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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Mollenkopf, an Enon Valley, Pennsylvania native and machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, October 20, 2023. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Mollenkopf, an Enon Valley, Pennsylvania native and machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, October 20, 2023. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree

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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Earle, left, a Manassas, Virginia native and an infantry unit leader with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and U.S. Navy retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Stanley Earle, a Charleston, South Carolina native, pose for a photo after a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2023. The rank of chief petty officer was officially established April 1, 1893, and holding the title "Chief" means a Sailor has achieved senior non-commissioned officer status. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cara Castañeda)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Earle, left, a Manassas, Virginia native and an infantry unit leader with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and U.S. Navy retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Stanley Earle, a Charleston, South Carolina native, pose for a photo after a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2023. The rank of chief petty officer was officially established April 1, 1893, and holding the title "Chief" means a Sailor has achieved senior non-commissioned officer status. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cara Castañeda)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cara Castaneda

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Clay Campbell, a field medical technician with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 15, 2023. Campbell was awarded and recognized for providing medical care to a young woman having a seizure until medics arrived on scene, ultimately saving her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Clay Campbell, a field medical technician with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 15, 2023. Campbell was awarded and recognized for providing medical care to a young woman having a seizure until medics arrived on scene, ultimately saving her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Renn, a Madison, Alaska native and naval integration officer with 2d Marine Division reviews documents for a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 13, 2023. 2d MARDIV Headquarters Battalion held the JTFEX to promote mission readiness and support for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake)

U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Renn, a Madison, Alaska native and naval integration officer with 2d Marine Division reviews documents for a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 13, 2023. 2d MARDIV Headquarters Battalion held the JTFEX to promote mission readiness and support for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a Low-Level Static Line (LLSL) jump out of a Casa 212 in Raeford, North Carolina, September 26, 2023. The training event included day and night rehearsal of LLSL and Military Freefall jumps to maintain individual jumper qualification and advance proficiency in airborne capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a Low-Level Static Line (LLSL) jump out of a Casa 212 in Raeford, North Carolina, September 26, 2023. The training event included day and night rehearsal of LLSL and Military Freefall jumps to maintain individual jumper qualification and advance proficiency in airborne capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Aleck Szallar, left, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, and Capt. Benjamin Demandante, right, a York, Pennsylvania native, both infantry officers with 2d Marine Division, take notes before beginning the infantry skills test during the Division Leaders Assessment Program at Fort Walker, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2023. The program helps Marines improve their warfighting abilities through mentorship and learning opportunities, resulting in greater lethality and endurance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Aleck Szallar, left, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, and Capt. Benjamin Demandante, right, a York, Pennsylvania native, both infantry officers with 2d Marine Division, take notes before beginning the infantry skills test during the Division Leaders Assessment Program at Fort Walker, Virginia, Sept. 17, 2023. The program helps Marines improve their warfighting abilities through mentorship and learning opportunities, resulting in greater lethality and endurance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Hector Munoz Jr., the enlisted conductor with the 2d Marine Division Band, leads the band during a marching band competition at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, September 16, 2023. Community relation events like these enable the Marines of 2d MARDIV to give back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Hector Munoz Jr., the enlisted conductor with the 2d Marine Division Band, leads the band during a marching band competition at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, September 16, 2023. Community relation events like these enable the Marines of 2d MARDIV to give back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ross Gilchriest, a Silsbee, Texas native and an infantry officer with 2d Marine Division, conducts a 20-kilometer hike during the Division Leaders Assessment Program at Fort Walker, Virginia, Sept. 20, 2023. The program helps Marines improve their warfighting abilities through mentorship and learning opportunities, resulting in greater lethality and endurance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ross Gilchriest, a Silsbee, Texas native and an infantry officer with 2d Marine Division, conducts a 20-kilometer hike during the Division Leaders Assessment Program at Fort Walker, Virginia, Sept. 20, 2023. The program helps Marines improve their warfighting abilities through mentorship and learning opportunities, resulting in greater lethality and endurance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, September 18, 2023. CASEVAC training is crucial to maintain combat readiness and to treat and sustain casualties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, September 18, 2023. CASEVAC training is crucial to maintain combat readiness and to treat and sustain casualties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with 2d Marine Division, prepare to lay a wreath during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 11, 2023. This ceremony is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and in remembrance of the events on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with 2d Marine Division, prepare to lay a wreath during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 11, 2023. This ceremony is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and in remembrance of the events on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Mena, a York, Pennsylvania native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, executes a pull-up during a 12-week human health and performance initiative on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 28, 2023. The human health and performance initiative is a 12-week program designed to improve Marines’ physical capabilities and recovery techniques.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Mena, a York, Pennsylvania native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, executes a pull-up during a 12-week human health and performance initiative on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 28, 2023. The human health and performance initiative is a 12-week program designed to improve Marines’ physical capabilities and recovery techniques.

Photo by Lance Cpl Kylie Lake

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr., commanding general of 2d Marine Division, presents Lance Cpl. Jeyson Martinez, a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, with a coin for his efforts during the Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 16, 2023. The MRX promotes mission readiness and gives units the opportunity to evaluate their effectiveness for future deployments.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr., commanding general of 2d Marine Division, presents Lance Cpl. Jeyson Martinez, a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, with a coin for his efforts during the Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 16, 2023. The MRX promotes mission readiness and gives units the opportunity to evaluate their effectiveness for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, exit an MV-22 Osprey after being air-inserted during exercise Mjolnir Strike on Atlantic Airfield, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. Exercise Mjolnir Strike 3-23 is a fire support-focused training opportunity for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers across II MEF to increase proficiency while incorporating multiple fire support capabilities, such as ground-based indirect fires and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, exit an MV-22 Osprey after being air-inserted during exercise Mjolnir Strike on Atlantic Airfield, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. Exercise Mjolnir Strike 3-23 is a fire support-focused training opportunity for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers across II MEF to increase proficiency while incorporating multiple fire support capabilities, such as ground-based indirect fires and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Samuel Rhodes, a Cooperstown, New York native and supply, administration and operations specialist with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Rhodes was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal on June 1. A meritorious promotion is based on the individual Marine's ability to take on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade in an effective manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Samuel Rhodes, a Cooperstown, New York native and supply, administration and operations specialist with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Rhodes was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal on June 1. A meritorious promotion is based on the individual Marine's ability to take on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade in an effective manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine division, maneuvers through a swamp during a concealment course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 9, 2023. The course serves as an opportunity for Marines and sailors to learn concealment techniques as a squad and individually to enhance their warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine division, maneuvers through a swamp during a concealment course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 9, 2023. The course serves as an opportunity for Marines and sailors to learn concealment techniques as a squad and individually to enhance their warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan R. Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Lemos, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security in a military operations on urbanized terrain facility during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2023. The three week-long field exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Lemos, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security in a military operations on urbanized terrain facility during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2023. The three week-long field exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachariah Mcclane, a rifleman, with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division poses with his child during his redeployment to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 8, 2023. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Regiment deployed for approximately 90 days in support of the Department of Defense-approved Southwest Border Surge Mission to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection with data entry and warehousing in response to the surge of migrants in May 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Doughty)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachariah Mcclane, a rifleman, with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division poses with his child during his redeployment to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 8, 2023. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Regiment deployed for approximately 90 days in support of the Department of Defense-approved Southwest Border Surge Mission to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection with data entry and warehousing in response to the surge of migrants in May 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Doughty)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Doughty

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a motivation run on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 4, 2023. The Motivational run serves to boost camaraderie and unit cohesion while promoting physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a motivation run on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 4, 2023. The Motivational run serves to boost camaraderie and unit cohesion while promoting physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano