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KC-130J Super Hercules Landing

U.S. Marines with the Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), guide a Marine KC-130J...

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Night Flight USS Ft Lauderdale

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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CLB 24 Establish Field Lodging

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stage Tucker Terra Model 1600 Sno-Cat...

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CLB 26 HST Training

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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Kilo Co Unknown Distance Range

A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M27 infantry...

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CLB 26 Shotgun Range

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge...

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CLB 24 Acclimation Hike

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, come to a halt to allow a...

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2nd Intel Bn Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Epstein, the oncoming commanding officer of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information...

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VMM-263 Aerial Marksmanship

A U.S. Marine AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),...

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Live-Fire M240B MMG Range

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire a M240B machine gun...

 

  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | CAAT Black MAAWS Live-Fire Range in Puerto Rico

    Jan 13 2026
    Camp Santiago
    U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) fire an M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Personnel Weapons System during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 23, 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)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | Reconnaissance Surveillance Target Acquisition Stalk Lane

    Jan 13 2026
    Camp Santiago
    A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in with an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a stalk lane exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 22, 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)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | Long Bay Range in Camp Santiago During Deployment

    Jan 08 2026
    Camp Santiago
    A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in on a target with their M27 infantry automatic rifle during a long bay range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 9, 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)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | CLB 26 Convoy Route Recon in Camp Santiago During Deployment

    Jan 08 2026
    Camp Santiago
    A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), operates a Utility Task Vehicle during convoy route reconnaissance in Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 10, 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)
  • VMM-264's first flight following reactivation

    Jan 09 2026
    New River
    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

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"Why Stop Now?"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
Sept. 20, 2024 | 0:45
This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in training and operational environments. This video inspires Marines to secure their Marine Corps legacy by reenlisting as part of the fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) (Music licensed from Adobe Stock)

This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in training and operational environments. This video inspires Marines to secure their Marine Corps legacy by reenlisting as part of the fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) (Music licensed from Adobe Stock)

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"Why Stop Now?"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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VMM-264's first flight following reactivation (Reel)

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VMM-264's first flight following reactivation (Reel)

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Flashback Friday : Operation Phantom Fury

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The Legacy Of 2nd LAR

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The Legacy Of 2nd LAR

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Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

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Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

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Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

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Legacy of the Division - 10th Marine Regiment

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The Legacy of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion

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The Legacy of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion

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Flashback Friday: Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Flashback Friday: Operation Iraqi Freedom

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6th Regiment Highlight Reel

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6th Regiment Highlight Reel

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Legacy of the Division - 2nd Marine Regiment

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Legacy of the Division - 2nd Marine Regiment

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Maritime Interception Operations

Dec. 30, 2025 | 2:19

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Maritime Interception Operations

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Flashback Friday: The Beirut Bombing

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Flashback Friday: The Beirut Bombing

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Sgt. Maj. Jaime Lerma Retirement Ceremony

Dec. 19, 2025 | 46:36

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Sgt. Maj. Jaime Lerma Retirement Ceremony

Dec. 19, 2025 | 46:36

22nd MEU(SOC) | Marines of the Caribbean: Deployment Operations

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Marines of the Caribbean: Deployment Operations

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The Battle Of Saipan

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The Battle Of Saipan

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