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[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew T. Priddy, relinquishes command of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade to Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the incoming commanding general of 2d MEB, during the 2d MEB change of command ceremony at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024.

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Samuel Meyer is promoted to Brigadier General during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2024.

“I will strive to be the leader that our Marines need, but really the one that they deserve.”

Photo by Cpl. Imprevert

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

Last week, 2d MEB Marines, Sailors and their families conducted a dining out event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to increase esprit de corps, unit morale and to preserve tradition.

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

⚓ USS Bataan (LHD 5) makes waves through the Suez Canal!

🚢 Accompanied by the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, they're on a mission to reinforce maritime security in the Middle East with the @US5thFleet.

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

💥Don’t look down! 👀

Marines and Sailors with 2d MEB conducted the O-Course on February 16th, 2024.

The O-Course includes obstacles Marines must overcome to enhance strength, agility, enhance, and confidence.

#ForceOfChoice #Lethal

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

Welcome Home!

The Marines and Sailors with @2d_MEB return home after an 8-month deployment as @taskforce61_2 in Europe!

Read more about our deployment on our website!

https://t.co/JNhLhoOgkB

📸:LCpl Jack Labrador

[Task Force 61/2 @taskforce61_2]

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎄

Across the globe, Marines have worked hard & sacrificed much to stay ready & safeguard our nation.

While celebrating this holiday season, please think of our deployed #Marines & #Sailors!

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

🚀Charting the Course for Excellence

#STRIKFORNATO just wrapped up the Initial Planning Conference for #BALTOPS24, the premier annual maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea 🌊 and one of the oldest within @NATO 📜
A dynamic gathering of minds from across the Alliance converged at our headquarters in 🇵🇹 to shape the future of multi-domain exercises 🫧⛰️🌪️🔥

Innovation is our compass, and #STRIKFORNATO is poised to set new standards in collaborative defense as we welcome some remarkable first-timers into the fold. 💡

Stay tuned for the groundbreaking unveilings ahead! 🧠

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #InnovationHub

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

#Marines carry the remains of WWII Veteran Pfc. Charles R. Taylor to his final resting place at Carnegie Cemetery in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Taylor was assigned to the Marine Detachment aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

#OTD 82 years ago, Naval Base Pearl Harbor was attacked suddenly and without warning by the Imperial Japanese Navy.

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

She worked non-stop to create accounts & network integration for 75 U.S. military personnel, as well as, seven foreign liaison officers. She directly supported the commander’s staff by completing hundreds of trouble tickets, identifying fixing multiple software issues.

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

Set the Example!

Meet Cpl. Tina Henderson, our newly promoted data systems administrator who was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance of duties just weeks before earning a meritorious promotion to the rank of Corporal.

[2dMEB @2d_MEB]

“I was really trying my best to be an asset to people. Trying to make myself useful because we’re doing real world stuff, so I might as well try my best.�� Henderson said.

Henderson’s hard work and dedication make her a vital asset to the command.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Walter E. Boomer – the 24th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps – served for 34 years in the Marine Corps, deployed overseas during the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, and is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Stars, and two Bronze Stars.

[Task Force 61/2 @taskforce61_2]

#HappyBirthdayMarines

Marines with TF 61/2 celebrated the 248th birthday of our beloved Corps on 9 Nov!

Marines assigned to @USNavyEurope, @USMCFEA and Marine Veterans joined us!

Forward deployed or in garrison, Marines take time to honor tradition.

https://t.co/X7GAng3wQ6

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum - JFCBS @NATOJFCBS]

We work hard & train hard.
We strengthen & unite.

#WeAreNATO

[26th MEU @26MEU]

The USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), assigned to the Bataan ARG and embarked 26th MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the @USNavyEurope area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S, allies and partner interests.

[26th MEU @26MEU]

Integrated Marksmanship in the High North 🇮🇹🇺🇸

📍 Setermoen, Norway

U.S. Marines with the 26th MEU(SOC), and service members from the #Italian Marines San Marco Brigade participate in an integrated live-fire range part of a Norway Bilateral Exercise. @USMC #WeAreNATO

[26th MEU @26MEU]

During the visit, Marines and Sailors will have the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved time off and experience the rich culture of the area through morale welfare and recreation tours to popular cultural and historical landmarks around the city.