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U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during the 2d MARDIV Band Holiday Concert at the River of Life Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed a selection of holiday songs to give back to the families of the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during the 2d MARDIV Band Holiday Concert at the River of Life Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed a selection of holiday songs to give back to the families of the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ashley Harrod, left, from Kentucky, the command senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia, the commanding officer, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, uncase the organizational colors during the reactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. VMFA-251 is the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to employ the F-35C Lightning II, which is designed to operate from conventional aircraft carriers or land bases and provides operational flexibility and persistence to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ashley Harrod, left, from Kentucky, the command senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia, the commanding officer, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, uncase the organizational colors during the reactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. VMFA-251 is the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to employ the F-35C Lightning II, which is designed to operate from conventional aircraft carriers or land bases and provides operational flexibility and persistence to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. AJ Courchaine, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, learns how to use a power cutter during an Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. AJ Courchaine, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, learns how to use a power cutter during an Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

(From left to right) Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, the commanding general of II MEF, Congressman Chuck Edwards, Congressman Matt Cartwright, and Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the deputy commanding general of II MEF, pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was as a bi-partisan visit consisting of multiple Representatives from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) intended to learn more about II MEF operations and capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina.

(From left to right) Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, the commanding general of II MEF, Congressman Chuck Edwards, Congressman Matt Cartwright, and Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the deputy commanding general of II MEF, pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was as a bi-partisan visit consisting of multiple Representatives from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) intended to learn more about II MEF operations and capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Scalin

U.S. Marines demonstrate the decontamination procedure for individuals exposed to hazardous materials during bilateral chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training during Exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Pahkajarvi, Finland, Nov. 26, 2024. Exercise Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines demonstrate the decontamination procedure for individuals exposed to hazardous materials during bilateral chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training during Exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Pahkajarvi, Finland, Nov. 26, 2024. Exercise Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a hike in recognition of Tarawa Day on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 26, 2024. Each year, 2d Marine Regiment participates in various field day events on Tarawa Day in commemoration of the Regiment's long history of honor and sacrifice to build unit camaraderie and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. JudithAnn Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a hike in recognition of Tarawa Day on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 26, 2024. Each year, 2d Marine Regiment participates in various field day events on Tarawa Day in commemoration of the Regiment's long history of honor and sacrifice to build unit camaraderie and boost morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. JudithAnn Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. JudithAnn Lazaro

U.S. Marines stage vehicles during Exercise Freezing Winds 24 in Pahkajarvi, Finland, Nov. 24, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines stage vehicles during Exercise Freezing Winds 24 in Pahkajarvi, Finland, Nov. 24, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eddie Hill, from Indiana, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with the KC-130J Fleet Replacement Detachment (FRD), utilizes a KC-130J Super Hercules flight simulator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 25, 2024. The KC-130J FRD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, tasked with providing core introduction phase training and standardization for all fixed-wing assault support aircrew in order to meet Marine Corps manning requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eddie Hill, from Indiana, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot with the KC-130J Fleet Replacement Detachment (FRD), utilizes a KC-130J Super Hercules flight simulator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 25, 2024. The KC-130J FRD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, tasked with providing core introduction phase training and standardization for all fixed-wing assault support aircrew in order to meet Marine Corps manning requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Harvey, a native of Locust Grove, Virginia, and the operations officer of 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in a game of softball during the Big Stix sports tournament on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2024. The Big Stix sports tournament is an annual event hosted by 10th Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV, to promote unit cohesion, morale, and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Harvey, a native of Locust Grove, Virginia, and the operations officer of 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in a game of softball during the Big Stix sports tournament on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2024. The Big Stix sports tournament is an annual event hosted by 10th Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV, to promote unit cohesion, morale, and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Claudell

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 taxis at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2024. VMUT-2 serves as the Marine Corps' MQ-9A Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron, whose primary mission is to train MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in their respective military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 taxis at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2024. VMUT-2 serves as the Marine Corps' MQ-9A Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron, whose primary mission is to train MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in their respective military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Akeel Aust

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a high explosive weapons course of fire during a MSPF Weapons and Tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2024. The Weapons and Tactics course builds upon the MSPF's current capabilities and ensures the unit is capable of supporting MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a high explosive weapons course of fire during a MSPF Weapons and Tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2024. The Weapons and Tactics course builds upon the MSPF's current capabilities and ensures the unit is capable of supporting MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Juliaisa Caldero, a native of Altamonte, Florida, checks airway of a simulated amputee during a medical training exercise in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 19, 2024. Exercise Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Juliaisa Caldero, a native of Altamonte, Florida, checks airway of a simulated amputee during a medical training exercise in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 19, 2024. Exercise Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaylin Hernandezperez, an instructor with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Corporals Course, makes adjustments on how to properly present a noncommissioned officer sword during a Corporals Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2024. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful small-unit leaders in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaylin Hernandezperez, an instructor with 2nd Marine Logistics Group Corporals Course, makes adjustments on how to properly present a noncommissioned officer sword during a Corporals Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2024. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful small-unit leaders in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Forrest Valdez, operations chief, Combat Logistic Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), participates in small arms qualification aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 14, 2024. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forced Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Forrest Valdez, operations chief, Combat Logistic Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), participates in small arms qualification aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 14, 2024. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forced Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expedition Force, stand at parade rest during the Marine Corps birthday cake ceremony during the 249th Marine Corps Ball celebration at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, South Carolina, Nov. 08, 2024. The Marine Corps Ball is conducted to celebrate the history, legacy and traditions of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenya J Bolton)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expedition Force, stand at parade rest during the Marine Corps birthday cake ceremony during the 249th Marine Corps Ball celebration at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, South Carolina, Nov. 08, 2024. The Marine Corps Ball is conducted to celebrate the history, legacy and traditions of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenya J Bolton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenya Bolton

Finnish Soldiers of the Nylands Brigade and U.S. Navy Corpsman, conduct tactical casualty care on simulated causalities during bilateral medical training in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 12, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Finnish Soldiers of the Nylands Brigade and U.S. Navy Corpsman, conduct tactical casualty care on simulated causalities during bilateral medical training in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 24 on Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 12, 2024. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led maritime exercise involving U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Europe and serves as a venue to increase Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between NATO partners and allies in and around the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

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