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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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Jul 20, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Gunnery Sgt. Angel Garcia, a logistics chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, after Garcia was recognized during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 17, 2026. The Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller award is awarded to units within II Marine Expeditionary Force that have showcased outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of II MEF within the past year. Worth is a native of Missouri. Garcia is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1250

 
II Marine Expeditionary Force