II Marine Expeditionary Force

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24th MEU Insert & Extract Drills

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security as an MV-22B Osprey, with Marine...

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CLB-8 Day HST Operations

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to sling load a quadruple container onto an...

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VMM-264 reactivation ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Brandon L. Reagin, from South Carolina, the incoming senior enlisted leader, left, and Lt. Col. Paul J. Lancaster, from...

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Riverine Assault Support System

U.S. Department of War contactors mount a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor on a riverine assault support system at Marine Corps Base Camp...

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CLB 24 Uses sUAS Recon

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics...

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2nd AABn Naval Integration

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division re-embarks on the Whidbey...

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You Can't Run from Flame

Mr. Chester "Charles" Clapper, a U.S. Marine Corps flamethrower operator with 3rd Marine Division, recounts his experience of the Battle of Iwo Jima...

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II MEF Ball

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, left and the 20th Sergeant Major of the...

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Attack Drone Training

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations...

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II MSB Mobility Exercise

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, collect embarkation data for equipment at Marine Corps...

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aramani Tonuao, left, an expeditionary fuels technician, and Lance Cpl. Carson Maroon, a motor vehicle operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speak to Marines and Sailors with CLB-6 following a promotion ceremony during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Dec. 4, 2025. In recognition of their work ethics and impact on unit readiness, the Marines were meritoriously promoted to corporal. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Tonuao is a native of Washington. Maroon is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) — Two U.S. Navy Sailors awarded Fleet Marine Force pin and two Marines promote to Corporal while deployed

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jordan Morrison, center, a combat engineer, and 1st Lt. Cameron Quinn, right, an engineer officer, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention, while Gunnery Sgt. David Freeman, an engineer operations chief, with CLB 6, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, reads a promotion warrant, during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Dec. 5, 2025. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Morrison is a native of Texas. Quinn is a native of Vermont. Freeman is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) — Texas native, U.S. Marine promotes during European deployment

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U.S. Navy Capt. Arthur Wiggins, center, from Virginia, former wing chaplain, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with family members during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2025. In April of 2004, Wiggins commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps after previously serving 14 years in the Marine Corps. In 2025, Wiggins completed his military career as the wing chaplain for 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) — Capt. Wiggins retirement ceremony

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Manzie, right, the staff-noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Sapper Leaders Course 1-26, reads a certificate of completion during the graduation ceremony of SLC 1-26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Nov. 20, 2025. SLC is held to provide small unit leaders with 2d MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez) — NCOs graduate as class of SLC 1-26

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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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22nd MEU(SOC) | LAR Marines Conduct Dry Fire Training

Dec 10 2025

Caribbean Sea

A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts a speed reload drill during dry fire training, aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Dec. 3, 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | 81mm Mortars RSOP

Dec 10 2025

Camp Santiago

U.S. Marines Corps mortarmen , with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), set up an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a reconnaissance, surveillance, and occupation of position exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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V2/8 Fire Integration Support Control Exercise

Dec 08 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher, a native of Ohio and a combat graphics specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, takes video of a fire integration support control exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2025. The exercise reinforces critical skills for fire integration support teams and increases their effectiveness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

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II MIG Adopt a School Ceremony

Dec 08 2025

Camp Lejuene

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group pose for a photo with staff members of Queens Creek Elementary School during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Queens Creek Elementary School in Swansboro, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Queens Creek Elementary School and II MIG designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

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Trees for Troops 2025

Dec 09 2025

Camp Lejeune

A U.S. Marine ties a Christmas tree to a vehicle during the annual Trees for Troops Christmas tree holiday event at the Paradise Point Golf Course on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2025. Trees for Troops is held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Marine Corps Community Services, providing over 1,100 Christmas trees to Department of War personnel and their families to spread holiday spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Kim)

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MCAS New River Go Getter: Lance Cpl. Karla Sotoarguello

The morning's first light illuminates just enough to see the frost still covering the ground. The sun has yet to rise, but she has already begun her day. It’s only the start of December yet the temperature is brisk. As her feet hit the pavement, the cold air feels almost unbearable to her lungs. The thought that she could still be lying in bed has crossed her mind multiple times, but she knows that discipline is only built through habits. For Lance Cpl. Karla Sotoarguello pushing herself to be better was one of the reasons she joined the Marine Corps.

VMM-264 reactivates following five-year hiatus

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), was reactivated during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, on Thursday.

Blount Island Leaders Discuss Ship-to-Shore Needs for Long-Term Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lee Meyer, director of expeditionary warfare on the Navy chief of naval operations' staff (OPNAV N95), visited Blount Island Command leadership Dec. 8 to discuss improving ship-to-shore systems and enhancing fleet readiness.

More Than a Forge: A Ministry for Active-Duty Service Members

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The winter holiday season is traditionally a time of celebration and connection for service members and their families. However, for some Marines and Sailors, it can also be a period marked by isolation and loneliness.

Camp Lejeune unveils new Regional Law Center

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Regional Law Center-East (RLC-E) on Dec. 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in restoring and enhancing legal capabilities across the installation following the damage caused by Hurricane Florence.

Operation Desert Storm

Dec. 12, 2025 | 1:20

This video was created to commemorate Operation Desert Storm. The operation began with a five-week air campaign on January 17, 1991, followed by a ground offensive on February 24 that liberated Kuwait in just 100 hours. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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24th MEU Insert & Extract Drills

02

CLB-8 Day HST Operations

03

VMM-264 reactivation ceremony

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Riverine Assault Support System

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CLB 24 Uses sUAS Recon

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2nd AABn Naval Integration

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You Can't Run from Flame

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II MEF Ball

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Attack Drone Training

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II MSB Mobility Exercise

22nd MEU(SOC) | LAR Marines Conduct Dry Fire Training

22nd MEU(SOC) | 81mm Mortars RSOP

V2/8 Fire Integration Support Control Exercise

II MIG Adopt a School Ceremony

Trees for Troops 2025

Featured Stories

MCAS New River Go Getter: Lance Cpl. Karla Sotoarguello

VMM-264 reactivates following five-year hiatus

Blount Island Leaders Discuss Ship-to-Shore Needs for Long-Term Readiness

More Than a Forge: A Ministry for Active-Duty Service Members

Camp Lejeune unveils new Regional Law Center

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Operation Desert Storm

2nd MAW 2025 (vertical)

2nd MAW 2025 (vertical)

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Pride in Proficiency: U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 with 2nd MAW discusses what it means to be a Warrant Officer

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Neros Archer FPV Drone Training Teaser

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It Starts with Us | 22nd MEU(SOC) Completes Neros Archer FPV Drone Training in Puerto Rico

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2nd Combat Engineers Participate In The Sapper Leaders Course

2nd Combat Engineers Participate In The Sapper Leaders Course

22nd MEU Nimble Elder

22nd MEU Nimble Elder

No Better Friend

No Better Friend

Flashback Friday: The Marines of Guadalcanal

Flashback Friday: The Marines of Guadalcanal

VMFA-533 change of command

VMFA-533 change of command

2nd MAW 2025

2nd MAW 2025

2nd Battalion, 8th Marines MCCRE

2nd Battalion, 8th Marines MCCRE

22nd MEU(SOC) | MSPF Freefall

22nd MEU(SOC) | MSPF Freefall

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron conduct 250-mile relay run (vertical)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron conduct 250-mile relay run (vertical)

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