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FY25 SRB Program

Program Flyer for the FY25 Selective Retention Bonus Program

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II MSB Moto Run

U.S Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion participate in a battalion motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North...

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24th MEU Small Arms Qual

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Forrest Valdez, operations chief, Combat Logistic Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations...

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2d Marine Division Tournament

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Harvey, a native of Locust Grove, Virginia, and the operations officer of 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division,...

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Freezing Winds Training

U.S. Marines stage vehicles during Exercise Freezing Winds 24 in Pahkajarvi, Finland, Nov. 24, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime...

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VMUT 2 First MQ-9A Flight

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 taxis at Marine Corps Air...

 

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  • U.S. Navy Corpsman TCCC Training

    Nov 20 2024
    DRAGSVIK, Fin.
    U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Juliaisa Caldero, a native of Altamonte, Florida, checks airway of a simulated amputee during a medical training exercise in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 19, 2024. Exercise Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
  • 2nd MLG Sword Manual

    Nov 20 2024
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC.
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaylin Hernandezperez, an instructor with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Corporals Course, makes adjustments on how to properly present a noncommissioned officer sword during a Corporals Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2024. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful small-unit leaders in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)
  • II MEF and II MSB Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Nov 20 2024
    MYRTLE BEACH, SC.
    U.S. Marines with II Marine Expedition Force, stand at parade rest during the Marine Corps birthday cake ceremony during the 249th Marine Corps Ball celebration at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, South Carolina, Nov. 08, 2024. The Marine Corps Ball is conducted to celebrate the history, legacy and traditions of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenya J Bolton)
  • Bilateral Medical Training

    Nov 20 2024
    DRAGSVIK, Fin.
    Finnish Soldiers of the Nylands Brigade and U.S. Navy Corpsman, conduct tactical casualty care on simulated causalities during bilateral medical training in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 12, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)
  • 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Land Nav

    Nov 20 2024
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC.
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ranard L. Holley, an infantry rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, plots points on a map during a land navigation evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Nov. 5, 2024. Marines participated in day and night land navigation to sustain their proficiency in combat and survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)
  • 24th MEU (SOC) Helocast

    Nov 14 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conducts a helocast from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU (SOC), Oct. 26, 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)
  • EOD & CBRN Train Together

    Nov 14 2024
    DRAGSVIK, Fin.
    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Radcliff Humphrey, left, a native of Clayton, California, and Staff. Sgt. Tyler Severns, Port Orchard, Washington, both explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists, demonstrate handling simulated chemical explosive ordinance during EOD and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense cross training in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 24 in Dragsvik, Finland, Oct. 24, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
  • 2d LAR Participates in Bold Quest

    Nov 14 2024
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Zahn, a native of Canton, Missouri and an anti-tank missile gunner with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, drives a utility task vehicle during Exercise Bold Quest on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2024. Exercise Bold Quest evolves combined joint all domain command and control tactics, techniques, and capabilities, allowing the U.S., our allies, and partners to build trust, improve interoperability, and advance innovative and resilient capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)
  • VMUT-2 aircraft familiarization

    Nov 14 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, Nc.
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Konrad Restall, left, from Alabama, and Cpl. Logan Ahlborn, from Louisiana, both avionics maintenance technicians with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2, conduct aircraft familiarization on an MQ-9A Reaper at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024. VMUT-2 conducts familiarization training as part of its regularly scheduled training to reinforce and refine basic skills for its Marines and to instruct students in operating the MQ-9A Reaper. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)
  • H&S Battalion Volunteers at Parkwood Elementary School

    Nov 14 2024
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.
    U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Tina Henderson, a data systems administrator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, encourages students during field day events at Parkwood Elementary School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2024. H&S Battalion Marines volunteered to work events at the school field day to strengthen community relations and encourage friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)
“We need more cowbell”: U.S. Marines with VMFAT-501 receive the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for innovation and improvement
Oct. 10, 2024 | 2:54
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Allen McDaniel and Staff Sgt. Antonio Hoggard with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, speak about winning the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell award at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. McDaniel and Hoggard recently won 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. Anakin Smith, Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike and Sgt. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Allen McDaniel and Staff Sgt. Antonio Hoggard with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, speak about winning the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell award at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. McDaniel and Hoggard recently won 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. Anakin Smith, Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike and Sgt. Christopher Hernandez)

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