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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Spencer D. Sweet, the commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Ryan Reagle, the principal of Woodland Elementary School, during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Spencer D. Sweet, the commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Ryan Reagle, the principal of Woodland Elementary School, during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

First Lady Melania Trump engages in conversation with a student while making holiday crafts at DeLalio Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nov. 19, 2025. This interaction was included in the joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, marking their first trip to the installations and underscoring support for military families and Department of Defense Education Activity students during the holiday season, with an emphasis on educational preparation for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

First Lady Melania Trump engages in conversation with a student while making holiday crafts at DeLalio Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nov. 19, 2025. This interaction was included in the joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, marking their first trip to the installations and underscoring support for military families and Department of Defense Education Activity students during the holiday season, with an emphasis on educational preparation for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Photo by Andrea Hanks

Second Lady Usha Vance assists a student with a Thanksgiving craft project at DeLalio Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The activity was part of a joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, their first to the installations, which highlighted support for military families and students at Department of Defense Education Activity schools amid the holiday season while emphasizing the role of education in preparing the next generation for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Second Lady Usha Vance assists a student with a Thanksgiving craft project at DeLalio Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The activity was part of a joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, their first to the installations, which highlighted support for military families and students at Department of Defense Education Activity schools amid the holiday season while emphasizing the role of education in preparing the next generation for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Photo by Andrea Hanks

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. 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. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. 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 MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

First Lady Melania Trump helps a young student create a cardstock turkey during Thanksgiving craft activities at DeLalio Elementary School, a DoDEA facility at MCAS New River, Nov. 19, 2025. The engagement occurred during a joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, their first to the installations, focusing on support for military families and DoDEA students amid the holiday season and the importance of education in readying the next generation for technologies such as artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

First Lady Melania Trump helps a young student create a cardstock turkey during Thanksgiving craft activities at DeLalio Elementary School, a DoDEA facility at MCAS New River, Nov. 19, 2025. The engagement occurred during a joint visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, their first to the installations, focusing on support for military families and DoDEA students amid the holiday season and the importance of education in readying the next generation for technologies such as artificial intelligence. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoDEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 67,000 military-connected students. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Photo by Andrea Hanks

U.S. Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division detonate a door breaching charge during an urban assault range as part of Sapper Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. The course tests small unit leadership skills and reinforces advanced combat engineer techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division detonate a door breaching charge during an urban assault range as part of Sapper Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. The course tests small unit leadership skills and reinforces advanced combat engineer techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities 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), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Asher Mabe, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. Mabe, the recipient of the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of November, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2021 from Courtney, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Asher Mabe, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. Mabe, the recipient of the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of November, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2021 from Courtney, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secure a Utility Task Vehicle to a flatrack after night helicopter support team operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. The 24th MEU is a composite Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to respond to the nation’s call when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo taken by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secure a Utility Task Vehicle to a flatrack after night helicopter support team operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. The 24th MEU is a composite Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to respond to the nation’s call when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo taken by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish navy service members conduct a bilateral medical training exercise as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 17, 2025. The training brought medical personnel together to improve lifesaving skills, reinforce communication, and bolster bilateral mission readiness. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish navy service members conduct a bilateral medical training exercise as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Nov. 17, 2025. The training brought medical personnel together to improve lifesaving skills, reinforce communication, and bolster bilateral mission readiness. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

CARIBBEAN SEA – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) operates a radio during a communications check aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 16, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

CARIBBEAN SEA – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) operates a radio during a communications check aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 16, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security as an MV-22B Osprey, with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), departs the landing zone during insert/extract drills on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 11, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer the Nation’s call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security as an MV-22B Osprey, with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), departs the landing zone during insert/extract drills on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 11, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer the Nation’s call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector De Jesus

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), move toward an objective during a reconnaissance and surveillance exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), move toward an objective during a reconnaissance and surveillance exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

Command Master Chief Jason Roeder is a native of Denver, Colorado. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1996.

Command Master Chief Jason Roeder is a native of Denver, Colorado. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1996.

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct burpees in the water during the II MSB squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. The squad competition was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White.)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct burpees in the water during the II MSB squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. The squad competition was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White

A cake is staged prior to a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. Each year, a cake cutting ceremony is held to celebrate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps and to celebrate all Marines past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom.)

A cake is staged prior to a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. Each year, a cake cutting ceremony is held to celebrate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps and to celebrate all Marines past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Holder, from Alabama, a network administrator with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, runs with the squadron colors at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2025. U.S. Marines with MWHS-2 took part in a 250-mile relay run in celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Holder, from Alabama, a network administrator with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, runs with the squadron colors at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2025. U.S. Marines with MWHS-2 took part in a 250-mile relay run in celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Cpl. David Ornelasbaeza

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