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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, enjoy Bricksgiving at the MWHS-2 barracks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Bricksgiving is an annual Thanksgiving-style celebration led by MWHS-2 that builds unit cohesion and camaraderie during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, enjoy Bricksgiving at the MWHS-2 barracks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Bricksgiving is an annual Thanksgiving-style celebration led by MWHS-2 that builds unit cohesion and camaraderie during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Manzie, right, the staff-noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Sapper Leaders Course 1-26, reads a certificate of completion during the graduation ceremony of SLC 1-26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Nov. 20, 2025. SLC is held to provide small unit leaders with 2d MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Manzie, right, the staff-noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Sapper Leaders Course 1-26, reads a certificate of completion during the graduation ceremony of SLC 1-26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Nov. 20, 2025. SLC is held to provide small unit leaders with 2d MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), marks their target after conducting pistol shooting drills as part of a modified qualification for Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on November 24, 2025. The 24th MEU is a fully composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a force in readiness to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), marks their target after conducting pistol shooting drills as part of a modified qualification for Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on November 24, 2025. The 24th MEU is a fully composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a force in readiness to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing run in formation after the Cactus Cup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2025. The Cactus Cup is an annual competition among MAG-14 squadrons that tests the strength of its competitors and strengthens unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing run in formation after the Cactus Cup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2025. The Cactus Cup is an annual competition among MAG-14 squadrons that tests the strength of its competitors and strengthens unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division carry casualty over obstacle during the Beast endurance course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. The Sapper Leadership Course is held to provide small unit leaders with 2nd MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division carry casualty over obstacle during the Beast endurance course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. The Sapper Leadership Course is held to provide small unit leaders with 2nd MARDIV the knowledge and ability to conduct squad level operations, increasing unit efficiency and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, left, a native of New York and the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, presents the Tarawa Day plaque to Lt. Col. Matt Wills, a native of Michigan and the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during Tarawa Day on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Tarawa Day commemorates the beginning of battle of the Tarawa on Nov. 20, 1943. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, left, a native of New York and the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, presents the Tarawa Day plaque to Lt. Col. Matt Wills, a native of Michigan and the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during Tarawa Day on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. Tarawa Day commemorates the beginning of battle of the Tarawa on Nov. 20, 1943. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Spencer D. Sweet, the commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Ryan Reagle, the principal of Woodland Elementary School, during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Spencer D. Sweet, the commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, shakes hands with Ryan Reagle, the principal of Woodland Elementary School, during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

A cake is staged prior to a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. Each year, a cake cutting ceremony is held to celebrate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps and to celebrate all Marines past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom.)

A cake is staged prior to a Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. Each year, a cake cutting ceremony is held to celebrate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps and to celebrate all Marines past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph with staff and students at Woodland Elementary School during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph with staff and students at Woodland Elementary School during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at the school in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for a mock fight at the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2025. The IIT is a facility which provides an urban training environment for Marines and Sailors, aiding in increasing combat efficiency by training in realistic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for a mock fight at the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2025. The IIT is a facility which provides an urban training environment for Marines and Sailors, aiding in increasing combat efficiency by training in realistic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practice in-water treading during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Marine Corps instructors in water survival taught 2nd MLG Marines advanced techniques in case of a moan overboard, shipwreck or rescue situation while at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, practice in-water treading during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Marine Corps instructors in water survival taught 2nd MLG Marines advanced techniques in case of a moan overboard, shipwreck or rescue situation while at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Asher Mabe, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. Mabe, the recipient of the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of November, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2021 from Courtney, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Asher Mabe, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2025. Mabe, the recipient of the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of November, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2021 from Courtney, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Ginter, a light reconnaissance vehicle crewman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts vehicle inspections on a Polaris MRZR at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2025. The Movement Control Team was created to properly receive and transport cargo and equipment throughout areas of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Ginter, a light reconnaissance vehicle crewman with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts vehicle inspections on a Polaris MRZR at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2025. The Movement Control Team was created to properly receive and transport cargo and equipment throughout areas of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct burpees in the water during the II MSB squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. The squad competition was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White.)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct burpees in the water during the II MSB squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov 7, 2025. The squad competition was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison White

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Woodland Elementary School in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion pose for a photograph during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Woodland Elementary School in Maysville, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2025. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary program between Woodland Elementary School and II MSB designed to strengthen the connection between the military and local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Crispiniano D Curiel, left, the senior enlisted advisor of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, center, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division and a native of Robinson, Illinois, serve food to Marines and Sailors with II MEF during a Thanksgiving potluck at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. II MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Crispiniano D Curiel, left, the senior enlisted advisor of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Brig. Gen. Joel Schmidt, center, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division and a native of Robinson, Illinois, serve food to Marines and Sailors with II MEF during a Thanksgiving potluck at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. II MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, gives feedback to Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Combat Development and Integration deputy commandant, on the performance of the Maven Smart System at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Austin met with leaders of 2nd MLG to speak about force design and 2nd MLG’s capabilities and efforts to innovate as well as touring the II Marine Expeditionary Force innovation campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura M. Hennigan, 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general, left, gives feedback to Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, Combat Development and Integration deputy commandant, on the performance of the Maven Smart System at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2025. Austin met with leaders of 2nd MLG to speak about force design and 2nd MLG’s capabilities and efforts to innovate as well as touring the II Marine Expeditionary Force innovation campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 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 India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), conduct a strait transit while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 18, 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. Nathan Mitchell

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 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 UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 17, 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. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines and Navy chaplain with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after an adopt-a-school ceremony in which the 24th MEU adopts New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 12, 2025. This partnership demonstrates the Marine Corps and Onslow County Public Schools' commitment to investing time and resources in local schools, supporting students through mentorship and assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

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