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ADGR with VMM 365 and CLB-8

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, preform preflight checks after an...

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VMM-261 Conduct Aerial Gunnery

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gavin McSwain, from North Carolina, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft...

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Marines Conduct CASEVAC

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport a simulated casualty during a casualty...

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Cold Weather Training

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a...

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QRF Mass Casualty Evacuation

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sebastian Vargas, left, and Pfc. Dejuan Bradshaw, both rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine...

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Embassy Reinforcement

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to quell simulated riots during an embassy...

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Live-Fire Squad Attacks

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct dry-fire and maneuver squad attacks during exercise Cold Response...

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Marines Run Ice-Breaker Drills

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Angel, left, a transmissions chief with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, Marine Air Control Group...

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Marines Conduct a TRAP Mission

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to move to the landing zone while...

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HIMARS train with Norwegians

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, train with Norwegian and United Kingdom Armed Forces in Setermoen,...

 

  • 24th MEU CERTEX: V32 Precision range

    Feb 26 2026
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Casey Peterson, an infantry scout with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages targets with a MK 22 Mod 0 Advanced Precision Rifle during a precision range as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 18, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in austere and urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)
  • 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conducts Live Fire Drone Attacks

    Feb 27 2026
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M240B medium machine gun during a simulated squad attack on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The live fire drone attack simulation was held to demonstrate the integration of the NEROS Archer, a newly introduced first-person-view drone employed by the Department of War, with infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)
  • CORE 26 | U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Combat Engineers Hone Urban Breaching Capabilities in Norway

    Feb 26 2026
    Setermoen
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd MARDIV, set up a breaching charge on a door during an urban demolition range in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 19, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)
  • Panamanian Partnership 26: 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Fire Team Attack Range

    Feb 26 2026
    Panama City
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Lopezgarcia, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sprints down range toward a simulated target during a live-fire fire team attack range at Camp Cerro Tigre, Panama, Feb. 19, 2026. The training, conducted as part of Panamanian Partnership 26, enhanced interoperability and shared capabilities by enabling U.S. Marines with 2nd CEB to train alongside Panamanian security institutions in a combined training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines and Sailors Execute Cold Weather Live-Fire Range for Arctic Exercise

    Feb 26 2026
    Elvegardsmoen
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Riley Wissel, a logistics specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M16A4 service rifle in the kneeling position at a cold weather live-fire range in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 19, 2026. Marines and Sailors increased weapon proficiency, confidence and lethality by implementing their knowledge of cold weather gear in conjunction with live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Wissel is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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0331 Day
March 28, 2025 | 0:36
2d Marine Division recognizes our Machine Gunner Marines (0331) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2025. This day is celebrated every year as the Day of the Machine Gunners due to the 0331 military occupational specialty code, and recognizes all infantry riflemen in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cecilia Campbell and LCpl. Logan Smith)

2d Marine Division recognizes our Machine Gunner Marines (0331) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2025. This day is celebrated every year as the Day of the Machine Gunners due to the 0331 military occupational specialty code, and recognizes all infantry riflemen in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cecilia Campbell and LCpl. Logan Smith)

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Sgt. Henry David Volpe develops first Marine Corps NDAA Compliant 3D printed Drone

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Flashback Friday: Operation Strike of the Sword

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2nd Marine Logistics Group; Any Clime, Any Place, We Support

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 participate in exercise Freezing Winds 2025

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22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 and DSS Quick Reaction Force Training

Jan. 30, 2026 | 1:16

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

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Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

Jan. 28, 2026 | 1:08

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

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