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Bataan Photo Ex

U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), front, Turkish frigates TCG Gelibolu (F-493) and TCG Goksu (F-497), center, and San...

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VMGR-252 in Norway

Two U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, both assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft...

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26 MEU Showcase

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26th MEU(SOC)) and Italian San Marco Brigade Marines exchange...

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CLB6 M249 Range

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a M249 machine gun during a machine...

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British Royal Marines

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) trades patches with a British Royal Marine on the flight deck of the Wasp...

 

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MEU (SOC) Stand Alone Video
March 1, 2024 | 2:35
Originally developed in 1985, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) provides the Marine Corps and Geographic Combatant Commanders with the ability to partner with, compliment, enable, and integrate with the Joint and Coalition Special Operations Forces in support of daily campaigning, crisis response, and integrated deterrence missions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Originally developed in 1985, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) provides the Marine Corps and Geographic Combatant Commanders with the ability to partner with, compliment, enable, and integrate with the Joint and Coalition Special Operations Forces in support of daily campaigning, crisis response, and integrated deterrence missions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

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MEU (SOC) Stand Alone Video

March 1, 2024 | 2:35

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MEU (SOC) Trailer and Full Video

March 1, 2024 | 2:59

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MEU (SOC) Trailer and Full Video

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MEU (SOC) Trailer

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24th MEU (SOC) Trailer

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24th MEU (SOC) Trailer

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 0:28

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 0:28

U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 1:56

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U.S. Marines take a plunge in Ice-Breaker Drill during exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 29, 2024 | 1:56

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 27, 2024 | 0:59

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 27, 2024 | 0:59

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

“It is one thing to survive in the cold. It is another thing to be able to fight…” Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

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“It is one thing to survive in the cold. It is another thing to be able to fight…” Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

Fight's On: U.S. Marines with VMFA-312 conduct flight operations in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 23, 2024 | 0:23

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Fight's On: U.S. Marines with VMFA-312 conduct flight operations in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 23, 2024 | 0:23

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 22, 2024 | 0:26

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F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 22, 2024 | 0:26

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

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U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

Any Clime, Any Place: 26th MEU(SOC), 32nd Marine Brigade integrate during Greek Bilat 2.0

Feb. 17, 2024 | 0:36

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Any Clime, Any Place: 26th MEU(SOC), 32nd Marine Brigade integrate during Greek Bilat 2.0

Feb. 17, 2024 | 0:36

Maritime Prepositioning Force supports II Marine Expeditionary Force During Nordic Response 24

Feb. 14, 2024 | 1:23

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Maritime Prepositioning Force supports II Marine Expeditionary Force During Nordic Response 24

Feb. 14, 2024 | 1:23

2D Marine Division Band Participates in Mardi Gras

Feb. 13, 2024 | 0:33

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2D Marine Division Band Participates in Mardi Gras

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  • Knights of Chaos Parade

    Feb 14 2024
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band form up during the Knights of Chaos parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 8, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed during Mardi Gras to support the local community through a joint effort with Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band to help bridge the gap between the Marine Corps and the people who support them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake)
  • 26th MEU(SOC) Night Range

    Feb 14 2024
    On, Ship
    U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Danny Nguyen, a hospital corpsman with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) (26 MEU(SOC)) Ground Combat Element, fires an M4 Carbine during a night range aboard harpers ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 5, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26 MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)
  • Combat Logistics Battalion 6 M249 Machine Gun Range

    Feb 29 2024
    Setermoen, Norway
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jessiah Kirk, an equipment electrical systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a M249 machine gun during a machine gun range in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 21, 2024. CLB-6 is in Norway apart of Marine Rotational Forces Europe 24.1 which focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)
  • 500m Swim DLAP

    Feb 29 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David Allen, an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), conducts a 500 meter swim during the Division Leaders Assessment Program (DLAP) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2024. DLAP is a rigorous course that tests and improves the warfighting abilities of leaders across 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)
  • Marine of the Year

    Feb 14 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryoka Orikasa, an electro-optical ordnance repair technician with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts an operations check on a M71 Scout Sniper Observation Telescope on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2024. Orikasa was recognized as the II Marine Expeditionary Force Marine of the Year for her outstanding performance and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for her efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)
  • Norway Snowy Roads Training

    Feb 14 2024
    Setermoen, Norway
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Tegze, a Texas native and a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, attaches snow chains to the wheel of a medium tactical-vehicle replacement during a slippery-road training course in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 8, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)
  • Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Conducts Photo Ex

    Feb 29 2024
    Mediterranean Sea
    U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), front, Turkish frigates TCG Gelibolu (F-493) and TCG Goksu (F-497), center, and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), back, transit in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 26, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)
  • BLT 1/8 Romeo Battery Marines Conduct M320 grenade launcher and M240 machine gun range

    Feb 29 2024
    Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
    A U.S. Marine with Romeo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M240 machine gun during a weapons familiarization range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. The 24th MEU is a premier crisis response force capable of deploying and landing at a moment’s notice. The skilled 24th MEU Marines and Sailors who comprise the flexible sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force are ready to answer the Nation’s call to crisis, no matter the clime or place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)
  • CLB-6 Conducts Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 unmanned aircraft system Test Flights in Norway

    Feb 14 2024
    Setermoen, Norway
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Hill, a motor transport operator assigned to Combat logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fastens the propeller arms on a Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 (TRV) unmanned aircraft system during test flight operations in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 6, 2024.  CLB-6 conducted the test flights to study the performance and capabilities of the TRV-150 drone in artic climates and to increase system familiarization. CLB-6 is in Norway as part of Marine Rotational Forces Europe 24.1, which focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)
  • 26th MEU(SOC) Conducts Boat Operations in Souda Bay

    Feb 15 2024
    Souda Bay, Greece
    U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) Ground Combat Element aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) conduct maritime reconnaissance while operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6, 2024. The small boat detachment’s capability to conduct maritime interdiction operations and maritime reconnaissance assist in allowing the 26th MEU(SOC) to uphold maritime security and sea control. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

 

 

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