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U.S. Marines and Sailors load a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft, air cushion aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marines and Sailors load a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft, air cushion aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zandria Smith ground guides a medium tactical vehicle replacement on the deck of the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zandria Smith ground guides a medium tactical vehicle replacement on the deck of the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion is marshaled into the USS Arlington (LPD-24) carrying tactical vehicles during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion is marshaled into the USS Arlington (LPD-24) carrying tactical vehicles during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marines arrive aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marines arrive aboard the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 21, 2021. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Maritime DSCA Task Force, commanded by Combat Logistics Battalion 22, and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conducted a destructive weather mission rehearsal loading exercise to prepare and rehearse for a future DSCA mission during the 2021 hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Fontalvo, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 20, 2021. “Leaders must be close to relate to others,” said Fontalvo, a native of Piscataway, New Jersey. According to his leadership, Fontalvo has shown the utmost respect towards his seniors and subordinates, he takes the initiative in sharing his knowledge regarding his military occupational specialty with other Marines in the unit to further the success of the ordnance division in the squadron. VMAT-203 is subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Fontalvo, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, July 20, 2021. “Leaders must be close to relate to others,” said Fontalvo, a native of Piscataway, New Jersey. According to his leadership, Fontalvo has shown the utmost respect towards his seniors and subordinates, he takes the initiative in sharing his knowledge regarding his military occupational specialty with other Marines in the unit to further the success of the ordnance division in the squadron. VMAT-203 is subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy May, a native of Versailles, Ohio, and an ammunition technician with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2021. “Leadership means a lot of different things. In my eyes it means taking care of the Marines under your charge, and around you, regardless if they are yours or not,” May said. May’s leadership nominated him for this week’s Motivator of the Week for his initiative going above and beyond what is asked of him. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Troy May, a native of Versailles, Ohio, and an ammunition technician with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2021. “Leadership means a lot of different things. In my eyes it means taking care of the Marines under your charge, and around you, regardless if they are yours or not,” May said. May’s leadership nominated him for this week’s Motivator of the Week for his initiative going above and beyond what is asked of him. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Braxton D. Cobb, an administrative specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWHS) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 13, 2021. “Don’t allow your past define your future,” said Cobb, a native of Columbus, Georgia. According to his leadership, Cobb consistently demonstrates exceptional mastery of professional skills, personal initiative, and selfless leadership in the MWHS-2 administrative office. Cobb’s mature mentality and high degree of knowledge relevant to his military occupational specialty enables him to effectively communicate with senior and subordinate personnel. MWHS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Braxton D. Cobb, an administrative specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWHS) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 13, 2021. “Don’t allow your past define your future,” said Cobb, a native of Columbus, Georgia. According to his leadership, Cobb consistently demonstrates exceptional mastery of professional skills, personal initiative, and selfless leadership in the MWHS-2 administrative office. Cobb’s mature mentality and high degree of knowledge relevant to his military occupational specialty enables him to effectively communicate with senior and subordinate personnel. MWHS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leo Yoon, a Rockville, Md., native and a transmissions systems operator with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), operates an AN/PRC-160(V) radio as part of the 2d MARDIV High-Frequency (HF) Competition on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., July 12, 2021. The competition enhanced HF transmission proficiency and capabilities to prepare Marines for future expeditionary conflicts where the area is either contested or degraded. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leo Yoon, a Rockville, Md., native and a transmissions systems operator with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), operates an AN/PRC-160(V) radio as part of the 2d MARDIV High-Frequency (HF) Competition on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., July 12, 2021. The competition enhanced HF transmission proficiency and capabilities to prepare Marines for future expeditionary conflicts where the area is either contested or degraded. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

210710-M-TU241-1004 GULF OF ADEN (July 10, 2021) – Hospital Corpsmen assigned to 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) tend to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Gulf of Aden, July 10. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

210710-M-TU241-1004 GULF OF ADEN (July 10, 2021) – Hospital Corpsmen assigned to 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) tend to a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Gulf of Aden, July 10. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aidan Groeller, a native of Apple Valley, Minn., and a tactical transmission operator with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 9, 2021. “If you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe, only then will you be successful,” Groeller said. Groeller’s leadership nominated him for this week’s Motivator of the Week for his constant drive to be better and provide a positive influence among the Marines around him. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aidan Groeller, a native of Apple Valley, Minn., and a tactical transmission operator with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 9, 2021. “If you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe, only then will you be successful,” Groeller said. Groeller’s leadership nominated him for this week’s Motivator of the Week for his constant drive to be better and provide a positive influence among the Marines around him. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps leadership with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Ukrainian Army personnel pose for a group photo during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 5, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze 21 brings together military units from over thirty nations to cultivate and strengthen relations and techniques as warfighting organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

U.S. Marine Corps leadership with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Ukrainian Army personnel pose for a group photo during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 5, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze 21 brings together military units from over thirty nations to cultivate and strengthen relations and techniques as warfighting organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

Photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, pose for a photograph during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 5, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, pose for a photograph during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 5, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey leaves a landing zone during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 4, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey leaves a landing zone during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 4, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

Ukrainian Armed Forces Cpl. Vasil Boichenko, a paratrooper cadet with the Odesa Military Academy, runs through smoke concealment towards a breached obstacle during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 2, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Ukrainian Armed Forces Cpl. Vasil Boichenko, a paratrooper cadet with the Odesa Military Academy, runs through smoke concealment towards a breached obstacle during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 2, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Davis, a native of Orlando, Fla. and a squad leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepares to start a squad-level live-fire training event during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 3, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Davis, a native of Orlando, Fla. and a squad leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepares to start a squad-level live-fire training event during Exercise Sea Breeze 21 in a nondisclosed location on July 3, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze is an annual event that brings together military units from several countries, and within 2d Marine Expeditionary Force, to enhance their warfighting capabilities and build strong relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), move a simulated casualty on to a stretcher as part of 2d MARDIV’s prolonged casualty care course on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2021.The course prepared the sailors to provide efficient care over an extended period of time while under adverse conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma L. Gray)

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), move a simulated casualty on to a stretcher as part of 2d MARDIV’s prolonged casualty care course on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2021.The course prepared the sailors to provide efficient care over an extended period of time while under adverse conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma L. Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Victor, a native of Walled Lake, Mich., and a maintenance chief with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2021. Victor was selected as the motivator of the week for 2d Marine Divsion for his outsdanding performance attending the Advanced Electrical Engineer Systerm Technician Course, where he received a grade point average of 99.1%, which set the record for the new iteraton of the course. Victor uses his gained knowledge to teach his Marines and guides them with his experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Sarah Pysher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Victor, a native of Walled Lake, Mich., and a maintenance chief with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2021. Victor was selected as the motivator of the week for 2d Marine Divsion for his outsdanding performance attending the Advanced Electrical Engineer Systerm Technician Course, where he received a grade point average of 99.1%, which set the record for the new iteraton of the course. Victor uses his gained knowledge to teach his Marines and guides them with his experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Sarah Pysher)

Photo by PFC Sarah Pysher

Lieutenant General Bill Jurney graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1986. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1987 as an infantryman. In 1988, he was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. From 1989-1992, he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer in 2d Battalion, 4th Marines participating with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of Operation Sharp Edge in the U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia and deploying in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Lieutenant General Bill Jurney graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1986. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1987 as an infantryman. In 1988, he was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. From 1989-1992, he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer in 2d Battalion, 4th Marines participating with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of Operation Sharp Edge in the U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia and deploying in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

Lieutenant General Bill Jurney graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1986. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1987 as an infantryman. In 1988, he was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. From 1989-1992, he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer in 2d Battalion, 4th Marines participating with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of Operation Sharp Edge in the U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia and deploying in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Lieutenant General Bill Jurney graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1986. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1987 as an infantryman. In 1988, he was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. From 1989-1992, he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer in 2d Battalion, 4th Marines participating with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of Operation Sharp Edge in the U.S. Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia and deploying in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

U.S. Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABn.), 2d Marine Division, and Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers discuss littoral combat tactics on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2021. IDF commanders visited 2d AABn. to learn about Marine Corps amphibious combat operations and the capabilities of the assault amphibious vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABn.), 2d Marine Division, and Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers discuss littoral combat tactics on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2021. IDF commanders visited 2d AABn. to learn about Marine Corps amphibious combat operations and the capabilities of the assault amphibious vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

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