U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan P. Afanador, front, an engineer equipment operator, and Cpl. Mathew J. Lunday, a combat engineer, both with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, assemble an unmanned aircraft system during the 2d CEB Extended Use Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2025. The purpose of the EUE is to evaluate developing technologies in the combat engineer field, specifically for the explosive hazard defeat realm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)
Joey Logano, a NASCAR Cup Series Champion as driver No. 22 Team Penske Ford, wishes the U.S. Marines a happy 250th birthday on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2024. The purpose of this visit is to provide Charlotte Motor Speedway senior leaders, NASCAR Drivers, and crew the opportunity to meet with Marines and get a first-hand experience of what it takes to join, train and become Marines through interactive activations and demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 2nd Lt. Reagan Johnson)
Camp Lejeune, N.C. - In the current and future battles we train for, it is in every Marine’s mindset to defeat the challenges and obstacles at hand. The U.S. Marine Corps implements training designed to enhance the Marines' readiness and effectiveness in combat situations.
The 2d Marine Division Super Squad Competition is an all-encompassing training event that tests squads' operational proficiency in a realistic training environment while challenging their physical and mental resilience.
The competition included situations and challenges familiar to every Marine infantry squad, such as obstacle courses, squad attacks, live fire ranges, hikes, and practical application stations.
The Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 2d...
