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Marines Practice Judo

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice judo techniques during Composite Training Unit Exercise,...

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Marine Corps’ explosive ordnance disposal units travel all over the world to enhance their knowledge of ordnance. From May 19 - 30, 2025, EOD technicians with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd MLG, III MEF, upon invitation by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, worked on a special project under the supervision of the museum’s collections and curatorial staff to inspect, identify and create a database of ordnance from past wars ranging from the American Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War.

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Wonsmos’ command selected him as warrior of the week for serving in the demanding billet as the

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Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224 redesignated to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 during a change of command and redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, on Thursday.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Brashear, bulk fuel specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, has been named the June 2025 MCAS New River Go-Getter. A native of Mt. Airy, Maryland, Brashear’s journey to the Marine Corps was inspired by his baseball coach and his own determination.

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The day was sunny and the roads were dry – ideal conditions for driving – as U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Willie Stewart drove his truck down Interstate 95. He was heading to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 17, 2025, to board a U.S. Navy ship that would take him to Fleet Week New York.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Marine Corps’ explosive ordnance disposal units travel all over the world to enhance their knowledge of ordnance. From May 19 - 30, 2025, EOD technicians with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd MLG, III MEF, upon invitation by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, worked on a special project under the supervision of the museum’s collections and curatorial staff to inspect, identify and create a database of ordnance from past wars ranging from the American Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War.

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  • U.S. Marines with VMM-266 conduct qualifications aboard USS New York

    Jun 26 2025
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    U.S. Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) receive a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 off the coast of eastern North Carolina, June 24, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25). AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)
  • 22nd MEU (SOC)| Vehicle Maintenance

    Jun 26 2025
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    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct routine maintenance on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 24, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG 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 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
  • SPMAGTF-ACM Conducts Advanced Water Survival Training

    Jun 25 2025
    Camp Lejeune
    U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct water treading drills during a Water Survival Advanced course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. WSA training is a week-long course that prepares Marines and Sailors for execution of emergency activation plans, water survival and rescue scenarios, and risk mitigation employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
  • Evening Flight Ops

    Jun 25 2025
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    U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), unload supplies from a MV-22B Osprey, while conducting flight operations during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 22, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG 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 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
  • 22nd MEU(SOC) | Cargo Offload aboard Iwo Jima During COMPTUEX

    Jun 25 2025
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    U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor 263 (reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), transport cargo aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during combat cargo operations in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 22, 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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