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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during the Marines and Sailors of the Year Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 22, 2026. The Marine and Sailor of the Year distinctions recognize Marines and Sailors who exceed expectations and have contributed significantly to the mission effectiveness of their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during the Marines and Sailors of the Year Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 22, 2026. The Marine and Sailor of the Year distinctions recognize Marines and Sailors who exceed expectations and have contributed significantly to the mission effectiveness of their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

U.S. Marines and French Creek Single Marine Program staff prepare for a Days of Service trash clean up event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2026. The cleanup supported MCB Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division's Earth Day 2026 initiatives, emphasizing the importance of sustaining the installation by removing litter and promoting environmental responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marines and French Creek Single Marine Program staff prepare for a Days of Service trash clean up event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2026. The cleanup supported MCB Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division's Earth Day 2026 initiatives, emphasizing the importance of sustaining the installation by removing litter and promoting environmental responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sight in during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, April 16, 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 Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sight in during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, April 16, 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 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), enter a room during a live-fire shoot house at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, 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 Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), enter a room during a live-fire shoot house at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, 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 Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a F-35B Lightning II aircraft for familiarization flights during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska an exercise is designed to simulate complex scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing our ability to respond effectively to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a F-35B Lightning II aircraft for familiarization flights during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska an exercise is designed to simulate complex scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing our ability to respond effectively to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, march in formation during a deployment homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 21, 2026. During the six-month deployment, CLB-6 supported two multi-national exercises in two different countries to strengthen regional security and Allied and partner integration as part of Marine Rotational Force-Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, march in formation during a deployment homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 21, 2026. During the six-month deployment, CLB-6 supported two multi-national exercises in two different countries to strengthen regional security and Allied and partner integration as part of Marine Rotational Force-Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

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

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