The mission of the 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) is to generate, train, and certify forces in order to conduct expeditionary operations in support of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) campaign objectives and crisis response tasking. On order, 2d MARDIV will plan and execute Division-level ground combat element operations as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force or Naval Expeditionary Force.
U.S. Marines with Division Training Company, 2nd Marine Division, participate in First-Person-View drone training with the Orb Jawbreaker drone, at Setermoen, Norway, March 13, 2026. Conducting FPV drone operations in cold-weather conditions sharpens Marines’ situational awareness, decision-making, and coordination under extreme environments, boosting both technological skill and Arctic operational readiness. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to strengthen collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. forces can rapidly deploy and operate seamlessly alongside NATO Allies in challenging Arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine...