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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frenesis Bernal, a New Jersey native and food service specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, poses for a photo with her daughter after returning from Norway for Exercise Swift Reponse 25,Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 27, 2025. The Marine Corps provided direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. Swift Response 25 is part of the DEFENDER 25 series and allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frenesis Bernal, a New Jersey native and food service specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, poses for a photo with her daughter after returning from Norway for Exercise Swift Reponse 25,Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 27, 2025. The Marine Corps provided direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. Swift Response 25 is part of the DEFENDER 25 series and allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Devito, the medical senior enlisted leader for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Virginia, pins on the rank insignia of Petty Officer 1st class onto Reigious Program Specialist 1st Class Dominic Cicale, a Sailor with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Illinois, during his frocking ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. Promotion ceremonies highlight a significant achievement in a service member's career and are a testament to their commitment, master of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Devito, the medical senior enlisted leader for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Virginia, pins on the rank insignia of Petty Officer 1st class onto Reigious Program Specialist 1st Class Dominic Cicale, a Sailor with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Illinois, during his frocking ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. Promotion ceremonies highlight a significant achievement in a service member's career and are a testament to their commitment, master of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) board the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, April 25, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French naval exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM) board the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, April 25, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French naval exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion with Assault Craft Unit Four lands on Onslow Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25, April 27, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French naval exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion with Assault Craft Unit Four lands on Onslow Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25, April 27, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French naval exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), participate in underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2025. UET provides Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU SPMAGTF-ACM with opportunities to build the skills and confidence to safely egress from an aircraft or vehicle submerged in water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Alert Contingency MAGTF (SPMAGTF-ACM), participate in underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2025. UET provides Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU SPMAGTF-ACM with opportunities to build the skills and confidence to safely egress from an aircraft or vehicle submerged in water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, left, a Missouri native and commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Lt. Col. Tony Ansley, right, a Florida native and commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, speak about evacuation control center procedures during a noncombatant evacuation operation training mission conducted by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, as part of a certification exercise Feb. 24, 2025. As the command element of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a certification exercise, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, to prepare for a diverse range of potential future missions, including personnel recovery, embassy reinforcement, foreign humanitarian assistance, and non-combatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, left, a Missouri native and commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Lt. Col. Tony Ansley, right, a Florida native and commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, speak about evacuation control center procedures during a noncombatant evacuation operation training mission conducted by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, as part of a certification exercise Feb. 24, 2025. As the command element of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a certification exercise, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, to prepare for a diverse range of potential future missions, including personnel recovery, embassy reinforcement, foreign humanitarian assistance, and non-combatant evacuation operations. (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 embark an MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2025. As the command element of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a certification exercise, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, to prepare for a diverse range of potential future missions, including personnel recovery, embassy reinforcement, foreign humanitarian assistance, and non-combatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez.)

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment embark an MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2025. As the command element of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a certification exercise, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, to prepare for a diverse range of potential future missions, including personnel recovery, embassy reinforcement, foreign humanitarian assistance, and non-combatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Vasquez

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U.S. Marine Maj. Earl Ehrhart, an AV-8B pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231 Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) poses for a photo after flying from the USS Bataan (LHD-5) from deployment at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 16, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marine Maj. Earl Ehrhart, an AV-8B pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231 Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) poses for a photo after flying from the USS Bataan (LHD-5) from deployment at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 16, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor (right) accepts responsibilities as Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor (right) accepts responsibilities as Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) stand for the playing of the national anthem during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) stand for the playing of the national anthem during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard (right), the commanding officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Haber (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major of VMM-162 (Rein.) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Apr. 18, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard (right), the commanding officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Haber (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major of VMM-162 (Rein.) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Apr. 18, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), stand in formation during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Mar. 17, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), stand in formation during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Mar. 17, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushion with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transporting Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) arrives at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 18, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushion with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transporting Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) arrives at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 18, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

Marines and Sailors aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) salute the ships colors after returning from deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), Morehead City, North Carolina, Mar. 17, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Marines and Sailors aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) salute the ships colors after returning from deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), Morehead City, North Carolina, Mar. 17, 2024. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing an eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) reunites with his family, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 18, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing a eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) reunites with his family, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 18, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC) returned home after completing a eight-month deployment embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG). During its deployment, the BAT ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) team participated in a wide array of exercises with NATO Allies and regional partners spanning across the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command to enhance interoperability, MAGTF readiness, and provide crisis response options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz

240315-N-ED646-1580- ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 15, 2024) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Austin Block, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), fires an M4 rifle as Cpl. Gabriel SantosCunningham, an ammunition technician assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitors during a qualification shoot in the Atlantic Ocean, March 15. Carter Hall is deployed in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

240315-N-ED646-1580- ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 15, 2024) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Austin Block, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), fires an M4 rifle as Cpl. Gabriel SantosCunningham, an ammunition technician assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), monitors during a qualification shoot in the Atlantic Ocean, March 15. Carter Hall is deployed in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Moises S

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19, Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted advanced ARG/MEU readiness sustainment training. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19, Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted advanced ARG/MEU readiness sustainment training. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda