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U.S. Marines with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony for Sgt. Maj. John H. Allen II, out-going sergeant major, MALS-31, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 15, 2026. The ceremony recognized Allen for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming in-coming Sgt. Maj. Wandy O. Rodriguezabreu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony for Sgt. Maj. John H. Allen II, out-going sergeant major, MALS-31, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 15, 2026. The ceremony recognized Allen for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming in-coming Sgt. Maj. Wandy O. Rodriguezabreu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine while conducting a live-fire range in La Cavalerie, France, April 2, 2026. South fired the carbine during a bilateral training live-fire range. The purpose of the training is to increase interoperability, lethality, and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine while conducting a live-fire range in La Cavalerie, France, April 2, 2026. South fired the carbine during a bilateral training live-fire range. The purpose of the training is to increase interoperability, lethality, and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in Camerone day 2026 in La Cavalerie, France, April 28, 2026.
Camerone day is an annual battle commemoration for the French Foreign Legion, that commemorates the 1863 Battle of Camerone where a company of 65 legionnaires stood against nearly 2000 Mexican infantry and cavalry, whose refusal to surrender forged the Legion’s identity and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in Camerone day 2026 in La Cavalerie, France, April 28, 2026. Camerone day is an annual battle commemoration for the French Foreign Legion, that commemorates the 1863 Battle of Camerone where a company of 65 legionnaires stood against nearly 2000 Mexican infantry and cavalry, whose refusal to surrender forged the Legion’s identity and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 5, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Cox, left, and Staff Sgt. Ian Heuer, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, dawn mission oriented protective posture equipment during joint EOD and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Cox is a native of Texas. Heuet is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Cox, left, and Staff Sgt. Ian Heuer, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, dawn mission oriented protective posture equipment during joint EOD and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. Cox is a native of Texas. Heuet is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, search Swedish Army soldier role players during evacuation control center training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, search Swedish Army soldier role players during evacuation control center training as part of exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

A M240B machine gun stands mounted on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 10, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

A M240B machine gun stands mounted on a medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, May 10, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy Lee, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, awaits the start of a mechanized Military Operations in Urban Terrain training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. The MOUT training was used as preparation for a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and is important for future integration of mechanized operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy Lee, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, awaits the start of a mechanized Military Operations in Urban Terrain training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. The MOUT training was used as preparation for a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and is important for future integration of mechanized operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, center, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks prior to an award ceremony recognizing the work of 2nd MLG federal civilian employees at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of 2nd MLG equal opportunity advisors and sexual assault response coordinators, alongside personnel recognized for 15 and 40 years of service to the federal government. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, center, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks prior to an award ceremony recognizing the work of 2nd MLG federal civilian employees at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of 2nd MLG equal opportunity advisors and sexual assault response coordinators, alongside personnel recognized for 15 and 40 years of service to the federal government. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colton Godwin, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a Neros Archer first-person view drone for flight during a FPV drone course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 4, 2026. Hosted by 2nd Marine Division, the course equipped Marines of the 24th MEU with advanced FPV piloting skills to enhance squad-level reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colton Godwin, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a Neros Archer first-person view drone for flight during a FPV drone course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 4, 2026. Hosted by 2nd Marine Division, the course equipped Marines of the 24th MEU with advanced FPV piloting skills to enhance squad-level reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Lindsey Waller, center, an ensemble leader and ceremonial conductor with the 2nd Marine Division Band, teaches a young girl how to conduct during a homeschooler community event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2026. The 2nd MARDIV band hosted homeschoolers from the Onslow County area, taking them on tours, teaching them about production and the various instruments the band utilizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Lindsey Waller, center, an ensemble leader and ceremonial conductor with the 2nd Marine Division Band, teaches a young girl how to conduct during a homeschooler community event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2026. The 2nd MARDIV band hosted homeschoolers from the Onslow County area, taking them on tours, teaching them about production and the various instruments the band utilizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Cannon, left, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives wristbands to role players at a simulated evacuation control center during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Bogue, North Carolina, May 6, 2026. CLB-22 conducted the battalion FEX to test the battalions combat readiness for the upcoming Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and set the conditions for successful integration as the Logistics Combat Element for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Canon is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Cannon, left, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives wristbands to role players at a simulated evacuation control center during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Bogue, North Carolina, May 6, 2026. CLB-22 conducted the battalion FEX to test the battalions combat readiness for the upcoming Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation and set the conditions for successful integration as the Logistics Combat Element for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Canon is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 takes off during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 30, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-led exercise designed to simulate complex scenarios in a realistic training environment, providing unique opportunities to integrate joint and coalition forces into multilateral training, enhancing our ability to respond to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 takes off during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 30, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-led exercise designed to simulate complex scenarios in a realistic training environment, providing unique opportunities to integrate joint and coalition forces into multilateral training, enhancing our ability to respond to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. service members and civilians pose for a photo to celebrate a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2025. Lt. Col. Adam S. Young relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rob K. Livengood, the incoming commanding officer of 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines, formally transferring authority and responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

U.S. service members and civilians pose for a photo to celebrate a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2025. Lt. Col. Adam S. Young relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rob K. Livengood, the incoming commanding officer of 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines, formally transferring authority and responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside U.S. Army 21st Theater Sustainment Command, execute a refueling supply run during exercise Aurora 26 in Gotland, Sweden, May 6, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, alongside U.S. Army 21st Theater Sustainment Command, execute a refueling supply run during exercise Aurora 26 in Gotland, Sweden, May 6, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, execute evacuation control center procedures during exercise Aurora 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, April 30, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, execute evacuation control center procedures during exercise Aurora 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, April 30, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elijah Serrano, a native of Jacksonville, Florida and a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ground fights during a bout with Lance Cpl. Jovanny Garcia, a native of Santa Maria, California, and a field artillery fire control Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd MARDIV, during a Jiu-Jitsu tournament at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2026. Practicing Jiu-Jitsu helps Marines sustain their effectiveness in close-quarter combat, ensuring their readiness against any threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elijah Serrano, a native of Jacksonville, Florida and a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ground fights during a bout with Lance Cpl. Jovanny Garcia, a native of Santa Maria, California, and a field artillery fire control Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd MARDIV, during a Jiu-Jitsu tournament at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2026. Practicing Jiu-Jitsu helps Marines sustain their effectiveness in close-quarter combat, ensuring their readiness against any threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with U.S. Navy Capt. Adam Bryan, Blue Angels flight leader and F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, ahead of the 2026 air show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. Headlined by the Blue Angels, the air show is a community outreach event, hosted biennially, as an expression of appreciation to neighboring communities and partners for their continued support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Ornelas Baeza)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with U.S. Navy Capt. Adam Bryan, Blue Angels flight leader and F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, ahead of the 2026 air show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. Headlined by the Blue Angels, the air show is a community outreach event, hosted biennially, as an expression of appreciation to neighboring communities and partners for their continued support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Ornelas Baeza)

Photo by Cpl. David Ornelasbaeza

James Capps, information technology facilities manager, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, converses with a coworker as part of an energy resilience and readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, May 5, 2026. The exercise tested not only the resiliency of the infrastructure to support operations without commercial energy, but the resiliency of the uniformed and civilian personnel who live and work on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

James Capps, information technology facilities manager, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, converses with a coworker as part of an energy resilience and readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, May 5, 2026. The exercise tested not only the resiliency of the infrastructure to support operations without commercial energy, but the resiliency of the uniformed and civilian personnel who live and work on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group listen to a prayer led by U.S. Navy Lt. Shawn Downey, the chaplain of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. 8th ESB hosted a public prayer in honor of National Day of Prayer to increase unit cohesion and spiritual readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group listen to a prayer led by U.S. Navy Lt. Shawn Downey, the chaplain of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. 8th ESB hosted a public prayer in honor of National Day of Prayer to increase unit cohesion and spiritual readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

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