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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., from Missouri, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready Aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., from Missouri, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready Aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Jakobe Moore, left, a native of Alabama, and Hospitalman Tricel Walker, a native of New York, both hospital corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, push a Model 1841 Navy 32-pounder cannon out of battery during an evening gun ceremony at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2025. Fort Macon fires Model 1841 Navy 32-pounder cannons weekly during the summer to honor the tradition of signaling the end of the military day by firing a solution charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Jakobe Moore, left, a native of Alabama, and Hospitalman Tricel Walker, a native of New York, both hospital corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, push a Model 1841 Navy 32-pounder cannon out of battery during an evening gun ceremony at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2025. Fort Macon fires Model 1841 Navy 32-pounder cannons weekly during the summer to honor the tradition of signaling the end of the military day by firing a solution charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, left; Elmer L. Roman, assistant secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, center; and Brandon Wheeler, senior advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, right, pose for a photo following a tour of the future II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) headquarters building on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2025. During his visit, Roman engaged with Marines and their families during a tour of family housing, as well as tours of legacy and modernized barracks facilities and the future II MEF headquarters building. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, left; Elmer L. Roman, assistant secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, center; and Brandon Wheeler, senior advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, right, pose for a photo following a tour of the future II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) headquarters building on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2025. During his visit, Roman engaged with Marines and their families during a tour of family housing, as well as tours of legacy and modernized barracks facilities and the future II MEF headquarters building. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

Current and former commanding generals of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) render their respects to colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

Current and former commanding generals of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) render their respects to colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

Photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct water recovery on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during Water Driving Operations Training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 14, 2025. ACV Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET) is designed to train and license Assault Amphibian Marines to operate the ACV on land and water.

U.S. Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct water recovery on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during Water Driving Operations Training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 14, 2025. ACV Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET) is designed to train and license Assault Amphibian Marines to operate the ACV on land and water.

Photo by Addi Vander Velde

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. LeRoy Barton, a pilot who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, speaks during an interview in New Bern, North Carolina May 29, 2025. As the Marine Corps commemorates 250 years of unwavering dedication to the nation and looks to the future, we honor heroes like Barton who has paved the way for our legacy through selfless commitment to the Marine Corps and our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naimah Green)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. LeRoy Barton, a pilot who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, speaks during an interview in New Bern, North Carolina May 29, 2025. As the Marine Corps commemorates 250 years of unwavering dedication to the nation and looks to the future, we honor heroes like Barton who has paved the way for our legacy through selfless commitment to the Marine Corps and our country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naimah Green)

Photo by Pfc. Naimah Green

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operated an Assault Combat Vehicle during Operator New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on August 25, 2025. OPNET is a specialized program focused on training 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to ensure its safe and effective operation in any environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operated an Assault Combat Vehicle during Operator New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on August 25, 2025. OPNET is a specialized program focused on training 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to ensure its safe and effective operation in any environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro, a combat photographer with Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal after the completion of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 26, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro, a combat photographer with Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal after the completion of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 26, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Neil R. Berry, the commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a French Foreign Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade, give a speech during an award ceremony as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 23, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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 Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Neil R. Berry, the commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a French Foreign Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade, give a speech during an award ceremony as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 23, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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 Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Morgan, a native of Virginia and a Small Unmanned Aerial System operator with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, launches an RQ-20 Puma during an UAS tactical demonstration on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2025. Marines flew multiple UAS platforms in order to gain proficiency of the Radio Agile Integrated Device which groups UAS into a single network. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Morgan, a native of Virginia and a Small Unmanned Aerial System operator with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, launches an RQ-20 Puma during an UAS tactical demonstration on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2025. Marines flew multiple UAS platforms in order to gain proficiency of the Radio Agile Integrated Device which groups UAS into a single network. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Madriaga, an air traffic control communications technician, with Air Traffic Control Platoon completes a process called “turn ups” to ensure communications between aircraft and the tower are intact, at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2025. Madriaga, the recipient of the August MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in March of 2022 from Sacramento, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Madriaga, an air traffic control communications technician, with Air Traffic Control Platoon completes a process called “turn ups” to ensure communications between aircraft and the tower are intact, at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2025. Madriaga, the recipient of the August MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in March of 2022 from Sacramento, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), briefs Brigadier General Thomas Armas, Deputy Commanding General, Marine Forces Command, during his visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), for a visit in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on August 21, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC), embarked on LHD 7, hosted Brigadier General Armas to provide a ship tour and to discuss the 22nd MEU(SOC)’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), briefs Brigadier General Thomas Armas, Deputy Commanding General, Marine Forces Command, during his visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), for a visit in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on August 21, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC), embarked on LHD 7, hosted Brigadier General Armas to provide a ship tour and to discuss the 22nd MEU(SOC)’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

A joint light tactical vehicle from Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct combat vehicle operator training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2025. The combat vehicle operator training was part of a Field Training Exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase Marines and Sailors’ technical proficiency in their military occupational specialties, and increase the battalions’ ability to complete core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

A joint light tactical vehicle from Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct combat vehicle operator training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2025. The combat vehicle operator training was part of a Field Training Exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase Marines and Sailors’ technical proficiency in their military occupational specialties, and increase the battalions’ ability to complete core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band pose for a photo at Carolina Forest Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2025. CLB-22 and the 2nd MAW Band welcomed students of Carolina Forest Elementary back for the 2025-2026 school year to build morale and enhance community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band pose for a photo at Carolina Forest Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2025. CLB-22 and the 2nd MAW Band welcomed students of Carolina Forest Elementary back for the 2025-2026 school year to build morale and enhance community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A French Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade applies camouflage paint for Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 18, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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 Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

A French Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade applies camouflage paint for Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 18, 2025. SLTE 4-25 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 Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. service members and their families watch an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft demonstration during a family day event at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2025. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted a family day for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) to give Marines and Sailors a chance to show their family members a glimpse of their day-to-day duties while also offering hands-on demonstrations of Marine Corps equipment and weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. service members and their families watch an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft demonstration during a family day event at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2025. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted a family day for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) to give Marines and Sailors a chance to show their family members a glimpse of their day-to-day duties while also offering hands-on demonstrations of Marine Corps equipment and weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Colby Conklin, left, a crew chief, and Lance Cpl. Christine Bedolla, a tiltrotor mechanic, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), label panels while conducting maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 18, 2025. The 22nd MEU (SOC) conducted routine aircraft maintenance to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Colby Conklin, left, a crew chief, and Lance Cpl. Christine Bedolla, a tiltrotor mechanic, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), label panels while conducting maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 18, 2025. The 22nd MEU (SOC) conducted routine aircraft maintenance to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), slides down a fast rope while conducting fast rope drills out of an MV-22 Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines with the 22nd MEU(SOC) conducted fast rope drills to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), slides down a fast rope while conducting fast rope drills out of an MV-22 Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines with the 22nd MEU(SOC) conducted fast rope drills to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion transports 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) artillery ammunition to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while in port at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, August 22, 2025. Equipment and personnel were transferred between ships within the IWO ARG in support of the 22nd MEU (SOC)’s regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion transports 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) artillery ammunition to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while in port at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, August 22, 2025. Equipment and personnel were transferred between ships within the IWO ARG in support of the 22nd MEU (SOC)’s regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edison Nevarez, left and Lance Cpl. David Maldonado, motor transport operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), exchange vehicle mileage and fuel data aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, August 21, 2025. U.S. Marines with the 22nd MEU (SOC) conducted preventative maintenance checks and services to ensure readiness of equipment and vehicles in support of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group and 22nd MEU (SOC)’s regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edison Nevarez, left and Lance Cpl. David Maldonado, motor transport operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), exchange vehicle mileage and fuel data aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, August 21, 2025. U.S. Marines with the 22nd MEU (SOC) conducted preventative maintenance checks and services to ensure readiness of equipment and vehicles in support of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group and 22nd MEU (SOC)’s regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

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