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Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations use a 5G expeditionary transmission system during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2025. The system enables forward-deployed units to securely transmit high-resolution imagery and video in real time from austere environments. The training allowed Marines to evaluate the system’s speed, reliability, and ease of use under realistic operational conditions. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho) (This photo has been altered to remove implied endorsement by blurring a company logo.)

Photo by Joel Rivera Camacho

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations use a 5G expeditionary transmission system during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2025. The system enables forward-deployed units to securely transmit high-resolution imagery and video in real time from austere environments. The training allowed Marines to evaluate the system’s speed, reliability, and ease of use under realistic operational conditions. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho) (This photo has been altered to remove implied endorsement by blurring a company logo.)

Photo by Joel Rivera Camacho

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations use a 5G expeditionary transmission system during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2025. The system enables forward-deployed units to securely transmit high-resolution imagery and video in real time from austere environments. The training allowed Marines to evaluate the system’s speed, reliability, and ease of use under realistic operational conditions. (Official Marine Corps Systems Command photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho) (This photo has been altered to remove implied endorsement by blurring a company logo.)

Photo by Joel Rivera Camacho

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Hermacinski, electrical systems technician, Engineer Equipment Support Platoon, 2d Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, places an M18A1 claymore during a claymore demolition range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. The demolition range was conducted to progress the platoon’s understanding of operating in a defense when forward deployed in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Hermacinski, electrical systems technician, Engineer Equipment Support Platoon, 2d Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, places an M18A1 claymore during a claymore demolition range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. The demolition range was conducted to progress the platoon’s understanding of operating in a defense when forward deployed in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) for a flight at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 5, 2025. 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, conducted a deployment for training in order to enhance operational readiness and overall unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) for a flight at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 5, 2025. 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, conducted a deployment for training in order to enhance operational readiness and overall unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Mangual, left, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and a North Carolina native, secures a role player acting as an enemy combatant during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, on Aug. 7, 2025. 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, traveled to Camp Dawson during a deployment for training and conducted various training evolutions to prepare for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Mangual, left, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and a North Carolina native, secures a role player acting as an enemy combatant during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, on Aug. 7, 2025. 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, traveled to Camp Dawson during a deployment for training and conducted various training evolutions to prepare for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sails underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 16, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC) went underway for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sails underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 16, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC) went underway for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force perform group sit-ups during a beach workout while participating in Corporals Leadership School on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2025. Corporals Leadership School is a four-week course designed to enhance skills to be effective small unit leaders and expand their knowledge as noncommissioned officers in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force perform group sit-ups during a beach workout while participating in Corporals Leadership School on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2025. Corporals Leadership School is a four-week course designed to enhance skills to be effective small unit leaders and expand their knowledge as noncommissioned officers in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Garcia, a rifleman and native of Texas, left, and 1st Lt. Michael Meo, a platoon commander and native of Oregon, both with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operate an M3 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire exercise as part of a DFT, July 28, 2025. The ground and logistics combat elements of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, conducted a DFT to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Garcia, a rifleman and native of Texas, left, and 1st Lt. Michael Meo, a platoon commander and native of Oregon, both with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operate an M3 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire exercise as part of a DFT, July 28, 2025. The ground and logistics combat elements of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, conducted a DFT to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Kilian, a native of Tatamy, Pennsylvania and the staff judge advocate for 2nd Marine Division, with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd MARDIV, gives remarks during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Kilian’s honorable and faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Kilian, a native of Tatamy, Pennsylvania and the staff judge advocate for 2nd Marine Division, with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd MARDIV, gives remarks during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Kilian’s honorable and faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

William Lewis Jr., left, the mayor of Havelock, North Carolina, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. Lewis was made an honorary member of 2nd MAW to celebrate the strong and enduring relationships between 2nd MAW, MCAS Cherry Point, and the City of Havelock. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

William Lewis Jr., left, the mayor of Havelock, North Carolina, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. Lewis was made an honorary member of 2nd MAW to celebrate the strong and enduring relationships between 2nd MAW, MCAS Cherry Point, and the City of Havelock. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joel Burns, the first sergeant of Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, and a native of California, reads the promotion warrant for Cpl. Christian Martinez Vazquez, a logistics specialist with CLB-22, CLR-27, during a promotion ceremony at the Marine Corps Museum, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2025. The logistics combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), CLB-22, conducted a DFT to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joel Burns, the first sergeant of Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, and a native of California, reads the promotion warrant for Cpl. Christian Martinez Vazquez, a logistics specialist with CLB-22, CLR-27, during a promotion ceremony at the Marine Corps Museum, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2025. The logistics combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), CLB-22, conducted a DFT to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy sailors with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, depart for deployment during a man the rails ceremony aboard the San Antonio while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, August 14, 2025. This ceremony signifies that the IWO ARG and 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are officially underway for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy sailors with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, depart for deployment during a man the rails ceremony aboard the San Antonio while in port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, August 14, 2025. This ceremony signifies that the IWO ARG and 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are officially underway for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off while transporting equipment and personnel to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during onload operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 15, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC) conducted personnel and equipment onload to enhance readiness for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off while transporting equipment and personnel to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during onload operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 15, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC) conducted personnel and equipment onload to enhance readiness for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, awards U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Larry Collier II, left, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, a challenge coin during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, awards U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Larry Collier II, left, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, a challenge coin during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer speaks to the Marines of 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2025. Meyer held an open-ended discussion, speaking on his experience reenlisting to inspire young Marines and noncommissioned officers to embrace positive change and new traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer speaks to the Marines of 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2025. Meyer held an open-ended discussion, speaking on his experience reenlisting to inspire young Marines and noncommissioned officers to embrace positive change and new traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, center, receives a brief during exercise Scarlet Dragon 25-3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. Beginning in 2020, the Scarlet Dragon series of exercises were founded by XVIII Airborne Corps to serve as a venue for all services, to use data, artificial intelligence, and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control to enable decision dominance in training their mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, center, receives a brief during exercise Scarlet Dragon 25-3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2025. Beginning in 2020, the Scarlet Dragon series of exercises were founded by XVIII Airborne Corps to serve as a venue for all services, to use data, artificial intelligence, and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control to enable decision dominance in training their mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shemarr MitchellTavares, left, and Lance Cpl. Terrone Thomas, both field artillery cannoneer’s with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, load an M777 Howitzer during exercise Burmese Chase 25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise that incorporates integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shemarr MitchellTavares, left, and Lance Cpl. Terrone Thomas, both field artillery cannoneer’s with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, load an M777 Howitzer during exercise Burmese Chase 25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise that incorporates integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines plan a simulated air assault mission as part of Assault Support Planning Problem (ASPP) 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. ASPP provides pilots with the opportunity to plan, brief and lead a company air assault mission prior to attending the Marine Corps’ Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines plan a simulated air assault mission as part of Assault Support Planning Problem (ASPP) 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. ASPP provides pilots with the opportunity to plan, brief and lead a company air assault mission prior to attending the Marine Corps’ Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion, 2d Marine Logistic Group, 2d Marine Division convoys as part of Advanced Motorized Operations Course during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 24, 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. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion, 2d Marine Logistic Group, 2d Marine Division convoys as part of Advanced Motorized Operations Course during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 24, 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

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