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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Idris Idris, center, a small unmanned aircraft systems specialist with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrates the C100 drone capabilities to a Spanish marine during a company live-fire range as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Idris Idris, center, a small unmanned aircraft systems specialist with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrates the C100 drone capabilities to a Spanish marine during a company live-fire range as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

Photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hovers above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while conducting low-light carrier qualifications during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 takes flight from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during the Type Commander’s Amphibious Training off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 takes flight from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during the Type Commander’s Amphibious Training off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion chain down amphibious combat vehicles while aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion chain down amphibious combat vehicles while aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT) while pierside Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 9, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Olson, an assistant team leader with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and Wisconsin native, rappels down a training structure during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2026. The HRST training prepares Marines to navigate difficult terrain and insert rapidly into contested areas through rappelling and fast-rope descents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Olson, an assistant team leader with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and Wisconsin native, rappels down a training structure during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2026. The HRST training prepares Marines to navigate difficult terrain and insert rapidly into contested areas through rappelling and fast-rope descents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

A Spanish marine aims down sights while conducting an amphibious assault during Fleet Exercise 250, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A Spanish marine aims down sights while conducting an amphibious assault during Fleet Exercise 250, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Shives, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M240B medium machine gun during a multinational assault breach training as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Shives, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M240B medium machine gun during a multinational assault breach training as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)

Photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Spanish marines pose for a photo after conducting combined helicopter support team training during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Spanish marines pose for a photo after conducting combined helicopter support team training during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

A French marine fires an FN SCAR H-PR sniper rifle while conducting a live-fire range during Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A French marine fires an FN SCAR H-PR sniper rifle while conducting a live-fire range during Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

Spanish marines observe a detonating explosive charge while conducting a multinational urban breaching range during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Spanish marines observe a detonating explosive charge while conducting a multinational urban breaching range during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 18, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), Atlantic Ocean, June 17, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT), Atlantic Ocean, June 17, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a six-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2026. The hike focused on improving endurance, mental toughness, and unit cohesion to prepare for future MEU composite and upcoming pre-deployment training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a six-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2026. The hike focused on improving endurance, mental toughness, and unit cohesion to prepare for future MEU composite and upcoming pre-deployment training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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