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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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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 India Co. Weapons Range in Puerto Rico

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct weapons drills on...

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BLT 3/6 India Co. CQB

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepare to clear rooms...

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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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Amphibious Ops Training in Southern PR

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

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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...

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 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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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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Iwo Jima Ready to Safeguard National Security Interests

3/25/2025 - https://www.militaryspot.com/news/iwo-jima-ready-to-safeguard-national-security-interests

There's a New War Game for 'Nerds with a Drive for Violence.' It's Spreading Across the Marine Corps.

3/13/2025 - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/03/12/playing-down-range-how-marines-are-taking-war-gaming-their-own-hands.html

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

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyson Franklin sets up communication equipment during Exercise Cold Response 2022, Sandstrand, Norway, March 21, 2022. Franklin is a transmissions system operator with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercise Cold Response '22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional NATO allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline C. Arre)

3/6 Moves Through Norway for Exercise Cold Response 22

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, bring ashore a Combat Rubberized Raiding Craft during an air to sea insertion training event on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 16, 2021. The training established and refined the Marines’ standard operating procedures in amphibious insertions, extractions, and reconnaissance in preparation for Naval Large-Scale Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

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U.S. Marines drive onto Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2021. Marines with 2nd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducted a convoy across the United States starting in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in one of the longest convoys in recent Marine Corps history. Marines on the convoy experimented with long-range communications, as far away as Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, the half-way point on the route. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian M. Garcia)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elvis Agosto-Santiago, a native of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, and a transmissions system operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 2d Marine Logistics Group, exchanges radio transmissions during a training event on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 16, 2021. 2d LSB led a training event for Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, to observe and gain further knowledge on aerial delivery logistics and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

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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.

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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Combat Logistics Battalion 24 Battalion Field Exercise | Water Purification

Sep 25 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cooper Milbradt, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, starts the power generator on a light-weight water purification system during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 17, 2025. CLB-24 conducted a battalion field exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase Marines and Sailors’ technical proficiency in their military occupational specialties, and increase the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Milbradt is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

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2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, Combat Logistics Battalion Conduct HST during field

Sep 25 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, watch a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMMT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lift a beam during helicopter support team operations as part of their field exercises near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. 2nd CRR conducted a regimental field exercise to enhance supply and maintenance support for II Marine Expeditionary Force, while CLB-24 simultaneously executed a battalion field exercise to maintain training, improve technical proficiency, and strengthen mission-essential capabilities. Multi-unit training such as this enhances coordination and efficiency, directly supporting helicopter support team operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

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

Sep 24 2025

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 Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fly in a formation from aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during amphibious operations in Puerto Rico while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 5, 2025. As part of their assigned responsibilities to ensure global reach and readiness, the services routinely provide U.S. Southern Command with resources, capabilities, and personnel to support its mission, War Department-directed operations, and the President’s priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

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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: US Marines and Multinational Forces Conduct Patrol Lanes and Urbanized Terrain Training

Sep 24 2025

Camp Lejeune

A Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian marine corps) marine talks with a U.S. Marine after conducting patrol lane training during exercise UNITAS 2025, on 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

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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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USMC Band perform at the Union Station during the Los Angeles Navy Fleet Week

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LOS ANGELES (May 25, 2023) The United States Marine Band performs for the public at Union Station during the Los Angeles Fleet Week. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead/Released)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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UNITAS 2025: Multinational Forces Conduct Combined Amphibious Embarkation and Landing

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Beach Operations Group Support

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BLT 3/6 India Co. Weapons Range in Puerto Rico

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BLT 3/6 India Co. CQB

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CAAT BLACK- Air Insert

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Amphibious Ops Training in Southern PR

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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

In the News

Iwo Jima Ready to Safeguard National Security Interests

There's a New War Game for 'Nerds with a Drive for Violence.' It's Spreading Across the Marine Corps.

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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3/6 Moves Through Norway for Exercise Cold Response 22

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Featured Stories

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

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

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

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

Combat Logistics Battalion 24 Battalion Field Exercise | Water Purification

2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, Combat Logistics Battalion Conduct HST during field

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

Multinational Dive Operations

UNITAS 2025: US Marines and Multinational Forces Conduct Patrol Lanes and Urbanized Terrain Training

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

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Weapons Safety: Back to the Basics

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