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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, lands aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 23, 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 Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, lands aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 23, 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. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), lands, during an embassy visit in Caracas, Venezuela May 23, 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 Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), lands, during an embassy visit in Caracas, Venezuela May 23, 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 Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand in formation in Concord, North Carolina, May 24, 2026. The U.S. Marine Corps supported the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held during Memorial Day weekend, with static displays of military aircraft and vehicles and participation in ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, stand in formation in Concord, North Carolina, May 24, 2026. The U.S. Marine Corps supported the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held during Memorial Day weekend, with static displays of military aircraft and vehicles and participation in ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires conduct an amphibious infiltration in Agde, France, April 6, 2026. The Marines swam from boat to shore and back while performing an amphibious infiltration training. The purpose of this training is to increase interoperability and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and French Foreign Legionnaires conduct an amphibious infiltration in Agde, France, April 6, 2026. The Marines swam from boat to shore and back while performing an amphibious infiltration training. The purpose of this training is to increase interoperability and camaraderie amongst U.S. and French forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 13, 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 Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 13, 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. Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M240B machine gun, mounted from a Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, May 1, 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 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M240B machine gun, mounted from a Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, May 1, 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

Current and former commanding officers of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, salute during a pass in review as part of a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Current and former commanding officers of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, salute during a pass in review as part of a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

A U.S. Marine Corps Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicle is test driven during a UGV demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group is field testing Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory funded experimental capabilities to provide feedback on design changes and operational stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

A U.S. Marine Corps Mission Master SP unmanned ground vehicle is test driven during a UGV demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group is field testing Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory funded experimental capabilities to provide feedback on design changes and operational stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duc Nguyen, left, a utilities systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Carl Lynn, a contractor with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, set up solar panels for a Hybrid Expeditionary Power trailer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 19, 2026. CLB-2 is field testing Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory funded experimental capabilities to provide feedback on design changes and operational stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duc Nguyen, left, a utilities systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Carl Lynn, a contractor with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, set up solar panels for a Hybrid Expeditionary Power trailer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 19, 2026. CLB-2 is field testing Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory funded experimental capabilities to provide feedback on design changes and operational stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

A U.S. Marine with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 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 U.S. Marine with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrates Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 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 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, left, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, commander, U.S. Southern Command, on medical capabilities during an operational site survey at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 24, 2026. 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, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, left, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, commander, U.S. Southern Command, on medical capabilities during an operational site survey at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 24, 2026. 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, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Rivas

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photo in front of the previous II MEF headquarters building during a battalion run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22, 2026. The battalion run was conducted to increase morale, camaraderie and to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photo in front of the previous II MEF headquarters building during a battalion run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22, 2026. The battalion run was conducted to increase morale, camaraderie and to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

Photo by Sgt. DeMontae Stovall

U.S. Marines with the color guard for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, present the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with the color guard for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, present the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, balance across an obstacle during an endurance course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2026. Marines crawled under barbed wire, climbed over obstacles, and ran through the two-mile course to improve combat readiness and build unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Educators within 6th Marine Corps District learn about the F-35B during an Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 20, 2026. This educators’ workshop provided educators and other community influencers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Educators within 6th Marine Corps District learn about the F-35B during an Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, May 20, 2026. This educators’ workshop provided educators and other community influencers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Navy Lt. Mark Robinson, chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to U.S. Marines during a Lance Corporal leadership and development seminar in preparation for BALTOPS 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, May 21, 2026. BALTOPS 26, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Robinson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Navy Lt. Mark Robinson, chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to U.S. Marines during a Lance Corporal leadership and development seminar in preparation for BALTOPS 26 in Kvarn, Sweden, May 21, 2026. BALTOPS 26, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Robinson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Ecuadorian Marines pose for a group photo during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 30, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. 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), and Ecuadorian Marines pose for a group photo during a bilateral exercise on Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 30, 2026. The 22nd MEU (SOC)’s Ecuador bilateral training enhances interoperability with partner forces, reinforces longstanding security relationships, and improves combined readiness to respond to crises across the region. U.S. military forces are deployed to the region in support of U.S. Southern Command mission objectives and the president’s priorities to strengthen regional security, disrupt illicit drug trafficking, and protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over the coast of North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over the coast of North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 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 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prepare for flight operations aboard Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 4, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Brett Norman

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Sgt. Maj. Daniel P. Best relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Manzke, which signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2026. Sgt. Maj. Daniel P. Best relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Manzke, which signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

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