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Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi during expeditionary advanced base operations at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Aug. 4, 2026. The training focused on establishing rapid rearming capabilities in uncontrolled environments, enabling Marines to quickly load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft within an uncontrolled area to maintain a lethal and agile forward-deployed presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi during expeditionary advanced base operations at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Aug. 4, 2026. The training focused on establishing rapid rearming capabilities in uncontrolled environments, enabling Marines to quickly load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft within an uncontrolled area to maintain a lethal and agile forward-deployed presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

A U.S. Marine assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a live-fire range during a Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 10, 2026. MDRC trains Marines assigned to the Multi Domain Task Unit and Maritime Raid Force with land, sea, air, cyber, and electronic warfare capabilities, enabling the accomplishment of the 26 MEU’s mission essential tasks in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a live-fire range during a Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 10, 2026. MDRC trains Marines assigned to the Multi Domain Task Unit and Maritime Raid Force with land, sea, air, cyber, and electronic warfare capabilities, enabling the accomplishment of the 26 MEU’s mission essential tasks in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Bryan Bishop, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, secures a simulated casualty onto a stretcher during a heat casualty drill as part of Command Post Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2026. From 17-28 Aug, the 26th MEU conducted CPX 2 to enable joint, all-domain command and control by validating its systems architecture, refining key battle drills, and developing baseline templates and procedures to inform future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Bryan Bishop, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, secures a simulated casualty onto a stretcher during a heat casualty drill as part of Command Post Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2026. From 17-28 Aug, the 26th MEU conducted CPX 2 to enable joint, all-domain command and control by validating its systems architecture, refining key battle drills, and developing baseline templates and procedures to inform future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, crosses a one-rope bridge as part of Jungle Operations Training Course - Panama in Colón, Panama, Aug. 10, 2026. JOTC-P tests participants’ ability to execute jungle warfare tactics, maintain security, and operate effectively in realistic, high stress scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, crosses a one-rope bridge as part of Jungle Operations Training Course - Panama in Colón, Panama, Aug. 10, 2026. JOTC-P tests participants’ ability to execute jungle warfare tactics, maintain security, and operate effectively in realistic, high stress scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, execute a breaching drill during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 22, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation system conducted by 8th ESB to assess the battalion’s combat readiness and ensure standardization in training and operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, execute a breaching drill during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 22, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation system conducted by 8th ESB to assess the battalion’s combat readiness and ensure standardization in training and operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies over the Pacific Ocean during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile rehearsal Aug. 21, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, engage targets during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, engage targets during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conceal tactical vehicles and a Menace-X during a test for forward capability as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 4, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conceal tactical vehicles and a Menace-X during a test for forward capability as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 4, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk

A joint light tactical vehicle is staged during an 8th Engineer Support Battalion Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 20, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation system and was conducted by 8th ESB to assess the battalion’s combat readiness and ensure standardization in training and operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

A joint light tactical vehicle is staged during an 8th Engineer Support Battalion Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 20, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation system and was conducted by 8th ESB to assess the battalion’s combat readiness and ensure standardization in training and operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, engages targets during a sustainment range on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, engages targets during a sustainment range on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Dennis A. Dunbar, left, incoming commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige formally transferred command of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Dennis A. Dunbar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Dennis A. Dunbar, left, incoming commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige formally transferred command of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Dennis A. Dunbar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2026. The arrival of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft marked another step in VMFA-231’s preparation for official activation as an F-35B Lightning II squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2026. The arrival of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft marked another step in VMFA-231’s preparation for official activation as an F-35B Lightning II squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Thaxton, a native of Ohio and gunner, and Cpl. Carlos Alvarez, a native of Maryland and team leader, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a Mark 19 grenade machine gun during a company supported bilateral defense, executing combined arms dilemmas against dismounted enemy forces as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise on Training Area Delta during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Thaxton, a native of Ohio and gunner, and Cpl. Carlos Alvarez, a native of Maryland and team leader, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a Mark 19 grenade machine gun during a company supported bilateral defense, executing combined arms dilemmas against dismounted enemy forces as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise on Training Area Delta during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado

An M777 Howitzer assigned to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires M795 155mm ammunition during an artillery operation in support of Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 11, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

An M777 Howitzer assigned to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires M795 155mm ammunition during an artillery operation in support of Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 11, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

A Dutch Marine suppresses the enemy forces during a force-on-force urban operations simulation as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

A Dutch Marine suppresses the enemy forces during a force-on-force urban operations simulation as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph M. Garaux, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the regimental colors to Col. Brett A. Bohne, the incoming commanding officer of CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony signified the transfer of command and the total accountability, authority and responsibility from Garaux to Bohne. Garaux is a native of Ohio. Bohne is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph M. Garaux, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the regimental colors to Col. Brett A. Bohne, the incoming commanding officer of CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony signified the transfer of command and the total accountability, authority and responsibility from Garaux to Bohne. Garaux is a native of Ohio. Bohne is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit the Pacific Ocean in a rigid-hull inflatable boat after launching from the ship during a boat assault force rehearsal, Aug. 12, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit the Pacific Ocean in a rigid-hull inflatable boat after launching from the ship during a boat assault force rehearsal, Aug. 12, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participates in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team 8041 in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors, and protect the through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participates in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team 8041 in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors, and protect the through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peyton Sherman, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division discusses procedures during an objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peyton Sherman, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division discusses procedures during an objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Wilkerson, a native of Georgia and a team leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shoots an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Mobile Assault Course in Training Area Prospect during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Wilkerson, a native of Georgia and a team leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shoots an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Mobile Assault Course in Training Area Prospect during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

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