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U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize crowd control techniques during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise at Stone Bay, North Carolina, April 25, 2023. NEOs assist the U.S. Department of State with the evacuation of citizens and approved personnel from a foreign nation to an appropriate safe haven. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the Bataan ARG conducting ARGMEUEX. - U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize crowd control techniques during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise at Stone Bay, North Carolina, April 25, 2023. NEOs assist the U.S. Department of State with the evacuation of citizens and approved personnel from a foreign nation to an appropriate safe haven. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the Bataan ARG conducting ARGMEUEX.

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts NEO training

For five days, a U.S. consulate in the small, fictitious country of “Obsidian” had been surrounded by protestors upset with the American presence in their coastal nation within the “Treasure Coast” region. Over the course of those few days violence increased and the regional situation continued to deteriorate. The Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently conducting Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise recently conducted several training scenarios simulating an escalating situation involving a consulate overseas...

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Long-term temporary duty rates to change, official says

New long-term temporary duty per diem rules that go into effect Nov. 1 will save the Defense Department about $22 million annually, the director of the Defense Travel Management Office said recently.Long-term TDY is considered to be any temporary duty longer than 30 days. “So, for travel from 31 to 180 days, you will receive a flat-rate per diem of

Marines TV: Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4x 400M Sprints, BASES I - Day T7, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2K Hike, Obstacle Course II - Day T9, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Conditioning Course - Day T14, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Confidence Course I, MCMAP Chokes and Counters - Day T12, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Pick-Up and Initial Strength Assessment - Day F1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

In-House Procedures, SUDP - Day F2, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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U.S. Marine Corps Activates 3 New Companies at Japan Base as Part of Force Design 2030

12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

U.S. Marines test rapid response in urban combat drill

11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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