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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas N. Trimble, right, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conversates with staff delegates while conducting a ship tour aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas N. Trimble, right, Commanding Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conversates with staff delegates while conducting a ship tour aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Vanmeter observes a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) land on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, on April 8, 2025, in support of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT). PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Vanmeter observes a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) land on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, on April 8, 2025, in support of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT). PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate a Light-Marine Air Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate a Light-Marine Air Defense Integrated System during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transport gear aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWO ARG), during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise at Morehead City, North Carolina, April 3, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transport gear aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWO ARG), during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise at Morehead City, North Carolina, April 3, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Richard Dickerson, left, and Vernal Emhoolah, both Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate observation of enemy aircraft during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 7, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Richard Dickerson, left, and Vernal Emhoolah, both Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunners with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate observation of enemy aircraft during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 7, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), in support of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean April 3, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), in support of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean April 3, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Kobe Skortz, a Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lscans for threats during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force training event as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 11, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Kobe Skortz, a Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lscans for threats during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force training event as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 11, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tom Trimble, Commanding Officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Farricker, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), visit the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), during PHIBRON 8, 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 10, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tom Trimble, Commanding Officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Farricker, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), visit the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), of Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), during PHIBRON 8, 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 10, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit holds security on a door while conducting shipboard flow drills while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), in support of Amphibious Squadron 7 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean April 8, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit holds security on a door while conducting shipboard flow drills while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), in support of Amphibious Squadron 7 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean April 8, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 prepares for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 6, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 prepares for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 6, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged during flight operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG), as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 8, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged during flight operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG), as part of Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 8, 2025. PMINT is the 22nd MEU’s first opportunity in their pre-deployment training program to fully integrate with PHIBRON 8 while at sea, allowing Marines and Sailors to train together as an ARG/MEU team across various functional areas in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, during a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 17, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, during a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 17, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, offload supplies and equipment during foreign humanitarian aid training, as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, offload supplies and equipment during foreign humanitarian aid training, as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 12, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 12, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve as a security augmentation force during simulated embassy reinforcement as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 6, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve as a security augmentation force during simulated embassy reinforcement as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise at Stone Bay, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 6, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force and Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a simulated raid, integrated with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise in Lynchburg, Virginia, March 19, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force and Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a simulated raid, integrated with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise in Lynchburg, Virginia, March 19, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, extract casualties in the course of a simulated night raid in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 8, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within the Marine Air Ground Task Force Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to train and evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, extract casualties in the course of a simulated night raid in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 8, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within the Marine Air Ground Task Force Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to train and evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Dow, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability exercise, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG). This course is designed to train and evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Dow, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability exercise, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG). This course is designed to train and evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell