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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Quijada, a satellite transmissions system operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sets up a Lite Sat 1.3m terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 18, 2025. The purpose of CSCOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. Quijada is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Quijada, a satellite transmissions system operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sets up a Lite Sat 1.3m terminal during a Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 18, 2025. The purpose of CSCOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. Quijada is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marine Corps motor vehicle operators with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cover a medium tactical vehicle replacement and Humvees with camouflage netting during a motor transportation field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2025. The motor transportation FEX was held to test the Marines’ knowledge of night vision operations, vehicle convoys, and how to respond to improvised explosive devices, as well as a variety of other logistical training, to ensure our Marines maintain the highest standard of knowledge and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps motor vehicle operators with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cover a medium tactical vehicle replacement and Humvees with camouflage netting during a motor transportation field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2025. The motor transportation FEX was held to test the Marines’ knowledge of night vision operations, vehicle convoys, and how to respond to improvised explosive devices, as well as a variety of other logistical training, to ensure our Marines maintain the highest standard of knowledge and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct ship-to-shore movements during Naval Integration Training Package 2 off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2025. NITP-2 is an amphibious, ship-to-shore, part of a larger training evolution certifying amphibious combat vehicle crewmen to safely and properly conduct combat operations with the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct ship-to-shore movements during Naval Integration Training Package 2 off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2025. NITP-2 is an amphibious, ship-to-shore, part of a larger training evolution certifying amphibious combat vehicle crewmen to safely and properly conduct combat operations with the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, suspend from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during special patrol insertion and extraction training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2025. SPIE training is designed to rapidly insert and extract a reconnaissance patrol from an area that does not permit a helicopter landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, suspend from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during special patrol insertion and extraction training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2025. SPIE training is designed to rapidly insert and extract a reconnaissance patrol from an area that does not permit a helicopter landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Coles, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a weapon while conducting a Marine Corps Rifle Qualification Tables 3-6 range during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2025. CLB-22 held the battalion FEX to sustain training and readiness standards, increase technical proficiency, and enhance the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Coles is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Coles, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a weapon while conducting a Marine Corps Rifle Qualification Tables 3-6 range during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2025. CLB-22 held the battalion FEX to sustain training and readiness standards, increase technical proficiency, and enhance the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Coles is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire M252A2 81mm mortar systems during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 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. Marine Corps mortarmen with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire M252A2 81mm mortar systems during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 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

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitor Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft system footage during a seeking exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14, 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. Marine Corps riflemen with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitor Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft system footage during a seeking exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14, 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 1st Lt. Emma Shattuck

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 5, 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 Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 5, 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

U.S. Marine Corps machine gunners with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct an M240B machine gun live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 8, 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. Marine Corps machine gunners with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct an M240B machine gun live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 8, 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

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, center, and commanders with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), pose for a photo on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 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)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, center, and commanders with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), pose for a photo on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 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 Sgt. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Herbert Nicolas, left, a senior enlisted advisor with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Terry Whitaker, center, commanding officer of CLB 6, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, stand at attention, while Sgt. Maj. Tristan Curren, sergeant major of CLB 6, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, reads a promotion warrant, during a promotion ceremony as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Dec. 11, 2025. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Nicholas is a native of New York. Whitaker is native of Georgia. Curren is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Herbert Nicolas, left, a senior enlisted advisor with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Terry Whitaker, center, commanding officer of CLB 6, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, stand at attention, while Sgt. Maj. Tristan Curren, sergeant major of CLB 6, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, reads a promotion warrant, during a promotion ceremony as part of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Dragsvik, Finland, Dec. 11, 2025. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Nicholas is a native of New York. Whitaker is native of Georgia. Curren is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen Jason Woodworth, commander, Marine Corps Installation Command, center, tours the Human Performance Center on Camp Geiger, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2025. During the tour, Woodworth observed counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems training and operations at the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, and explored the Human Performance Center, a key resource for enhancing military readiness and resilience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter T. Brock)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen Jason Woodworth, commander, Marine Corps Installation Command, center, tours the Human Performance Center on Camp Geiger, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2025. During the tour, Woodworth observed counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems training and operations at the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, and explored the Human Performance Center, a key resource for enhancing military readiness and resilience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter T. Brock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Brock

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Command Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2025. The course is designed to train servicemembers in prompt engineering, creating an efficient workflow with AI tools in the military environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force attend the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Command Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2025. The course is designed to train servicemembers in prompt engineering, creating an efficient workflow with AI tools in the military environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Auston Pennell, left, and Cpl. Donovan Zamorski, motor transport vehicle operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, make a security point during a battalion field fortification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025. CLB-22 held the battalion FEX to sustain training and readiness standards, increase technical proficiency, and enhance the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Pennell is a native of Ohio and Zamorski is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Auston Pennell, left, and Cpl. Donovan Zamorski, motor transport vehicle operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, make a security point during a battalion field fortification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025. CLB-22 held the battalion FEX to sustain training and readiness standards, increase technical proficiency, and enhance the battalion’s ability to complete core mission essential tasks. Pennell is a native of Ohio and Zamorski is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division displace from the range during a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided missile range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. The range integrates the long range, standoff capabilities of the TOW missile with the battlespace awareness advantages of LAR scout teams and the direct fire capabilities of the Light Armored Vehicle 25’s 30mm Bushmaster chain gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division displace from the range during a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided missile range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. The range integrates the long range, standoff capabilities of the TOW missile with the battlespace awareness advantages of LAR scout teams and the direct fire capabilities of the Light Armored Vehicle 25’s 30mm Bushmaster chain gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, use the SMARTSHOOTER system to open fire on moving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The SMARTSHOOTER system was developed with computer vision and machine learning technology and can be mounted to small arms weapons to target UAS. This system increases 2nd LAAD's counter-UAS capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, use the SMARTSHOOTER system to open fire on moving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The SMARTSHOOTER system was developed with computer vision and machine learning technology and can be mounted to small arms weapons to target UAS. This system increases 2nd LAAD's counter-UAS capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), offload cargo from a landing craft, air cushion during amphibious operations in Port au Ponce, Puerto Rico, Dec. 6, 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. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), offload cargo from a landing craft, air cushion during amphibious operations in Port au Ponce, Puerto Rico, Dec. 6, 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 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), uses a map and compass during land navigation training in Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, 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 Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), uses a map and compass during land navigation training in Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, 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. Emily Hazelbaker

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, collects supplies from Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO196) during a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Dec. 7, 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 MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, collects supplies from Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO196) during a replenishment-at-sea while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Dec. 7, 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 Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

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