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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 31, 2024) U.S. Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct dive operations with Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea July 31, 2024. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 31, 2024) U.S. Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct dive operations with Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea July 31, 2024. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, sit aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, sit aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torre

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with 464th Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron, 29th Marine Aircraft Group, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, comes in for a landing during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with 464th Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron, 29th Marine Aircraft Group, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, comes in for a landing during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torre

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with 464th Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron, 29th Marine Aircraft Group, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, comes in for a landing during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with 464th Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron, 29th Marine Aircraft Group, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, comes in for a landing during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event with United Arab Emirates soldiers with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torre

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division fire a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile during a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division fire a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile during a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Peters, a Louisville, Kentucky native and small unarmed aircraft systems operator with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo following a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Peters, a Louisville, Kentucky native and small unarmed aircraft systems operator with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo following a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

A U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1) with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division takes part in a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV7A1) with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division takes part in a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Kim, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Kim, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Perezjimenez, a network administrator, arm wrestles Lance Cpl. Vendez Honore, a data systems administrator, both with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, during an arm wrestling event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 25, 2024. Every month, Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment are exposed to new physical activities that will enhance their resiliency and strength while also building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Perezjimenez, a network administrator, arm wrestles Lance Cpl. Vendez Honore, a data systems administrator, both with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, during an arm wrestling event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 25, 2024. Every month, Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment are exposed to new physical activities that will enhance their resiliency and strength while also building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Gregg Sharp, left, a professional arm wrestler, demonstrates an arm wrestling technique during an arm wrestling event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 25, 2024. Every month, Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment are exposed to new physical activities that will enhance their resiliency and strength while also building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Gregg Sharp, left, a professional arm wrestler, demonstrates an arm wrestling technique during an arm wrestling event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 25, 2024. Every month, Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment are exposed to new physical activities that will enhance their resiliency and strength while also building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sights down range during a company live-fire event on range 400 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sights down range during a company live-fire event on range 400 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

A U.S. Marine with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group observes Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division during a company live-fire event on range 400 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group observes Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division during a company live-fire event on range 400 as part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform alongside Los Sabrosos Del Son band during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform alongside Los Sabrosos Del Son band during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Szymanski, a Toledo, Ohio native and team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. Szymanski created an 0311 Handbook while on deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, that includes basic infantry skills and condensed versions of relevant Marine Corps publications infantry Marines can carry on hand to reference at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Szymanski, a Toledo, Ohio native and team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. Szymanski created an 0311 Handbook while on deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, that includes basic infantry skills and condensed versions of relevant Marine Corps publications infantry Marines can carry on hand to reference at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Szymanski, a Toledo, Ohio native and team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a copy of the 0311 Handbook he created on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. The 59-page 0311 Handbook includes basic infantry skills and condensed versions of relevant Marine Corps publications that infantry Marines can carry on hand to reference at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Szymanski, a Toledo, Ohio native and team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a copy of the 0311 Handbook he created on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. The 59-page 0311 Handbook includes basic infantry skills and condensed versions of relevant Marine Corps publications that infantry Marines can carry on hand to reference at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

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Photo by MGySgt Rosetti

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Leblanc, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sonia Richman, a Shaker Heights, Ohio native, a flute instrumentalist and augment with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) band, plays the piccolo during a concert in Château-Thierry, France, May 23, 2024. The 2d MARDIV band, along with other Marine band members from around the world, supported various concerts and parades in multiple cities across France in preparation for the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sonia Richman, a Shaker Heights, Ohio native, a flute instrumentalist and augment with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) band, plays the piccolo during a concert in Château-Thierry, France, May 23, 2024. The 2d MARDIV band, along with other Marine band members from around the world, supported various concerts and parades in multiple cities across France in preparation for the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez