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U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), observe terrain in a Light Armored Vehicle during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), observe terrain in a Light Armored Vehicle during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, commanding officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), speaks with Marines during a visit at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, commanding officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), speaks with Marines during a visit at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 30, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman with Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sets up an M1A2 81mm Mortar System during a light-armored vehicle mounted mortar system live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March. 30, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman with Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sets up an M1A2 81mm Mortar System during a light-armored vehicle mounted mortar system live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March. 30, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

A Neros Archer first-person view drone is operated by U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during attack drone training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A Neros Archer first-person view drone is operated by U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during attack drone training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in with an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 28, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), sights in with an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 28, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

A U.S. Marine Corps combat marksmanship coach, right, briefs Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group before commencing the next stage of an Action Shooting Program competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2026. The ASP hosts community events for Marines, Sailors, and civilians alike to build camaraderie and test individual shooting skills. The event is part of the Marine Corps Competition in Arms Program and serves as an endorsement for competitive marksmanship for Marines and Sailors within Marine Corps Installation East, MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

A U.S. Marine Corps combat marksmanship coach, right, briefs Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group before commencing the next stage of an Action Shooting Program competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2026. The ASP hosts community events for Marines, Sailors, and civilians alike to build camaraderie and test individual shooting skills. The event is part of the Marine Corps Competition in Arms Program and serves as an endorsement for competitive marksmanship for Marines and Sailors within Marine Corps Installation East, MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A Finnish airman with Fighter Squadron 11, Lapland Air Wing, connects a pressure-locking nozzle into a Finnish F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at a forward arming and refueling point at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 17, 2026. U.S. Marines with MWSS-273 simulated refueling Finnish F/A-18s with Fighter Squadron 11, Lapland Air Wing, during air operations for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

A Finnish airman with Fighter Squadron 11, Lapland Air Wing, connects a pressure-locking nozzle into a Finnish F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at a forward arming and refueling point at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 17, 2026. U.S. Marines with MWSS-273 simulated refueling Finnish F/A-18s with Fighter Squadron 11, Lapland Air Wing, during air operations for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Bush, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, watches Marines refuel a Finnish NH-90 helicopter a forward arming and refueling point at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 18, 2026. MWSS-273 refueled Finnish helicopters at a FARP to support NATO air operations during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Bush is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Bush, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, watches Marines refuel a Finnish NH-90 helicopter a forward arming and refueling point at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 18, 2026. MWSS-273 refueled Finnish helicopters at a FARP to support NATO air operations during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Bush is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Sailors with San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) place chocks and chains on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during flight operations, aboard San Antonio while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 28, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Sailors with San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) place chocks and chains on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during flight operations, aboard San Antonio while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 28, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Riley Owen, from Tennessee, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes part in a SMASH 2000 L fire control system range at Marine Corps Base Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2026. 2nd LAAD conducted a SMASH 2000 L that increased LAAD gunner proficiency while enhancing small arms accuracy with direct fire weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Riley Owen, from Tennessee, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes part in a SMASH 2000 L fire control system range at Marine Corps Base Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2026. 2nd LAAD conducted a SMASH 2000 L that increased LAAD gunner proficiency while enhancing small arms accuracy with direct fire weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

A Norwegian F-35A Lightning II with 132nd Air Wing, 332nd squadron, is staged during forward arming and refueling point operations during exercise Cold Response to increase allied interoperability. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established a forward arming and refueling point allows aviation assets to rapidly receive fuel and ordnance closer to the area of operations, which increases their operational tempo and lethality during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

A Norwegian F-35A Lightning II with 132nd Air Wing, 332nd squadron, is staged during forward arming and refueling point operations during exercise Cold Response to increase allied interoperability. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established a forward arming and refueling point allows aviation assets to rapidly receive fuel and ordnance closer to the area of operations, which increases their operational tempo and lethality during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engage targets with M4 carbines during a live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engage targets with M4 carbines during a live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engages a target during an unknown distance range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), engages a target during an unknown distance range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), patrol during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 20, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines, with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), patrol during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 20, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire M18 service pistols during a pistol range aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 10, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire M18 service pistols during a pistol range aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 10, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion transports U.S. Marines and equipment with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), ashore in Ponce, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion transports U.S. Marines and equipment with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), ashore in Ponce, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to lift simulated casualty in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2026. The simulated mass-casualty and en route care training tested a variety of new technologies during exercise Cold Response 26, such as the Mobile Integrated Remains Collection System, the Mortuary Affairs Reporting and Tracking System, the Operational Medicine Care Delivery Platform, the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit-Joint, and the Expeditionary Medical Refrigeration Unit. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to lift simulated casualty in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2026. The simulated mass-casualty and en route care training tested a variety of new technologies during exercise Cold Response 26, such as the Mobile Integrated Remains Collection System, the Mortuary Affairs Reporting and Tracking System, the Operational Medicine Care Delivery Platform, the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit-Joint, and the Expeditionary Medical Refrigeration Unit. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a simulated fire and maneuver operation as part of an infantry squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2026. Marines took part in replicated combat scenarios and live-fire ranges in order to increase readiness and build camaraderie during competition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division participate in a simulated fire and maneuver operation as part of an infantry squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2026. Marines took part in replicated combat scenarios and live-fire ranges in order to increase readiness and build camaraderie during competition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitors landing procedures for a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during flight operations, aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 16, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitors landing procedures for a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during flight operations, aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 16, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System is staged to conduct flight operations aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System is staged to conduct flight operations aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 11, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

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