U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct an indoor Infantry Immersion Training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 30, 2024. The IIT is a training exercise designed to provide Marines with realistic combat conditions in order to improve their efficiency on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrate capabilities, lethality and readiness across the course of the 22d MEU (SOC)’s pre-deployment training program, and subsequent deployment to U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, on Mar. 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps video)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct cold weather training in Setermoen, Norway, throughout February 2026. This essential training taught Marines how to survive and operate in extreme arctic environments, increasing their combat effectiveness for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. This reel was created on Mar 3, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gelissa Reginald)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Peterson, a combat videographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives the monthly wrap up for 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. 2nd Marine Division serves as the ground combat element for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, supporting and conducting operations and exercises across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. I.Z. Kyle Morales, from the Philippines, a powerline mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks on his journey about becoming a Marine from the Philippines, Feb. 27, 2026. Marines of 2nd MAW come from many different backgrounds, which contributes to the success of a well-versed and experienced fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)