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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer, right, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer, right, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security as a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU lands during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security as a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU lands during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

Photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks during Col. Samuel Meyer’s frocking ceremony to Brigadier General at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks during Col. Samuel Meyer’s frocking ceremony to Brigadier General at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, Army Soldiers with 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces, conduct for a long-range convoy during exercise Native Fury 24 at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 8, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, Army Soldiers with 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and members of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces, conduct for a long-range convoy during exercise Native Fury 24 at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 8, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) for stowage on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 8, 2024. The WSP ARG-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) for stowage on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 8, 2024. The WSP ARG-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division participate in a simulated air assault during the Inventory Collective Event (ICE) 5-24 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2024. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command conducted ICE 5-24 for 2nd Marine Regiment’s Integrated Training Exercise Task Force to improve planning, coordination, and understanding of capabilities in a distributed Live Virtual Constructive Training Environment in preparation for Service Level Training Exercise 5-24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division participate in a simulated air assault during the Inventory Collective Event (ICE) 5-24 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 8, 2024. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command conducted ICE 5-24 for 2nd Marine Regiment’s Integrated Training Exercise Task Force to improve planning, coordination, and understanding of capabilities in a distributed Live Virtual Constructive Training Environment in preparation for Service Level Training Exercise 5-24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

Future U.S. Marines and Sailors recite the oath of enlistment while aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of Fleet Week Miami at PortMiami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Future U.S. Marines and Sailors recite the oath of enlistment while aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of Fleet Week Miami at PortMiami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

People from various countries recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at PortMiami, May 7, 2024, as a part of Fleet Week Miami. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

People from various countries recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at PortMiami, May 7, 2024, as a part of Fleet Week Miami. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

Members of The Wailers band perform for U.S. Marines and Sailors at the All Hands on Deck Concert, hosted by the Blue Star Families, during Fleet Week Miami, May 7, 2024. Fleet Week Miami, a celebration of the sea services in its first year, offers residents of Miami-Dade County and visitors an opportunity to meet U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen, tour U.S. Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels, and learn more about today’s maritime capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Members of The Wailers band perform for U.S. Marines and Sailors at the All Hands on Deck Concert, hosted by the Blue Star Families, during Fleet Week Miami, May 7, 2024. Fleet Week Miami, a celebration of the sea services in its first year, offers residents of Miami-Dade County and visitors an opportunity to meet U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen, tour U.S. Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels, and learn more about today’s maritime capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DeMarcus

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct combat rubber raiding craft operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), during Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 7, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) – 24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct combat rubber raiding craft operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), during Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 7, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) – 24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Booth, a chief scout with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, speaks to residents of Miami during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at PortMiami, Florida, May 6, 2024, in support of Fleet Week Miami. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Booth, a chief scout with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, speaks to residents of Miami during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at PortMiami, Florida, May 6, 2024, in support of Fleet Week Miami. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer and Sgt Maj. Enrique Gato, far right, both with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo with top finishers of endurance course ran on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer and Sgt Maj. Enrique Gato, far right, both with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo with top finishers of endurance course ran on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brenden Allen, a Jackson, Tennessee native and an infantryman with Task Force 61/2.4 (Mobile Reconnaissance Company), begins to establish communications during exercise Spring Storm 24 in Letipea, Estonia, May 7, 2024. Spring Storm is an exercise in the Baltic Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Estonian, Finish and U.S. naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brenden Allen, a Jackson, Tennessee native and an infantryman with Task Force 61/2.4 (Mobile Reconnaissance Company), begins to establish communications during exercise Spring Storm 24 in Letipea, Estonia, May 7, 2024. Spring Storm is an exercise in the Baltic Sea to enhance amphibious operations and staff interoperability between Estonian, Finish and U.S. naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar

A U.S. Marine assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs his section of amphibious combat vehicles to the consolidation zone after a waterborne gunnery live-fire training during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs his section of amphibious combat vehicles to the consolidation zone after a waterborne gunnery live-fire training during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

A U.S. Marine navigates past obstacles and various terrain features during an endurance course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 3, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in events to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine navigates past obstacles and various terrain features during an endurance course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 3, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in events to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

Hon Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s Minister of Defense, left, receives a gift from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, center, and U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart Munsch, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, during the closing ceremony of the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 in Accra, Ghana, on May 2, 2024. AMFS/NILS-A is a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantry to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Hon Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s Minister of Defense, left, receives a gift from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, center, and U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart Munsch, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, during the closing ceremony of the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 in Accra, Ghana, on May 2, 2024. AMFS/NILS-A is a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantry to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians across II Marine Expeditionary Force take part in the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) poker run on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. 2d MARDIV conducted a group ride to promote safe riding, camaraderie, and mentorship through a series of physical and mental skills stations across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to raise awareness for the upcoming motorcycle riding season. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians across II Marine Expeditionary Force take part in the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) poker run on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. 2d MARDIV conducted a group ride to promote safe riding, camaraderie, and mentorship through a series of physical and mental skills stations across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to raise awareness for the upcoming motorcycle riding season. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Pfc. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry Buzzard, outgoing Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) passes the Marine Corps flag to Lt. Col. Carles D. Jordan during the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. The passing of command signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry Buzzard, outgoing Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) passes the Marine Corps flag to Lt. Col. Carles D. Jordan during the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. The passing of command signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jalen Harris, right, a Lansdale, Pennsylvania native and an assistant supply officer with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a group huddle with members of the Topsail Youth Lacrosse Association after practice in Topsail, North Carolina, May 1, 2024. Volunteering with local sports teams allows Marines to connect and give back to their communities by mentoring the local youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jalen Harris, right, a Lansdale, Pennsylvania native and an assistant supply officer with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, holds a group huddle with members of the Topsail Youth Lacrosse Association after practice in Topsail, North Carolina, May 1, 2024. Volunteering with local sports teams allows Marines to connect and give back to their communities by mentoring the local youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

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