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A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects his impacts on a target while zeroing during security element and enablers course (SEEC) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC provides advanced combat marksmanship and small unit tactical training in order to provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force with an element capable of supporting and reinforcing the reconnaissance detachment assault element while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects his impacts on a target while zeroing during security element and enablers course (SEEC) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC provides advanced combat marksmanship and small unit tactical training in order to provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force with an element capable of supporting and reinforcing the reconnaissance detachment assault element while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire exercise during a security element and enablers course (SEEC) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC provides advanced combat marksmanship and small unit tactical training in order to provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force with an element capable of supporting and reinforcing the reconnaissance detachment assault element while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire exercise during a security element and enablers course (SEEC) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC provides advanced combat marksmanship and small unit tactical training in order to provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force with an element capable of supporting and reinforcing the reconnaissance detachment assault element while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a mass casualty response exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a mass casualty response exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry away simulated casualties during a mass casualty response exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry away simulated casualties during a mass casualty response exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Leeds, medical chief for Expeditionary Operational Training Group, speaks to corpsman assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a class on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Leeds, medical chief for Expeditionary Operational Training Group, speaks to corpsman assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a class on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) mass casualty course trained medical personnel from the 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 on casualty response procedures. 26th MEU corpsman worked on perfecting their execution of this complex process with a series of increasingly difficult scenarios over this one-week course. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to enter a building during the 26th MEU urban sniper course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Urban sniper course provides the MEU with an enhanced marksmanship and surveillance capability that supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to enter a building during the 26th MEU urban sniper course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Urban sniper course provides the MEU with an enhanced marksmanship and surveillance capability that supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Clarke, a combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (center), poses for a group picture with the Sgt. Maj. James Horr (left), 26th MEU sergeant major, and Col. Dennis Sampson, 26th MEU commanding officer (right), after being recognized for her outstanding performance, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Clarke, a combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (center), poses for a group picture with the Sgt. Maj. James Horr (left), 26th MEU sergeant major, and Col. Dennis Sampson, 26th MEU commanding officer (right), after being recognized for her outstanding performance, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation at a promotion ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation at a promotion ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, congratulates Cpl. Eh Shee, an administrative specialist, during a promotion ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, congratulates Cpl. Eh Shee, an administrative specialist, during a promotion ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations, as well as, certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations, as well as, certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit the back of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022.HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit the back of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022.HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilize an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022.HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilize an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Masters' course at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022.HRST prepares Marines for helicopter-borne insertion and extraction operations as well as certifies Marines as HRST Masters allowing them to oversee HRST operations with their respective units. The HRST Masters’ Course is one of several Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) taught courses that the Marines and Sailors of the MEU receive as they prepare to deploy next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Chance Allen, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Chance Allen, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct an air insert during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct an air insert during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) rigging training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE rigging training enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) rigging training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE rigging training enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) rigging training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE rigging training enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct special patrol insertion and extraction (SPIE) rigging training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. SPIE rigging training enhances Marines’ ability to maneuver through arduous environments, granting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander flexibility when inserting or extracting from complex terrain. The MSPF is preparing for a scheduled deployment as part of the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, sets security during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, sets security during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, conduct an amphibious landing during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, conduct an amphibious landing during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia