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A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire unknown distance range as part of Mountain Warfare Training 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 11, 2026. Marines with Alpha Company conducted the range in order to familiarize themselves with weapon sustainment, enhance marksmanship proficiency and increase combat lethality in cold weather, mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire unknown distance range as part of Mountain Warfare Training 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 11, 2026. Marines with Alpha Company conducted the range in order to familiarize themselves with weapon sustainment, enhance marksmanship proficiency and increase combat lethality in cold weather, mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marines alongside crew from the ARC DEFENDER offload medium tactical vehicle replacements during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Fiborgatagnen, Norway, April 16, 2026. Ground and logistical equipment assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24 was offloaded and transported in preparation for the exercise. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines alongside crew from the ARC DEFENDER offload medium tactical vehicle replacements during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Fiborgatagnen, Norway, April 16, 2026. Ground and logistical equipment assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24 was offloaded and transported in preparation for the exercise. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

Jessica Anderson, an environmental protection specialist with the Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division, teaches students from Bitz Intermediate School during an Earth Day event hosted by the EMD at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. The annual event celebrates Earth Day and educates students, service members and their families on protecting natural resources, preventing pollution and preserving wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Jessica Anderson, an environmental protection specialist with the Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division, teaches students from Bitz Intermediate School during an Earth Day event hosted by the EMD at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2026. The annual event celebrates Earth Day and educates students, service members and their families on protecting natural resources, preventing pollution and preserving wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, transfer equipment between vehicles in preparation for a long-range convoy during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 18, 2026. The Marines are preparing vehicles to ensure all equipment is mission-capable and safely configured for an upcoming movement across challenging Norwegian and Swedish terrain. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, transfer equipment between vehicles in preparation for a long-range convoy during exercise Aurora as part of Sword 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 18, 2026. The Marines are preparing vehicles to ensure all equipment is mission-capable and safely configured for an upcoming movement across challenging Norwegian and Swedish terrain. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group are participating in Aurora as part of the larger Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises. This participation directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ethan Bright, left, Human Performance Director, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, center right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, both with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, instruct Marines and Sailors during a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG’s battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ethan Bright, left, Human Performance Director, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Stephen Bubenko, center right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, both with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center, instruct Marines and Sailors during a Fittest of the MLG competition hosted by the 2nd MLG HPC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. Twice a year, teams from across 2nd MLG’s battalions compete for the title of “Fittest of the MLG” to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a motivational run for the Division's 85th anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April. 16, 2026. 2nd MARDIV's unit run reflects esprit de corps and camaraderie within the units and pays homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a motivational run for the Division's 85th anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April. 16, 2026. 2nd MARDIV's unit run reflects esprit de corps and camaraderie within the units and pays homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Francis Hrosar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar

U.S. service members listen to a student from the Houston City College during an education panel in Houston, Texas, April 20, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. service members listen to a student from the Houston City College during an education panel in Houston, Texas, April 20, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pistol drills during a modified qualification for close-quarter tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 13, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU's upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pistol drills during a modified qualification for close-quarter tactics training in Marion, Arkansas, April 13, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU's upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jackie Tran, left, and Sgt. Aviel Solomon, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, review the x-ray scan of a simulated ordnance threat during the EOD Team of the Year competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2026. The service level competition was hosted by 8th ESB for more than 50 Marines to test individual and team skills in realistic scenarios and share tactics, techniques and procedures, with the winning team being recognized by the Congressional EOD Caucus. Tran is a native of California. Solomon is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jackie Tran, left, and Sgt. Aviel Solomon, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, review the x-ray scan of a simulated ordnance threat during the EOD Team of the Year competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2026. The service level competition was hosted by 8th ESB for more than 50 Marines to test individual and team skills in realistic scenarios and share tactics, techniques and procedures, with the winning team being recognized by the Congressional EOD Caucus. Tran is a native of California. Solomon is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group pose for a photograph during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. SAPR coordinators hosted this event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage military members to raise awareness and understand how to prevent, report and advocate for survivors.  (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group pose for a photograph during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 17, 2026. SAPR coordinators hosted this event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage military members to raise awareness and understand how to prevent, report and advocate for survivors.  (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, hosts a chaplain town hall, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. In line with his priorities, Ruiz hosted all chaplains assigned to the east coast in order to facilitate open dialogue regarding spiritual fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, hosts a chaplain town hall, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. In line with his priorities, Ruiz hosted all chaplains assigned to the east coast in order to facilitate open dialogue regarding spiritual fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct a firing while moving drill during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 14, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct a firing while moving drill during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 14, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct an open-water swim training event near Salinas, Puerto Rico, April 13, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct an open-water swim training event near Salinas, Puerto Rico, April 13, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M18 pistol during a competition-style live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, April 10, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M18 pistol during a competition-style live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, April 10, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), loads an M240B machine gun during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 7, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), loads an M240B machine gun during a deck shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 7, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brett Norman

U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicles assigned to Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway are staged at Verdalsora, Norway, April 10, 2026. The ground and logistical equipment was offloaded as part of the conclusion of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicles assigned to Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway are staged at Verdalsora, Norway, April 10, 2026. The ground and logistical equipment was offloaded as part of the conclusion of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo during a Marine Corps Aviation Association nominee banquet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. The MCAA hosted a banquet to recognize the Marines and units nominated for the 2026 Marine Corps Aviation Association Awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo during a Marine Corps Aviation Association nominee banquet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. The MCAA hosted a banquet to recognize the Marines and units nominated for the 2026 Marine Corps Aviation Association Awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malachi Maldonado, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to offload an M970 semi-trailer refueler in Frigaard, Norway, April 8, 2026. Marines prepared and inspected ground and logistical equipment used during exercise Cold Response 26 for cave regeneration operations. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Maldonado is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malachi Maldonado, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to offload an M970 semi-trailer refueler in Frigaard, Norway, April 8, 2026. Marines prepared and inspected ground and logistical equipment used during exercise Cold Response 26 for cave regeneration operations. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Maldonado is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group compete in a game of tug-of-war during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Raise Your Voice competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. SAPR coordinators alongside the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center hosted the event as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage community members to raise awareness and understand how to prevent and report incidents as well as advocate for survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group compete in a game of tug-of-war during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Raise Your Voice competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. SAPR coordinators alongside the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center hosted the event as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to encourage community members to raise awareness and understand how to prevent and report incidents as well as advocate for survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Senior Executive Forum pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. The tour gave the Senior Executive staff direct insight into MCAS New Rivers' aviation operations and modernization efforts across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, necessary to maintain a continuous deployment-ready tempo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Senior Executive Forum pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 15, 2026. The tour gave the Senior Executive staff direct insight into MCAS New Rivers' aviation operations and modernization efforts across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, necessary to maintain a continuous deployment-ready tempo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

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