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Olivia Dols, a reporter with WITN News, conducts an interview with Sam Mortimer, Base Range Safety Officer, near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Olivia Dols, a reporter with WITN News, conducts an interview with Sam Mortimer, Base Range Safety Officer, near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

Olivia Wolfson, a reporter with WNCT news, sets up a camera near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Olivia Wolfson, a reporter with WNCT news, sets up a camera near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

A U.S. Navy Sailor with range control patrols Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

A U.S. Navy Sailor with range control patrols Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jacob Mierkowski, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks during an interview near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jacob Mierkowski, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks during an interview near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks to a reporter with CBS aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan speaks to a reporter with CBS aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard perform during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Misael Hernandez, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Newport News, Virginia, poses for a photo aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. Hernandez was selected as warrior of the week for his tenacious work ethic while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York. While aboard the USS New York, Hernandez acted as transmissions chief, setting up vital lines of communication between different ships and providing uninterrupted communications that ensured the command stayed connected via two separate radio nets. While on ship he was directly responsible for managing workflow and scheduling shifts for eight Marines under his charge. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Misael Hernandez, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and native of Newport News, Virginia, poses for a photo aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. Hernandez was selected as warrior of the week for his tenacious work ethic while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York. While aboard the USS New York, Hernandez acted as transmissions chief, setting up vital lines of communication between different ships and providing uninterrupted communications that ensured the command stayed connected via two separate radio nets. While on ship he was directly responsible for managing workflow and scheduling shifts for eight Marines under his charge. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Nuckolls, right, an assitant dental officer with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is congratulated by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd MLG for being selected as the 2025 Liz Blanc Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victims Advocate of the Year at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 19, 2025. Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes individuals from each military service who are selected as the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for their branch. Nuckolls was selected due to her renovation of the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, SAPR Program, where she established a quick response code for SAPR resources and a memorandum of understanding within the regiment, ensuring consistent SAPR operations and protocols that positively impacted all units within 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Nuckolls, right, an assitant dental officer with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is congratulated by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, commanding general, 2nd MLG for being selected as the 2025 Liz Blanc Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victims Advocate of the Year at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 19, 2025. Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes individuals from each military service who are selected as the Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for their branch. Nuckolls was selected due to her renovation of the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, SAPR Program, where she established a quick response code for SAPR resources and a memorandum of understanding within the regiment, ensuring consistent SAPR operations and protocols that positively impacted all units within 2nd MLG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System operations with the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 17, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct surveillance and anti-Unmanned Aerial System operations with the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 17, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during maritime interception operations as part of ARG MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during maritime interception operations as part of ARG MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat, during small boat operations as part of Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to dock an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat, during small boat operations as part of Amphibious Ready Group MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jadon Carrol, a field artillery officer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Fleet Week New York, speaks to a reporter with Univision aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), May 20, 2025. U.S. Marines with SPMAGTF-FWNY and Sailors assigned to the USS New York prepare for the 37th iteration of Fleet Week New York. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jadon Carrol, a field artillery officer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Fleet Week New York, speaks to a reporter with Univision aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), May 20, 2025. U.S. Marines with SPMAGTF-FWNY and Sailors assigned to the USS New York prepare for the 37th iteration of Fleet Week New York. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads rockets into a AH-1Z Cobra helicopter on the flight line aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Gasper, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads rockets into a AH-1Z Cobra helicopter on the flight line aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 16, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Marines with Distribution Management Instruction Company, Ground Supply School pose for a photo after an awards ceremony on Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, April 15, 2025. The Marines were awarded for developing a rotating schedule for the Distribution Specialist Basic Course that reduced Marines awaiting training time, ultimately reclaiming substantial manpower costs for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), signals to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, while aboard the San Antonio, IWO ARG, during ARGMEUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2025. During ARGMEUX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Navy Sailor ABH3 Darrel Agustin, an aviation boatswain mate handler with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), signals to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, while aboard the San Antonio, IWO ARG, during ARGMEUEX, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2025. During ARGMEUX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Vasquez, left, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires at a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range as part of a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2025. 2/6 participated in TSULC to provide small unit leaders the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, confidence and proficiency to lead Marines in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Vasquez, left, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires at a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range as part of a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2025. 2/6 participated in TSULC to provide small unit leaders the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, confidence and proficiency to lead Marines in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer, Blount Island Command, and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson render a salute during a retirement ceremony May 9 in the Ocean Breeze Conference Center at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Newson, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served for 20 years. His assignments included deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently served as Navy senior enlisted leader, leading chief petty officer of medical materiel and security manager at Blount Island Command.

Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer, Blount Island Command, and Navy Chief Petty Officer Willie Newson render a salute during a retirement ceremony May 9 in the Ocean Breeze Conference Center at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Newson, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served for 20 years. His assignments included deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently served as Navy senior enlisted leader, leading chief petty officer of medical materiel and security manager at Blount Island Command.

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Sevret, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses a joint chemical agent detector to conduct reconnaissance of a building during a simulated CBRN response exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. This hands-on exercise allowed CBRN specialists to practice conducting reconnaissance, sampling and collecting CBRN materials, and decontamination after coming in contact with simulated live agents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Sevret, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses a joint chemical agent detector to conduct reconnaissance of a building during a simulated CBRN response exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2025. This hands-on exercise allowed CBRN specialists to practice conducting reconnaissance, sampling and collecting CBRN materials, and decontamination after coming in contact with simulated live agents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

Photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri

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