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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, render a salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2026. The ceremony transferred the position of command senior enlisted leader from Sgt. Maj. Justin K. Bradley to Sgt. Maj. Carl J. Jacobsen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, render a salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2026. The ceremony transferred the position of command senior enlisted leader from Sgt. Maj. Justin K. Bradley to Sgt. Maj. Carl J. Jacobsen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Paige, left, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026. The Marines were recognized and awarded for their actions in rendering aid to a victim of a shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Paige, left, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026. The Marines were recognized and awarded for their actions in rendering aid to a victim of a shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to fire a M252 81 mm mortar during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 19, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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, prepare to fire a M252 81 mm mortar during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 19, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment participate in a rededication ceremony as part of the 109th birthday celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony honored the 109th birthday by reflecting the esprit de corps within 1st Bn., 6th Marines, paying homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle C. Hutmacher)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment participate in a rededication ceremony as part of the 109th birthday celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony honored the 109th birthday by reflecting the esprit de corps within 1st Bn., 6th Marines, paying homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle C. Hutmacher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher

A French Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade watches rear security as part of Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 19, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

A French Legionnaire with 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 6th Light Armored Brigade watches rear security as part of Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 19, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a memorial run at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. The run was held to honor the lives lost after the Beirut, Lebanon bombings on Oct. 23, 1983. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Luke Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a memorial run at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. The run was held to honor the lives lost after the Beirut, Lebanon bombings on Oct. 23, 1983. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William T. Kerrigan (left) the outgoing battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Lt. Col. Joseph Fontanetta (right) the oncoming battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony on Camp on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 24, 2025. During the ceremony, Kerrigan relinquished command to Fontanetta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William T. Kerrigan (left) the outgoing battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Lt. Col. Joseph Fontanetta (right) the oncoming battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony on Camp on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 24, 2025. During the ceremony, Kerrigan relinquished command to Fontanetta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Robertsepps, a Florida native and infantry machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepares for a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Robertsepps, a Florida native and infantry machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepares for a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire signal flares during a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire signal flares during a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Travis Ladenburger with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 11, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale Force-on-Force with a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. Ladenburger is a native of South Dakota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Travis Ladenburger with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 11, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale Force-on-Force with a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. Ladenburger is a native of South Dakota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Martinez, left, a transmissions system operator, and Cpl. Johnny Tamayo, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer, both with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stand at attention during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026. The Marines were recognized and awarded for their actions in rendering aid to a victim of a shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Martinez, left, a transmissions system operator, and Cpl. Johnny Tamayo, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer, both with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, stand at attention during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 25, 2026. The Marines were recognized and awarded for their actions in rendering aid to a victim of a shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire an M224 60mm mortar during a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire an M224 60mm mortar during a platoon attack range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 21, 2024. This two week-long exercise promoted a comprehensive warfighting ability and trained the next generation of combat ready forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard, take a group photo after the final exercise of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2025.The FINEX 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard, take a group photo after the final exercise of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2025.The FINEX 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receive a brief from Norwegian army soldiers with the Combat Service and Support Battalion (Stridstrenbataljonen), Brigade Nord in Setermoen, Norway, March 6, 2026. The joint training combined Combat Enhancement Training with Force Integration Training, allowing the Marines to hone operational procedures with the Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carrier for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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, receive a brief from Norwegian army soldiers with the Combat Service and Support Battalion (Stridstrenbataljonen), Brigade Nord in Setermoen, Norway, March 6, 2026. The joint training combined Combat Enhancement Training with Force Integration Training, allowing the Marines to hone operational procedures with the Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carrier for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, convoy in Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carriers during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 11, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale, force-on-force exercise incorporating a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold-weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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, convoy in Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carriers during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 11, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale, force-on-force exercise incorporating a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold-weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. Marine Corps Cpl. Camden Allen, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, uses a AN/PAS 13 Thermal Weapon Sight during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 12, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale Force-on-Force with a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. Allen is a native of Virgina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Camden Allen, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, uses a AN/PAS 13 Thermal Weapon Sight during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 12, 2026. Service members from 2nd Marine Division and allied partners participated in a full-scale Force-on-Force with a combined simulation designed to test operational readiness, improve coordination, and synchronize integrated operations, enhancing mission efficiency in cold weather conditions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, 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. Allen is a native of Virgina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lester Diazmarrero, an infantry mortarman with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard, conduct a simulated force-on-force for the final exercise of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2025. The FINEX 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lester Diazmarrero, an infantry mortarman with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard, conduct a simulated force-on-force for the final exercise of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2025. The FINEX 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 1, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 1, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarett McMahon, left, a platoon sergeant and 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Schreiner, a platoon commander, both with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 1, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarett McMahon, left, a platoon sergeant and 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Schreiner, a platoon commander, both with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 1, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct a motivational run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony honored the 109th birthday by reflecting the esprit de corps within 1st Bn., 6th Marines, paying homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle C. Hutmacher)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct a motivational run on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2026. The ceremony honored the 109th birthday by reflecting the esprit de corps within 1st Bn., 6th Marines, paying homage to the service and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle C. Hutmacher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher