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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cherish A. Ragland, a heavy equipment mechanic with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fires a M240B machine gun during a live-fire machine gun range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The live-fire machine gun range allows Marines to practice operating an M240B machine gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cherish A. Ragland, a heavy equipment mechanic with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fires a M240B machine gun during a live-fire machine gun range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The live-fire machine gun range allows Marines to practice operating an M240B machine gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daysia McCree

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in a Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) during the Division Leadership Assessment Program at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, June 29, 2023. This program allows division leadership to assess Marines recently assigned to 2d MARDIV on their mental, moral and physical readiness for future command opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in a Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) during the Division Leadership Assessment Program at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, June 29, 2023. This program allows division leadership to assess Marines recently assigned to 2d MARDIV on their mental, moral and physical readiness for future command opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan Bristow, a Company Commander with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, awards Marines the French Fourragere on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who served in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiment to commemorate past service member’s heroic actions that served in the two regiments during the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan Bristow, a Company Commander with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, awards Marines the French Fourragere on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who served in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiment to commemorate past service member’s heroic actions that served in the two regiments during the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Diaz, a Miami native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives an award during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2023. Diaz was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving a family after a motor vehicle collision in Atkinson, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Diaz, a Miami native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives an award during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2023. Diaz was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving a family after a motor vehicle collision in Atkinson, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Diaz, a Miami native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives an award during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2023. Diaz was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving a family after a motor vehicle collision in Atkinson, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Diaz, a Miami native and rifleman with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives an award during an award ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2023. Diaz was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving a family after a motor vehicle collision in Atkinson, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, board a landing craft vehicle/personnel from the assault ship HMS Albion during exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Ventspils, Latvia, June 5, 2023. BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. The exercise led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, board a landing craft vehicle/personnel from the assault ship HMS Albion during exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Ventspils, Latvia, June 5, 2023. BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. The exercise led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Navy Corpsman and Marines with 2d Marine Division, transport a patient during a Doc Kent competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2023. The competition showcases the capabilities of executing tactical combat casualty care in austere environments by utilizing various evacuation platforms to move from point of injury to higher echelons of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Navy Corpsman and Marines with 2d Marine Division, transport a patient during a Doc Kent competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2023. The competition showcases the capabilities of executing tactical combat casualty care in austere environments by utilizing various evacuation platforms to move from point of injury to higher echelons of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr. (left), commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) and Netherlands Marine Corps Capt. Fabian Schra (right), an Arnhem, Netherlands, native and Dutch exchange officer attached to 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 14, 2023. Schra was presented challenge coins for his outstanding service for the past two years working with 2d Recon, 2d MARDIV as a Dutch exchange officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Calvert Worth Jr. (left), commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) and Netherlands Marine Corps Capt. Fabian Schra (right), an Arnhem, Netherlands, native and Dutch exchange officer attached to 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 14, 2023. Schra was presented challenge coins for his outstanding service for the past two years working with 2d Recon, 2d MARDIV as a Dutch exchange officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fox Jurgiel, a Field Artillery Sensor Support Marine with Hotel Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division surveys a firing point during a HIRAIN, as part of BALTOPS 23, in Gdansk Poland, June 14th 2023. HIRAIN operations provide lethal and accurate fire to targets all across the globe. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercised. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fox Jurgiel, a Field Artillery Sensor Support Marine with Hotel Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division surveys a firing point during a HIRAIN, as part of BALTOPS 23, in Gdansk Poland, June 14th 2023. HIRAIN operations provide lethal and accurate fire to targets all across the globe. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercised. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division adjust their initial aim point for the M252 81 mm mortar during a battalion Field Exercise (FEX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The FEX provides battalions the opportunity to identify strengths and weaknesses in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaylee Compton)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division adjust their initial aim point for the M252 81 mm mortar during a battalion Field Exercise (FEX) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The FEX provides battalions the opportunity to identify strengths and weaknesses in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaylee Compton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kaylee Compton

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire a rocket from a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems vehicle during a live fire in support of Rolling Thunder 23-2 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 10, 2023. Rolling Thunder was a live-fire artillery event that tested the 10th Marine Regiment’s ability to operate in an isolated environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fire a rocket from a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems vehicle during a live fire in support of Rolling Thunder 23-2 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 10, 2023. Rolling Thunder was a live-fire artillery event that tested the 10th Marine Regiment’s ability to operate in an isolated environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan R. Jones

U.S. Navy Corpsmen play frisbee as a part of the Sailor 360 Boat Team of The Quarter competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The Sailor 360 competition consists of a relay race, an ultimate frisbee bracket, a push-up competition, plank competition, and a best guide-on contest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen play frisbee as a part of the Sailor 360 Boat Team of The Quarter competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The Sailor 360 competition consists of a relay race, an ultimate frisbee bracket, a push-up competition, plank competition, and a best guide-on contest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a live fire offense during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2023. The primary purpose of the MCCRE is to evaluate and validate a unit’s comprehensive war fighting ability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a live fire offense during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2023. The primary purpose of the MCCRE is to evaluate and validate a unit’s comprehensive war fighting ability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Damon Doykos, left, the incoming commanding officer of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors from Lt. Col. Eric Tee, right, the outgoing commanding officer of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2023. The passing of the colors represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Damon Doykos, left, the incoming commanding officer of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors from Lt. Col. Eric Tee, right, the outgoing commanding officer of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2023. The passing of the colors represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division operating a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems vehicle (HIMARS), await to board a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 during a HIMARS rapid infiltration in support of Rolling Thunder 23-2in Pope Airfield on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Rolling Thunder was a live-fire artillery event that tested the 10th Marine Regiment’s ability to operate in an isolated environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division operating a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems vehicle (HIMARS), await to board a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 during a HIMARS rapid infiltration in support of Rolling Thunder 23-2in Pope Airfield on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Rolling Thunder was a live-fire artillery event that tested the 10th Marine Regiment’s ability to operate in an isolated environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Robert Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan R. Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Ruiz, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, instructs U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen on body sparring as part of Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2023. PROTRAMID is an eight-week program that exposes 3rd Class midshipmen (sophomores) to a variety of career options, including opportunities for junior Marine Corps officers in the Fleet Marine Forces in order to generate and foster interest in pursuing a Marine Corps commission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Daysia McCree)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Ruiz, an infantry rifleman with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, instructs U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen on body sparring as part of Professional Training of Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2023. PROTRAMID is an eight-week program that exposes 3rd Class midshipmen (sophomores) to a variety of career options, including opportunities for junior Marine Corps officers in the Fleet Marine Forces in order to generate and foster interest in pursuing a Marine Corps commission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Daysia McCree)

Photo by Pfc. Daysia McCree

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division receive mentorship during a live-fire range on Camp Lejeune, June 6, 2023. The Basic Machine Gunner Course is a five-day course covering the nomenclature and application of the MK 19 grenade launcher, M2 .50 caliber machine gun and M240B machine gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jessi Stegall)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division receive mentorship during a live-fire range on Camp Lejeune, June 6, 2023. The Basic Machine Gunner Course is a five-day course covering the nomenclature and application of the MK 19 grenade launcher, M2 .50 caliber machine gun and M240B machine gun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jessi Stegall)

Photo by Pfc. Jessi Stegall

U.S. Marines with Task Force 61/2.5 (Force Reconnaissance Company) and Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, evacuate a casualty during a simulated mine strike in Rota, Spain on May 25, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance (RXR) capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marines with Task Force 61/2.5 (Force Reconnaissance Company) and Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, evacuate a casualty during a simulated mine strike in Rota, Spain on May 25, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance (RXR) capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with Hotel Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, execute a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN), in San Javier, Spain on June 9, 2023. HIRAIN operations provide lethal and accurate fire to targets all across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

U.S. Marines with Hotel Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, execute a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN), in San Javier, Spain on June 9, 2023. HIRAIN operations provide lethal and accurate fire to targets all across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, present arms during the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Giovanni Lobo, the outgoing 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sergeant major, relinquished his role of regimental sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Marcus Reese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, present arms during the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Giovanni Lobo, the outgoing 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sergeant major, relinquished his role of regimental sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Marcus Reese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez