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CH-53E Super Stallion Aerial Refueling Ops

CARIBBEAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary...

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Caribbean Sea LCAC Operations

CARIBBEAN SEA - A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transports...

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MSPF Small Boat Training

CARRIBEAN SEA - U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit...

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Harrier Flight Deck Maintenance on USS Iwo Jima

CARIBBEAN SEA– U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations...

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UH-1Ys and AH-1Z Live Fire Exercise

CARIBBEAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary...

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UNITAS 2025: Multinational Forces Conduct Combined Amphibious Embarkation and Landing

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 lands on Onslow Beach during a combined amphibious landing exercise as part of...

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MSPF Conducts Helocast Operations off the Coast of Puerto Rico

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), ride in enhanced...

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BLT 3/6 Kilo Company Conducts Live Fire Deck Shoot on USS Iwo Jima

CARIBBEAN SEA - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct live fire drills...

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Beach Operations Group Support

Marines with Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina Armada de Mexico (Mexican marine corps) prepare to load onto a Landing Craft, Air Cushion assigned to the...

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BLT 3/6, Weapons Company Land Navigation Training

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerome Campos, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special...

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), in Puerto Rico, September 14, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman) — 22nd MEU(SOC) | Lt. Gen. Anderson visits 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines in Puerto Rico

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Jarrard, the commanding general of 4th Marine Division, shakes the hand of a marine with Comando de Infanteria de Marina Armada Paraguay (Paraguayan marines) during the closing ceremony and celebration of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 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) — UNITAS with closing ceremony and celebration

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ben Reid, right, the commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents a gift to Teniente Coronel Emerito Pablo Alvarez Leon, a battalion commander with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 27, 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. Osmar VasquezHernandez) — UNITAS 2025: US and Spanish Marines conduct plaque exchange

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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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22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 India Co. Weapons Range in Puerto Rico

Sep 29 2025

CAMP SANTIAGO

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct weapons drills on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, September 17, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 India Co. CQB

Sep 29 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepare to clear rooms while conducting close quarters battle training in a shoot house training facility on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, September 21, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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Marines with VMGR-252 deployed from MCAS Cherry Point

Sep 30 2025

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage a KC-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2025. Marines with VMGR-252 deployed from MCAS Cherry Point to support Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) as part of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

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2nd AA BN ACV Surf Ops

Sep 23 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donovan Hill, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle crewmember with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and a California native, zips up his LPU-41 inflatable life preserver on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. Surf transit operations are part of the ongoing, extensive Amphibious Combat Vehicle training necessary to ensure Marines are trained to safely operate, maintain, and employ the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Conduct CBRN Drills During REGFEX

Sep 25 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol before chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear drills during a regimental field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Hosts Demolition Range for Spanish and Peruvian Forces

Sep 23 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand up logs prior to a demolition 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 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. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

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2nd Marine Division Wins MCCS 250th Ball Donation

Sep 25 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, congratulates Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. The Marines won an online competition, providing financial support to lower ticket costs for Marines attending the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Amphibious Operations Training in Southern Puerto Rico

Sep 29 2025

Caribbean Sea

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fly in a formation during an amphibious operations training in Puerto Rico while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 5, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

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Marines with HMH-461 conduct qualifications aboard USS Arlington

Sep 30 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJUENE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Nicholson, from Indiana, a CH-53K King Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during UNITAS 2025 off the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 25, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | CAAT BLACK- Air Insert in Puerto Rico for Training Operations

Sep 26 2025

Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, September 4, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman)

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Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge

On a cold day in November, the wind cut across the suburban street like a whisper of warning. Cold and sharp, it swept through the fences and trees, rustling loose leaves like dry bones. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Phillips, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, held the leash loosely in his gloved hand, his breath fogging with each exhale. At the end of the leash, Csonti, a military working dog moved with precision, with his nose sweeping low, alert and working with the focused anticipation of a bomb threat.

42nd Anniversary Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony

More than 2,500 people attended the City of Jacksonville’s 42nd anniversary Beirut Memorial observance on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens.

Two thousand miles of determination: A Marine’s journey through water and will

Retired Lt. Col. Chuck Collins, a former Marine Corps helicopter pilot, Naval aviator and executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, forged a path of resilience at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Aquatics Program on Camp Lejeune. Through the Devil Fish Program, a long-distance swimming initiative that encourages participants to log cumulative swim mileage toward major milestones, he completed a 2,000-mile journey at the MCCS Wallace Creek Fitness Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 30, 2025.

MCAS New River Go Getter: Cpl. Juan Vasquez III

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Vazquez III, an aviation operations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, has been recognized as the MCAS New River Go-Getter for October 2025.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Support Foreign Assistance Efforts in Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

CARIBBEAN SEA – At the request of the Government of Jamaica and under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit have commenced foreign humanitarian assistance operations in response to Hurricane Melissa, which struck the region on Oct. 28, 2025.

U.S. Marines with HMH-461 conduct carrier qualifications aboard USS Arlington

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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct qualifications with U.S. Marines assigned to Fox and Golf Companies, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during UNITAS 2025, aboard the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24), off the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 25, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

01

CH-53E Super Stallion Aerial Refueling Ops

02

Caribbean Sea LCAC Operations

03

MSPF Small Boat Training

04

Harrier Flight Deck Maintenance on USS Iwo Jima

05

UH-1Ys and AH-1Z Live Fire Exercise

06

UNITAS 2025: Multinational Forces Conduct Combined Amphibious Embarkation and Landing

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MSPF Conducts Helocast Operations off the Coast of Puerto Rico

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BLT 3/6 Kilo Company Conducts Live Fire Deck Shoot on USS Iwo Jima

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Beach Operations Group Support

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BLT 3/6, Weapons Company Land Navigation Training

22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 India Co. Weapons Range in Puerto Rico

22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 India Co. CQB

Marines with VMGR-252 deployed from MCAS Cherry Point

2nd AA BN ACV Surf Ops

2nd Combat Readiness Regiment Conduct CBRN Drills During REGFEX

UNITAS 2025 | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Hosts Demolition Range for Spanish and Peruvian Forces

2nd Marine Division Wins MCCS 250th Ball Donation

22nd MEU(SOC) | Amphibious Operations Training in Southern Puerto Rico

Marines with HMH-461 conduct qualifications aboard USS Arlington

22nd MEU(SOC) | CAAT BLACK- Air Insert in Puerto Rico for Training Operations

Featured Stories

Training, Trust and the Bond Behind the Badge

42nd Anniversary Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony

Two thousand miles of determination: A Marine’s journey through water and will

MCAS New River Go Getter: Cpl. Juan Vasquez III

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Support Foreign Assistance Efforts in Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

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