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3rd Battalion, 8th Marines deploys to Norway as Marine Rotational Force Europe October 2, 2018 — This is the first deployment of the expanded Marine Corps rotational presence of approximately 700 Marines in Norway, which was announced by the Government of Norway in August. The expanded rotational presence was marked by a transfer-of-authority ceremony today in Setermoen, Norway, presided over by Maj. Gen. Russell A.C. Sanborn, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa. MORE

2/8 conducts MOUT training October 10, 2017 — Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain utilizing simulation rounds to create a more realistic combat environment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 2-4, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) MORE

100 years of warfighting: 8th Marine Regiment celebrates anniversary October 6, 2017 — Marines of past and present gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the inception of 8th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2017. MORE

2/8 Conducts Cross Training with CAAT October 3, 2017 — Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted a maneuver range with combined anti-armor teams to improve their effectiveness while working together at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) MORE

Through Enemy Eyes September 1, 2017 — 121 Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted defensive operations training to improve proficiency with combat tactics at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Aug. 29-31. MORE

Welcome home: 3/8 returns from six month deployment August 15, 2017 — Marines and sailors with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment return to Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2017 after a 6 month Unit Deployment Program in Okinawa, Japan. MORE

ITX 5-17 Platoon Hasty Attack and Maneuver Range 410A August 3, 2017 — U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) conduct a platoon hasty attack and maneuver during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin M. Smith) MORE

ITX 5-17 UH-1Y Huey Close Air Support Drills August 3, 2017 — U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief, and Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) conduct close air support drills from a UH-1Y Huey helicopter during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) MORE

ITX 5-17 CLB 2 Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise August 3, 2017 — U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) conduct Motorized Fire and Movement Exercises (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) MORE

Marines trek 50 miles in less than 10 hours May 25, 2017 — Marines and Sailors with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment woke the morning of May 15, 2017 to prepare their bags for a 50-mile hike. MORE