II Marine Expeditionary Force

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CAAT BLACK- Air Insert

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

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2nd DSB Prepares for ALPV Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Nugent, left, a motor vehicle operator with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion,...

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2dMARDIV Wins MCCS 250th Ball Donation

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, congratulates Marines...

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CBRN Drills During REGFEX

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol before chemical, biological, radiological, and...

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2nd AA BN ACV Surf Ops

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donovan Hill, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle crewmember with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and a...

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CLB 22 Hosts Demolition Range for Spanish and Peruvian Forces

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand up logs prior to a demolition range...

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Amphibious Ops In Southern Puerto Rico

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Y Cobra and UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine...

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CLB 24 Bn FEX Water Purification

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cooper Milbradt, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine...

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2nd CRR, field HST ops

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, both...

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Urbanized Terrain Training

A Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian marine corps) marine talks with a U.S. Marine after conducting patrol lane training during exercise...

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grant Morris, a digital wideband systems maintainer with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2025. Morris designed a dust cover for the hand-held radio test set during the additive manufacturing basic course hosted by the II MEF Innovation Campus. The additive manufacturing basic course focuses on providing students with knowledge and access to tools that assist in finding and utilizing reverse engineering, digital part design, and basic 3D printing of polymers. The 3D-printed dust cover provided the Marine Corps a quick and cost-effective solution to protect the communication equipment from dust, sand, wear and tear, extending its service life. Morris is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) — Cpl. Grant Morris Designs 3D-Printed Dust Cover During Additive Manufacturing Course

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A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Hagan, a hospital corpsman, with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing receives his Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester — MCB Camp Lejeune Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony

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Congressman Jake Ellzey, center, (TX-06), prays at a luncheon with Marines and House representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane) — Camp Lejeune CODEL Visit

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chad Barnhart, left, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit surgeon and Michigan native, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nadia Sensing, the senior enlisted leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 during his promotion ceremony at Landing Zone Falcon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 14, 2025. A promotion ceremony is a formal recognition of a service member's advancement in rank and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas) — SPMAGTF-ACM surgeon promotion to lieutenant commander

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, presents Lance Cpl. Gabriel Jacobs, a logistics specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd MLG, with a challenge coin at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2025. Hennigan presented challenge coins to Marines participating in 2nd CRR’s regimental field exercise for their excellence and tactical expertise in their military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) — 2nd MLG Commanding General recognizes Marines during 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Field Exercise

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Multinational Dive Operations

Sep 23 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

Marines with Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while conducting dive operations as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

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UNITAS 2025: HMLA-269 conducts close air support training

Sep 22 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hancock, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Tennessee native, fires an M-134 minigun from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to HMLA-269 during close air support training for exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

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UNITAS 2025: Multinational forces conduct kinetic range

Sep 22 2025

Camp Lejeune

Sargento Primero Anxo Pita Lopez, a marine with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) maneuvers towards a target during a multinational kinetic range as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd MLG conduct HST operations during UNITAS 2025

Sep 22 2025

MCAS New River

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct helicopter support team operations during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

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U.S. Marines, Swedish forces sharpen littoral combat capabilities

Sep 18 2025

Korso

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hayden Spurling, a LAV-25 gunner with Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, engages U.S. and Swedish Marines acting as opposition forces alongside Swedish Marines during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2025 in Korso, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2025. The exercise strengthens the relationship between the United States and Sweden and provides a unique training opportunity for both countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

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Camp Lejeune 2025 Marine Corps Half Marathon

Sep 18 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. service members and civilians start the 2025 Marine Corps Half Marathon on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 13, 2025. The 13.1-mile race offers a unique opportunity to experience Marine Corps traditions with a dedicated Heroes Mile, honoring those killed in action, before pushing through the final half of the race. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

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UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Conducts sUAS Operations with TRV-150

Sep 19 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Ramirezsilva, a distribution management specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, briefs a Peruvian Infantería de Marina del Perú (Peruvian naval infantry) on the Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 unmanned aircraft system during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Family Day

Sep 18 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Matteson, a Florida native, an infantry rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, coaches a guest during a family day celebration on Observation Point 2, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. V12 hosted a family day celebration to give Marines and Sailors a chance to show their family members a glimpse of their day-to-day duties while also offering hands-on demonstrations of Marine Corps equipment and weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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UNITAS 2025: US Marines and Multinational Forces Conduct Precision Shooting

Sep 24 2025

Camp Lejeune

Infantería de Marina de la Armada de la República Argentina (Argentine marines) Cabo Primero Francisco Sosa, fires an M4 carbine during a precision fires range for exercise UNITAS 2025 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Helicopter Support Team Operations

Sep 23 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

Marines with the Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while attending helicopter support team operations alongside U.S. troops during exercise UNITAS 25 near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

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U.S. Marines and French Foreign Legionnaires Improve Interoperability and Continue Shared Warrior Legacy at SLTE 4-25

U.S. Marines and French Foreign Legionnaires recently completed Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 4-25 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California. Through a series of cumulative exercises, Marines and Legionnaires familiarized themselves with each other’s gear, shared tactics and strategies, and integrated operational and fire support planning to increase our ability to interoperate together as expeditionary forces in readiness.

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Tours MCB Camp Lejeune

U.S. Representatives Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Don Davis (NC-01), lead a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, providing updates to House of Representatives members about Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives.

First F-35 B ever built makes its way to MCAS Beaufort

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. – Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort welcomed a piece of aviation history. The F-35B Lightning II, known as BF-01 is the first F-35B variant ever built, and it has made its way to the Lowcountry to serve as a permanent static display, ushering in a new era for Marine Corps Aviation.

Combat Logistics Battalion 2; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Luis Garcia

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Garcia, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week by his command due to his superior leadership, technical mastery, and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2025.

2nd MLG Leads the Way in Command Data Analytics

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – In today’s world, data drives everything. Whether it’s hand-drafted information that’s carefully observed, assessed, and aggregated by a team of experts, or the ones and zeros pinging behind a computer’s AI program that output identifiable patterns, nothing in 2025 is possible without data analytics. Modern case studies in battlefields across the globe prove that the ability to recognize trends and analyze recurring behaviors is a critical component of success in present-day conflict.

Show Up: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. with 2nd MAW discusses Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program

Sept. 25, 2025 | 3:05

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Hodgson, from Georgia, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks about his selection to the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Hodgson has attended Officer Candidate School and plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to complete his bachelor’s degree before commissioning as an officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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CAAT BLACK- Air Insert

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2nd DSB Prepares for ALPV Operations

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2dMARDIV Wins MCCS 250th Ball Donation

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CBRN Drills During REGFEX

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2nd AA BN ACV Surf Ops

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CLB 22 Hosts Demolition Range for Spanish and Peruvian Forces

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Amphibious Ops In Southern Puerto Rico

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CLB 24 Bn FEX Water Purification

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2nd CRR, field HST ops

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Urbanized Terrain Training

Multinational Dive Operations

UNITAS 2025: HMLA-269 conducts close air support training

UNITAS 2025: Multinational forces conduct kinetic range

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd MLG conduct HST operations during UNITAS 2025

U.S. Marines, Swedish forces sharpen littoral combat capabilities

Camp Lejeune 2025 Marine Corps Half Marathon

UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Conducts sUAS Operations with TRV-150

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Family Day

UNITAS 2025: US Marines and Multinational Forces Conduct Precision Shooting

UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Helicopter Support Team Operations

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U.S. Marines and French Foreign Legionnaires Improve Interoperability and Continue Shared Warrior Legacy at SLTE 4-25

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Tours MCB Camp Lejeune

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Combat Logistics Battalion 2; Warrior of the Week Cpl. Luis Garcia

2nd MLG Leads the Way in Command Data Analytics

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