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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), launch and recover an RQ-20B Puma unmanned-aircraft system at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, April 27, 2023. Marines from 2nd MARDIV attached to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2 to support Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23 to increase proficiency through integrated training while providing uninterrupted aviation-ground support to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). MWSS-271 and VMU-2 are subordinate units of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. This B-Roll package contains footage of: Marines launching and recovering an RQ-20B Puma unmanned-aircraft system.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael R. Donlin, commanding officer of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, speaks about the transition from the RQ-21A Blackjack to the MQ-9A Reaper at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. The final flight of the RQ-21A Blackjack marked the beginning of VMU-2’s transition to the MQ-9A Reaper in accordance with the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 to improve capabilities for the future fight. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2 catch an RQ-21A Blackjack post-flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 30, 2023. The final flight of the RQ-21A Blackjack marked the beginning of VMU-2’s transition to the MQ-9A Reaper in accordance with the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 to improve capabilities for the future fight. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kyle McCullough, a trained intelligence officer, with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, addresses midshipman from the U.S. Naval Academy, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 28, 2021. McCullough graduated the Naval Academy in 2018, with a degree in physics. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Marines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) trained with soldiers with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in an unfamiliar environment in order to increase proficiency in critical mission skills such as aerial reconnaissance, convoy escort, and support of close air support. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the air combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Footage includes launching and retrieving the RQ-21A Blackjack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gavin Umboh)

Captain David Hughes, an unmanned aircraft commander, discusses Exercise Black Shadow at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Jan. 18, 2021. Marines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) trained with soldiers with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in an unfamiliar environment in order to increase proficiency in critical mission skills such as aerial reconnaissance, convoy escort, and support of close air support. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the air combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gavin Umboh)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 conduct flight operations and maintenance on a RQ-21 Blackjack during exercise Frozen Reindeer in Rena, Norway, June 1, 2018. Frozen Reindeer is a training exercise designed to build flight and ground proficiency to increase unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

The Marines of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 conduct launch and recovery procedures of the RQ-21 Blackjack, during exercise Frozen Reindeer in Rena, Norway, May 24, 2018. Frozen Reindeer is a training exercise designed to build flight and ground proficiency in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Autmn S. Bobby)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, receive their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) breast insignia during a ceremony in Rena, Norway, May 21, 2018. The Commandant recently approved the UAS breast insignia for the qualified Marines with the MOS of 7314 or 7315. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Autmn Bobby)