Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to illicit or sanctioned activities.
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U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilian attendants of Mess Hall 303 proved that hard work and dedication pay off by winning the Fiscal Year 2025 Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall.” The mess hall is run by a dedicated team assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, who were recognized locally by Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general of 2nd MLG, April 6, 2026, and will be recognized at the Food Service Awards Ceremony in May 2026.
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U.S. Marines concluded their participation in the Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response 26 on March 19, having validated a new model of integrated support for NATO operations in the High North.
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To enhance life-saving capabilities in combat, 2nd Medical Battalion hosted its inaugural Joint Trauma System Valkyrie Prehospital Transfusion course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from February 23-27, 2026.
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In a historic demonstration of NATO’s expanding capabilities, a rifle company of U.S. Marines were airlifted in the Arctic Circle by a unique, jointly operated, French and German air transport squadron, March 11, marking the first time the squadron has ever transported United States Marines.
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