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An R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) carries a Mjolnir munitions system during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

An R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) carries a Mjolnir munitions system during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kai Delp, an instructor with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - East, fires an FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kai Delp, an instructor with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - East, fires an FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) board an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat, during Composite Training Unit Exercise, while underway aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group in the Atlantic Ocean, July 2, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) board an 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat, during Composite Training Unit Exercise, while underway aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group in the Atlantic Ocean, July 2, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Estes, from Alabama, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, drops sonobuoys out of an MV-22B Osprey during a flight near Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, Virginia, July 2, 2025. Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from North Carolina to Maine, AA25 will showcase a range of dynamic events including force integration, air assault operations, bilateral reconnaissance, naval strait transits, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Estes, from Alabama, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, drops sonobuoys out of an MV-22B Osprey during a flight near Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, Virginia, July 2, 2025. Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from North Carolina to Maine, AA25 will showcase a range of dynamic events including force integration, air assault operations, bilateral reconnaissance, naval strait transits, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks’ newly renovated kitchen awaits guests prior to the grand opening ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 2, 2025.

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks’ newly renovated kitchen awaits guests prior to the grand opening ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 2, 2025.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert McGill, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Heidelberg, Mississippi, speaks to a patient during a checkup at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2025. McGills Command selected him as Warrior of the Week For his unwavering commitment to mission readiness and excellence in patient care throughout 2nd MLG. 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 Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert McGill, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Heidelberg, Mississippi, speaks to a patient during a checkup at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2025. McGills Command selected him as Warrior of the Week For his unwavering commitment to mission readiness and excellence in patient care throughout 2nd MLG. 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 Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound forward while conducting support by fire drills during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 30, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound forward while conducting support by fire drills during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 30, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Gumbleton, center, deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Alex Reyes, operations chief with the Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), shake hands during his visit aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 29, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Gumbleton, center, deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Alex Reyes, operations chief with the Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), shake hands during his visit aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 29, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 prepares to land during landing drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 28, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 prepares to land during landing drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 28, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice judo techniques during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 28, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice judo techniques during Composite Training Unit Exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 28, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU(SOC) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Buckom, from North Carolina, command senior enlisted leader, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, passes the Marine Corps colors to Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, the outgoing commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-224, during a squadron redesignation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2025. The ceremony represented the squadron's transition from an all-weather F/A-18D Hornet squadron to an F-35B Lightning II squadron and signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Allen to Lt. Col John P. Stuart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Buckom, from North Carolina, command senior enlisted leader, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, passes the Marine Corps colors to Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, the outgoing commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-224, during a squadron redesignation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2025. The ceremony represented the squadron's transition from an all-weather F/A-18D Hornet squadron to an F-35B Lightning II squadron and signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Allen to Lt. Col John P. Stuart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Stacie Marturano, center holding award, assigned to 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with fellow Sailors after an award ceremony at the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 26, 2025. Marturano was the recipient of the Marine Corps League's Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy Award, an award presented to a Navy corpsman in the operating forces who has made a significant contribution to increase combat medical readiness within the organization. Marturano, a corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was assigned to support the 24th MEU, where she played a critical role in achieving 100% deployment readiness for over 2,000 Marines and Sailors in a high operationally demanding command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Stacie Marturano, center holding award, assigned to 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with fellow Sailors after an award ceremony at the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 26, 2025. Marturano was the recipient of the Marine Corps League's Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy Award, an award presented to a Navy corpsman in the operating forces who has made a significant contribution to increase combat medical readiness within the organization. Marturano, a corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was assigned to support the 24th MEU, where she played a critical role in achieving 100% deployment readiness for over 2,000 Marines and Sailors in a high operationally demanding command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction operations from the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction operations from the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Sio, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), holds security during a Defense of the Amphibious Task-Force exercise as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Sio, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), holds security during a Defense of the Amphibious Task-Force exercise as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), lands during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd MEU (SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System conducts a surveillance flight during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System conducts a surveillance flight during Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 25, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWOARG and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU (SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joshua K. Miller, left, outgoing sergeant major of II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Shelby S. Smith, middle, oncoming sergeant major, and Col. Ian Fletcher, commanding officer, stand at attention, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 25, 2025. A relief and appointment ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the old and new senior enlisted leader of the command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joshua K. Miller, left, outgoing sergeant major of II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Shelby S. Smith, middle, oncoming sergeant major, and Col. Ian Fletcher, commanding officer, stand at attention, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 25, 2025. A relief and appointment ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the old and new senior enlisted leader of the command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction operations from the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), depart for maritime interdiction operations from the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 26, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

U.S. Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) receive a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 off the coast of eastern North Carolina, June 24, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25). AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) receive a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 off the coast of eastern North Carolina, June 24, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25). AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour

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