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A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System conducts a flight to provide surveillance for maritime interception operations during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG) shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell) - A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System conducts a flight to provide surveillance for maritime interception operations during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG) shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Jocelyn M. Mallette, left, secretary, North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, fires a simulated Mark 19 grenade launcher during a distinguished visitor engagement on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. During her visit, Mallette toured the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center, United Services Organization, Veterans Affairs intake site, and the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane) - Jocelyn M. Mallette, left, secretary, North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, fires a simulated Mark 19 grenade launcher during a distinguished visitor engagement on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. During her visit, Mallette toured the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center, United Services Organization, Veterans Affairs intake site, and the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Thompson, Chief of Staff, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shows military spouses a picture of himself as a former Deployment Readiness Coordinator during the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar at Paradise Point Officers’ Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2025. Thompson emphasized the significance of civilian affairs highlighting the role of civilians in sustaining the well-being of service members across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caroline Perkins) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Thompson, Chief of Staff, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shows military spouses a picture of himself as a former Deployment Readiness Coordinator during the Camp Lejeune Leadership Seminar at Paradise Point Officers’ Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2025. Thompson emphasized the significance of civilian affairs highlighting the role of civilians in sustaining the well-being of service members across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caroline Perkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network administrator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, poses for a photo as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2025. Bolado’s command selected her as the warrior of the week due to her instrumental work fulfilling pre-deployment requirements for exercise Native Fury. Bolado invested countless hours ensuring network systems maintain constant connectivity while troubleshooting potential areas of concern to strengthen command and control capabilities for the battalion. Each Week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emma Bolado, a network administrator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, poses for a photo as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2025. Bolado’s command selected her as the warrior of the week due to her instrumental work fulfilling pre-deployment requirements for exercise Native Fury. Bolado invested countless hours ensuring network systems maintain constant connectivity while troubleshooting potential areas of concern to strengthen command and control capabilities for the battalion. Each Week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, and a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. Whittemore’s command selected him for warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more, constantly pushing himself, his peers and his superiors to better themselves. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto) - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett Whittemore, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, and a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. Whittemore’s command selected him for warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more, constantly pushing himself, his peers and his superiors to better themselves. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

USO of North Carolina Hits New Milestone with 36,000+ Visitors at Camp Lejeune - A sign stands in front of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) - U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in formation during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Browns Island Media Day 2025 - U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro) - U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)