II Marine Expeditionary Force

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2nd DSB Vehicle Machine Gun Range

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tavon Northern, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, loads a .50...

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HMH-461 load equipment

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), load a utility vehicle onto a...

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HMLA-167 conducts surge operations

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly AH-1Z Viper attack...

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3/2 Homecoming

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Kamila Benitez, left, a native of Stafford, Virginia and corpsman with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine...

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HMH-461 & 2nd DSB external lifts

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB) perform external lifts at Naval Air Station Key West,...

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Marines with HMH-461 insert 2nd LAAD

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly a CH-53K King Stallion...

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2/10 HIMARS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Riley McKamey, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System operator with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division,...

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Advanced Motorized Operators Course

U.S. Navy Corpsmen with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistic Regiment 2, 2d Marine Logistics Group performs a triage for damage control...

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Regimental Fly Day

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Shields, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness...

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2nd MLG Host Tier IV TCCC Course

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Carolan Whitney, a medical officer with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, applies a bandage on a simulated...

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Halton, left, the assistant chief of staff with G-1, 2d Marine Division, presents "Old Glory" along with several certificates to Master Sgt. Kirkland Levarity, a career counselor with 2d Marine Division, during Levarity's retirement ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, July 25, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Levarity’s 24 years of service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo) — Master Sgt. Levarity Retires After 24 Years of Service

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas Verta, left, from Pennsylvania, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Donald Swanner, from Maryland, former command senior enlisted leader, MALS-14, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 23, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Swanner to Sgt. Maj. Christianna Wolford. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) — Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Donald Swanner

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, left, the sergeant major of 2d Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division, pins the rank of sergeant on Cpl. Adam Merrit, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 22, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro) — SLTE 4-25: Division Commanding General Major General Sullivan Visits

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Catarroja, a small arms repairman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Jersey City, New Jersey, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 16, 2025. Catarroja’s command selected him as Warrior of the week for his exceptional leadership and dedication to mission readiness. Catarroja serves as the battalion's armory maintenance chief, inspecting, servicing, and guiding his team through monthly preventive maintenance checks of over 1,000 service rifles, which contributes to the battalion's 98% readiness. 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 Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) — Cpl. Sean Catarroja; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Chad Winchell with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo alongside Lt. Col. William Willis, the commanding officer of 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division and a Marine Corps League representative during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2025. 1st Sgt. Winchell received the Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick Award for his outstanding contributions to increased combat readiness throughout the Marine Corps during his 18 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Peterson) — 1stSgt Chad Winchell Award

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Cpl. Sean Catarroja; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Catarroja, a small arms repairman with Headquarters and Service

Deck Plate Data Points: OSD CAPE & OUSD(P) Gather Policy Insights from IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) COMPTUEX

ATLANTIC OCEAN – In a strategic effort to inform future defense policy and resource allocation, a

Marine Corps Air Station New River Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Thomas C. Farrington II assumed command of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River from Col.

Marines Conduct Live-Fire Test of Lethal Drone Munitions at Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise July 3, 2025. The exercise showcased the Mjolnir lethal payload system delivered by unmanned aircraft systems. This marks a significant step forward in integrating small unmanned systems at the tactical level.

HM3 Robert McGill; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert McGill, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion,

2d Recon Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course Insert

Jul 28 2025

Twentynine Palms

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Defrancesco, left, a reconnaissance Marine and Sgt. Jacob Miller, a team leader, both with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, sight-in through their AN/PVS-31A Binocular Night Vision Goggles during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 24, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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II MEF Relief and Appointment

Jul 25 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force perform a pass and review during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2025. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Loftus took over as the senior enlisted leader for II MEF from Sgt. Maj. David Wilson. Relief and appointment ceremonies are an integral part of the Marine Corps, signifying the transition of authority and responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

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Simulated Fires and Support: Burmese Chase 25

Jul 24 2025

Camp Lejeune

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct simulated battle tracking and call for support inside the Fire Support Coordination Center during Burmese Chase 25, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

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2d Recon Night Falls

Jul 22 2025

Twentynine Palms

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division prepare before a freefall jump during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 18, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Supporting Arms Coordinating Center Exercise [Image 6 of 12]

Jul 18 2025

CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Anderson, a joint terminal attack controller with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), looks at grids on a map during Supporting Arms Coordination Center Exercise in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 11, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

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U.S. Marines with HMH-461 flight operations (Vertical)

July 24, 2025 | 0:25

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct air operations near Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, July, 2025. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion are training alongside elements of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refine humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while also refining the CH-53K King Stallion's ability to support distributed aviation operations in a joint environment.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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2nd DSB Vehicle Machine Gun Range

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HMH-461 load equipment

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HMLA-167 conducts surge operations

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3/2 Homecoming

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HMH-461 & 2nd DSB external lifts

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Marines with HMH-461 insert 2nd LAAD

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2/10 HIMARS

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Advanced Motorized Operators Course

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Regimental Fly Day

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2nd MLG Host Tier IV TCCC Course

Featured Stories

Cpl. Sean Catarroja; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

Deck Plate Data Points: OSD CAPE & OUSD(P) Gather Policy Insights from IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) COMPTUEX

Marine Corps Air Station New River Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Marines Conduct Live-Fire Test of Lethal Drone Munitions at Camp Lejeune

HM3 Robert McGill; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

2d Recon Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course Insert

II MEF Relief and Appointment

Simulated Fires and Support: Burmese Chase 25

2d Recon Night Falls

22nd MEU(SOC) | Supporting Arms Coordinating Center Exercise [Image 6 of 12]

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Atlantic Alliance 2025 Trailer (Vertical)

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U.S. Marines with VMM-162 and HMH-464 transport Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marines during Atlantic Alliance 2025

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Atlantic Alliance 2025 Trailer (Horizontal)

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Atlantic Alliance 2025: U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 participate in Atlantic Alliance 2025

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22nd MEU(SOC) | Low-Altitude Air Defense

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2nd MLG Warfighting Reel

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2nd MLG Pursue Innovation Reel

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2nd MLG Martial Arts Instructor Course

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22nd MEU ARGMEUEX

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Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior 25: Reel

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Sgt. Maj. Fincham Retirement Ceremony

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