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PUERTO RICO - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, September 4, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman)

PUERTO RICO - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, September 4, 2025. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman

A French Foreign Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade, reads a plaque during an award ceremony as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 23, 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)

A French Foreign Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade, reads a plaque during an award ceremony as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 23, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, congratulates Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. The Marines won an online competition, providing financial support to lower ticket costs for Marines attending the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, congratulates Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. The Marines won an online competition, providing financial support to lower ticket costs for Marines attending the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol before chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear drills during a regimental field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol before chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear drills during a regimental field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cooper Milbradt, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, starts the power generator on a light-weight water purification system during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 17, 2025. CLB-24 conducted a battalion field exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase Marines and Sailors’ technical proficiency in their military occupational specialties, and increase the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Milbradt is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cooper Milbradt, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, starts the power generator on a light-weight water purification system during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 17, 2025. CLB-24 conducted a battalion field exercise to sustain training and readiness standards, increase Marines and Sailors’ technical proficiency in their military occupational specialties, and increase the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Milbradt is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, watch a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMMT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lift a beam during helicopter support team operations as part of their field exercises near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. 2nd CRR conducted a regimental field exercise to enhance supply and maintenance support for II Marine Expeditionary Force, while CLB-24 simultaneously executed a battalion field exercise to maintain training, improve technical proficiency, and strengthen mission-essential capabilities. Multi-unit training such as this enhances coordination and efficiency, directly supporting helicopter support team operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, and Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, watch a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMMT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lift a beam during helicopter support team operations as part of their field exercises near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. 2nd CRR conducted a regimental field exercise to enhance supply and maintenance support for II Marine Expeditionary Force, while CLB-24 simultaneously executed a battalion field exercise to maintain training, improve technical proficiency, and strengthen mission-essential capabilities. Multi-unit training such as this enhances coordination and efficiency, directly supporting helicopter support team operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Y Cobra and UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fly in a formation from aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during amphibious operations in Puerto Rico while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 5, 2025. As part of their assigned responsibilities to ensure global reach and readiness, the services routinely provide U.S. Southern Command with resources, capabilities, and personnel to support its mission, War Department-directed operations, and the President’s priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

CARIBBEAN SEA – U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Y Cobra and UH-1Y Huey helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fly in a formation from aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during amphibious operations in Puerto Rico while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 5, 2025. As part of their assigned responsibilities to ensure global reach and readiness, the services routinely provide U.S. Southern Command with resources, capabilities, and personnel to support its mission, War Department-directed operations, and the President’s priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian marine corps) marine talks with a U.S. Marine after conducting patrol lane training during exercise UNITAS 2025, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

A Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian marine corps) marine talks with a U.S. Marine after conducting patrol lane training during exercise UNITAS 2025, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

Infantería de Marina de la Armada de la República Argentina (Argentine marines) Cabo Primero Francisco Sosa, fires an M4 carbine during a precision fires range for exercise UNITAS 2025 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Infantería de Marina de la Armada de la República Argentina (Argentine marines) Cabo Primero Francisco Sosa, fires an M4 carbine during a precision fires range for exercise UNITAS 2025 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Nugent, left, a motor vehicle operator with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, drives an autonomous low-profile vessel while Lance Cpl. Ian Sossoman, a motor vehicle operator with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd DSB, CLR 2, retrieves an anchor in preparation for exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the ALPV for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. Nugent is a native of Connecticut. Sossoman is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donovan Hill, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle crewmember with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and a California native, zips up his LPU-41 inflatable life preserver on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. Surf transit operations are part of the ongoing, extensive Amphibious Combat Vehicle training necessary to ensure Marines are trained to safely operate, maintain, and employ the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donovan Hill, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle crewmember with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and a California native, zips up his LPU-41 inflatable life preserver on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. Surf transit operations are part of the ongoing, extensive Amphibious Combat Vehicle training necessary to ensure Marines are trained to safely operate, maintain, and employ the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand up logs prior to a demolition range as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand up logs prior to a demolition range as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 20, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grant Morris, a digital wideband systems maintainer with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2025. Morris designed a dust cover for the hand-held radio test set during the additive manufacturing basic course hosted by the II MEF Innovation Campus. The additive manufacturing basic course focuses on providing students with knowledge and access to tools that assist in finding and utilizing reverse engineering, digital part design, and basic 3D printing of polymers. The 3D-printed dust cover provided the Marine Corps a quick and cost-effective solution to protect the communication equipment from dust, sand, wear and tear, extending its service life. Morris is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grant Morris, a digital wideband systems maintainer with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2025. Morris designed a dust cover for the hand-held radio test set during the additive manufacturing basic course hosted by the II MEF Innovation Campus. The additive manufacturing basic course focuses on providing students with knowledge and access to tools that assist in finding and utilizing reverse engineering, digital part design, and basic 3D printing of polymers. The 3D-printed dust cover provided the Marine Corps a quick and cost-effective solution to protect the communication equipment from dust, sand, wear and tear, extending its service life. Morris is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

Marines with the Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while attending helicopter support team operations alongside U.S. troops during exercise UNITAS 25 near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Marines with the Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while attending helicopter support team operations alongside U.S. troops during exercise UNITAS 25 near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps officers with 2nd Marine Division conduct a game of kriegspiel as part of Division Leadership Assessment Program Course 3-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. Kriegspiel is a DLAP event designed to evaluate the mental and moral readiness of Marine Corps officers for future command opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marine Corps officers with 2nd Marine Division conduct a game of kriegspiel as part of Division Leadership Assessment Program Course 3-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. Kriegspiel is a DLAP event designed to evaluate the mental and moral readiness of Marine Corps officers for future command opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

Marines with Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while conducting dive operations as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Marines with Infanteria de Marina del Peru (Peruvian naval infantry) pose for a photo while conducting dive operations as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

Marines with Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina (Mexican marine corps) communicate with each other while conducting patrol lanes and urbanized terrain training during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 21, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Marines with Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina (Mexican marine corps) communicate with each other while conducting patrol lanes and urbanized terrain training during exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 21, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Supply Company, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receive a safety brief prior to executing a leadership reaction course as part of 2nd CRR’s field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Supply Company, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receive a safety brief prior to executing a leadership reaction course as part of 2nd CRR’s field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16, 2025. The REGFEX conducted by 2nd CRR is a large-scale training event designed to improve and sustain the regiment’s capability to deliver intermediate-level supply and maintenance support to II Marine Expeditionary Force, ensuring operational readiness in austere and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Hagan, a hospital corpsman, with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing receives his Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester

A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Hagan, a hospital corpsman, with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing receives his Chief Petty Officer anchors during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with chief selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

A marine, right, with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) listens to instructions during underwater egress training as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

A marine, right, with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) listens to instructions during underwater egress training as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

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