An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Photos

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Filter

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Schaub, left, the oncoming commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Spencer Sweet, the offgoing commanding officer of II MSB, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Schaub, left, the oncoming commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Spencer Sweet, the offgoing commanding officer of II MSB, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian Fletcher, the Commanding Officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks to Marines and family members during the 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian Fletcher, the Commanding Officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks to Marines and family members during the 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, pose for a photo with Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. Gen. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to tour military facilities, engage with and recognize Marines, Sailors, and civilians for superior performance, and receive operational updates from key leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, pose for a photo with Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. Gen. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to tour military facilities, engage with and recognize Marines, Sailors, and civilians for superior performance, and receive operational updates from key leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

Christy Hazlett, STARBASE program director, Jackie Rideout, Trish Smith, wife of the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Hadley Smith pose for a photograph at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 11, 2026. Smith toured facilities on base to gain insight into the quality of life programs and opportunities available to military members and their families, including education, employment and community support services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell)

Christy Hazlett, STARBASE program director, Jackie Rideout, Trish Smith, wife of the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Hadley Smith pose for a photograph at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 11, 2026. Smith toured facilities on base to gain insight into the quality of life programs and opportunities available to military members and their families, including education, employment and community support services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Powell

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sebastian Tamblyn, left, shelter officer in charge, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Roxana Q. Lacey, field medical technician, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, give a demonstration during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation class at the Marine Corps Medical Home New River at MCAS New River, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The MCAS New River Medical Team provided CPR training to the MCAS New River Shelter Team to enhance the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sebastian Tamblyn, left, shelter officer in charge, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Roxana Q. Lacey, field medical technician, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, give a demonstration during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation class at the Marine Corps Medical Home New River at MCAS New River, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The MCAS New River Medical Team provided CPR training to the MCAS New River Shelter Team to enhance the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Krider, from South Carolina, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Krider, from South Carolina, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nishan Campbell, the commanding officer of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, addresses Marines and NATO partners during the opening ceremony of exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nishan Campbell, the commanding officer of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, addresses Marines and NATO partners during the opening ceremony of exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly overhead during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland, June 10, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities alongside NATO allies throughout RAFL26. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly overhead during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland, June 10, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities alongside NATO allies throughout RAFL26. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) embark a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a routine medical evacuation while conducting 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) embark a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a routine medical evacuation while conducting 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction on combat rubber raiding craft operations from Romanian Marines of 307th Naval Infantry Regiment (NIR) during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction on combat rubber raiding craft operations from Romanian Marines of 307th Naval Infantry Regiment (NIR) during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad Phillips, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Dustin Scott, the incoming commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Phillips is a native of Minnesota. Scott is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad Phillips, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Dustin Scott, the incoming commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Phillips is a native of Minnesota. Scott is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during 26th MEU’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during 26th MEU’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down a flightline during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down a flightline during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel in Tervo, Finland, June 9, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. Ramstein Flag 2026 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel in Tervo, Finland, June 9, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. Ramstein Flag 2026 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arayah Tindall, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Tindall is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arayah Tindall, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Tindall is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, disembarks amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, disembarks amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

II Marine Expeditionary Force