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CLB-22 Welcomes Students Back to School

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony M. Ansley II, right, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine...

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24th MEU (SOC) Leadership Visits the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51)

Lt. Cmdr. Ike, USS Wasp Expeditionary Facility Dog, prepares to depart the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while...

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Psychological Operations Participates in MWX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrian Negron Dejesus, left, a York, Pennsylvania native and psychological operations influence specialist with III Marine...

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3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Field Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alden Bell, an anti-tank missile gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, looks through a command...

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1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dylan Landers, an Ohio native and infantry team leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, bounds...

 

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U.S. Navy Capt. Arthur Wiggins, left, from Virginia and the chaplain of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pins the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare Insignia on Chief Religious Program Specialist Kenneth Armstead, from Alabama, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2024. The FMF Warfare Insignia is earned by Sailors assigned to FMF units and signifies that a Sailor has achieved a required level of excellence and proficiency with an enhanced comprehension of warfighting, mission effectiveness, and command survivability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Navy Chief Religious Program Specialist Kenneth Armstead receives the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Insignia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Shonk, left, Cpl. Zachary Whited, middle, antitank missile gunners with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Lt. Col. Jonathan W. Landers, the commanding officer of 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, right, announces accomplishments on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2024. Shonk and Whited stopped to assist a 73-year-old Marine veteran stranded on the side of an interstate changing their tire after it blew out. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Doughty)

U.S. Marines Assist Marine Veteran Stranded on the Interstate

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kelli Oldham, center, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, and a Corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo alongside her fellow corpsman on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 19, 2024. Oldham’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her expertise during Service Level Training Exercise 5-24, where she filled the role of Medical Regulator for the exercise, tracking 325 simulated casualties from point of injury to definitive care with zero discrepancies. When asked how she felt about being selected as Warrior of the Week she said, “I’m super grateful to work with such a wonderful team of doctors, nurses and corpsman, and I’m honored to be selected to represent everything we accomplished here (in Twentynine Palms).” 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. Alexis Sanchez)

HM2 Oldham; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Whitaker, a small arms repair technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 21, 2024. Whitakers command selected him for Warrior of the Week for inspiring his fellow Marines with his infectious "can do" attitude, and constantly taking the time to heavily invest in his Marines’ welfare. When asked what advice he would give to junior Marines Whitaker replied, “You know who you are and what you can do... be proud of yourself and keep pushing forward.” 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 photos by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Sgt. Whitaker; 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Parker Anderton, from Maine, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, poses for a photo in a Rough Terrain Container Handler at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. Anderton recently won a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell Award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The Cowbell Award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Lance Cpl. Parker Anderton wins 2nd MAW Cowbell Award

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  • MAG-14 Change of Command

    Aug 22 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, Nc.
    U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin W. Grant, left, from Ohio, the oncoming commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, receives the ceremonial colors from Col. James T. Bardo, from California, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14 during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Bardo to Grant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

  • II MEF Flyaway

    Aug 22 2024
    BOGUE AIR FIELD, Nc.
    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, awards a challenge coin to Lance Cpl. Jose Benitez-Urquia, a food service specialist with II MEF Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, during a II MEF exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2024. The purpose of the exercise is to provide II Marine Expeditionary Force the opportunity to rehearse command and control capabilities in a tactical environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hires)

  • V 1/2 Distributed Maneuver Exercise

    Aug 22 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR-GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Calif.
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division drag a simulated casualty during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 13, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) Non-Lethal Weapons

    Aug 22 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bates, an anti-tank missile gunner with combined anti-armor team, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), participates in a non-lethal weapons course aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 7, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) Small Boat Ops

    Aug 22 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct formation drills aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations from the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 9, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

  • HMH 461 conducts aerial refueling

    Aug 15 2024
    GRAYLING ARMY AIRFIELD, Mich
    U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 conduct an aerial refueling flight in a CH-53K King Stallion during Exercise Northern Strike (NS 24-2) 2024 at Grayling Army Airfield, Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2024. NS 24-2 is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

  • Marine and Sailors Awarded After Saving Marine's Life

    Aug 15 2024
    TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, left, a Brooklyn, New York native and the sergeant major of 2d Marine Division, shakes hands with U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Efrain Barrera, a Coalinga, California native and field medical technician with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2024. Barrera, along with three service members, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for rendering aid to a Marine during a live-fire exercise, ultimately saving his life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) AH-1Z Viper Hotload

    Aug 15 2024
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), load inert ordnance onto an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 3, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

  • 24th MEU (SOC) VBSS Exercise

    Aug 15 2024
    NSA SOUDA BAY, Gr.
    U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), set security while Marines fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU (SOC), onto a static vessel to conduct visit, board, search, and seizure training on Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, July 23, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

  • CLB 2 EOD Demolitions Range

    Aug 07 2024
    MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Calif.
    U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, detonate controlled explosives while conducting a low order demolitions range on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 25, 2024. The purpose of ITX 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic, training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)
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MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award
Aug. 30, 2024 | 1:52
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blake Owen, from Indiana, and Cpl. Kristineda De Las Penas, from California, both digital wideband systems maintainers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, talk about winning the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. Owen and De Las Penas recently wont the Cowbell Award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The Cowbell Award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blake Owen, from Indiana, and Cpl. Kristineda De Las Penas, from California, both digital wideband systems maintainers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, talk about winning the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Cowbell Award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. Owen and De Las Penas recently wont the Cowbell Award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The Cowbell Award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

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