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U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division pose for a group photo with Brazilian Marines before boarding an MV-22 Osprey aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations. Stock Photo

RMRAEJMA–U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division pose for a group photo with Brazilian Marines before boarding an MV-22 Osprey aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

Marines with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division post security and prepare a door for an explosive breach, during a breach and clear exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15, 2015. Marines with Force Company conducted explosive and mechanical breaches and limited force raids in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Brown) Swift, silent, deadly, 2nd Force Recon Co. breaks down the door 150115-M-AW179-003 Stock Photo

RMHF2T2K–Marines with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division post security and prepare a door for an explosive breach, during a breach and clear exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 15, 2015. Marines with Force Company conducted explosive and mechanical breaches and limited force raids in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Brown) Swift, silent, deadly, 2nd Force Recon Co. breaks down the door 150115-M-AW179-003

A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), traverses through a flooded creek during a rainstorm at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th Stock Photo

RM2R58R5H–A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), traverses through a flooded creek during a rainstorm at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th

US Marine Corps Sergeant Jordan Brooks, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's 2nd Recon Batallion takes a defensive position while on patrol in coordination with Greek Marines during the annual bi-lateral exercise ALEXANDER THE GREAT in Volos, Greece. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships (not shown) of the NASSAU Amphibious Readiness Group, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) and USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU ARG and 24th MEU (SOC) are on a routine six month deployment to the US Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Subject Operation/Series: ALEXAND Stock Photo

RM2M8NJGA–US Marine Corps Sergeant Jordan Brooks, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's 2nd Recon Batallion takes a defensive position while on patrol in coordination with Greek Marines during the annual bi-lateral exercise ALEXANDER THE GREAT in Volos, Greece. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships (not shown) of the NASSAU Amphibious Readiness Group, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) and USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU ARG and 24th MEU (SOC) are on a routine six month deployment to the US Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Subject Operation/Series: ALEXAND

Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug instructs U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines on the edible plants found in the jungle during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region. Stock Photo

RMCEH1FM–Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug instructs U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines on the edible plants found in the jungle during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region.

U.S. Army soldiers wait to be picked up by helicopters south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, on March 22, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to Recon Platoon, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter J. Pels, U.S. Navy. (Released) Stock Photo

RMC71309–U.S. Army soldiers wait to be picked up by helicopters south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, on March 22, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to Recon Platoon, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter J. Pels, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Members of Bravo Section, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, brace themselves in a security posture after being infiltrated by a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RFH68NT5–Members of Bravo Section, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, brace themselves in a security posture after being infiltrated by a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force

Lt. Eric Stoutenburg, Platoon Leader, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, scans for hostile activity during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq on June 19, 2004. (UPI Photo/Scott Reed/Air Force) Stock Photo

RMW0M5F5–Lt. Eric Stoutenburg, Platoon Leader, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, scans for hostile activity during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq on June 19, 2004. (UPI Photo/Scott Reed/Air Force)

(150625) -- KATHMANDU, June 25, 2015 -- Nepalese Finance Minister Ram Saran Mahat (1st L), Prime Minister Sushil Koirala (2nd L) and Foreign Minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey (2nd R) greet the guests at the International Conference on Nepal s Reconstruction in Kathmandu June 25, 2015. ) NEPAL-KATHMANDU-RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE PratapxThapa PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN 150625 Kathmandu June 25 2015 Nepalese Finance Ministers RAM Saran Mahat 1st l Prime Ministers Sushil Koirala 2nd l and Foreign Ministers Mahendra Bahadur Pandey 2nd r Greet The Guests AT The International Conference ON Nepal S Recon Stock Photo

RM2RN5FMA–(150625) -- KATHMANDU, June 25, 2015 -- Nepalese Finance Minister Ram Saran Mahat (1st L), Prime Minister Sushil Koirala (2nd L) and Foreign Minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey (2nd R) greet the guests at the International Conference on Nepal s Reconstruction in Kathmandu June 25, 2015. ) NEPAL-KATHMANDU-RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE PratapxThapa PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN 150625 Kathmandu June 25 2015 Nepalese Finance Ministers RAM Saran Mahat 1st l Prime Ministers Sushil Koirala 2nd l and Foreign Ministers Mahendra Bahadur Pandey 2nd r Greet The Guests AT The International Conference ON Nepal S Recon

A US Marine reconnaissance commando simulates a beach report after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208J7–A US Marine reconnaissance commando simulates a beach report after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter.

London, United Kingdom. 2nd September 2021. A protester holds a placard calling for oil company ReconAfrica to stay out of Okavango. Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked the streets outside Bank station and the Bank of England in the City of London, part of their two-week Impossible Rebellion campaign calling on the UK Government to act meaningfully on the climate and ecological crisis. Stock Photo

RM2GM28E6–London, United Kingdom. 2nd September 2021. A protester holds a placard calling for oil company ReconAfrica to stay out of Okavango. Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked the streets outside Bank station and the Bank of England in the City of London, part of their two-week Impossible Rebellion campaign calling on the UK Government to act meaningfully on the climate and ecological crisis.

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Khampa Bouaphanh/KRT/ABACA. 43337-1. Fort Hood-TX-USA. 11/03/2003. 3 of 10 A 2nd Brigade recon team from the 4th Infantry Division soldiers carry a casualty during their 6-mile march to a MOUT (military operation in urban terrain) site during training a Stock Photo

RM2DDAT8Y–NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - © Khampa Bouaphanh/KRT/ABACA. 43337-1. Fort Hood-TX-USA. 11/03/2003. 3 of 10 A 2nd Brigade recon team from the 4th Infantry Division soldiers carry a casualty during their 6-mile march to a MOUT (military operation in urban terrain) site during training a

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA. 14th Feb, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), drops off Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, during helocast water insert training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February. 14, 2023. Helocasting is an airborne technique that allows Marines to stealthily insert from a helicopter into any body of water, subsequently utilizing Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to conduct amphibious beach reconnaissance and raids. Assisting in this training shows the c Stock Photo

RM2NTBA4E–Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA. 14th Feb, 2023. A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), drops off Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, during helocast water insert training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February. 14, 2023. Helocasting is an airborne technique that allows Marines to stealthily insert from a helicopter into any body of water, subsequently utilizing Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to conduct amphibious beach reconnaissance and raids. Assisting in this training shows the c

Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, long-range reconnaissance aircraft Dornier Do 18 of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY Stock Photo

RM2G3M0J8–Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, long-range reconnaissance aircraft Dornier Do 18 of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY

USMC combatant diving (2nd Recon Bn) Stock Photo

RM2T6BHT3–USMC combatant diving (2nd Recon Bn)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clayton Caudill, a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons. Stock Photo

RM2NH27XP–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clayton Caudill, a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts his gear while preparing for the next part of a movement through the wilderness at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as th Stock Photo

RM2R58R5E–A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts his gear while preparing for the next part of a movement through the wilderness at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as th

American military officials, including Hubert Humphrey, William Westmoreland, and Harry F Byrd, are seen in this photograph taken on April 16, 1967, during the Vietnam War. Maj. Gen. Cushman and Maj. Gen. Hochmuth are shown conferring with corpsman HM3 Richard Bogema, who is stationed with 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, B Co., 3rd Recon Battalion during Gen. Cushman's visit to Phu Bal. The image is labeled as a defense department photo taken by Sgt. T.F. Burch. Stock Photo

RM2TA2X3F–American military officials, including Hubert Humphrey, William Westmoreland, and Harry F Byrd, are seen in this photograph taken on April 16, 1967, during the Vietnam War. Maj. Gen. Cushman and Maj. Gen. Hochmuth are shown conferring with corpsman HM3 Richard Bogema, who is stationed with 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, B Co., 3rd Recon Battalion during Gen. Cushman's visit to Phu Bal. The image is labeled as a defense department photo taken by Sgt. T.F. Burch.

Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug demonstrates to U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines how to properly handle a cobra during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region. Stock Photo

RMCEH1J1–Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug demonstrates to U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines how to properly handle a cobra during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region.

RMC71333–Members of Bravo Section, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, brace themselves in a security posture after being infiltrated by a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq on June 19, 2004. The Quick Response Force responds to immediate action situations directed by the Tactical Operations Center commander. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

040619-F-4884R-013 Members of Bravo Section, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, brace themselves in a security posture after being infiltrated by a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq on June 19, 2004. The Quick Response Force responds to immediate action situations directed by the Tactical Operations Center commander. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force. (Released) Stock Photo

RFJF4K85–040619-F-4884R-013 Members of Bravo Section, 2nd Brigade Recon Troop, brace themselves in a security posture after being infiltrated by a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during a Quick Response Force Weapons Interdiction mission in Iraq on June 19, 2004. The Quick Response Force responds to immediate action situations directed by the Tactical Operations Center commander. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

US. Marine reconnaissance commandos come ashore after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Bech June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208H4–US. Marine reconnaissance commandos come ashore after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Bech June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter.

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, jump from a U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during helocast training as part of Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2022. Helocasting is a maritime insertion method for small units during amphibious operations. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spa Stock Photo

RM2M254AD–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, jump from a U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during helocast training as part of Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2022. Helocasting is a maritime insertion method for small units during amphibious operations. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spa

Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, two reconnaissance planes Heinkel He 60 of the German Navy above a coast, circa 1941, EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY Stock Photo

RM2G3M0J9–Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, two reconnaissance planes Heinkel He 60 of the German Navy above a coast, circa 1941, EDITORIAL-USE-ONLY

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division signals time to the drop zone while en route to Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations. Stock Photo

RMRAEJMD–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division signals time to the drop zone while en route to Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel D. Kelley III, a networking administrator with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during the final stage of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons. Stock Photo

RM2NH27XT–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel D. Kelley III, a networking administrator with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires his rifle during the final stage of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches the sun set while preparing for the next part of a movement through the wilderness at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as Stock Photo

RM2R58R4N–A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches the sun set while preparing for the next part of a movement through the wilderness at Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The Marines are designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as

U.S. Marine LCpl Gerard M. Lussier, 20, from 8th Recon in Central Falls, Rhode Island, serves as the gunner of the 2nd Platoon's Gun Squad during the reconnaissance mission captured in this January 14, 1970 photograph. The image is part of a collection showcasing American military activities in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Stock Photo

RM2TA2RC2–U.S. Marine LCpl Gerard M. Lussier, 20, from 8th Recon in Central Falls, Rhode Island, serves as the gunner of the 2nd Platoon's Gun Squad during the reconnaissance mission captured in this January 14, 1970 photograph. The image is part of a collection showcasing American military activities in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug instructs U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines on how capture a cobra during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region. Stock Photo

RMCEH1GH–Royal Thai Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Pranom Yodrug instructs U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Royal Thai Marines on how capture a cobra during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region.

US Marine reconnaissance commandos simulates a beach report after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208HF–US Marine reconnaissance commandos simulates a beach report after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter.

Anchorage, Alaska, USA. 3rd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct an eight-mile movement on skis during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, December. 3, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the unit's combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations. (Credit Image: © Dylan Chagnon/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service) Stock Photo

RM2M3WFR3–Anchorage, Alaska, USA. 3rd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct an eight-mile movement on skis during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, December. 3, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the unit's combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations. (Credit Image: © Dylan Chagnon/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division prepare to take off in an MV-22 Osprey aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations. Stock Photo

RMRAEJMC–U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division prepare to take off in an MV-22 Osprey aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel D. Kelley III, a networking administrator with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sprints to the firing line during the pistol team relay portion of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons. Stock Photo

RM2NH27RD–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel D. Kelley III, a networking administrator with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sprints to the firing line during the pistol team relay portion of the Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey ascends from a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, ensurin Stock Photo

RM2R58R6K–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey ascends from a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, ensurin

A seven-man reconnaissance team from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, slowly move along the Onslow beach shore, during their training. They are using a light, rubberized recon boat. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M7NK3M–A seven-man reconnaissance team from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, slowly move along the Onslow beach shore, during their training. They are using a light, rubberized recon boat. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- Using face paint to blend in with the surrounding vegetation, a Soldier with 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, Phantom Recon, pulls security during the Excellence in Cavalry event at Camp Bondsteel, June 11. Soldiers had to move through the woods quietly to maintain sound discipline. U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Barber, 11th Public Affairs Detachment Stock Photo

RMEJG5T4–CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- Using face paint to blend in with the surrounding vegetation, a Soldier with 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, Phantom Recon, pulls security during the Excellence in Cavalry event at Camp Bondsteel, June 11. Soldiers had to move through the woods quietly to maintain sound discipline. U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Barber, 11th Public Affairs Detachment

A US Marine reconnaissance scout swimmer covered in sand after coming ashore during an amphibious beach exercise at Onslow beach March 20, 2015 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Scout swimmers are dropped off about 500 meters away from the shore, where they swim in and secure a landing zone, and signal the boat teams to land on shore at the same time. Stock Photo

RMEJENJY–A US Marine reconnaissance scout swimmer covered in sand after coming ashore during an amphibious beach exercise at Onslow beach March 20, 2015 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Scout swimmers are dropped off about 500 meters away from the shore, where they swim in and secure a landing zone, and signal the boat teams to land on shore at the same time.

RMRAEJMB–A Brazilian Marine checks the gear of a U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division before conducting full mission profile High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion load up into a KC-130 after an air raid exercise at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012. 2nd Recon air raid 120917-M-KI464-294 Stock Photo

RMHF103N–Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion load up into a KC-130 after an air raid exercise at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012. 2nd Recon air raid 120917-M-KI464-294

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands in a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, ensuring th Stock Photo

RM2R58R5D–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands in a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, ensuring th

Marines from '0' Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment assist in the medical evacuation of a wounded advisor near Due Pho on December 30, 1966. The sergeant was injured while leading his Popular Forces unit on a reconnaissance mission. This photograph was taken by ICpl H.L. Romine and is part of the ICI MAF Vietnam series. Stock Photo

RM2TA2FYR–Marines from '0' Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment assist in the medical evacuation of a wounded advisor near Due Pho on December 30, 1966. The sergeant was injured while leading his Popular Forces unit on a reconnaissance mission. This photograph was taken by ICpl H.L. Romine and is part of the ICI MAF Vietnam series.

U.S. Army soldiers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landing to pick them up and transport them to an area south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, March 22, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Recon Platoon, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter J. Pels Stock Photo

RMEJK89X–U.S. Army soldiers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landing to pick them up and transport them to an area south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, March 22, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Recon Platoon, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter J. Pels

US Marines reconnaissance commandos maneuver an F470 combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208GN–US Marines reconnaissance commandos maneuver an F470 combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter.

RMRAEJMG–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division glides down during a full mission profile High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

Cpl. James Coe, reconnaissance Marine, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security for his fellow Marines after exiting a KC-130 at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012. 2nd Recon air raid 120917-M-KI464-245 Stock Photo

RMHF103M–Cpl. James Coe, reconnaissance Marine, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security for his fellow Marines after exiting a KC-130 at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012. 2nd Recon air raid 120917-M-KI464-245

U.S. Marines exit a MV-22 Osprey after it lands in a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, en Stock Photo

RM2R58R6J–U.S. Marines exit a MV-22 Osprey after it lands in a field at Unit Training and Equipment Site #1 (UTES), Pelham Range, Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2023. The aircraft transported designated Maritime Special Purpose Force Marines from Bravo Company, 2nd Recon Battalion, assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from USS Bataan (LHD 5), that upon arrival to UTES conducted a night movement as part of 26th MEU’s MEU Special Operations Capable Certification. Expeditionary Operations Training Group organized C2X as the culminating exercise in the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program, en

A telephone operator talking to an observer in the air through wires attached to a balloon. The photo was taken on July 8, 1918, in Montreuil, France, by Corp. D.J. Sheehan, 8. c. E RECO. This is from the 2nd Balloon Company, 1st Army Corps. It was passed by the A.E.F. Censor on July 29, 1918. (Caption: 111-SC-16953) Stock Photo

RM2RCBX6R–A telephone operator talking to an observer in the air through wires attached to a balloon. The photo was taken on July 8, 1918, in Montreuil, France, by Corp. D.J. Sheehan, 8. c. E RECO. This is from the 2nd Balloon Company, 1st Army Corps. It was passed by the A.E.F. Censor on July 29, 1918. (Caption: 111-SC-16953)

U.S. Marines observe the area during a patrol in Recon Camp, Thailand, Feb. 15, 2011, in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2011. C Stock Photo

RME1G9NP–U.S. Marines observe the area during a patrol in Recon Camp, Thailand, Feb. 15, 2011, in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2011. C

US Marines reconnaissance commandos maneuver an F470 combat rubber raiding craft after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208HT–US Marines reconnaissance commandos maneuver an F470 combat rubber raiding craft after conducting a hard duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A hard duck insertion involves dropping a fully inflated rubber boat with Marines into the water from a helicopter.

RMRAEJME–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division jumps out of an MV-22 Osprey during a full mission profile High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump over Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a live-fire range to hone their long-range skills aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November, 2014. Marines conducted various shooting techniques during their time at the firing line in preparation for an upcoming urban sniper course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton A. Precht) Snipers with 2nd Recon sharpen their skills 141125-M-WI309-005 Stock Photo

RMHF2NPP–Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a live-fire range to hone their long-range skills aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November, 2014. Marines conducted various shooting techniques during their time at the firing line in preparation for an upcoming urban sniper course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton A. Precht) Snipers with 2nd Recon sharpen their skills 141125-M-WI309-005

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion board a UH-60 Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, September 24, 2021. The Marines conducted a 96 hour reconnaissance and surveillance patrol in order to collect intel on an objective that included a 12 kilometer hike and carrying 100 pound rucks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde) Stock Photo

RM2GNWFH1–U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion board a UH-60 Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, September 24, 2021. The Marines conducted a 96 hour reconnaissance and surveillance patrol in order to collect intel on an objective that included a 12 kilometer hike and carrying 100 pound rucks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Sgt. A.C.Duff of the Signal Corps is seen in action with Battery E, 108th Regiment Field Artillery, formerly the 2nd Regiment F.A. & 1st Cal. Pa. N.G. The photograph was taken on September 28, 1918, in Varennes-en-Argonne, Meuse, France. The town is in ruins, and the image was cleared by the A.E.F. censor. The exact date of issuance is unknown, and the photo is from the collection of W.F.C MO.a.Fi. Stock Photo

RM2RC985G–Sgt. A.C.Duff of the Signal Corps is seen in action with Battery E, 108th Regiment Field Artillery, formerly the 2nd Regiment F.A. & 1st Cal. Pa. N.G. The photograph was taken on September 28, 1918, in Varennes-en-Argonne, Meuse, France. The town is in ruins, and the image was cleared by the A.E.F. censor. The exact date of issuance is unknown, and the photo is from the collection of W.F.C MO.a.Fi.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), move onto a CH-53E Super Stallion Stock Photo

RME5GWRH–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), move onto a CH-53E Super Stallion

US Marines reconnaissance commandos wait to jump out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to conduct a soft duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A soft duck insertion involves dropping a deflated rubber boat and Marines into the water from a helicopter. Stock Photo

RME208GJ–US Marines reconnaissance commandos wait to jump out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to conduct a soft duck insertion at Onslow Beach June 4, 2014 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A soft duck insertion involves dropping a deflated rubber boat and Marines into the water from a helicopter.

RMRAEJMF–U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon), 2nd Marine Division board an MV-22 Osprey prior to a full mission profile High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Dec. 11, 2018. 2nd Recon Marines trained alongside Brazilian Marines during military free fall operations to strengthen the relationship and increase interoperability between partner nations.

Marines from 2nd Recon Bn, BLT 1/9, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a Helo-casting mission out of the back of a CH53, and a Closed Circuit Dive while doing sustainment training in Djibouti. The 24th MEU remains as one of the most expedient units and rapid-response force ready to perform a full scale of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. Recon Helo-casting, and Closed Circuit Dive DVIDS265529 Stock Photo

RMHF46ND–Marines from 2nd Recon Bn, BLT 1/9, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a Helo-casting mission out of the back of a CH53, and a Closed Circuit Dive while doing sustainment training in Djibouti. The 24th MEU remains as one of the most expedient units and rapid-response force ready to perform a full scale of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. Recon Helo-casting, and Closed Circuit Dive DVIDS265529

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to board a UH-60 Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, September 24, 2021. The Marines conducted a 96 hour reconnaissance and surveillance patrol in order to collect intel on an objective that included a 12 kilometer hike and carrying 100 pound rucks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde) Stock Photo

RM2GNWFGN–U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to board a UH-60 Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, September 24, 2021. The Marines conducted a 96 hour reconnaissance and surveillance patrol in order to collect intel on an objective that included a 12 kilometer hike and carrying 100 pound rucks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters are staged at Pier 8, Busan, Oct. 10. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. Stock Photo

RMDGN7FX–The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters are staged at Pier 8, Busan, Oct. 10. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

US soldiers from 1st Cavalry Division play with Recon, a cadaver detection dog, as she and her handler wait for their turn to search for the remains of a missing soldier February 23, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq. Stock Photo

RMEGJK7P–US soldiers from 1st Cavalry Division play with Recon, a cadaver detection dog, as she and her handler wait for their turn to search for the remains of a missing soldier February 23, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq.

1104053154P-287 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) Marines assigned to 2nd Light Armored Recon, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a basic room clearing training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy Stock Photo

RM2T51EM7–1104053154P-287 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 5, 2011) Marines assigned to 2nd Light Armored Recon, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a basic room clearing training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

RMHF46N2–Marines from 2nd Recon Bn, BLT 1/9, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a Helo-casting mission out of the back of a CH53, and a Closed Circuit Dive while doing sustainment training in Djibouti. The 24th MEU remains as one of the most expedient units and rapid-response force ready to perform a full scale of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. Recon Helo-casting, and Closed Circuit Dive DVIDS265539

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion board a MH-60S Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Bogue Airfield, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2021. Over the next 96-hours, Marines will hike 12.5 kilometers gathering intelligence necessary to conduct a raid. During RUT, the MEU receives a series of mock orders designed to replicate the types of missions it’s likely to face during its deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde) Stock Photo

RM2GNWFHW–U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion board a MH-60S Seahawk in support of a Battalion Landing Team Raid during Realistic Urban Training on Bogue Airfield, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2021. Over the next 96-hours, Marines will hike 12.5 kilometers gathering intelligence necessary to conduct a raid. During RUT, the MEU receives a series of mock orders designed to replicate the types of missions it’s likely to face during its deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

RMDGN6R0–The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters are staged at Pier 8, Busan, Oct. 10. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

Australian Army Sergeant Corey Boyce from 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conducts a safety brief before an amphibious training operation as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercises at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 12, 2022 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Stock Photo

RM2JHYNR8–Australian Army Sergeant Corey Boyce from 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conducts a safety brief before an amphibious training operation as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercises at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 12, 2022 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jeremy A. Black, 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), left, and Maj. William M. Willis, 2nd Recon Battalion, 2d MARDIV, walk during the 2d MARDIV 50-mile challenge hike on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 30, 2018. The hike was held to challenge officer’s and enlisted Marines’ skill and will as well as honor tradition following President Theodore Roosevelt’s Executive Order 989. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMM1NKMY–U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jeremy A. Black, 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), left, and Maj. William M. Willis, 2nd Recon Battalion, 2d MARDIV, walk during the 2d MARDIV 50-mile challenge hike on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 30, 2018. The hike was held to challenge officer’s and enlisted Marines’ skill and will as well as honor tradition following President Theodore Roosevelt’s Executive Order 989. (U.S. Marine Corps

Marines of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to jump out of the C-130 aircraft at 1,500 feet above the ocean during water jump training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2015. The Marines jumped out of the aircraft into the ocean in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150325-M-PJ201-003 Stock Photo

RMHF350J–Marines of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to jump out of the C-130 aircraft at 1,500 feet above the ocean during water jump training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2015. The Marines jumped out of the aircraft into the ocean in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150325-M-PJ201-003

A Peruvian Marine briefs U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Peruvian Marine Commandos on weapon safety during a live-fire range at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina in Ancon, Peru, Sept. 23, 2021. The service members exchanged weapon knowledge, techniques and procedures during UNITAS LX II. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during Pacific, amphibious, and amazon operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and crea Stock Photo

RM2GNN8R2–A Peruvian Marine briefs U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Peruvian Marine Commandos on weapon safety during a live-fire range at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina in Ancon, Peru, Sept. 23, 2021. The service members exchanged weapon knowledge, techniques and procedures during UNITAS LX II. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during Pacific, amphibious, and amazon operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and crea

One of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters departs for Camp Humphreys, South Korea, to rejoin the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Oct. 10 at Pier 8, Busan. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy Stock Photo

RMDGN706–One of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters departs for Camp Humphreys, South Korea, to rejoin the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade Oct. 10 at Pier 8, Busan. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy

Waimanalo, United States. 18 July, 2022. Australian Army soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, swim to shore after conducting helocasting and amphibious operations, during the Rim of the Pacific exercises at Bellows Beach July 18, 2022 in Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii. Credit: Cpl. Dillon Anderson/U.S. Navy/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JHYANR–Waimanalo, United States. 18 July, 2022. Australian Army soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, swim to shore after conducting helocasting and amphibious operations, during the Rim of the Pacific exercises at Bellows Beach July 18, 2022 in Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii. Credit: Cpl. Dillon Anderson/U.S. Navy/Alamy Live News

A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMMBC437–A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps

Sergeant Maj. George Rabidou III (left), the former sergeant major for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and Sgt. Maj. Garritt Duncan (right), the new sergeant major for 2nd Recon Bn., stand with Lt. Col. Robert Revoir, commanding officer, 2nd Recon Bn., during the relief and appointment ceremony, April 4, 2013. Duncan was previously the sergeant major for 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, and Rabidou will now be the sergeant major for 8th Marine regiment, 2nd Marine Division. 2nd Recon Battalion relief and appointment ceremony 130404-M-PE262-001 Stock Photo

RMHF17EH–Sergeant Maj. George Rabidou III (left), the former sergeant major for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and Sgt. Maj. Garritt Duncan (right), the new sergeant major for 2nd Recon Bn., stand with Lt. Col. Robert Revoir, commanding officer, 2nd Recon Bn., during the relief and appointment ceremony, April 4, 2013. Duncan was previously the sergeant major for 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, and Rabidou will now be the sergeant major for 8th Marine regiment, 2nd Marine Division. 2nd Recon Battalion relief and appointment ceremony 130404-M-PE262-001

U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Peruvian Marine Commandos shoot a Beretta 92A1 during a live-fire range at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina in Ancon, Peru, Sept. 23, 2021. The service members exchanged weapon knowledge, techniques and procedures during UNITAS LX II. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during Pacific, amphibious, and amazon operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relat Stock Photo

RM2GNN8TF–U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Peruvian Marine Commandos shoot a Beretta 92A1 during a live-fire range at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina in Ancon, Peru, Sept. 23, 2021. The service members exchanged weapon knowledge, techniques and procedures during UNITAS LX II. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during Pacific, amphibious, and amazon operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relat

The first set of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters prepares to depart for Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 10 at Pier 8, Busan. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy to the 2nd Combat Av Stock Photo

RMDGN6MB–The first set of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters prepares to depart for Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Oct. 10 at Pier 8, Busan. The 380 soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and 30 OH-58D KW helicopters will deploy to the 2nd Combat Av

Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 kicks up dust as it lands at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2T19215–Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 kicks up dust as it lands at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMMBC43R–Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps

Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion helocast off a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter into the water during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting, which is a waterborne operation, and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-195 Stock Photo

RMHF3817–Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion helocast off a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter into the water during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting, which is a waterborne operation, and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-195

RM2GNN8WB–U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and Peruvian Marine Commandos shoot a Beretta 92A1 during a live-fire range at Base Naval De Infanteria De Marina in Ancon, Peru, Sept. 23, 2021. The service members exchanged weapon knowledge, techniques and procedures during UNITAS LX II. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during Pacific, amphibious, and amazon operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relat

Army Spc. James Elliot, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, observes a target through his weapon's optic scope while taking part in a training mission at the National Training Centerin Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 11. Stock Photo

RMEJRG3G–Army Spc. James Elliot, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, observes a target through his weapon's optic scope while taking part in a training mission at the National Training Centerin Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 11.

Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion walks toward a USMC MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 as it prepares to lift off at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2T191YY–Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion walks toward a USMC MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 as it prepares to lift off at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMMBC442–Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps

The jumpmaster gives the thumbs-up signal after four Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion successfully jump out of the C-130 aircraft into the ocean 1,500 feet below March 25, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines conducted static-line jumps in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150325-M-PJ201-004 Stock Photo

RMHF350K–The jumpmaster gives the thumbs-up signal after four Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion successfully jump out of the C-130 aircraft into the ocean 1,500 feet below March 25, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines conducted static-line jumps in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150325-M-PJ201-004

A U.S. Marine, with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (Recon Bn.), 2d Marine Division, begins his descent into the waterwhile participating in a dive sustainment training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2020. The sustainment ensures the lethality and amphibious capabilities of the Marines with 2d Recon Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.) Stock Photo

RM2D2PH9J–A U.S. Marine, with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (Recon Bn.), 2d Marine Division, begins his descent into the waterwhile participating in a dive sustainment training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2020. The sustainment ensures the lethality and amphibious capabilities of the Marines with 2d Recon Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Army Soldiers wait to be picked up by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, March 22, 2009. The Soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter J. Pels. Stock Photo

RMEJK8H4–U.S. Army Soldiers wait to be picked up by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, March 22, 2009. The Soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter J. Pels.

Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 lifts off at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2T19211–Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 lifts off at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMMBC43H–Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps

A Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion practices detaching himself from his parachute harness during water jump training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2015. Later that week, the Marines conducted static-line jumps out of a C-130 aircraft from 1,500 feet in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150323-M-DT430-167 Stock Photo

RMHF34P5–A Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion practices detaching himself from his parachute harness during water jump training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2015. Later that week, the Marines conducted static-line jumps out of a C-130 aircraft from 1,500 feet in order to refresh their skills and keep up-to-date on required certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released) 2nd Recon not afraid to get wet during water jump evolution 150323-M-DT430-167

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct a route recon on Assault Breacher Vehicles during the Robotic Complex Breach Concept (RCBC) on Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, April 26, 2019. RCBC allows the military to utilize autonomous systems that provide increased awareness on the modernization of the equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton) Stock Photo

RMT69TER–U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct a route recon on Assault Breacher Vehicles during the Robotic Complex Breach Concept (RCBC) on Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, April 26, 2019. RCBC allows the military to utilize autonomous systems that provide increased awareness on the modernization of the equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)

U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Jackson, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pulls security during a reconnaissance mission in a village south of Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Margaret Taylor, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Stock Photo

RMEJP2HA–U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Jackson, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pulls security during a reconnaissance mission in a village south of Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Margaret Taylor, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

RM2T1921G–Oceanside, United States. 26 September, 2023. A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion walks toward a USMC MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 as it prepares to lift off at sunset during a joint reconnaissance insertion exercise with the Royal Australian Army at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 26, 2023 in Oceanside, California. Credit: Sgt. Amanda Taylor/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a photo with the Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2018. 2nd Recon Bn. was recognized for exceptional professional ability, superior performance and outstanding dedication to supporting the mission of II MEF. Stock Photo

RMPFRJYE–U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pose for a photo with the Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2018. 2nd Recon Bn. was recognized for exceptional professional ability, superior performance and outstanding dedication to supporting the mission of II MEF.

Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion load a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-021 Stock Photo

RMHF3815–Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion load a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-021

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the 2nd Intai Amfibi Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, disembark from a combat rubber raiding craft after an amphibious insertion as part of the culminating event of a reconnaissance exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 18, 2023. The amphibious insert was followed by a foot patrol to an objective. The Marines of 1st Recon Bn. host the bilateral training exercise annually to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between Indonesian service me Stock Photo

RM2PNWWCA–U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the 2nd Intai Amfibi Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, disembark from a combat rubber raiding craft after an amphibious insertion as part of the culminating event of a reconnaissance exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 18, 2023. The amphibious insert was followed by a foot patrol to an objective. The Marines of 1st Recon Bn. host the bilateral training exercise annually to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between Indonesian service me

Cpl. Jonathon Schannep and Sgt. Daniel Kahn, force reconnaissance Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, scout a beachf Stock Photo

RME0K8F6–Cpl. Jonathon Schannep and Sgt. Daniel Kahn, force reconnaissance Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, scout a beachf

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, right the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, offers remarks after 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded the Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2018. 2nd Recon Bn. was recognized for exceptional professional ability, superior performance and outstanding dedication to supporting the mission of II MEF. Stock Photo

RMPFRJYC–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, right the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, offers remarks after 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded the Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2018. 2nd Recon Bn. was recognized for exceptional professional ability, superior performance and outstanding dedication to supporting the mission of II MEF.

A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-210 Stock Photo

RMHF3818–A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-210

RM2PNWWBW–U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the 2nd Intai Amfibi Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, move up the beach after an amphibious insertion as part of the culminating event of a reconnaissance exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 18, 2023. The amphibious insert was followed by a foot patrol to an objective. The Marines of 1st Recon Bn. host the bilateral training exercise annually to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between Indonesian service members and 1st MARDIV Marine

U.S. Marines conduct special purpose insertion and extraction exercises using a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Med Stock Photo

RME1CX0Y–U.S. Marines conduct special purpose insertion and extraction exercises using a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Med

RMPFRJYD–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, right the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, offers remarks after 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded the Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2018. 2nd Recon Bn. was recognized for exceptional professional ability, superior performance and outstanding dedication to supporting the mission of II MEF.

Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to unload a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft and helocast off CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-107 Stock Photo

RMHF3816–Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to unload a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft and helocast off CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad/Released) 2nd Recon performs helocast, parachute landings for certification 150423-M-JT859-107

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