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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, validate functionality of communications equipment during a full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the exercise is to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, validate functionality of communications equipment during a full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the exercise is to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a boarding drill using a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV), at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 14, 2022. The BLT utilizes UTV's for quick, low-profile movement throughout the battlespace. The boarding drill simulates rapid employment of UTV’s from ship to shore. By training as a whole MAGTF with all of the subordinate units, the 26th MEU enhances interoperability and increases the readiness and capabilities of our own force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take-off prior to conducting a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take-off prior to conducting a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines and Sailors from across the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) over a terrain model prior to a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines and Sailors from across the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) over a terrain model prior to a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

U.S. Marine Corps role players board a MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), following a simulated military assisted, Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) near Hinesville, Georgia, Dec. 17, 2022. NEO are the ordered or authorized departure of civilian noncombatants and nonessential military personnel from danger in an overseas country to a designated safe haven. The NEO was one of multiple scenario-based exercises conducted during Marine Expeditionary Exercise (MEUEX) I, in order to fulfill Pre-Deployment Training Program (PTP) requirements by training to MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Angelica White)

U.S. Marine Corps role players board a MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), following a simulated military assisted, Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) near Hinesville, Georgia, Dec. 17, 2022. NEO are the ordered or authorized departure of civilian noncombatants and nonessential military personnel from danger in an overseas country to a designated safe haven. The NEO was one of multiple scenario-based exercises conducted during Marine Expeditionary Exercise (MEUEX) I, in order to fulfill Pre-Deployment Training Program (PTP) requirements by training to MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Angelica White)

Photo by Capt. Angelica White

U.S. Marines with Combat Logisitics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure logs and debris onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise part of Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I, on Dec. 17, 2022, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina. The 26th MEU conducted MEUEX I as a scenario-driven training exercise focused on MAGTF collective training while operating from an expeditionary environment that is evaluated on the planning, briefing, execution and debriefing of missions associated with various critical training events by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves.)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logisitics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure logs and debris onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise part of Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I, on Dec. 17, 2022, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina. The 26th MEU conducted MEUEX I as a scenario-driven training exercise focused on MAGTF collective training while operating from an expeditionary environment that is evaluated on the planning, briefing, execution and debriefing of missions associated with various critical training events by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves.)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with Combat Logisitics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use heavy equipment vehicles to move debris during a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise part of Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I, on Dec. 17, 2022, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina. The 26th MEU conducted MEUEX I as a scenario-driven training exercise focused on MAGTF collective training while operating from an expeditionary environment that is evaluated on the planning, briefing, execution and debriefing of missions associated with various critical training events by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves.)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logisitics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use heavy equipment vehicles to move debris during a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise part of Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I, on Dec. 17, 2022, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina. The 26th MEU conducted MEUEX I as a scenario-driven training exercise focused on MAGTF collective training while operating from an expeditionary environment that is evaluated on the planning, briefing, execution and debriefing of missions associated with various critical training events by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves.)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with Ground Sensor Platoon, intelligence section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), emplace ground sensors during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. This was part of a three-phase operation that consisted of setting out sensors to provide early detection of enemy movement around the MEU's Battalion Landing Team and Initial Operational Capability.

U.S. Marines with Ground Sensor Platoon, intelligence section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), emplace ground sensors during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. This was part of a three-phase operation that consisted of setting out sensors to provide early detection of enemy movement around the MEU's Battalion Landing Team and Initial Operational Capability.

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. Marines with VMM-162 and the Battalion Landing Team 1/6 conducted flight operations heading to a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise 1. FARPs are designed to supply fuel and ordnance necessary during helicopter and fixed-wing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. Marines with VMM-162 and the Battalion Landing Team 1/6 conducted flight operations heading to a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise 1. FARPs are designed to supply fuel and ordnance necessary during helicopter and fixed-wing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) with Sierra Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts long range precision fires at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 14, 2022. The exercise was conducted in support of Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Training and Readiness Exercise 2 in conjunction with the Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) with Sierra Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts long range precision fires at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 14, 2022. The exercise was conducted in support of Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Training and Readiness Exercise 2 in conjunction with the Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (November 14, 2022) Major Daniel J. Crain gives opening remarks at the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT.) The AMSPC will enhance staff integration, planning, and preparation for follow on Fleet Readiness Training Plan / Predeployment Training Program events and subsequent deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Brandon E. Holmes/Released)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (November 14, 2022) Major Daniel J. Crain gives opening remarks at the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT.) The AMSPC will enhance staff integration, planning, and preparation for follow on Fleet Readiness Training Plan / Predeployment Training Program events and subsequent deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Brandon E. Holmes/Released)

Photo by Brandon Holmes

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. Marines with the 26th MEU were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo after a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. Marines with the 26th MEU were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Air Wing (2nd MAW), lifts a simulated casualty during hoist operations in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2022. The purpose of this training is to enhance evacuation capabilities of personnel utilizing the MV-22 Osprey in the event of a military or civilian mishap at sea. The ability to hoist stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), integrated with special operations forces (SOF) to strengthen MEU-SOF relationships prior to VMM-162’s upcoming deployment as the aviation combat element for the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Air Wing (2nd MAW), lifts a simulated casualty during hoist operations in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2022. The purpose of this training is to enhance evacuation capabilities of personnel utilizing the MV-22 Osprey in the event of a military or civilian mishap at sea. The ability to hoist stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), integrated with special operations forces (SOF) to strengthen MEU-SOF relationships prior to VMM-162’s upcoming deployment as the aviation combat element for the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

East-Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) work together to evacuate a simulated casualty during hoist operations in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2022. The purpose of this training is to enhance evacuation capabilities of personnel utilizing the MV-22 Osprey in the event of a military or civilian mishap at sea. The ability to hoist stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), integrated with special operations forces (SOF) to strengthen MEU-SOF relationships prior to VMM-162’s upcoming deployment as the aviation combat element for the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

East-Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) work together to evacuate a simulated casualty during hoist operations in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2022. The purpose of this training is to enhance evacuation capabilities of personnel utilizing the MV-22 Osprey in the event of a military or civilian mishap at sea. The ability to hoist stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), integrated with special operations forces (SOF) to strengthen MEU-SOF relationships prior to VMM-162’s upcoming deployment as the aviation combat element for the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment participate in non-lethal weapons training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. During the training, Marines used non-lethal weapons and riot shields to perform crowd control, dispersion, and built confidence in de-escalating potential threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marines with 26th MEU’s Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment participate in non-lethal weapons training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. During the training, Marines used non-lethal weapons and riot shields to perform crowd control, dispersion, and built confidence in de-escalating potential threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S Marines and Sailors attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive the French fourragere during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4th, 2022. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Château-Thierry during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only Marine Corps units authorized to wear the fourragere. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Marines and Sailors attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive the French fourragere during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4th, 2022. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Château-Thierry during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only Marine Corps units authorized to wear the fourragere. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S Marines and Sailors attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive the French fourragere during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4th, 2022. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Château-Thierry during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only Marine Corps units authorized to wear the fourragere. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S Marines and Sailors attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive the French fourragere during a ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4th, 2022. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Château-Thierry during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only Marine Corps units authorized to wear the fourragere. (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

A U.S. Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets rear security during the 26th MEU urban sniper course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. The 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)

A U.S. Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets rear security during the 26th MEU urban sniper course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. The 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

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 Carbine during a live-fire exercise while a part of a security element and enablers course (SEEC) at Stone Bay, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC trains Marines and sailors in several combat-oriented skills that support the assault element of the 26th MEU during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 Carbine during a live-fire exercise while a part of a security element and enablers course (SEEC) at Stone Bay, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. SEEC trains Marines and sailors in several combat-oriented skills that support the assault element of the 26th MEU during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean