II Marine Expeditionary Force

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F-35B Lightning II Qual

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class...

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LCF-24: Range

A U.S. Navy corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24, shoots from the kneeling position at unknown distance targets on...

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LCF-24: Aerial Gun Range

A UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fires a M240-D machine gun during an...

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DLQ aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

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

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Rifle Ranges in Baltic Sea

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cristian Asensiomora, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine...

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LCF-24: V32 QRF Rehearsals

A U.S. Marine Corps machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, rehearses quick reaction force procedures...

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Amphibious Combat Vehicle

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alexander Panetta, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, closes the hatch to...

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CH-53K Maintenance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andres Ibarra, right, a California native, and Sgt. Grant Phillips, a North Carolina native, both crew chiefs with Marine...

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F-35B Lightning II Night Qual

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class...

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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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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Denham, outgoing sergeant major of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, salutes Col. Thomas Trimble, commanding officer of the 22nd MEU, right, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat) — 22nd MEU | Relief and Appointment Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Schaub, left, the oncoming commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Spencer Sweet, the offgoing commanding officer of II MSB, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Allen) — II MSB Change of Command

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, stand in formation during the 2nd Radio Bn. Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 16, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen) — 2nd Radio Battalion, welcomes new commanding officer Lt. Col. Brian McCarthy

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan N. McCrary, from Virginia, the command senior enlisted leader of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers the squadron colors during the Marine Unmanned Maintenance Squadron (MUMS) 14 activation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2026. MUMS-14 serves as the principal provider of organic level maintenance support for the U.S. Marine Corps Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operational and training fleet system of systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — MUMS-14 Activation Ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian Fletcher, the Commanding Officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks to Marines and family members during the 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson) — 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade change of command ceremony

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-224 conduct flight operations during Ramstein Flag in Finland

Jun 15 2026

Rovaniemi Air Base

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Krider, from South Carolina, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training | Flight Deck Operations

Jun 12 2026

Virginia

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 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

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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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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - II Marine Expeditionary Force dedicated its new headquarters building in honor of the late Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune. Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., commanding general of II MEF, presided over the event.

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 MAW band creates fight song, "Fight In Flight"

Nov. 5, 2024 | 2:20

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Cook, a production manager with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band, speaks about the purpose of writing a song for 2nd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The band wrote the song "Fight In Flight" to commemorate the history and fighting spirit of 2nd MAW. The 2nd MAW band is set to perform "Fight In Flight" for the first time at the U.S. Marine Corps birthday ball on Nov. 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza)

Check out fight song for 2nd MAW down below!

https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/2nd-Marine-Aircraft-Wing-Band-North-Carolina/

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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F-35B Lightning II Qual

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LCF-24: Range

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LCF-24: Aerial Gun Range

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DLQ aboard USS Fort Lauderdale

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Rifle Ranges in Baltic Sea

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LCF-24: V32 QRF Rehearsals

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Amphibious Combat Vehicle

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CH-53K Maintenance

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F-35B Lightning II Night Qual

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VMFA-224 Flight Operations

U.S. Marines with VMFA-224 conduct flight operations during Ramstein Flag in Finland

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training | Flight Deck 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

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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

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2nd MAW band creates fight song, "Fight In Flight"

2nd MAW band creates fight song, "Fight In Flight"

II Marine Expeditionary Force Dedicates Building in Honor of General Alfred M. Gray Jr.

II Marine Expeditionary Force Dedicates Building in Honor of General Alfred M. Gray Jr.

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128th U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday

128th U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday

2nd ANGLICO Change of Command

2nd ANGLICO Change of Command

2nd Marine Logistics Group Change of Command Ceremony

2nd Marine Logistics Group Change of Command Ceremony

VMA-223 Harrier sundown ceremony

VMA-223 Harrier sundown ceremony

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

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

Setting the Pace: Sgt Trinay Moreno runs an Ironman to inspire

Setting the Pace: Sgt Trinay Moreno runs an Ironman to inspire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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