II Marine Expeditionary Force

Corporal James Huynh, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Attack Squadron 223, Marine Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 24, 2020. “If you want to succeed push yourself past your perceived limits, no one is going to do it for you,” said Huynh, an Anaheim, California native. He was nominated for his responsibility as an ordnance quality assurance safety observer, a qualification reserved for sergeant’s which requires a waiver from the commanding officer. As well as his hard work ensuring mission success for his squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexandria Aglio, a career planner with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for an environmental portrait as the unit’s Motivator of the Week at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 9, 2020. According to her leadership, Aglio facilitated re-enlistment, extension and transition support at an un-paralleled level and shows dedication to her Marines and trade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin, a Kent, Washington native and combat videographer with 2d Marine Division Communication Strategy and Operations, conducts an interview at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2020. McLaughlin competed and won first place in a Marine Corps-wide competition for the News Photo of the Year in the Visual Information and Excellence in Communication. McLaughlin was selected as the 2d MARDIV’s Motivator of the Week for her keen attention to detail and ability to turnover a myriad of products with proficiency and efficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick King)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppressive fire during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 5-20, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 25, 2020. MWX is the culminating event of the service level training exercise, challenging Marines to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force on force environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppressive fire during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 5-20, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 24, 2020. MWX is the culminating event of the Service Level Training Exercise, challenging the MAGTF to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force on force environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct ship-to-shore training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2020. The Marines with 2d AABn conducted ship-to-shore training to help recertify the dock landing ship USS San Antonio and improve capabilities for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Andres Pina, combat engineer, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, moves concertina wire during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 5-20, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 26, 2020. MWX is the culminating event of the service level training exercise, challenging Marines to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force on force environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division stage AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles prior to conducting ship-to-shore training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2020. The Marines with 2d AABn conducted ship-to-shore training to help recertify the dock landing ship USS San Antonio and improve capabilities for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division stage AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles prior to conducting ship-to-shore training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2020. The Marines with 2d AABn conducted ship-to-shore training to help recertify the dock landing ship USS San Antonio and improve capabilities for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick King)