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Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Miller, a reconnaissance Marine with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a security...

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H&S 10 km Hike

U.S. Navy Lt. David Miloscia, a chaplain with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, addresses the battalion after a 10km...

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Simulated Strait 22nd MEU

Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group sail in formation in the Atlantic Ocean during simulated strait transit in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group...

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39th Commandant Visit

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group that participated in the...

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BLT 3/6 Amphibious Assault

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corbin West, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security...

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2d CEB Demolition Range

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. MartinezCruz, left, and Lance Cpl. Jayden R. Hanson, both combat engineers with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d...

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Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an MV-22B Osprey during a simulated embassy...

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Harrier Flight Ops

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over head during...

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26th MEU CE Corporal’s Course

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a beach workout during a Corporal's Course hosted by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune,...

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VMA-231 Final Flight Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in formation during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine...

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicky Estupinan, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a satellite communications operator with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reenlists at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs) — Sgt. Estupinan Reenlistment

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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Daniel Brewer, left, the operations chief with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors during his retirement ceremony at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Master Sgt. Brewer’s 29 years of faithful dedication to service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez) — U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Brewer Retires After 29 Years of Service

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network administrator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, poses for a photo as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2025. Bolado’s command selected her as the warrior of the week due to her instrumental work fulfilling pre-deployment requirements for exercise Native Fury. Bolado invested countless hours ensuring network systems maintain constant connectivity while troubleshooting potential areas of concern to strengthen command and control capabilities for the battalion. Each Week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) — Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Cumbie, left, from Texas and the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and Lt. Gen. Bradford Gering, from New York and the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. Gering visited 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to facilitate conversations with key leaders in the Marine Corps' crisis-response aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith) — U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Aviation visits VMA-223 and flies in a TAV-8B Harrier II jet

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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, and a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. Whittemore’s command selected him for warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more, constantly pushing himself, his peers and his superiors to better themselves. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) — HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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II MEF Senior Leaders Speak with Military Spouses at the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Military spouses across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and

Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.- U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network

HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with

Home Away from Home; Camp Lejeune USO Provides Community for Service Members and Family

In its first full year of operation on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the USO of North

Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes final Harrier flight at Cherry Point

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, known as the "Ace of Spades," marked the end of an era with its final AV-8B Harrier II flight on Thursday, culminating decades of rich history and distinguished service with the iconic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

22nd MEU | Replenishment at Sea

May 28 2025

At Sea

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, delivers cargo to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), during a replenishment-at-sea, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Emma Shattuck)

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BLT 3/6 Conducts Weapon Maneuverability Drills

May 28 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Carpenter, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices weapon maneuverability drills aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhances operational readiness as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

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Fleet Week New York 2025: Secretary of the Navy Visit

May 22 2025

At Sea

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks to a reporter with CBS aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

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Fleet Week New York 2025; Reenlistment Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial

May 28 2025

New York

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York, stand in formation during a re-enlistment ceremony held at the 9/11 Memorial as part of Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

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22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

May 21 2025

At Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System operations with the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 17, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

May 23, 2025 | 22:19

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony.

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Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony.

II Marine Expeditionary Force

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Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25

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H&S 10 km Hike

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Simulated Strait 22nd MEU

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39th Commandant Visit

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BLT 3/6 Amphibious Assault

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2d CEB Demolition Range

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Embassy Reinforcement During ARGMEUEX

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Harrier Flight Ops

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26th MEU CE Corporal’s Course

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VMA-231 Final Flight Ceremony

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II MEF Senior Leaders Speak with Military Spouses at the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar

Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

HM3 Whittemore; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Home Away from Home; Camp Lejeune USO Provides Community for Service Members and Family

Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes final Harrier flight at Cherry Point

22nd MEU | Replenishment at Sea

BLT 3/6 Conducts Weapon Maneuverability Drills

Fleet Week New York 2025: Secretary of the Navy Visit

Fleet Week New York 2025; Reenlistment Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial

22nd MEU LMADIS Operations

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Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

2d Marine Division Commanding General Change of Command

Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division Wins Super Squad Competition

U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

U.S. Marines with HMLA-269 and 2nd Recon conduct SPIE training (vertical)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 conduct aerial refueling (horizontal)

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

22nd MEU | Non-Lethal Weapons Course

22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

22nd MEU | Nimble Elder

22nd MEU | PMINT

22nd MEU | PMINT

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

NASCAR Racer Joey Logano Visits U.S. Marines With 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

MTX 2-25 Final Exercise

Marines with MWSS-271 conduct base recovery after attack training with the Office of Naval Research

Marines with MWSS-271 conduct base recovery after attack training with the Office of Naval Research

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

22nd MEU Realistic Urban Training

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