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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Page, left, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), transfers the sword to Sgt. Maj. Christopher Harrison, right, the oncoming sergeant major of CLB 24, 24th MEU (SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2024. During the ceremony, Valadez relinquished his duties as CLB 24, 24th MEU (SOC) sergeant major to Harrison. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Page, left, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), transfers the sword to Sgt. Maj. Christopher Harrison, right, the oncoming sergeant major of CLB 24, 24th MEU (SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2024. During the ceremony, Valadez relinquished his duties as CLB 24, 24th MEU (SOC) sergeant major to Harrison. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, and Mr. Mike Johnson a judge with the National Restuarant Association Educational Foundation pose for a group photo after the Major General William Pendleton Thompson (W.P.T.) Hill Award Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2024. The W.P.T. Hill awards program, established in 1985, is a competition to recognize the best food services in the Marine Corps and evaluates the preparation, food service, customer service and management. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II MEF Information Group, and Mr. Mike Johnson a judge with the National Restuarant Association Educational Foundation pose for a group photo after the Major General William Pendleton Thompson (W.P.T.) Hill Award Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2024. The W.P.T. Hill awards program, established in 1985, is a competition to recognize the best food services in the Marine Corps and evaluates the preparation, food service, customer service and management. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct shipboard fire fighter (SBFF) training on a mock MV-22 Osprey alongside Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel at MCAS New River, North Carolina on Dec. 11, 2024. SBFF is designed to prepare Marines to assist Navy personnel in combatting fires on the flight deck of an amphibious vessel in an emergency situation and is a training requirement for VMM-263 prior to deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz).

U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct shipboard fire fighter (SBFF) training on a mock MV-22 Osprey alongside Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel at MCAS New River, North Carolina on Dec. 11, 2024. SBFF is designed to prepare Marines to assist Navy personnel in combatting fires on the flight deck of an amphibious vessel in an emergency situation and is a training requirement for VMM-263 prior to deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz).

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Miller, left, a radio operator with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes a Dutch service member fire a Glock 17 Gen4 pistol at a small arms live-fire range during Burmese Chase 24, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 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. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Miller, left, a radio operator with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes a Dutch service member fire a Glock 17 Gen4 pistol at a small arms live-fire range during Burmese Chase 24, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 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. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” 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 Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” 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 Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alan Goya, infantry officer with 2d Battalion, 2d Regiment, 2d Marine Division, braces against oleoresin capsicum spray during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) non-lethal weapons course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alan Goya, infantry officer with 2d Battalion, 2d Regiment, 2d Marine Division, braces against oleoresin capsicum spray during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) non-lethal weapons course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the 2d MARDIV Seven Ton Caroling on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed throughout Tarawa Terrace Neighborhood Base Housing for Marines and families to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the 2d MARDIV Seven Ton Caroling on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed throughout Tarawa Terrace Neighborhood Base Housing for Marines and families to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano

U.S. Marines enrolled in the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) non-lethal weapons course practice riot formations while being exposed to oleoresin capsicum spray at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines enrolled in the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) non-lethal weapons course practice riot formations while being exposed to oleoresin capsicum spray at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Thurau, left, from Florida and an aviation ordnance officer, and Master Sgt. Michael Raines, from Indiana and an aviation ordnance chief, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, speak with Royal Bahraini Air Force personnel at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. HMLA-167 welcomed members of the Royal Bahraini Air Force as part of a visit that allowed them to observe daily squadron operations, exchange best practices, and increase interoperability with U.S. Marine Corps light attack helicopter units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Thurau, left, from Florida and an aviation ordnance officer, and Master Sgt. Michael Raines, from Indiana and an aviation ordnance chief, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, speak with Royal Bahraini Air Force personnel at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. HMLA-167 welcomed members of the Royal Bahraini Air Force as part of a visit that allowed them to observe daily squadron operations, exchange best practices, and increase interoperability with U.S. Marine Corps light attack helicopter units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, 2nd Marine Air Wing, observe a CH-53E Super Stallion receive fuel during bulk refuel operations on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2024. The 8th ESB Expeditionary fuel technicians conducted the exercise to train Marines on how to use an Expeditionary Fuel Dispensing System-Small, to improve operational refuel missions in a controlled training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, 2nd Marine Air Wing, observe a CH-53E Super Stallion receive fuel during bulk refuel operations on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2024. The 8th ESB Expeditionary fuel technicians conducted the exercise to train Marines on how to use an Expeditionary Fuel Dispensing System-Small, to improve operational refuel missions in a controlled training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a static line jump during military freefall sustainment training in Laurinburg, North Carolina on Dec. 4, 2024. U.S. Marines with the 22nd MEU, MSPF, execute military freefall sustainment training to maintain insertion qualifications, enhance proficiency and ensure tactical readiness for the 22nd MEU’s upcoming Pre-Deployment Training Program and follow on operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a static line jump during military freefall sustainment training in Laurinburg, North Carolina on Dec. 4, 2024. U.S. Marines with the 22nd MEU, MSPF, execute military freefall sustainment training to maintain insertion qualifications, enhance proficiency and ensure tactical readiness for the 22nd MEU’s upcoming Pre-Deployment Training Program and follow on operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. AJ Courchaine, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, learns how to use a power cutter during an Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. AJ Courchaine, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, learns how to use a power cutter during an Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in select special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the global combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A Dutch service member is transported on a small boat with U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during Bold Quest '24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multinational venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

A Dutch service member is transported on a small boat with U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during Bold Quest '24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multinational venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a high explosive weapons course of fire during a MSPF Weapons and Tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2024. The Weapons and Tactics course builds upon the MSPF's current capabilities and ensures the unit is capable of supporting MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a high explosive weapons course of fire during a MSPF Weapons and Tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2024. The Weapons and Tactics course builds upon the MSPF's current capabilities and ensures the unit is capable of supporting MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ashley Harrod, left, from Kentucky, the command senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia, the commanding officer, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, uncase the organizational colors during the reactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. VMFA-251 is the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to employ the F-35C Lightning II, which is 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 Sgt. Maj. Ashley Harrod, left, from Kentucky, the command senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia, the commanding officer, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, uncase the organizational colors during the reactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. VMFA-251 is the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to employ the F-35C Lightning II, which is 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

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during the 2d MARDIV Band Holiday Concert at the River of Life Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed a selection of holiday songs to give back to the families of the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during the 2d MARDIV Band Holiday Concert at the River of Life Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed a selection of holiday songs to give back to the families of the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

Canadian soldier Capt. Kyle Bleaney, a Canadian Exchange pilot, and UH-1Y Pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, speaks with U.S. and Canadian service members during Bold Quest ‘24 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina Oct. 22, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multi-national venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Canadian soldier Capt. Kyle Bleaney, a Canadian Exchange pilot, and UH-1Y Pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, speaks with U.S. and Canadian service members during Bold Quest ‘24 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina Oct. 22, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multi-national venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz

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