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HMLA-269 & HMH-464 in Bahamas

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands...

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HMLA-269 Flight Operations

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Pablo Ortega, from California, a weapons and tactics crew chief instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)...

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HMLA-269 Flight Exercise

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor...

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2nd CEB Conduct Tucker Course

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, swap drivers to earn the required driving hours as part of a Tucker Course...

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Combat Skills in Biathlon

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren Plotnick, with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group,...

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Live-Fire Squad Attacks

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marek Campbell, left, and Lance Cpl. Danian Trujillo, both riflemen with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine...

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2D MARDIV Acclimation Hike

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct an acclimation hike during Mountain Training Exercise 2-26 at Marine...

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ACV Convoy for TCAT 26.1

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, walk toward Amphibious Combat Vehicles prior to a convoy...

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Marines conduct Cold Water Survival Training

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Donato Maffin, a Communication Strategy and Operations chief with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, takes...

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LCACs land at Onslow Beach for TCAT 26.1

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 lands at Onslow Beach during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Marine...

 

  • ADGR with VMM 365 and CLB-8

    Mar 03 2026
    Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue
    A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, preform preflight checks after an aviation delivery ground refueling during the MEU's certification exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 2026. ADGR is a tactical capability allowing Marine Corps aircraft to refuel other aircraft or ground vehicles in austere, forward locations without established infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines and Sailors Hone Arctic Combat Skills with Live-Fire Machine Gun Range

    Mar 04 2026
    Elvegardsmoen
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniiar Shaidullaev, a logistics specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B medium machine gun at a live-fire range in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The training increased weapon proficiency and confidence by requiring Marines and Sailors to apply their knowledge of cold weather gear during live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Shaidullaev is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines demonstrate Squad Attacks for 2nd Marine Division Commanding General

    Mar 04 2026
    Bardufoss
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, tactically move to their next position in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The Marines participated in dry-fire and maneuver training to increase combat effectiveness during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
  • CORE26 | U.S. Marines, Sailors Participate in Cold Weather Training for Arctic Exercise

    Mar 02 2026
    Elvegardsmoen
    U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a culminating hike during cold weather training in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The three-day training exercise taught Marines and Sailors how to survive and operate in extreme cold weather conditions, increasing their warfighter capabilities. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
  • U.S. Marines with VMM-261 conduct aerial gunnery

    Mar 03 2026
    JACKSONVILLE
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gavin McSwain, from North Carolina, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a flight near Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 25, 2026. MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is scheduled to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

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MARDIV Monthly February 2026
Feb. 27, 2026 | 7:16
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Peterson, a combat videographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives the monthly wrap up for 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. 2nd Marine Division serves as the ground combat element for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, supporting and conducting operations and exercises across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Peterson, a combat videographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives the monthly wrap up for 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. 2nd Marine Division serves as the ground combat element for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, supporting and conducting operations and exercises across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

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Feb. 25, 2026 | 3:23

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Feb. 25, 2026 | 3:23

Sgt. Henry David Volpe develops first Marine Corps NDAA Compliant 3D printed Drone

Feb. 25, 2026 | 2:20

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Sgt. Henry David Volpe develops first Marine Corps NDAA Compliant 3D printed Drone

Feb. 25, 2026 | 2:20

CH-53K King Stallion capabilities (Reel)

Feb. 23, 2026 | 0:22

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CH-53K King Stallion capabilities (Reel)

Feb. 23, 2026 | 0:22

U.S. Marines with VMA-223 conducts flight operations (Reel)

Feb. 19, 2026 | 0:30

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U.S. Marines with VMA-223 conducts flight operations (Reel)

Feb. 19, 2026 | 0:30

Flashback Friday: Operation Strike of the Sword

Feb. 10, 2026 | 1:39

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Flashback Friday: Operation Strike of the Sword

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2nd Marine Logistics Group; Any Clime, Any Place, We Support

Feb. 6, 2026 | 1:06

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 participate in exercise Freezing Winds 2025

Feb. 5, 2026 | 4:18

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 participate in exercise Freezing Winds 2025

Feb. 5, 2026 | 4:18

22nd MEU(SOC) | BLT 3/6 and DSS Quick Reaction Force Training

Jan. 30, 2026 | 1:16

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Jan. 30, 2026 | 1:16

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:44

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:17

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2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:27

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMFA-251 conduct marittime strike training

Jan. 29, 2026 | 0:27

Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

Jan. 28, 2026 | 1:08

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Flashback Friday : MOH Recipient SSgt William James Bordelon

Jan. 28, 2026 | 1:08

2nd Marine Division 85th Birthday

Jan. 26, 2026 | 2:08

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Legacy of the Division - Headquarters Battalion

Jan. 23, 2026 | 1:09

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