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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam S. Young, left, the commanding officer of 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Ryan D. Cantrell, a native of Kentucky and the outgoing sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Cantrell relinquished his role of battalion sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Roberto A. Brown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam S. Young, left, the commanding officer of 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Ryan D. Cantrell, a native of Kentucky and the outgoing sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Cantrell relinquished his role of battalion sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Roberto A. Brown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keylan Suttles, right, and Cpl. Cody Gath, both low altitude air defense (LAAD) Gunners, with 2nd LAAD, Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a FIM-92A stinger missile at a training unmanned aerial vehicle in Sweden, Sept. 6, 2024. The Marines of 2nd LAAD demonstrated for the first time in nearly 20 years in Sweden the man-portable missile’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keylan Suttles, right, and Cpl. Cody Gath, both low altitude air defense (LAAD) Gunners, with 2nd LAAD, Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a FIM-92A stinger missile at a training unmanned aerial vehicle in Sweden, Sept. 6, 2024. The Marines of 2nd LAAD demonstrated for the first time in nearly 20 years in Sweden the man-portable missile’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dale Yaussy, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conducts explosive ordnance disposal training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 28, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dale Yaussy, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conducts explosive ordnance disposal training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 28, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia and commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, taxis an F-35C Lightning Il at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2024. VMFA-251 became the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to receive the F-35C, designed to operate from conventional aircraft carriers or land bases and provides operational flexibility and persistence to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia and commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, taxis an F-35C Lightning Il at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2024. VMFA-251 became the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to receive the F-35C, designed to operate from conventional aircraft carriers or land bases and provides operational flexibility and persistence to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

240630-N-HE057-1078 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) steams in formation with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) and the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

240630-N-HE057-1078 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) steams in formation with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) and the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, help establish a joint logistics operating center while preparing for MEF Exercise 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. MEFEX-24 is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, help establish a joint logistics operating center while preparing for MEF Exercise 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. MEFEX-24 is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and NATO allied service members simulate call for fire during exercise Burmese Chase 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2024. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral exercise that includes training on integration of ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and NATO allied service members simulate call for fire during exercise Burmese Chase 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2024. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral exercise that includes training on integration of ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jets with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrive in Paphos, Cyprus ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, September 9, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are always prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet)

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jets with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrive in Paphos, Cyprus ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, September 9, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are always prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observe Gunnery Sgt. Jesse Philippi, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center (HPC), while he demonstrates how to properly deadlift before conducting a physical assessment during 2nd MLG’s HPC 12-week training program on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 6, 2024. CLB-22 participated in the assessment to track progress and achieve an overall improvement in their Marines with programs focused on a Marine’s or Sailors’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observe Gunnery Sgt. Jesse Philippi, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center (HPC), while he demonstrates how to properly deadlift before conducting a physical assessment during 2nd MLG’s HPC 12-week training program on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 6, 2024. CLB-22 participated in the assessment to track progress and achieve an overall improvement in their Marines with programs focused on a Marine’s or Sailors’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Hotel Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division disembark an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 156th Airlift Squadron on Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2024. Hotel Battery participated in a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration training exercise to demonstrate the logistical capabilities associated with the rapid deployment of a HIMARS Rapid Insertion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines with Hotel Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division disembark an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 156th Airlift Squadron on Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2024. Hotel Battery participated in a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration training exercise to demonstrate the logistical capabilities associated with the rapid deployment of a HIMARS Rapid Insertion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines and Sailors salute the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 11, 2024. U.S. flags around the nation are flown at half-mast in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Marines and Sailors salute the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 11, 2024. U.S. flags around the nation are flown at half-mast in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clear a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill was designed to test various aspects of the installation emergency managers, Fire and Emergency Services Division and PMO’s emergency security procedures to increase emergency response efforts and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clear a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill was designed to test various aspects of the installation emergency managers, Fire and Emergency Services Division and PMO’s emergency security procedures to increase emergency response efforts and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clear a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill was designed to test various aspects of the installation emergency managers, Fire and Emergency Services Division and PMO’s emergency security procedures to increase emergency response efforts and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clear a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill was designed to test various aspects of the installation emergency managers, Fire and Emergency Services Division and PMO’s emergency security procedures to increase emergency response efforts and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa

A U.S. Marine with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clears a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

A U.S. Marine with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, clears a hallway during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dillon Burns, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, stands guard during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dillon Burns, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, stands guard during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa

U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), and firefighters with Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD), both with Headquarters and Support Battalion, conduct a breaching and clearing technique during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), and firefighters with Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD), both with Headquarters and Support Battalion, conduct a breaching and clearing technique during an emergency response drill on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2024. The drill effectively demonstrated a joint interoperability capability between first responders, emergency managers and support personnel in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrive in Paphos, Cyprus ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, September 9, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are always prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrive in Paphos, Cyprus ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, September 9, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are always prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sammet

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kelli Oldham, center, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, and a Corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo alongside her fellow corpsman on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 19, 2024. Oldham’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her expertise during Service Level Training Exercise 5-24, where she filled the role of Medical Regulator for the exercise, tracking 325 simulated casualties from point of injury to definitive care with zero discrepancies. When asked how she felt about being selected as Warrior of the Week she said, “I’m super grateful to work with such a wonderful team of doctors, nurses and corpsman, and I’m honored to be selected to represent everything we accomplished here (in Twentynine Palms).” 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. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kelli Oldham, center, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, and a Corpsman with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo alongside her fellow corpsman on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 19, 2024. Oldham’s command selected her as Warrior of the Week due to her expertise during Service Level Training Exercise 5-24, where she filled the role of Medical Regulator for the exercise, tracking 325 simulated casualties from point of injury to definitive care with zero discrepancies. When asked how she felt about being selected as Warrior of the Week she said, “I’m super grateful to work with such a wonderful team of doctors, nurses and corpsman, and I’m honored to be selected to represent everything we accomplished here (in Twentynine Palms).” 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. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Navy Capt. Arthur Wiggins, left, from Virginia and the chaplain of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pins the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare Insignia on Chief Religious Program Specialist Kenneth Armstead, from Alabama, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2024. The FMF Warfare Insignia is earned by Sailors assigned to FMF units and signifies that a Sailor has achieved a required level of excellence and proficiency with an enhanced comprehension of warfighting, mission effectiveness, and command survivability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Navy Capt. Arthur Wiggins, left, from Virginia and the chaplain of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pins the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare Insignia on Chief Religious Program Specialist Kenneth Armstead, from Alabama, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2024. The FMF Warfare Insignia is earned by Sailors assigned to FMF units and signifies that a Sailor has achieved a required level of excellence and proficiency with an enhanced comprehension of warfighting, mission effectiveness, and command survivability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

The Deployable Virtual Training Environment (or DVTE) provides the ability to quickly change or reload scenarios. Therefore, each-and-every Marine has the opportunity to perform roles, such as unit leader or radio operator, which only a few might perform in a live field exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Blanche)

The Deployable Virtual Training Environment (or DVTE) provides the ability to quickly change or reload scenarios. Therefore, each-and-every Marine has the opportunity to perform roles, such as unit leader or radio operator, which only a few might perform in a live field exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Blanche)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Blanche

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