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Photo - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Odom, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Brigadier General Seiler, Commanding General French Army’s 6th Light Armored Brigade, attend a commanders update brief regarding exercise operations during Joint Task Force Exercise 25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, March 11, 2025. JTFEX 25 is conducted to execute Core Mission Essential Task readiness and ensure the capability to rapidly deploy to provide command and control as part of a Marine Air Ground Task Force or Naval Expeditionary force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Navy Lt. Jamin M. Bailey, the battalion chaplain of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, gives orders to his squad during a simulated medical evacuation during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Religious Ministry Expeditionary Skills Training on Marine Corps Base Camp Devil Dog, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. The II MEF Religious Ministry EST trained Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists to effectively execute tasks in an operational environment, through field training and classroom instruction presented by subject matter experts from 2d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano) - U.S. Navy Lt. Jamin M. Bailey, the battalion chaplain of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, gives orders to his squad during a simulated medical evacuation during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Religious Ministry Expeditionary Skills Training on Marine Corps Base Camp Devil Dog, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. The II MEF Religious Ministry EST trained Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists to effectively execute tasks in an operational environment, through field training and classroom instruction presented by subject matter experts from 2d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

Recon - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonah Hollis, an Annapolis, Indiana native and team leader with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, posts security during the 2d LAR Scout School on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. The 2d LAR Scout School is a 28-day course focusing on basic individual skills and core competencies, live-fire training, advanced skills, and team-to-squad level events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jeremiah Benjamin, left, a native of Nacogdoches, Texas and the signals intelligence and electronic warfare chief with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, sits alongside his family during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor Master Sgt. Benjamin’s 20 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Canal Photo.) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jeremiah Benjamin, left, a native of Nacogdoches, Texas and the signals intelligence and electronic warfare chief with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, sits alongside his family during his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor Master Sgt. Benjamin’s 20 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Canal Photo.)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Merson, right, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, assists a French Soldier with the 33rd Régiment D'Infanterie de Marine, as part of a small boat capsizing drill during Tres Kolos 24 on Camp Savaneta, Aruba, Oct. 15, 2024. U.S. Marines with 2/2 conducted a deployment for training to Aruba to conduct small-unit training while building camaraderie with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, a NATO ally and routine training partner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Merson, right, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, assists a French Soldier with the 33rd Régiment D'Infanterie de Marine, as part of a small boat capsizing drill during Tres Kolos 24 on Camp Savaneta, Aruba, Oct. 15, 2024. U.S. Marines with 2/2 conducted a deployment for training to Aruba to conduct small-unit training while building camaraderie with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, a NATO ally and routine training partner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jennifer McKenna, a newly appointed Chief Petty Officer with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and a Clio, Michigan native, poses for a photo during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez) - U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jennifer McKenna, a newly appointed Chief Petty Officer with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and a Clio, Michigan native, poses for a photo during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines stand at the position of attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez) - U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines stand at the position of attention during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2024. Established by the Navy in 1893, the distinction for Chief Petty Officer was marked by changes in uniform and authority, with Chief Selects completing a six-week initiation that included physical fitness, team-building, and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Servicemembers with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV were awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for rendering aid to a Marine during a live fire exercise, ultimately saving his life. - A U.S. Marine and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stand-by to be awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 11, 2024. Servicemembers were awarded for rendering aid to a Marine during a live fire exercise, ultimately saving his life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Lindstrom)

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. - 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)

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)