U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, conducted fast-rope and rappelling training with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC), near Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., June 23, 2015. VMM-263 provided the aerial support platform, enabling MARSOC Marines to complete their scheduled training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Orlando Perez/Released)

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, on-coming commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, off-going Commanding General of 2d MARDIV, participate in the division change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. David L. Odom relinquished command of 2d MARDIV to Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division won the 2025 Annual Marine Corps Super Squad Competition at U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 12-15, 2025. The Marine Corps Super Squad Competition is an annual competition that utilizes simulated combat conditions to challenge competitors with a wide variety of complex and realistic scenarios to determine which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrate their combat capabilities and operational proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 conduct special patrol insertion and extraction training near Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 8, 2025. HMLA-269 conducted a series of training evolutions with 2nd Recon to improve the squadron’s proficiency in providing assault support to Marine Corps ground units. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)