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U.S. Marine Corps. Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, commanding general, and Col. David Ickles, chief of staff, both with 2nd Marine Division, pose with Marines and family on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. Ickles received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his role as the commander of the Joint Task Force southern guard in support of the department of homeland security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps. Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, commanding general, and Col. David Ickles, chief of staff, both with 2nd Marine Division, pose with Marines and family on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. Ickles received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his role as the commander of the Joint Task Force southern guard in support of the department of homeland security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), ground fight aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), ground fight aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Johnson, a ground command and control operations noncommissioned officer with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, stands at attention during the reading of his award citation at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 31, 2025. Johnson, a native of Wisconsin, was awarded the medal for his decisive response and lifesaving efforts after viewing a car crash on Dec. 24, 2024. While on annual leave, Johnson pulled the driver from her crashed vehicle and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until emergency medical services arrived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Johnson, a ground command and control operations noncommissioned officer with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, stands at attention during the reading of his award citation at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 31, 2025. Johnson, a native of Wisconsin, was awarded the medal for his decisive response and lifesaving efforts after viewing a car crash on Dec. 24, 2024. While on annual leave, Johnson pulled the driver from her crashed vehicle and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until emergency medical services arrived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sydney Distefano, from New York, a communication strategy and operations officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses in front of Houston City Hall in Houston, Texas, April 13, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sydney Distefano, from New York, a communication strategy and operations officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses in front of Houston City Hall in Houston, Texas, April 13, 2026. Held in partnership with Freedom 250, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts maintenance on an extended boom forklift aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts maintenance on an extended boom forklift aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System takes off during flight operations aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System takes off during flight operations aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts physical training in a gas mask during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts physical training in a gas mask during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense drill aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 3, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), cleans corrosion during maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 2, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), cleans corrosion during maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 2, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Brett Norman

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M18 pistol during a qualification live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 31, 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 rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M18 pistol during a qualification live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 31, 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

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and mess hall attendants pose for photo after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2026. The mess hall attendants earned the Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall” in recognition of their professionalism, commitment, and expertise, which have brought great credit upon themselves, the Installations and Logistics mission, the food service community, and the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and mess hall attendants pose for photo after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2026. The mess hall attendants earned the Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall” in recognition of their professionalism, commitment, and expertise, which have brought great credit upon themselves, the Installations and Logistics mission, the food service community, and the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jump off the ramp of an aircraft while conducting a free-fall jump Maxton, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The training was conducted to rehearse aerial insertion tactics over difficult terrain to support expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Daniel R. Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jump off the ramp of an aircraft while conducting a free-fall jump Maxton, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The training was conducted to rehearse aerial insertion tactics over difficult terrain to support expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a hike during a warrior festival at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. H&S Battalion hosted the warrior festival to evoke friendly competition while raising camaraderie and espirit de corps for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a hike during a warrior festival at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. H&S Battalion hosted the warrior festival to evoke friendly competition while raising camaraderie and espirit de corps for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to move new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The arrival of the ULTVs and Light Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems provides improved ground-based air defense weapon systems to 2nd LAAD, further enhancing 2nd MAW’s ability to degrade the threat of enemy small unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to move new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2026. The arrival of the ULTVs and Light Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems provides improved ground-based air defense weapon systems to 2nd LAAD, further enhancing 2nd MAW’s ability to degrade the threat of enemy small unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, left, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines, Sailors, and mess hall attendants during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2026. The mess hall attendants earned the Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall” in recognition of their professionalism, commitment, and expertise, which have brought great credit upon themselves, the Installations and Logistics mission, the food service community, and the Marine Corps. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, left, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines, Sailors, and mess hall attendants during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2026. The mess hall attendants earned the Major General W.P.T. Hill Memorial Award for “Best Management and Mess Attendant Mess Hall” in recognition of their professionalism, commitment, and expertise, which have brought great credit upon themselves, the Installations and Logistics mission, the food service community, and the Marine Corps. Hennigan is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Everett Good, center, from Missouri, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 10, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Haber, from Ohio, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of MAG-29 to Sgt. Maj. Melisa Cancienne, from Florida, the incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Everett Good, center, from Missouri, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 10, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Haber, from Ohio, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of MAG-29 to Sgt. Maj. Melisa Cancienne, from Florida, the incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, bow their heads during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 1, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from Sgt. Maj. Ashley C. Harrod, from Kentucky, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of VMFA-251, to Sgt. Maj. Iulian Dan, from Romania, the incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, bow their heads during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 1, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from Sgt. Maj. Ashley C. Harrod, from Kentucky, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of VMFA-251, to Sgt. Maj. Iulian Dan, from Romania, the incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division pose for a photo after being recognized for their performance during an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the Marines' proficiency in small-unit tactics, marksmanship, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gonzalez Jimenez)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division pose for a photo after being recognized for their performance during an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 3, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the Marines' proficiency in small-unit tactics, marksmanship, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gonzalez Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, drag a simulated casualty during a simulated casualty evacuation during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 9, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, drag a simulated casualty during a simulated casualty evacuation during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 9, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

Friends and family wait for Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a homecoming reception at Marine Corps Air Station New River, April 4, 2026. VMM-162 returned home after a six-month deployment in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Friends and family wait for Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a homecoming reception at Marine Corps Air Station New River, April 4, 2026. VMM-162 returned home after a six-month deployment in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Jackson, an intelligence chief with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, patrols during a combat patrol as part of Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 13, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Jackson, an intelligence chief with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, patrols during a combat patrol as part of Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 13, 2026. MTX is a one-month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics in cold-weather mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

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