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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Stansberry, the incoming commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to ceremony attendees during the 26th MEU change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2026. The ceremony honored Col. Ben Reid, outgoing commander, as he relinquished command to Stansberry. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ben Reid, right, the outgoing commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, passes the unit colors to Col. Michael Stansberry, the incoming commanding officer, during the 26th MEU change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2026. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ben Reid, left, the outgoing commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embraces Col. Michael Stansberry, the incoming commanding officer, during the 26th MEU change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2026. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

CaptionA marine with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) fast ropes from a Spanish helicopter during helicopter rope suspension technique training as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

A marine with Infantería de Marina (marine infantry) of Honduras conducts urban operations training as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandt Brock, a reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and a native of Texas, treads water while conducting dive operations as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) while conducting close air support training for exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marines and a Navy Sailor with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Reconnaissance marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) pose for a photo after completing water survival training as part of UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

A marine with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) communicates with other Marines during a night raid as part of UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Sep. 13, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

Marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) debark from amphibious ships at Onslow Beach as part of exercise UNITAS 2025, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 12, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29 prepares to land during a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 4, 2025. Combat Logistics Battalion 22 and HMH-461 conducted helicopter support team operations to enhance each unit’s ability to coordinate the safe rigging, loading, and lifting of vehicles by helicopter for precise and secure air transport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment breach a doorway during a demolition range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF, conducted a demolition range to improve the battalion’s ability to clear obstacles and familiarize Marines with different types of explosive charges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. service members and their families watch Marines conduct fast-rope operations out of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a family day event at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2025. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted a family day for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) to give Marines and Sailors a chance to show their family members a glimpse of their day-to-day duties while also offering hands-on demonstrations of Marine Corps equipment and weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darian Zambron, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, and native of Michigan, assists with operating a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during a deployment for training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug 2, 2025. The logistics combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), CLB-22, conducted a deployment for training to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Cadena, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense specialist with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, spreads chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (tear gas) around a simulated urban area during urban operations training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 31, 2025. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, the logistics combat element of the SPMAGTF-ACM, conducted a deployment for training in order to maintain operational readiness and enhance overall unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kendy Dafinice, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment provides security during urban operations training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 31, 2025. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Alert Contingency MAGTF, and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, the logistics combat element of the SPMAGTF-ACM, conducted a deployment for training in order to maintain operational readiness and enhance overall unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, prepare tactical vehicles for a convoy to Marine Corps Base Quantico from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2025. The logistics combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), CLB-22, conducted a deployment for training to increase proficiency in comprehensive combat service support and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Midshipmen receive feedback after concluding patrol base operations during Fleet Marine Force East (FMF-E) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2025. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment provided coordination and safety support during FMF-E, a training event with the purpose of familiarizing NROTC Midshipmen who have committed to becoming Marine Corps officers with the primary communities they may serve in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct water treading drills during a Water Survival Advanced course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 3, 2025. WSA training is a week-long course that prepares Marines and Sailors for execution of emergency activation plans, water survival and rescue scenarios, and risk mitigation employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) prepares to depart from a landing zone during a confined area landing flight near Trinidad, Colorado, June 18, 2025. As the air combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), VMM-261 conducted a deployment for training to increase the squadron’s proficiency in high altitude aviation operations and improve overall combat readiness for any potential MAGTF missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez