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U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrate a hip toss during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador April 20, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. 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) demonstrate a hip toss during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador April 20, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Paige, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), left, and Capt. Byron Herrera Montaño, commander of Infanteria de Marina Jaramijo, march during a bilateral exercise opening ceremony on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 17, 2026. The 22nd MEU(SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Paige, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), left, and Capt. Byron Herrera Montaño, commander of Infanteria de Marina Jaramijo, march during a bilateral exercise opening ceremony on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 17, 2026. The 22nd MEU(SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S Air Force Gen. John D. Caine, right, the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives a coin to U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kelly Arjona, aviation ordnance technician with Marine Corps Air Station New River, before departing MCAS New River, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Gen. Caine visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, where he attended a change of command ceremony, engaged with senior leadership, shared a meal with Marines on the air station, and presented coins to recognize excellence and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S Air Force Gen. John D. Caine, right, the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives a coin to U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kelly Arjona, aviation ordnance technician with Marine Corps Air Station New River, before departing MCAS New River, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Gen. Caine visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, where he attended a change of command ceremony, engaged with senior leadership, shared a meal with Marines on the air station, and presented coins to recognize excellence and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, cheers on a U.S. Marine during a sandbag shuttle run as part of a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG's battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, cheers on a U.S. Marine during a sandbag shuttle run as part of a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG's battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, post security during a helo insertion as part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. Marines participated in a MCCRE to be evaluated on unit combat readiness and ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Michalski)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, post security during a helo insertion as part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. Marines participated in a MCCRE to be evaluated on unit combat readiness and ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Michalski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Michalski

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a room while conducting close-quarters tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 14, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a room while conducting close-quarters tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 14, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keith Oglesbee, left, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Derek Meierle, combat engineer, both with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a live-fire and maneuver during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 21, 2026. Marines participated in a MCCRE to be assessed on unit combat readiness and their ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keith Oglesbee, left, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Derek Meierle, combat engineer, both with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a live-fire and maneuver during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 21, 2026. Marines participated in a MCCRE to be assessed on unit combat readiness and their ability to execute mission critical tasks in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct maintenance on a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 18, 2026. 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 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct maintenance on a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 18, 2026. 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 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to extract after a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training as part of a MEU exercise on U.S. Army Fort Novosel Louisville, Alabama, April 16, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to extract after a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training as part of a MEU exercise on U.S. Army Fort Novosel Louisville, Alabama, April 16, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage simulated adversaries during an embassy reinforcement scenario as part of a MEU exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage simulated adversaries during an embassy reinforcement scenario as part of a MEU exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a combat patrol during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 13, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a combat patrol during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 13, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire unknown distance range as part of Mountain Warfare Training 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 11, 2026. Marines with Alpha Company conducted the range in order to familiarize themselves with weapon sustainment, enhance marksmanship proficiency and increase combat lethality in cold weather, mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire unknown distance range as part of Mountain Warfare Training 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 11, 2026. Marines with Alpha Company conducted the range in order to familiarize themselves with weapon sustainment, enhance marksmanship proficiency and increase combat lethality in cold weather, mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marines alongside crew from the ARC DEFENDER offload medium tactical vehicle replacements during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Fiborgatagnen, Norway, April 16, 2026. Ground and logistical equipment assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24 was offloaded and transported in preparation for the exercise. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines alongside crew from the ARC DEFENDER offload medium tactical vehicle replacements during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Fiborgatagnen, Norway, April 16, 2026. Ground and logistical equipment assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24 was offloaded and transported in preparation for the exercise. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

Jessica Anderson, an environmental protection specialist with the Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division, teaches students from Bitz Intermediate School during an Earth Day event hosted by the EMD at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. The annual event celebrates Earth Day and educates students, service members and their families on protecting natural resources, preventing pollution and preserving wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Jessica Anderson, an environmental protection specialist with the Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division, teaches students from Bitz Intermediate School during an Earth Day event hosted by the EMD at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. The annual event celebrates Earth Day and educates students, service members and their families on protecting natural resources, preventing pollution and preserving wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, transfer equipment between vehicles in preparation for a long-range convoy during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 18, 2026. The Marines are preparing vehicles to ensure all equipment is mission-capable and safely configured for an upcoming movement across challenging Norwegian and Swedish terrain. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, transfer equipment between vehicles in preparation for a long-range convoy during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 18, 2026. The Marines are preparing vehicles to ensure all equipment is mission-capable and safely configured for an upcoming movement across challenging Norwegian and Swedish terrain. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ethan Bright, left, Human Performance Director, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, center right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, both with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, instruct Marines and Sailors during a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG’s battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ethan Bright, left, Human Performance Director, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, center right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, both with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, instruct Marines and Sailors during a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG’s battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a motivational run for the Division's 85th anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April. 16, 2026. 2nd MARDIV's unit run reflects esprit de corps and camaraderie within the units and pays homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a motivational run for the Division's 85th anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April. 16, 2026. 2nd MARDIV's unit run reflects esprit de corps and camaraderie within the units and pays homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Francis Hrosar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar

U.S. service members listen to a student from the Houston City College during an education panel in Houston, Texas, April 20, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. service members listen to a student from the Houston City College during an education panel in Houston, Texas, April 20, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pistol drills during a modified qualification for close-quarter tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 13, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU's upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pistol drills during a modified qualification for close-quarter tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 13, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU's upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jackie Tran, left, and Sgt. Aviel Solomon, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, review the x-ray scan of a simulated ordnance threat during the EOD Team of the Year competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2026. The service level competition was hosted by 8th ESB for more than 50 Marines to test individual and team skills in realistic scenarios and share tactics, techniques and procedures, with the winning team being recognized by the Congressional EOD Caucus. Tran is a native of California. Solomon is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jackie Tran, left, and Sgt. Aviel Solomon, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, review the x-ray scan of a simulated ordnance threat during the EOD Team of the Year competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2026. The service level competition was hosted by 8th ESB for more than 50 Marines to test individual and team skills in realistic scenarios and share tactics, techniques and procedures, with the winning team being recognized by the Congressional EOD Caucus. Tran is a native of California. Solomon is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

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