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The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center assists 4,500 customers with their taxes and saves the Camp Lejeune Community an average of 1.2 million dollars annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center assists 4,500 customers with their taxes and saves the Camp Lejeune Community an average of 1.2 million dollars annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert D. Barbaree III, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, awards the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, right, a senior air traffic controller with H&HS, on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. Haunschild received the Bronze Star medal for his actions as Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team Leader with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-162 during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert D. Barbaree III, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, awards the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, right, a senior air traffic controller with H&HS, on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. Haunschild received the Bronze Star medal for his actions as Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team Leader with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-162 during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group conduct a two min float during a littoral engineer reconnaissance team (LERT) screening swim qualification on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 17, 2023. Marines from 8th Engineer Support Battalion administered a screening test in order to assess the physical fitness, mental toughness, tactical abilities and academic potential of future LERT members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group conduct a two min float during a littoral engineer reconnaissance team (LERT) screening swim qualification on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 17, 2023. Marines from 8th Engineer Support Battalion administered a screening test in order to assess the physical fitness, mental toughness, tactical abilities and academic potential of future LERT members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 play volleyball during a field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 14, 2023. VMM-261 hosted a field meet to build comradery through healthy competition and exercise while deployed for Service Level Training Exercise 2-23. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 play volleyball during a field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 14, 2023. VMM-261 hosted a field meet to build comradery through healthy competition and exercise while deployed for Service Level Training Exercise 2-23. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of 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 Pfc. Nelson Sanchez, an Orlando, Florida native and a designated marksman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) establishes security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nelson Sanchez, an Orlando, Florida native and a designated marksman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) establishes security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a flight-line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, provides rear line of sight during reduced-visibility landing training near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a flight-line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, provides rear line of sight during reduced-visibility landing training near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of 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 Cpl. Joe Whalen, a flight-line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, poses for a photo near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joe Whalen, a flight-line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, poses for a photo near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) held a relief and appointment ceremony Jan. 17, 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Michael Johnson turned over authority as the 24th MEU sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Jared Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy A. Turner)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) held a relief and appointment ceremony Jan. 17, 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Michael Johnson turned over authority as the 24th MEU sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Jared Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy A. Turner)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarred Blood, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, conducts maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 11, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarred Blood, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, conducts maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 11, 2023. VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF) and Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 prepare to board a ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF) and Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 prepare to board a ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Paris Skidmore, center right, the first sergeant of Tactical Maintenance Company, passes the Tactical Maintenance Company Guidon to Maj. Bradley Nelson, the commanding officer of Tactical Maintenance Company, both with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a stand-up ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. In the ceremony Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion stood-up the first ever Tactical Maintenance Company in accordance with the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Paris Skidmore, center right, the first sergeant of Tactical Maintenance Company, passes the Tactical Maintenance Company Guidon to Maj. Bradley Nelson, the commanding officer of Tactical Maintenance Company, both with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a stand-up ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. In the ceremony Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion stood-up the first ever Tactical Maintenance Company in accordance with the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, put out a controlled fuel burn during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new firehose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R firetrucks before the equipment becomes standard issue for Marine Corps ARFF and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, put out a controlled fuel burn during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new firehose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R firetrucks before the equipment becomes standard issue for Marine Corps ARFF and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), establish security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), establish security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Smith, a Adel, Georgia, native and a rifleman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, post security during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Smith, a Adel, Georgia, native and a rifleman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, post security during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to unhitch equipment from an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), during Helicopter Support Team (HST) training on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023. HST training is conducted to increase proficiency in logistics tasks and enhance the ability to execute potential contingency missions carried out by the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to unhitch equipment from an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), during Helicopter Support Team (HST) training on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2023. HST training is conducted to increase proficiency in logistics tasks and enhance the ability to execute potential contingency missions carried out by the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 taxi a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 29, 2022. Marines with VMGR-252 flew in formations and simulated an air delivery to increase proficiency among air crew and pilots. VMGR-252 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. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 taxi a KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 29, 2022. Marines with VMGR-252 flew in formations and simulated an air delivery to increase proficiency among air crew and pilots. VMGR-252 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. Adam Henke)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lydia Deprey, a Waldo, Ohio native and a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. In addition to her duties as a mortarman, Deprey is also newly qualified as a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival. Deprey was identified as a “Follow Me” Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lydia Deprey, a Waldo, Ohio native and a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. In addition to her duties as a mortarman, Deprey is also newly qualified as a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival. Deprey was identified as a “Follow Me” Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/6 (BLT), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a MV-22 Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced) during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. BLT 1/6 conducted a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, one of multiple scenario-based exercises conducted during MEUEX I, a 15-day field exercise executing various types of missions tasked for the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/6 (BLT), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a MV-22 Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced) during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I, at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. BLT 1/6 conducted a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, one of multiple scenario-based exercises conducted during MEUEX I, a 15-day field exercise executing various types of missions tasked for the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the rehearsal was to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the rehearsal was to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lydia Deprey, a Waldo, Ohio native and a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, checks the elevation on a mortar system on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. Deprey was identified as a “Follow Me” Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lydia Deprey, a Waldo, Ohio native and a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, checks the elevation on a mortar system on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. Deprey was identified as a “Follow Me” Marine in efforts to share the stories of 2d MARDIV Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks

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