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Members of Global Empowerment Mission, left, and Venezuelan service members assist U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24, and U.S. Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), offload disaster assistance supplies at La Guaira, Venezuela, July 11, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Members of Global Empowerment Mission, left, and Venezuelan service members assist U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24, and U.S. Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), offload disaster assistance supplies at La Guaira, Venezuela, July 11, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, place charges at Range 114 during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, place charges at Range 114 during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 11, 2026. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Terry Carter, left, from Virginia, off-going commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Charles Randolph, from Virginia, incoming commanding officer, render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony represented a transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Carter to Randolph. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Terry Carter, left, from Virginia, off-going commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Charles Randolph, from Virginia, incoming commanding officer, render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony represented a transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Carter to Randolph. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. CLB-24 arrived after completing exercises Aurora 26 and Baltic Operations 26, which supported NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and strengthened combined readiness in the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. CLB-24 arrived after completing exercises Aurora 26 and Baltic Operations 26, which supported NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and strengthened combined readiness in the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Efrain Barrientos, the offgoing senior enlisted leader for 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives a meritorious service medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 10, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony marked the transfer of responsibilities, accountability, and authority from Barrientos to Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Brashear. Barrientos is a native of Guatemala. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Efrain Barrientos, the offgoing senior enlisted leader for 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives a meritorious service medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 10, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony marked the transfer of responsibilities, accountability, and authority from Barrientos to Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Brashear. Barrientos is a native of Guatemala. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr., the Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion stand for a photo with the Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 10, 2026. The II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr., the Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion stand for a photo with the Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 10, 2026. The II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson

U.S Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Sail 250 take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the South Boston Vietnam Memorial as part of SAIL250 Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

U.S Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Sail 250 take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the South Boston Vietnam Memorial as part of SAIL250 Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea

The USS Constitution sails during the SAIL250 Grand Parade of Sail Ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts, July 11, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

The USS Constitution sails during the SAIL250 Grand Parade of Sail Ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts, July 11, 2026. SAIL250 Boston celebrates America’s maritime heritage and the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together U.S. and international ships, Marines, Sailors, and community partners throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Wilson, a fire support Marine with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, coordinates close-air support with an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during exercise Mjolnir Strike at Bombing Target 11 on Piney Island, North Carolina, July 1, 2026. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s outlying fields and ranges, such as BT-11, are frequently used locations for quality training by the Department of War and U.S. allies. Mjolnir Strike is joint terminal attack controller training that is instrumental in the success of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing realistic training opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Swertfeger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Wilson, a fire support Marine with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, coordinates close-air support with an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during exercise Mjolnir Strike at Bombing Target 11 on Piney Island, North Carolina, July 1, 2026. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s outlying fields and ranges, such as BT-11, are frequently used locations for quality training by the Department of War and U.S. allies. Mjolnir Strike is joint terminal attack controller training that is instrumental in the success of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing realistic training opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Swertfeger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Swertfeger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joey Cruz, the off-going sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stands at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2026.
The relief and appointment ceremony was held to signify the passing of authority from Sgt. Maj. Cruz to Sgt. Maj. Gilkey (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joey Cruz, the off-going sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stands at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony was held to signify the passing of authority from Sgt. Maj. Cruz to Sgt. Maj. Gilkey (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a group photo after a performance at Grand Central Station as part of International Naval Review 250 in Manhattan, July 6, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a group photo after a performance at Grand Central Station as part of International Naval Review 250 in Manhattan, July 6, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez, from Florida, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2025. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, accountability, and leadership from Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader to Vasquez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez, from Florida, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 1, 2025. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, accountability, and leadership from Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, from South Carolina, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader to Vasquez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24; U.S. Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28); and Venezuelan service members, offload supplies from a Landing Craft Utility vessel assigned to the Fort Lauderdale during a supply delivery at La Guaira, Venezuela, June 5, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24; U.S. Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28); and Venezuelan service members, offload supplies from a Landing Craft Utility vessel assigned to the Fort Lauderdale during a supply delivery at La Guaira, Venezuela, June 5, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

Ships transit the New York Harbor for the Parade of Sail during the International Naval Review 250 in New York City, July 4, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

Ships transit the New York Harbor for the Parade of Sail during the International Naval Review 250 in New York City, July 4, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their "bursting bomb" sequence as the United Arab Emirates Air Force AI Fursan aerobatic display team, show off capabilities of the Hongdu L-15 during a performance aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) in New York City, July 4, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood the watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their "bursting bomb" sequence as the United Arab Emirates Air Force AI Fursan aerobatic display team, show off capabilities of the Hongdu L-15 during a performance aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) in New York City, July 4, 2026. For 250 years, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stood the watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America’s independence. INR 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies during Operation Deliver Aid, along the coast of La Guaira, Venezuela, June 3, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies during Operation Deliver Aid, along the coast of La Guaira, Venezuela, June 3, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tom “Banshee” Trimble, outgoing commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit salutes during the 22nd MEU change of command ceremony Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 29, 2026. The ceremony signified the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Col. Tom Trimble, the off-going commanding officer of 22nd MEU, to Col. Jeremy Hawkins. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tom “Banshee” Trimble, outgoing commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit salutes during the 22nd MEU change of command ceremony Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 29, 2026. The ceremony signified the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Col. Tom Trimble, the off-going commanding officer of 22nd MEU, to Col. Jeremy Hawkins. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, watches a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, depart the landing zone in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, watches a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, depart the landing zone in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, assaults an objective during exercise Baltic Operations 2026 in Saaremaa, Estonia, June 16, 2026. BALTOPS 2026 is a major annual multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea and is led by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, it aims to enhance interoperability among NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, assaults an objective during exercise Baltic Operations 2026 in Saaremaa, Estonia, June 16, 2026. BALTOPS 2026 is a major annual multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea and is led by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, it aims to enhance interoperability among NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

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