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ENROLL NOW!

This graphic was designed to advertise the II MEF Data Literacy Moodle/Marine Net course at II MEF Media Operations and Assessments, Camp Lejeune,...

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2nd MLG resupply for CERTEX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daymion Noisewater, an engineer equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine...

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2nd MLG Cpl's Course PT

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conduct buddy squats during a beach workout as part of Corporals Course on Marine Corps Base Camp...

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V2/2 Mortar live-fire

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operate M252 81mm mortar systems during a live-fire mortar range at Marine...

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MTX 2-25 Conditioning Hike

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a conditioning hike during Mountain Training Exercise...

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Tactical Recovery 22nd MEU

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board an...

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St. Patrick’s Day Field Meet

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Geoffry Laney, left, an instructor at the Marine Corps Engineer School, Training Command, and Cpl. Jagger Robinson, a...

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Attaching Medical Supplies

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keith Abraham, left, an intelligence specialist, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William Debruler, both with Combat...

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French 6th LAB and JTFEX-25

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Odom, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Brigadier General Seiler, Commanding General French Army’s...

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FY26 Retention Campaign

FY26 Retention Campaign Flyer

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FY25 SRB Program

Program Flyer for the FY25 Selective Retention Bonus Program

 

U.S. Marine Corps leaders with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Turner Jr. during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Turner presented shadow boxes in honor of his father who served during World War II, including the battle of Tarawa; the vial of sand honors the legacy of the Marines who gave their lives during the Battle of Tarawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Stover) Retired Marine presents gifts to 1/10
Retired Marine presents gifts to 1/10
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Valeria Soto, a career counselor with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Texas, is recognized as the Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2025. Soto was chosen as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week due to her exceptional dedication and tireless work ethic. Her extended hours and expert support directly contributed to the unit reaching its FY25 retention goal. In direct support of the unit’s retention effort, she submitted five special duty assignment volunteer packages, conducted five career planner interviews, and routed two FY26 reenlistment packages, all while ensuring timely and accurate information for the Marines. Soto's advice to junior Marines is to remember that the choices they make today can shape their future, whether it's tomorrow or even years down the line. That they should take a moment to reflect before they act, not to hesitate to communicate and always ask questions. 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. Isabella Ramos) Sgt. Soto 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
Sgt. Soto 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malika Haines, left, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with Retired Sergeant Major Luis Levia, Manager of GEICO Military Affairs Team, following an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2025. Haines won the 2024 GEICO Service Member of the Year Award in recognition of her influence, both on and off duty within her civilian and military communities, throughout her Marine Corps career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar) 2024 GEICO Military Service Award Winner, Sgt. Malika Haines
2024 GEICO Military Service Award Winner, Sgt. Malika Haines
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus Ruiz, left, a food service specialist with 3d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, is presented a challenge coin by Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, for his support during operations across the Division on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 14, 2025. Food service Marines support the operational requirements of 2d MARDIV by providing Marines with meals throughout their deployments and training environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres) 2d MARDIV ADC visits Food Service Marines
2d MARDIV ADC visits Food Service Marines
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Akridge (Right Center), from Virginia, a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, was awarded with a cowbell from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), alongside his staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. Cpl. Akridge was awarded the 2nd MAW commanding general's cowbell award for his outstanding performance as a datalink coordinator with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski) MACS-2 Marine Awarded 2nd MAW Cowbell Award
MACS-2 Marine Awarded 2nd MAW Cowbell Award
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  • 2nd MLG CBRN Training

    Mar 14 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group don mission oriented protective posture equipment (MOPP) during a gas chamber training event on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2025. Marines with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense conduct gas chamber training annually for Marines and Sailors by exposing them to chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets, commonly known as CS gas, in order to enhance their efficiency with the M50 gas mask and MOPP equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

  • 22nd MEU Aerial Training

    Mar 14 2025
    Virginia
    U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, load 20MM rounds onto an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 11, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Christian Alston)

  • II MEF NMCRS Fundraiser

    Mar 13 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    From left to right, U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer John Beck, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Command Master Chief, Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, II MEF command senior enlisted leader, Lance Cpl. Jose A. Carballo, administrative specialist, and Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., II MEF commanding general pose for a photo during a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) fundraiser at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2025. The NMCRS provides financial, educational, and emotional assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors, Marines, and their families, supporting them in times of need and promoting their well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

  • 2nd MLG Field Meet

    Mar 12 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cheer on a fellow Marine participating in a squat competition as part of the H&S Bn Field Competition at Camp Johnson, North Carolina, March 7, 2025. Headquarters and Service Battalion held the field meet in order to improve cohesiveness throughout the battalion while strengthening esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

  • RUT Live Fire Attack Drills

    Mar 12 2025
    Fort Barfoot
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chhoung Lim, a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays information to his squad during company squad attack drills as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 6, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)
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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)

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

Aug. 30, 2024 | 1:52

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

Aug. 30, 2024 | 1:52

2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

March 19, 2025 | 2:09

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2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

March 19, 2025 | 2:09

MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

March 17, 2025 | 1:31

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MTX 2-25 Live-Fire Range

March 17, 2025 | 1:31

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

March 10, 2025 | 2:29

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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

March 10, 2025 | 2:29

II MSB Relief and Appointment Ceremony

Feb. 14, 2025 | 2:40

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II MSB Relief and Appointment Ceremony

Feb. 14, 2025 | 2:40

2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

Feb. 13, 2025 | 0:37

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2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

Feb. 13, 2025 | 0:37

22nd MEU MAGTF INTEROP

Feb. 13, 2025 | 1:39

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22nd MEU MAGTF INTEROP

Feb. 13, 2025 | 1:39

SLTE 1-25 Teaser

Feb. 11, 2025 | 0:42

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SLTE 1-25 Teaser

Feb. 11, 2025 | 0:42

SLTE 1-25 Teaser (Vertical)

Feb. 11, 2025 | 0:40

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SLTE 1-25 Teaser (Vertical)

Feb. 11, 2025 | 0:40

2nd CRR REGFEX: M67 Grenade Range

Feb. 6, 2025 | 0:32

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2nd CRR REGFEX: M67 Grenade Range

Feb. 6, 2025 | 0:32

2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

Feb. 6, 2025 | 1:45

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2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

Feb. 6, 2025 | 1:45

2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

Feb. 5, 2025 | 0:37

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2nd CRR REGFEX: EOD Range

Feb. 5, 2025 | 0:37

2d Marine Division's 84th Birthday Celebration

Feb. 5, 2025 | 0:44

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2d Marine Division's 84th Birthday Celebration

Feb. 5, 2025 | 0:44

2nd MAW Band conducts security force training

Feb. 4, 2025 | 1:38

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2nd MAW Band conducts security force training

Feb. 4, 2025 | 1:38

2d MARDIV: Spirit of the Division

Jan. 28, 2025 | 2:44

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2d MARDIV: Spirit of the Division

Jan. 28, 2025 | 2:44

 

 

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