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)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Glenn Hainey, assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, is presented the 2023 Capt. Joan Dooling Award “Information Professional Enlisted Member of the Year” by Dr. Michael McGinnis, the executive director for U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at the 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 20, 2024. The Dooling Award is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement and accomplishment for deserving members of the Navy Medicine Enterprise information management and information technology community. - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Glenn Hainey, assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, is presented the 2023 Capt. Joan Dooling Award “Information Professional Enlisted Member of the Year” by Dr. Michael McGinnis, the executive director for U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at the 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 20, 2024. The Dooling Award is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement and accomplishment for deserving members of the Navy Medicine Enterprise information management and information technology community.

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)

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)

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, participate in a live fire and maneuver drill during the Scout School course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 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. Cara Castañeda) - U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, participate in a live fire and maneuver drill during the Scout School course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 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. Cara Castañeda)

Corporal Barbieri, A Follow Me Marine - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Barbieri, a Florida native and corporals course instructor with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, works on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2024. Motor Transport operators are responsible for maintaining and operating both commercial and tactical vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division coach youth lacrosse players in Topsail, North Carolina, April 20, 2024. Volunteering with sports teams helps Marines engage with and contribute to the local communities by mentoring it’s youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Max Arellano) - U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division coach youth lacrosse players in Topsail, North Carolina, April 20, 2024. Volunteering with sports teams helps Marines engage with and contribute to the local communities by mentoring it’s youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Max Arellano)