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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, writes the weight of a quadcon during a gear inspection at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, writes the weight of a quadcon during a gear inspection at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a scale under a quadcon at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.

Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a scale under a quadcon at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. “If I don’t do my job correctly, gear won’t get shipped out in a timely manner, and if anything is late, things get left behind,” said Bement. “If gear is left behind, Marines won’t be prepared.” Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. “If I don’t do my job correctly, gear won’t get shipped out in a timely manner, and if anything is late, things get left behind,” said Bement. “If gear is left behind, Marines won’t be prepared.” Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Lance Cpl. Branden Irby, motor vehicle operator, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs a target during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Lance Cpl. Branden Irby, motor vehicle operator, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs a target during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Cpl. Trenton Uplinger, automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a speed reload during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Cpl. Trenton Uplinger, automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a speed reload during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols from the seven-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols from the seven-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Staff Sgt. DeRon Hogans, career planner, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M9 pistol from the 15-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Staff Sgt. DeRon Hogans, career planner, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M9 pistol from the 15-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200702-M-CB805-1026 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unpack supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) July 2, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

200702-M-CB805-1026 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unpack supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) July 2, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200702-M-CB805-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea July 2, 2020. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

200702-M-CB805-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea July 2, 2020. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to engage a target during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to engage a target during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Sgt. Austin Keslermalec, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Sgt. Austin Keslermalec, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. Joseph Krieter, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reloads an M2 machine gun during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. Joseph Krieter, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reloads an M2 machine gun during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200506-M-IR130-1060 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walk through the procedures of a free-fall insert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan May 6, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200506-M-IR130-1060 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walk through the procedures of a free-fall insert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan May 6, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200506-M-IR130-1021 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walk through the procedures of a free-fall insert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan May 6, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

200506-M-IR130-1021 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walk through the procedures of a free-fall insert aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan May 6, 2020. Bataan, with embarked 26th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III)

Photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III

200606-M-KE756-1023 ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2020) Sgt. Cullen McNeil, crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey June 6, 2020. 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

200606-M-KE756-1023 ARABIAN SEA (June 6, 2020) Sgt. Cullen McNeil, crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey June 6, 2020. 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims