Video production of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's 80th Anniversary featuring the Commanding General of 2nd MAW, Maj. Gen. Michael Cederholm, and the 2nd MAW sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jacob Reiff. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nygaard, Sgt. Servante Coba, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in Operation Allies Welcome at Fort Pickett, Virginia, Sep. 10th to Dec. 15th, 2021. The 26th MEU deployed to Fort Pickett and assumed the duties as Task Force Pickett. Over the duration of three months, Task force Pickett welcomed 10,000 Afghan Evacuees and departed 5,000 to permanent locations across the U.S. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Corey Mathews)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing use a forward arming and refueling point to refuel two F-35B Lightning II fighter jets at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field (MCALF) Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2021. The event was a demonstration of expeditionary advanced base operations concepts to illustrate the capabilities of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a result of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ force design. The demonstration marks the first occasion of air delivered ground refueling of an F-35 on the East Coast as well as the first time 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing has conducted F-35 operations at MCALF Bogue. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Cortez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing use a forward arming and refueling point to refuel two F-35B Lightning II fighter jets at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field (MCALF) Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2021. The event was a demonstration of expeditionary advanced base operations concepts to illustrate the capabilities of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a result of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ force design. The demonstration marks the first occasion of air delivered ground refueling of an F-35 on the East Coast as well as the first time 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing has conducted F-35 operations at MCALF Bogue. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Cortez)

Col. Dennis W. Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sgt. Maj. James L. Horr, give thanks to the Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit for their hard work and dedication over the past year. In honor of 246 years of faithful service, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit carried the U.S. Marine Corps colors 246 miles over the course of 41 hours on Fort Pickett, Virginia, From Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2021. Music track courtesy of "Riot" by Target Practice. Disclaimer: The appearance of links does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products, or services contained therein. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir, Sgt. Corey Mathews, and Sgt. Jonathon Wiederhold) Music: Target Practice - Riot https://youtu.be/NNm8nVjrTKk