Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Executive Officer Lt. Col. Jason Raper (right) discusses MV-22 overhaul operations with Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during an Aug. 30 tour of the depot by 2nd MAW leadership. The tour focused on the MV-22 Osprey, F-35 Lightning II and future plans for F-35 maintenance and capabilities at FRCE. - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Executive Officer Lt. Col. Jason Raper (right) discusses MV-22 overhaul operations with Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during an Aug. 30 tour of the depot by 2nd MAW leadership. The tour focused on the MV-22 Osprey, F-35 Lightning II and future plans for F-35 maintenance and capabilities at FRCE.

U.S. Marines with the Forward Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, during the Marine Expeditionary Unit Field Exercise (MEU FEX) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2022. The MEU FEX demonstrates the MEU's ability to transition command and control from ship-to-shore through the echeloning of command capabilities and expeditionary logistics planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez) - U.S. Marines with the Forward Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, during the Marine Expeditionary Unit Field Exercise (MEU FEX) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2022. The MEU FEX demonstrates the MEU's ability to transition command and control from ship-to-shore through the echeloning of command capabilities and expeditionary logistics planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

Marines of the II Marine Expeditionary Force color guard renders honor to U.S. Marine Corps General David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, during the II MEF change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 18, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney relinquished command to Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback) - Marines of the II Marine Expeditionary Force color guard renders honor to U.S. Marine Corps General David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, during the II MEF change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 18, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney relinquished command to Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph B. Greer, an air-support control officer with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 1, operates a prototype of the Gaming Environment for Air Readiness at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The GEAR is an artificial-intelligence enabled and role-based simulation designed to train and develop MASS-1 Marines by exposing them to interactive scenarios prior to participating in an exercise or deployment. MASS-1 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III) - U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph B. Greer, an air-support control officer with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 1, operates a prototype of the Gaming Environment for Air Readiness at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The GEAR is an artificial-intelligence enabled and role-based simulation designed to train and develop MASS-1 Marines by exposing them to interactive scenarios prior to participating in an exercise or deployment. MASS-1 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Laura Lindenthal, an executive officer with the Personnel Administration School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools Training Command, (left) and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anissia Thompson, a data systems administrator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a reenlistment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2022. Thompson chose to reenlist in the Camp Lejeune boxing gym to commemorate her participation on the II MEF Boxing Team during her first term of enlistment. Thompson was selected for reenlistment as part of the First Term Alignment Program which gives first term Marines the opportunity to be recommended for reenlistment and guides the Marine in making their decision to leave the Marine Corps or reenlist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Laura Lindenthal, an executive officer with the Personnel Administration School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools Training Command, (left) and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anissia Thompson, a data systems administrator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a reenlistment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2022. Thompson chose to reenlist in the Camp Lejeune boxing gym to commemorate her participation on the II MEF Boxing Team during her first term of enlistment. Thompson was selected for reenlistment as part of the First Term Alignment Program which gives first term Marines the opportunity to be recommended for reenlistment and guides the Marine in making their decision to leave the Marine Corps or reenlist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab) - 220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez) - U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

220704-N-PC065-1073 RIJEKA, Croatia (July 4, 2022) – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrives in Rijeka, Croatia for mid-deployment voyage repairs, July 4, 2022. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) - 220704-N-PC065-1073 RIJEKA, Croatia (July 4, 2022) – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrives in Rijeka, Croatia for mid-deployment voyage repairs, July 4, 2022. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Bogdan, an aircraft hydraulic mechanic, and Maj. Tom O’Bryon, an aviation supply officer, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49, Marine Aircraft Crew 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, design a bridge concept during an advanced additive manufacturing course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y., June 23, 2022. The Marine Innovation Unit and the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Innovation Campus mobile training team, staffed by U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, facilitated training that enables Marines to produce innovative solutions, solve maintenance issues, and develop capabilities to defeat new and emerging threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sixto Castro) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Bogdan, an aircraft hydraulic mechanic, and Maj. Tom O’Bryon, an aviation supply officer, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49, Marine Aircraft Crew 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, design a bridge concept during an advanced additive manufacturing course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y., June 23, 2022. The Marine Innovation Unit and the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Innovation Campus mobile training team, staffed by U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, facilitated training that enables Marines to produce innovative solutions, solve maintenance issues, and develop capabilities to defeat new and emerging threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sixto Castro)