Members of the U.S. armed forces participate in a joint service pre-race ceremony, exemplifying unity and patriotism ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, May 26, 2024. The U.S. Marine Corps supported the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held during Memorial Day weekend, with static displays of military aircraft, vehicles and participation in ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (II MSB), conduct a 10-kilometer conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. The hike was conducted in order to increase Marines and Sailors’ abilities to effectively hike under a load while also strengthening unit cohesion and unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)
Camp Lejeune, N.C. – U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) return to their home stations upon the completion of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami, May 17, 2024.
For the first time ever, the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard were invited to the city of Miami and the greater Miami-Dade County for Fleet Week. The services brought multiple Navy ships, dozens of naval and amphibious assets, and thousands of service members for the Miami community to see and meet from May 5-12, 2024.
Marines from units across II MEF joined together to form a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (Special-Purpose MAGTF), headquartered by 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and augmented with Marines from 2nd Marine...