiscal Year 2025 Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall.” The mess hall is run by a dedicated team assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, who were recognized locally by Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general of 2nd MLG, April 6, 2026, and will be recognized at the Food Service Awards Ceremony in May 2026.

MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award

Aug. 30, 2024 | 1:52

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blake Owen, from Indiana, and Cpl. Kristineda De Las Penas, from California, both digital wideband systems maintainers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, talk about winning the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. Owen and De Las Penas recently wont the Cowbell award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The Cowbell award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

01

Flight Operations in Finland

02

26 MEU Flight Deck Operations

03

MWSS-272 FARP Ops

04

F-35B Lightning II Qual

05

VMFA-224 Flight Operations

06

LCF-24: Flight Rehearsals

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F-35B Lightning II Flight

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Full Mission Profile Day 3

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LCF-24: V32 QRF Rehearsals

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VMA-223 Flight Operations

U.S. Marines with VMA-223 fly in a TAV-8B Harrier II

22nd MEU (SOC) | USS Iwo Jima Conducts Flight Operations

Recon Marines demonstrate amphibious lethality in France

22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263 (Reinforced) Flight Operations Aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

2nd Marine Logistics Group Improves Combat Readiness with Endurance Course

Featured Stories

LCF-24 Conducts Simultaneous Joint Air and Sea Operations, Showcasing Advanced Capabilities in the Caribbean

Iron Sharpens Iron: 22nd MEU (SOC) Competes in Tres Kolos 26

22nd MEU (SOC) Elevates Readiness and Interoperability Alongside Ecuadorian Marines

U.S. Southern Command's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

2nd MLG Mess Hall Attendants earn Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award

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End of an Era: Marine Attack Squadron 223 celebrates the sundown of the Harrier

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22nd MEU (SOC) | USSOUTHCOM Commander Visits Venezuela Embassy

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22nd MEU (SOC) | Inside FPV Drones: How the Neros Archer Gives Marines Battlefield Control

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Bilateral Exercise with Ecuadorian Marines

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Young returns to Houston for Fleet Week

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Young returns to Houston for Fleet Week

24th MEU: FPV Drone Course

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