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February 3, 2025

U.S. Military Troops Arrive at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay for Illegal Alien Holding Operations

At the direction of the President of the United States to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. military service members arrived at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay...

2d Marine Division's 84th Birthday Run

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in a birthday run for the Division's 84th birthday on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North...

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MAGTF Interop 3/6 Kilo Co. Night Raid

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jan MorenoViloatoro, a mortarman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd...

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Weapons Company SR7 Range

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a tube-launched...

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II MSB Battalion Field Exercise

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, walk through chlorobenylidene malononitrile during a...

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MAGTF Interop MSPF Night Raid

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to conduct a night raid during Marine Air-Ground Task...

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Annual King's Games 2025

U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division pull a rope in a game of tug of war during the King’s Games field meet on Camp Lejeune,...

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HMLA-269 takes TCCC level II course

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joseph Simon, from Michigan, a search and rescue medical technician with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine...

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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

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U.S. Marine Corps’ VMFA-533 Receives First F-35B Lightning II Block 4 at MCAS Beaufort

10/16/2024 - https://theaviationist.com/2024/10/13/usmc-vmfa-533-receives-first-f-35b-block-4/

Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer Loves Serving Marine Parents and Students

9/12/2024 - https://lejeunenewriver.usmc-mccs.org/news/camp-lejeune-s-school-liaison-officer-loves-serving-marine-parents-and-students

Military air training set for 2 days at NC coastal town; exercise against ferry attack set near coast for 1 day

9/12/2024 - https://news.yahoo.com/news/major-military-air-training-set-181643483.html

2 US Marines are safe after assault by protesters in Turkey

9/12/2024 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-09-02/turkey-assault-service-members-wasp-15051155.html

A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new 'fire and forget' missile for the first time in the Pacific, striking a moving vessel

7/10/2024 - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/a-us-marine-corps-attack-helicopter-fired-off-a-new-fire-and-forget-missile-for-the-first-time-in-the-pacific-striking-a-moving-vessel/ar-BB1p4V0c?ocid=BingNewsVerp

U.S Marine Corps Pfc. Joseph T. Antinori, a production and analysis intelligence specialist, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Tampa, Florida, reviews an upcoming intel presentation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2025. Antinori was selected as warrior of the week for his hard work and contagious gung-ho attitude that helps lead himself and others to mission accomplishment. When asked how he felt about being the Warrior of the Week, Antinori said, “I’ve had all kinds of jobs before the Marine Corps but this is the first job where I get paid to think. It’s an amazing opportunity.” 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. Javier Santillan) — PFC Antinori; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Brown, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Salisbury, Maryland, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2024. Brown’s command selected him as Warrior of the Week for his exemplary performance during 2nd Medical Battalion’s certification exercise and daily motor transportation operations, training 50 motor vehicle operators on proper loading procedures and safe driving practices. When asked what advice he would give to his younger self, Brown said, “Stay motivated, as long as you dedicate yourself to your work, everything will work out.” 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 Cpl. Meshaq Hylton) — Cpl. Jacob Brown; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” 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 Sgt. Mary Torres) — Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala ; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andi CarrilloTasambay, a finance technician with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Queens, New York, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2024.CarrilloTasambay was selected as Warrior of the Week for his hard work, professionalism, and proficiency in his role as a finance technician. According to his leaders, his readiness to tackle any task with a positive attitude shows his ability to handle responsibilities beyond his current rank. When asked what advice he would give to anyone who wants to be a Warrior of the Week, CarrilloTasambay said, “Just keep learning and learning. Keep taking reps to improve and it will show in your work.” 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. Javier Santillan) — Lance Cpl. Andi CarilloTasambay; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Armando Ayala, a native of Salinas, California, and an administrative specialist with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2024. Cpl. Ayala was nominated for a Division Shoutout for his distinguished professionalism, work ethic, setting standards and leading Marines by example. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rebekkah R. Sanchez) — Division Shoutout: Cpl. Ayala

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Transcript: II MEF commanding general remarks at 2025 West Conference

The adversary is going to attempt to deny terrain and particularly in the sea echelon that might take many different forms, but you have options. Reach and proximity can be overcome with the delivery of platforms, well, through the delivery of Marine formations using some of our platforms with extended reach and then leveraging extended range. Munitions such as navy strike missiles, long-range Precision fires in HIMARS, there are options to the commander.

Norwegian military, U.S. Marines, NATO allies prepare for major winter warfare exercise in Norway

The Norwegian Armed Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, and other NATO Allies, are scheduled to conduct Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March 2025. Allied militaries have been conducting unit-level cold weather training in Norway since the beginning of January in preparation for the exercise.

Rolling Four-hour Gate Closures Scheduled at Lejeune-New River Gates, Jan. 13-17 for Preventative Maintenance

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River gates will be individually

Providing Faith, Resiliently Religious Program Specialists, Chaplains Train to Increase Readiness.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Navy-Religious Program Specialists and Chaplains form a religious ministry team, which provides a vital component of Marine Corps unit readiness and individual service member care. RPS and Chaplains provide spiritual support and counseling to service members ensuring they have the tools needed to remain resilient and combat-ready.

2d LAR Scout School

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – How do you perform reconnaissance with a nearly 9 foot tall, 28,100 pound armored, amphibious vehicle with a 25mm chain gun? The turbocharged diesel engine in the light armored vehicle-25 is not ideal for sneaking around a battlefield. 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, answers this question with a few Marines called scouts.

CLB 26 Convoy Simulator

Jan 30 2025

FORT STEWART, Ga.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carlosjack Brinson, a logistics specialist, with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a convoy simulation during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia on Jan. 9, 2025. MEUEX is the 22nd MEU's first large-scale exercise as a composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force, focusing on split operations with consolidated command and control to enhance readiness for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charis Chilton)

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II MEF CG Visits 2nd MLG

Jan 30 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, brief Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, commanding general II Marine Expeditionary Force, on the capabilities of the TRV-150 during his tour of 2nd MLG on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2024. During his visit, Gen. Worth engaged with Marines of 2nd MLG and received a tour of various facilities that featured innovation efforts and emerging technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

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22d MEU Elevator Operations

Jan 30 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, land on W.P.T. Hill Field at the conclusion of Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 17, 2025. MEUEX is the 22nd MEU's first large-scale exercise as a composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force, focusing on split operations with consolidated command and control to enhance readiness for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)

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HMH-461 aerial delivery

Jan 30 2025

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Ca.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 conduct an external lift flight at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 23, 2025. HMH-461 and other squadrons assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing trained to integrate with and support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Event (SLTE) 1-25, a series of training events designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

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26th MEU Field Meet

Jan 30 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit compete in a JLTV push event during a field meet at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 26, 2024. The field meet hosted by the 26th MEU consisted of a modified CFT relay race, tug-of-war, JLTV push, pugil sticks, and a pie-eating contest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

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22 MEU LAV float and swim Demo

Jan 24 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Teams 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate a light armored vehicle during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Jan. 7, 2025. The demonstration sustains training and readiness standards while enhancing the Marine's ability to maneuver LAVs in maritime environments, increasing preparedness for the 22nd MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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2/10 Fire Support Battery COC

Jan 24 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S Marine Corps Maj. J.D. Walker, left, the oncoming fire support coordinator of Fire Support Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors from Maj. Matthew Simpson, the outgoing fire support coordinator of Fire Support Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors in that unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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3/6 close quarters tactics course

Jan 24 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, rehearse room clearing procedures during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) close quarters tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2025. EOTG trains II Marine Expeditionary Force units in preparation for upcoming deployments in support of global combatant commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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VMGR-252 cold-weather training

Jan 24 2025

ONTARIO, Cn.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel with the 436 Transport Squadron, 1 Canadian Air Division, load infanteers with the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre onto a KC-130J Super Hercules at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Jan. 15, 2025. VMGR-252 participated in a cold-weather training exercise alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 436 Transport Squadron, 1 Canadian Air Division to improve interoperability and increase proficiency while operating KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in cold and extreme cold weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

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VMUT-2 squadron photo

Jan 24 2025

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, Nc.

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2025. VMUT-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

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Sustaining the Transformation: Chapter 5

Dec. 3, 2024 | 1:37

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt Brooke West, the 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion Adjutant, speaks on her experience as a company grade officer on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 10, 2024. This is in effort to support and elaborate on the updated version of Marine Corps Tactical Publication 6-10A, “Sustaining the Transformation.” (Video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

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II MSB Battalion Field Exercise

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MAGTF Interop MSPF Night Raid

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Annual King's Games 2025

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HMLA-269 takes TCCC level II course

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FY26 Retention Campaign

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U.S. Marine Corps’ VMFA-533 Receives First F-35B Lightning II Block 4 at MCAS Beaufort

Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer Loves Serving Marine Parents and Students

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2 US Marines are safe after assault by protesters in Turkey

A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new 'fire and forget' missile for the first time in the Pacific, striking a moving vessel

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Norwegian military, U.S. Marines, NATO allies prepare for major winter warfare exercise in Norway

Rolling Four-hour Gate Closures Scheduled at Lejeune-New River Gates, Jan. 13-17 for Preventative Maintenance

Providing Faith, Resiliently Religious Program Specialists, Chaplains Train to Increase Readiness.

2d LAR Scout School

CLB 26 Convoy Simulator

II MEF CG Visits 2nd MLG

22d MEU Elevator Operations

HMH-461 aerial delivery

26th MEU Field Meet

22 MEU LAV float and swim Demo

2/10 Fire Support Battery COC

3/6 close quarters tactics course

VMGR-252 cold-weather training

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