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U.S. Navy Capt. Eric Evans, left, incoming commanding officer, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives Battalion colors from Capt. Sherry Caraveo, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 12, 2024.  During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Capt. Sherry Caraveo relinquished command of 2nd Dental Battalion to Capt. Eric Evans. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Navy Capt. Eric Evans, left, incoming commanding officer, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives Battalion colors from Capt. Sherry Caraveo, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 12, 2024.  During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Capt. Sherry Caraveo relinquished command of 2nd Dental Battalion to Capt. Eric Evans. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, pose for a photo with II Marine Expeditionary Force leadership during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 11, 2024. VMM-261 was recognized for receiving the II MEF Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller award (small unit category), which is given annually to small, medium and large units within II MEF that demonstrated superior performance over the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, pose for a photo with II Marine Expeditionary Force leadership during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 11, 2024. VMM-261 was recognized for receiving the II MEF Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller award (small unit category), which is given annually to small, medium and large units within II MEF that demonstrated superior performance over the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z attack helicopter pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an AGM-179 joint air-to-ground munition (JAGM) during an expeditionary (EXPO) strike, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. This EXPO strike launched the first JAGM off an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region. The JAGM provides a true “fire and forget” capability to guide the missile to endgame, able to destroy fast-moving maritime targets like fast attack craft (FAC) in rough sea states. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape)

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z attack helicopter pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an AGM-179 joint air-to-ground munition (JAGM) during an expeditionary (EXPO) strike, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. This EXPO strike launched the first JAGM off an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region. The JAGM provides a true “fire and forget” capability to guide the missile to endgame, able to destroy fast-moving maritime targets like fast attack craft (FAC) in rough sea states. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

Royal Norwegian Navy Chaplain Hans K. Sundsbo holds a Lutheran service for servicemembers aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in the Baltic Sea on June 9, 2024. NATO chaplains have been cross-decking between U.S., French, Spanish, and Dutch naval ships to provide religious services for servicemembers and participants of BALTOPS 24, ultimately fulfilling their integral role of enhancing the overall spiritual readiness and well-being of service members while strengthening the bonds between allied nations. BALTOPS 24, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Royal Norwegian Navy Chaplain Hans K. Sundsbo holds a Lutheran service for servicemembers aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in the Baltic Sea on June 9, 2024. NATO chaplains have been cross-decking between U.S., French, Spanish, and Dutch naval ships to provide religious services for servicemembers and participants of BALTOPS 24, ultimately fulfilling their integral role of enhancing the overall spiritual readiness and well-being of service members while strengthening the bonds between allied nations. BALTOPS 24, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, and Latvian National Guard soldier with 4th Brigade, 44th Infantry Battalion, set security during military operations in urban terrain as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 8, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable, and Latvian National Guard soldier with 4th Brigade, 44th Infantry Battalion, set security during military operations in urban terrain as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 8, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Rodgers, small arms repair technician with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, does pushups after a unit physical training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. II MSB conducted a unit run to boost morale and enhance unit cohesion prior to the Independence Day holiday weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Rodgers, small arms repair technician with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, does pushups after a unit physical training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. II MSB conducted a unit run to boost morale and enhance unit cohesion prior to the Independence Day holiday weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28 color guard stand at attention during change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Brian McLean to Col. Kurt Gall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28 color guard stand at attention during change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Brian McLean to Col. Kurt Gall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), embark on to a rigid-hull inflatable boat with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during small boat operations, while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 24, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), embark on to a rigid-hull inflatable boat with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during small boat operations, while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 24, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), prepare ammunition for a crew served weapons range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 22, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Readiness Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), prepare ammunition for a crew served weapons range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 22, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Readiness Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

A U.S. Marine with 2d Marine Division surveys the area during the infantry skills test exercise as part of the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort Walker, Virginia, June 21, 2024. This program was designed to prepare division leaders for command opportunities through various physical and mental challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Marine Division surveys the area during the infantry skills test exercise as part of the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort Walker, Virginia, June 21, 2024. This program was designed to prepare division leaders for command opportunities through various physical and mental challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patricio Ortiz, an Augusta, Michigan native, satellite transmissions system operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, sets up a portable Very Small Aperture Terminal during an Expeditionary Communications Course hosted by Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 2, 2024. ECC trains Marines in expeditionary skillsets that enable them to operate in any environment across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patricio Ortiz, an Augusta, Michigan native, satellite transmissions system operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, sets up a portable Very Small Aperture Terminal during an Expeditionary Communications Course hosted by Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 2, 2024. ECC trains Marines in expeditionary skillsets that enable them to operate in any environment across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Adams with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, inspects a barracks room during a service-wide environmental, health and safety inspection on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. The service is committed to understanding the condition of all barracks units to best implement Barracks 2030 actions and improve Marines’ quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Adams with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, inspects a barracks room during a service-wide environmental, health and safety inspection on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. The service is committed to understanding the condition of all barracks units to best implement Barracks 2030 actions and improve Marines’ quality of life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, left, a transmissions chief, and Cpl. Ana Perezaguilar, right, a radio operator, with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), review a clue on their way ro the next station during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) scavenger hunt, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. The scavenger hunt was a collaborative event, used to inform Marines about SAPR related resources available on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Vincent Song, left, a transmissions chief, and Cpl. Ana Perezaguilar, right, a radio operator, with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), review a clue on their way ro the next station during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) scavenger hunt, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. The scavenger hunt was a collaborative event, used to inform Marines about SAPR related resources available on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, the U.S. European Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Cyber Director (J-6) gives a coin to a U.S. Marine with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group at Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 27, 2024. The J-6 is a joint staff section responsible for command, control, communications and computer systems and provides commanders with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions across their areas of operations. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jens Gilbertson, left, from Washington, the commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the command senior enlisted leader, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, uncase the organizational colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2024. The reactivation of HMLA-269 provides 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force with additional offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne supporting arms capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

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