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U.S. Marine Sgt. Zachary Palmgren, a Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Zachary Palmgren, a Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zachary Palmgren, a Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, a military police Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to register a notional suspect into the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

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U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, a military police Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to register a notional suspect into the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, a military police Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to register a notional suspect into the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, a reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, a reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, a reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure drill aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, left, and Sgt. Nicholas Pirrone, Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, review notes on a suspect during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

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U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, left, and Sgt. Nicholas Pirrone, Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, review notes on a suspect during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. James Juarez, left, and Sgt. Nicholas Pirrone, Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, review notes on a suspect during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The Marines practiced boarding and searching a compliant vessel while implementing proper detainee handling. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, awards the Artic Service ribbon to Cpl. Peter J. Tubiolo, a forward observer with 2nd ANGLICO, II MIG in Haparanda, Sweden, March 19, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, awards the Artic Service ribbon to Cpl. Peter J. Tubiolo, a forward observer with 2nd ANGLICO, II MIG in Haparanda, Sweden, March 19, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, awards the Artic Service ribbon to Cpl. Peter J. Tubiolo, a forward observer with 2nd ANGLICO, II MIG in Haparanda, Sweden, March 19, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recognizes Brig. Gen. Lars S. Lervik, the commander of the Norwegian Brigade North, for participating in the Artic Ribbon ceremony in Haparanda, Sweden, March 20, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. This Cold Weather Operations Training is the entry level cold weather training for Norwegian soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recognizes Brig. Gen. Lars S. Lervik, the commander of the Norwegian Brigade North, for participating in the Artic Ribbon ceremony in Haparanda, Sweden, March 20, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. This Cold Weather Operations Training is the entry level cold weather training for Norwegian soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott D. Welborn, the commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recognizes Brig. Gen. Lars S. Lervik, the commander of the Norwegian Brigade North, for participating in the Artic Ribbon ceremony in Haparanda, Sweden, March 20, 2019. During exercise Northern Wind, Marines with 2nd ANGLICO were awarded for their time training in the Arctic Circle during Cold Weather Operations Training. This Cold Weather Operations Training is the entry level cold weather training for Norwegian soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

Romanian soldiers with the 341st Infantry Battalion rehearse air-support operations with IAR 330L Pumas, along with U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Platinum Eagle 19.1, a multilateral training exercise held at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 19, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John)

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Romanian soldiers with the 341st Infantry Battalion rehearse air-support operations with IAR 330L Pumas, along with U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Platinum Eagle 19.1, a multilateral training exercise held at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 19, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John)

Romanian soldiers with the 341st Infantry Battalion rehearse air-support operations with IAR 330L Pumas, along with U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Platinum Eagle 19.1, a multilateral training exercise held at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 19, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, poses for a photo with Marines during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

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Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, poses for a photo with Marines during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, poses for a photo with Marines during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

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Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

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Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, delivers opening remarks during Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

From left to right, Michael Regner, Director of Military Expos at the Marine Corps League, Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and Wendell Webb, National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

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From left to right, Michael Regner, Director of Military Expos at the Marine Corps League, Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and Wendell Webb, National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

From left to right, Michael Regner, Director of Military Expos at the Marine Corps League, Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and Wendell Webb, National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Marine South Expo 19 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2019. Marine South is an annual military exposition that provides a first-hand look at the latest technology, products and prototypes from the world’s leading defense equipment manufacturers. The products showcased during the event are aimed toward preparing Marines to overcome the challenges of the modern battlefield. The expo is sponsored by the Marine Corps League, a Marine Corps veterans’ association, and co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune greets Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier met with spouses, service members and senior leaders at MCB Camp Lejeune to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune greets Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier met with spouses, service members and senior leaders at MCB Camp Lejeune to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune greets Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier met with spouses, service members and senior leaders at MCB Camp Lejeune to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, left in uniform, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right in uniform, deputy commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune greet Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier visit MCB Camp Lejeune to meet with spouses, service members and senior leaders to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, left in uniform, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right in uniform, deputy commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune greet Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier visit MCB Camp Lejeune to meet with spouses, service members and senior leaders to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, left in uniform, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Col. Scott A. Baldwin, right in uniform, deputy commander, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune greet Congresswoman Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, at John A. Lejeune Hall on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2019. Speier visit MCB Camp Lejeune to meet with spouses, service members and senior leaders to gain insight on key military personnel issues, to include preventative measures taken against sexual assault and domestic violence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper conducts first official visit to Camp Lejeune & New River By Cpl. Jonathan Sosner | April 11, 2019 North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made his first official visit as governor to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and its surrounding installations April 9, 2019. MORE

Leading from the front: 2nd MLG hosts Women in Leadership Forum By Cpl. Ashley Lawson | April 5, 2019 U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group attended the 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Forum at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 29, 2019. MORE

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