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The U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts a strait transit and Defense of the Amphibious Task Force (DATF) drill during Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2023. DATF integrates Marine Corps and Navy capabilities, including aircraft, crew-served weapon systems, snipers and electronic warfare, to defend the ships in a wide range of combat situations. ARGMEUEX is the second at-sea exercise in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize crowd control techniques during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) as part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) at Stone Bay, North Carolina, April 25, 2023. NEOs assist the U.S. Department of State with the evacuation of citizens and approved personnel from a foreign nation to an appropriate safe haven. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the Bataan ARG conducting ARGMEUEX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 1/6, advance towards the checkpoint during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 30, 2023. MOUT training increases the lethality of the MEU’s infantrymen through live-fire drills, room clearing procedures and small team tactics in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) during annual gunnery qualification training while participating in MEU Exercise III on range SR-7 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 14, 2023. The LAV is able to move both on land and water, combines firepower, speed and maneuverability, carries communication gear and acts as a platform for weaponry. This will strengthen the MEU’s ability to provide security, command and control, reconnaissance, assault and provide fires in support of maneuver within defined battlespaces. (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 (MEU), board a MV-22 Osprey prior to conducting a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft personnel (TRAP) during MEU Exercise III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 10, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a simulated casualty for a medical evacuation during a mass casualty exercise part of MEUEX III on Marine Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 8, 2023. The exercise focused on providing immediate care to personnel in a simulated combat environment whom have sustained severe injuries. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) during a fire mission while participating in MEU Exercise III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 7, 2023. The LCMR is a light-weight advanced mountable radar system that is capable of multi-mission tasks such as detecting early warning fires, counterfire target acquisitioning and air surveillance while deployed. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 26th MEU created a composite artillery fire base to defend an Expeditionary Advanced Base in depth with long-range precision fires enabling the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to spread its artillery assets across the battlespace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) simulate firing a M777A2 Howitzer during a fire mission while participating in MEU Exercise III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 7, 2023. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 26th MEU created a composite artillery fire base to defend an Expeditionary Advanced Base in depth with long-range precision fires enabling the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to spread its artillery assets across the battlespace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operators and U.S. Department of Defense contractors prepare a V-BAT unmanned aerial system for flight operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2023. The V-BAT was integrated into the 26 MEU’s aviation plan and flew in support of MEUEX III operations to include a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) enhances 26th MEU operations in both maritime and land-based environment while providing tactical flexibility with substantially decreased logistical requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jared Huneycutt, a group 3 unmanned aerial system Marine Air-Ground Task Force officer with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, installs a V-BAT unmanned aerial system prior to conducting flight operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2023. The V-BAT was integrated into the 26 MEU’s aviation plan and flew in support of MEUEX III operations to include a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) enhances 26th MEU operations in both maritime and land-based environment while providing tactical flexibility with substantially decreased logistical requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Nowak, a rifleman with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a range part of Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2023. MOUT training increases the lethality of the MEU’s infantrymen through live-fire drills, room clearing procedures and small team tactics in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) insert via small boats as the raid force in preparation for follow-on operations during MEU Exercise III on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2023. BLT 1/6 continues to enhance rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) familiarization and readiness through conducting on and off and shore-to-shore drills prior to deployment. The 11m RHIBs provide the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander a high-speed, long –range, low-signature combatant craft capable of projecting and recovering Marines for a variety of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, clear a room at a grenade range part of Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training during MEU Exercise III on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2023. MOUT training increases the lethality of the MEU’s infantrymen through live-fire drills, room clearing procedures and small team tactics in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine Corps landing support specialist with the Helicopter Support Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), straps down pallets prior to an external lift exercise during MEU Exercise III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Mar. 11, 2023. During the lift, Marines prepared supplies and vehicles to be extracted by aircraft in a simulated expeditionary environment as well as sharpening integration between the logistics and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated long-range tactical recovery of aircraft personnel (TRAP) during MEU Exercise III at Fort Gordon, Georgia, March 10, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Horr, Sergeant Major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fist bumps Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, prior to them executing a full mission profile raid during MEU Exercise (MEUEX) III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 9, 2023. During the raid the 26th MEU integrated East coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and are continuing to do so for major pre-deployment training events in order to gain the capability to conduct operations and training with special operations force elements in the future. MEU/Special Operations Forces integration fortifies military readiness, develops lasting relationships, enhances lethality, and contributes to an increase dominance on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey prior to executing a full mission profile raid during MEU Exercise (MEUEX) III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 9, 2023. During the raid the 26th MEU integrated East coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and are continuing to do so for major pre-deployment training events in order to gain the capability to conduct operations and training with special operations force elements in the future. MEU/Special Operations Forces integration fortifies military readiness, develops lasting relationships, enhances lethality, and contributes to an increase dominance on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel Haber, Sergeant Major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (MEU) conducts a blood sweep on a simulated casualty during Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training during MEU Exercise (MEUEX) III on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, March 8, 2023. TCCC aims to reduce combat deaths while allowing a unit to complete its mission and provide the best possible care for casualties on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Castillo (left), sergeant major for the Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, and Lt Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of the BLT, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose with a plaque to commemorate the Belleau Wood Tree Dedication Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 16, 2023. The tree was planted as part of a project dedicated to establishing groves of Belleau Wood “descendant trees” throughout the United States. The acorns were acquired from France and planted, protected, and nurtured until grown to a size where the saplings could be transported safely, subsequently planted at significant locations around the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Camron Brown, helicopter crew chief, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits at the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion heading to Onslow Beach to conduct helocast water insert training, Feb. 14, 2023. Helocasting is an airborne technique that allows Marines to stealthily insert from a helicopter into any body of water, subsequently utilizing Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to conduct amphibious beach reconnaissance and raids. Assisting in this training shows the capability of the MEU to conduct an insert of ground forces by sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke