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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonardo Alves, a machinist with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, holds washers made with a water jet cutter for amphibious combat vehicles at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. The part, a mandatory replacement item for the vehicle's suspension system, was reverse engineered and reproduced by 2nd Maintenance Battalion to bring off-line ACV's back in the fight. Alves is a native of Brazil. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonardo Alves, a machinist with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, holds washers made with a water jet cutter for amphibious combat vehicles at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. The part, a mandatory replacement item for the vehicle's suspension system, was reverse engineered and reproduced by 2nd Maintenance Battalion to bring off-line ACV's back in the fight. Alves is a native of Brazil. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a live-fire range as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in austere and urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a live-fire range as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in austere and urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

A MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, refuels after a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel full mission profile during the MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in any clime, or place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Robertson, a machinist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, takes down information about simulated casualties during CLB-24’s culminating event as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Feb. 6, 2026. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Robertson is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Robertson, a machinist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, takes down information about simulated casualties during CLB-24’s culminating event as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Feb. 6, 2026. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Robertson is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, zero their weapons during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 5, 2026. 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, zero their weapons during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 5, 2026. 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) fire at targets during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 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 Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) fire at targets during a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 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 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a resupply hike during Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The resupply hike was conducted to familiarize Marines and Sailors with transporting essential gear through steep elevations, sustaining combat readiness and unit endurance in challenging field conditions. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a resupply hike during Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The resupply hike was conducted to familiarize Marines and Sailors with transporting essential gear through steep elevations, sustaining combat readiness and unit endurance in challenging field conditions. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires at a target with a M110 semi-automatic sniper system aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, during aerial sniper training while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 3, 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), fires at a target with a M110 semi-automatic sniper system aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, during aerial sniper training while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 3, 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. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines with the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Europe, and Cyprus SPecial Forces service members fire pistols during range day at Pyrga, Cyprus on Jan 29, 2026. FASTEUR (Task Group 68.7) is forward deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, where they can conduct rapid response expeditionary antiterrorism and security operations in support of commanders, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marines with the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Europe, and Cyprus SPecial Forces service members fire pistols during range day at Pyrga, Cyprus on Jan 29, 2026. FASTEUR (Task Group 68.7) is forward deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, where they can conduct rapid response expeditionary antiterrorism and security operations in support of commanders, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines with the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Europe, hold security during a live sim close quarter battle training at Larnaca, Cyprus on Feb 5, 2026. FASTEUR (Task Group 68.7) is forward deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, where they can conduct rapid response expeditionary antiterrorism and security operations in support of commanders, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marines with the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Europe, hold security during a live sim close quarter battle training at Larnaca, Cyprus on Feb 5, 2026. FASTEUR (Task Group 68.7) is forward deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, under Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, where they can conduct rapid response expeditionary antiterrorism and security operations in support of commanders, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to load tactical vehicles onto the Norwegian roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Samskip Kvitbjorn in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Verdalsora, Norway, Feb. 2, 2026. 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. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to load tactical vehicles onto the Norwegian roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Samskip Kvitbjorn in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Verdalsora, Norway, Feb. 2, 2026. 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. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Douglas Gentry, a logistics renders a salute to Lt. Col. Terry Whitaker, commanding officer of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a promotion ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2026. 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. Gentry is a native of California. Whitaker is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Douglas Gentry, a logistics renders a salute to Lt. Col. Terry Whitaker, commanding officer of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, during a promotion ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2026. 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. Gentry is a native of California. Whitaker is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement around cones during a slippery driver training course in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 26, 2026. This Norwegian-led course provides drivers with essential techniques for operating tactical vehicles safely in icy and snowy conditions. 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 Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement around cones during a slippery driver training course in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 26, 2026. This Norwegian-led course provides drivers with essential techniques for operating tactical vehicles safely in icy and snowy conditions. 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 Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts intermediate level maintenance on an M197 20mm automatic gatling gun aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 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 Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts intermediate level maintenance on an M197 20mm automatic gatling gun aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 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 Gunnery Sgt. Brett Norman

A Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 carries a 65-pound load during small, unmanned aircraft system operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 31, 2026. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

A Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 carries a 65-pound load during small, unmanned aircraft system operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 31, 2026. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and VMFA-251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct maritime strike training during Atlantic Lightning 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2026. Atlantic Lightning 26-1 is a tactical aircraft exercise focused on Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Joint Force integration and distributed aviation operations, including offensive and defensive counter-air, suppression of enemy air defenses, close air support, and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and VMFA-251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct maritime strike training during Atlantic Lightning 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2026. Atlantic Lightning 26-1 is a tactical aircraft exercise focused on Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Joint Force integration and distributed aviation operations, including offensive and defensive counter-air, suppression of enemy air defenses, close air support, and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Airmen with the 71st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue Group, participate in a tactical air-to-air refueling exercise on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2026. Tactical air-to-air refueling operations increase the effective range of aircraft and expand aerial capabilities. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer our Nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Airmen with the 71st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue Group, participate in a tactical air-to-air refueling exercise on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2026. Tactical air-to-air refueling operations increase the effective range of aircraft and expand aerial capabilities. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer our Nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares to take off during a night aerial sniper live-fire aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 26, 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 UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares to take off during a night aerial sniper live-fire aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 26, 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. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Salcedo Jr., an infantry rifleman and a small unmanned aircraft system operator with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participates in a simulated squad attack on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The live fire drone attack exercise was held to demonstrate the integration of the NEROS Archer, a newly introduced first-person view drone employed by the Department of War, with infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Salcedo Jr., an infantry rifleman and a small unmanned aircraft system operator with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participates in a simulated squad attack on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The live fire drone attack exercise was held to demonstrate the integration of the NEROS Archer, a newly introduced first-person view drone employed by the Department of War, with infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land during Exercise America Strike at Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The training enabled joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers to build and validate close-air support proficiency and certify personnel for operational readiness. Bombing Target 11, an outlying field operated by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, provides the infrastructure and realistic training environment necessary for units to safely and effectively employ air-delivered munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land during Exercise America Strike at Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The training enabled joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers to build and validate close-air support proficiency and certify personnel for operational readiness. Bombing Target 11, an outlying field operated by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, provides the infrastructure and realistic training environment necessary for units to safely and effectively employ air-delivered munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall

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