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Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly overhead during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland, June 10, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities alongside NATO allies throughout RAFL26. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly overhead during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland, June 10, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities alongside NATO allies throughout RAFL26. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) embark a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a routine medical evacuation while conducting 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) embark a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a routine medical evacuation while conducting 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction on combat rubber raiding craft operations from Romanian Marines of 307th Naval Infantry Regiment (NIR) during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction on combat rubber raiding craft operations from Romanian Marines of 307th Naval Infantry Regiment (NIR) during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 10, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad Phillips, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Dustin Scott, the incoming commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Phillips is a native of Minnesota. Scott is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad Phillips, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Dustin Scott, the incoming commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Phillips is a native of Minnesota. Scott is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawks assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 prepare to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during 26th MEU’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during 26th MEU’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down a flightline during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down a flightline during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel in Tervo, Finland, June 9, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. Ramstein Flag 2026 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel in Tervo, Finland, June 9, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. Ramstein Flag 2026 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arayah Tindall, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Tindall is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arayah Tindall, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Tindall is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, disembarks amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, disembarks amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Fraser, left, an engineer equipment mechanic, ground guides Cpl. Garrett Heffner, an engineer equipment operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during road repair operations as part of exercise Baltic Operations 26 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 5, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Heffner is a native of Illinois. Fraser is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Fraser, left, an engineer equipment mechanic, ground guides Cpl. Garrett Heffner, an engineer equipment operator, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during road repair operations as part of exercise Baltic Operations 26 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 5, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Heffner is a native of Illinois. Fraser is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, posts security during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, posts security during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Maritime Raid Force, both with Littoral Combat Force-24, conduct a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Maritime Raid Force, both with Littoral Combat Force-24, conduct a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, grabs the fast-rope during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, grabs the fast-rope during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A U.S. Sailor with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) signals to a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Sailor with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) signals to a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, lands aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, lands aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Sailor with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) gives a sendoff salute to a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Sailor with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) gives a sendoff salute to a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, during deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

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