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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Dennis A. Dunbar, left, incoming commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige formally transferred command of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Dennis A. Dunbar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Dennis A. Dunbar, left, incoming commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark P. Paige formally transferred command of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Dennis A. Dunbar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2026. The arrival of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft marked another step in VMFA-231’s preparation for official activation as an F-35B Lightning II squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2026. The arrival of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft marked another step in VMFA-231’s preparation for official activation as an F-35B Lightning II squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Thaxton, a native of Ohio and gunner, and Cpl. Carlos Alvarez, a native of Maryland and team leader, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a Mark 19 grenade machine gun during a company supported bilateral defense, executing combined arms dilemmas against dismounted enemy forces as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise on Training Area Delta during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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. Isaac Llanez Delgado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Thaxton, a native of Ohio and gunner, and Cpl. Carlos Alvarez, a native of Maryland and team leader, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a Mark 19 grenade machine gun during a company supported bilateral defense, executing combined arms dilemmas against dismounted enemy forces as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise on Training Area Delta during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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. Isaac Llanez Delgado)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado

An M777 Howitzer assigned to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires M795 155mm ammunition during an artillery operation in support of Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 11, 2026. 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 Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

An M777 Howitzer assigned to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires M795 155mm ammunition during an artillery operation in support of Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 11, 2026. 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 Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

A Dutch Marine suppresses the enemy forces during a force-on-force urban operations simulation as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2026. 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 Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

A Dutch Marine suppresses the enemy forces during a force-on-force urban operations simulation as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2026. 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 Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph M. Garaux, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the regimental colors to Col. Brett A. Bohne, the incoming commanding officer of CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony signified the transfer of command and the total accountability, authority and responsibility from Garaux to Bohne. Garaux is a native of Ohio. Bohne is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph M. Garaux, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the regimental colors to Col. Brett A. Bohne, the incoming commanding officer of CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony signified the transfer of command and the total accountability, authority and responsibility from Garaux to Bohne. Garaux is a native of Ohio. Bohne is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit the Pacific Ocean in a rigid-hull inflatable boat after launching from the ship during a boat assault force rehearsal, Aug. 12, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit the Pacific Ocean in a rigid-hull inflatable boat after launching from the ship during a boat assault force rehearsal, Aug. 12, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participates in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team 8041 in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors, and protect the through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participates in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team 8041 in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors, and protect the through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peyton Sherman, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division discusses procedures during an objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peyton Sherman, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division discusses procedures during an objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Wilkerson, a native of Georgia and a team leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shoots an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Mobile Assault Course in Training Area Prospect during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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 Sgt. Alexis French)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Wilkerson, a native of Georgia and a team leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shoots an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Mobile Assault Course in Training Area Prospect during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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 Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Johana Kernan, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Regimental Combat Team, poses for a photo during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 4, 2026. Kernan was highlighted in a regimental shoutout for her recent performance. SLTE 4-26 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Johana Kernan, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Regimental Combat Team, poses for a photo during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 4, 2026. Kernan was highlighted in a regimental shoutout for her recent performance. SLTE 4-26 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, present the colors during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, present the colors during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen

U.S. Marine Corps to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

U.S. Marine Corps to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen

U.S. Marine Corps to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

U.S. Marine Corps to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

Photo by LCpl. Ethan Claassen

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., center, the offgoing commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, transfers the colors to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general, during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., center, the offgoing commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, transfers the colors to Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford, the oncoming commanding general, during the II MEF Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands near Helena, Montana during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, July 29, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands near Helena, Montana during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, July 29, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to ensure readiness for future deployments and operations. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of an operational unit based on approved Marine Corps training and readiness tasks, conditions, and standards to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Cortestorres, right, a transportation chief with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2026. Cortestorres, an Illinois native, retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Cortestorres, right, a transportation chief with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stands at attention during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2026. Cortestorres, an Illinois native, retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grant Smith, from Pennsylvania, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW, land at a forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, July 28, 2026. MWSS-272 hosted a two-week long aviation ground support leaders' course to provide leaders from across Marine Air Control Group 28 with a baseline knowledge of AGS capabilities to ensure continuity and operational readiness across 2nd MAW.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grant Smith, from Pennsylvania, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW, land at a forward arming and refueling point at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, July 28, 2026. MWSS-272 hosted a two-week long aviation ground support leaders' course to provide leaders from across Marine Air Control Group 28 with a baseline knowledge of AGS capabilities to ensure continuity and operational readiness across 2nd MAW.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson

San-Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) arrives in La Guaira Port, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned to U.S. Military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S, disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of June 24, 2026, earthquakes, (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

San-Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) arrives in La Guaira Port, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned to U.S. Military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S, disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of June 24, 2026, earthquakes, (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to conduct a live-fire company attack on Range 400 during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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 Sgt. Alexis French)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to conduct a live-fire company attack on Range 400 during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2026. SLTE 4-26 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 Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

II Marine Expeditionary Force