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DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
March 28, 2025 | 0:58
This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in training and operational environments. This video ends with a message regarding reenlistment opportunities available for enlisted Marines during fiscal years 2025 and 2026. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anakin Smith)
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Any time, any place: 2nd MAW theater video
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 participate in cold-weather training alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 participate in cold-weather training alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force
U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 prepare for a cold weather training exercise
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 prepare for a cold weather training exercise
U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 prepare for a cold weather training exercise
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U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 prepare for a cold weather training exercise
VMGR-252 Change of command ceremony
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VMGR-252 Change of command ceremony
MV-22B crew chiefs qualify for fiscal year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus program
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MV-22B crew chiefs qualify for fiscal year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus program
2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy
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2nd MAW commanding general speaks about his command philosophy
Leading means giving back: MV-22B Osprey crew chief Gunnery Sgt. Chad Tompkins speaks on the importance of good leaders
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Leading means giving back: MV-22B Osprey crew chief Gunnery Sgt. Chad Tompkins speaks on the importance of good leaders
U.S. Marines with MASS-1 conduct Distributed Air Support Control training
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U.S. Marines with MASS-1 conduct Distributed Air Support Control training
U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW complete final mile of the 249 mile birthday relay run (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW complete final mile of the 249 mile birthday relay run (B-Roll)
"Your mission isn't over"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
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"Your mission isn't over"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
"You're in your prep time"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
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"You're in your prep time"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign
U.S. Marine from Milwaukee flies in an AV-8B Harrier II jet as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marine from Milwaukee flies in an AV-8B Harrier II jet as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with HMH-461 and 2nd DSB conduct a heavy external lift with a CH-53K King Stallion (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with HMH-461 and 2nd DSB conduct a heavy external lift with a CH-53K King Stallion (B-Roll)
U.S. Marines with VMUT-2 operate an RQ-2O Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during Operation Potomac Enforcer (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marines with VMUT-2 operate an RQ-2O Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during Operation Potomac Enforcer (B-Roll)
Distributed Aviation Operations
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Distributed Aviation Operations
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade (B-Roll)
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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade (B-Roll)
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 lands MV-22B Ospreys aboard the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 lands MV-22B Ospreys aboard the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales
Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors operate a forward refueling point
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Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors operate a forward refueling point
Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct airfield damage repair
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Large Scale Exercise 2023: U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct airfield damage repair
Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 conducts field carrier-landing practice
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Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 conducts field carrier-landing practice
Marine Aircraft Group 26 change of command ceremony (B-Roll)
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Marine Aircraft Group 26 change of command ceremony (B-Roll)
"Stay Marine" – a message to enlisted Marines
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"Stay Marine" – a message to enlisted Marines
Airfield damage and recovery during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23 (B-Roll)
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Airfield damage and recovery during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23 (B-Roll)
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in a jet as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in a jet as an incentive for reenlisting
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in jet as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in jet as an incentive for reenlisting
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting (B-Roll)
U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting
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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in an AV-8B Harrier II as an incentive for reenlisting
2nd MAW ALIMS Specialist discusses why Marines should reenlist
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2nd MAW ALIMS Specialist discusses why Marines should reenlist
VMM-261 moves U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
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VMM-261 moves U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
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