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U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Woodland Elementary School in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Woodland Elementary School in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Crispiniano D Curiel, left, the senior enlisted advisor of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, center, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division and a native of Robinson, Illinois, serve food to Marines and Sailors with II MEF during a Thanksgiving potluck at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. II MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Crispiniano D Curiel, left, the senior enlisted advisor of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, center, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division and a native of Robinson, Illinois, serve food to Marines and Sailors with II MEF during a Thanksgiving potluck at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. II MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, gives feedback to Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Combat Development and Integration deputy commandant, on the performance of the Maven Smart System at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Austin met with leaders of 2nd MLG to speak about force design and 2nd MLG’s capabilities and efforts to innovate as well as touring the II Marine Expeditionary Force innovation campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, gives feedback to Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Combat Development and Integration deputy commandant, on the performance of the Maven Smart System at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Austin met with leaders of 2nd MLG to speak about force design and 2nd MLG’s capabilities and efforts to innovate as well as touring the II Marine Expeditionary Force innovation campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 2025. 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)

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 2025. 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 Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 2025. 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 UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 2025. 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 Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Grant Boyes, Left, from Ohio, Hugs 1st Lt. Brady Tynan, from Nevada, both Low Altitude Air Defense Officers with 2nd LAAD, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Bravo Battery returned to Cherry Point after a six-month unit deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Grant Boyes, Left, from Ohio, Hugs 1st Lt. Brady Tynan, from Nevada, both Low Altitude Air Defense Officers with 2nd LAAD, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Bravo Battery returned to Cherry Point after a six-month unit deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S Marines with 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division and UAE Soldiers prepare to conduct a dry fire platoon attack on a fortified point as part of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 23, 2025.UET2-25 is a bilateral training exercise conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen partner nation relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the UAE.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Xavier Alicea)

U.S Marines with 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division and UAE Soldiers prepare to conduct a dry fire platoon attack on a fortified point as part of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 23, 2025.UET2-25 is a bilateral training exercise conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen partner nation relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the UAE.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Xavier Alicea)

Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea

First lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump, poses for a photo with two U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Trump and Mrs. Usha Vance made their first visit to a military installation under the second Trump Administration to show appreciation for military families and those who serve this holiday season. During their visit they spent time with students creating holiday crafts and building care packages for deployed service members. The visit culminated with the two women addressing nearly 1,500 service members and their families at MCAS New River. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

First lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump, poses for a photo with two U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Trump and Mrs. Usha Vance made their first visit to a military installation under the second Trump Administration to show appreciation for military families and those who serve this holiday season. During their visit they spent time with students creating holiday crafts and building care packages for deployed service members. The visit culminated with the two women addressing nearly 1,500 service members and their families at MCAS New River. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct support fire drills during Unit Enhancement Training (UET) 2-25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2025. UET 2-25 is a bilateral training exercise conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen partner-nation relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct support fire drills during Unit Enhancement Training (UET) 2-25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2025. UET 2-25 is a bilateral training exercise conducted to improve interoperability and strengthen partner-nation relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea

A U.S. Naval Academy Student participates in an endurance course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2025. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) partners with the U.S. Naval Academy to optimize the future force with the annual Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) and Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) program. The PROTRAMID and CORTRAMID immerses midshipmen in multiple facets of rigorous training all Marines endure. Most of these Midshipmen will soon be Junior Officers in U.S. Marines, or the U.S. Navy, depending on their service designation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

A U.S. Naval Academy Student participates in an endurance course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2025. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) partners with the U.S. Naval Academy to optimize the future force with the annual Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) and Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) program. The PROTRAMID and CORTRAMID immerses midshipmen in multiple facets of rigorous training all Marines endure. Most of these Midshipmen will soon be Junior Officers in U.S. Marines, or the U.S. Navy, depending on their service designation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Hutt

U.S. Marines with Charlie Co, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct rifle and pistol drills as part of a modified qualification for Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, N.C. on October 27, 2025. The 24th MEU is a composite Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to respond to the nation’s call when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo taken by Sgt. Victoria Hutt)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Co, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct rifle and pistol drills as part of a modified qualification for Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, N.C. on October 27, 2025. The 24th MEU is a composite Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to respond to the nation’s call when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo taken by Sgt. Victoria Hutt)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Hutt

The new insignia for the II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group displayed front and center during the ceremony on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Caroline, Oct. 6, 2025. The revealing of the new insignia represents the many elements and fundamentals that celebrated the remarkable progress made over the recent, past, and advancing mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

The new insignia for the II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group displayed front and center during the ceremony on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Caroline, Oct. 6, 2025. The revealing of the new insignia represents the many elements and fundamentals that celebrated the remarkable progress made over the recent, past, and advancing mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White

U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish navy service members conduct a bilateral medical training exercise as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 17, 2025. The training brought medical personnel together to improve lifesaving skills, reinforce communication, and bolster bilateral mission readiness. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish navy service members conduct a bilateral medical training exercise as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 17, 2025. The training brought medical personnel together to improve lifesaving skills, reinforce communication, and bolster bilateral mission readiness. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division evacuate a simulated casualty during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2025. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd MARDIV conducted the MCCRE in order to demonstrate combat proficiency through the combined use of modern infantry tactics and technology, ensuring readiness for any future conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division evacuate a simulated casualty during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2025. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd MARDIV conducted the MCCRE in order to demonstrate combat proficiency through the combined use of modern infantry tactics and technology, ensuring readiness for any future conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Navy Lt. Antonia De Jesus, a nurse with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practices drawing blood during a Tier IV Tactical Casualty Combat Care course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cina Reyes, left, an inventory management specialist, and Lance Cpl. Jorge Martinez, a supply chain specialist, both with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo after receiving challenge coins from U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, assistant division commander, 2d Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2025. The assistant division commander visited 2nd CRR Marines to learn how they provide higher levels of supply management and maintenance to II Marine Expeditionary Force in garrison and while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cina Reyes, left, an inventory management specialist, and Lance Cpl. Jorge Martinez, a supply chain specialist, both with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo after receiving challenge coins from U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, assistant division commander, 2d Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2025. The assistant division commander visited 2nd CRR Marines to learn how they provide higher levels of supply management and maintenance to II Marine Expeditionary Force in garrison and while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, recognizes a Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 5, 2025. 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)

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, recognizes a Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 5, 2025. 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. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), move toward an objective during a reconnaissance and surveillance exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 12, 2025. 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)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), move toward an objective during a reconnaissance and surveillance exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 12, 2025. 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 Sgt. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), emplaces an explosive charge during a breaching range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 1, 2025. 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 explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), emplaces an explosive charge during a breaching range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 1, 2025. 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 Sgt. Maurion Moore

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