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U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony and reading of General John A. Lejeune's birthday message aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony and reading of General John A. Lejeune's birthday message aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, right, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, passes a piece of cake to the youngest Marine in attendance during a cake cutting ceremony commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, right, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, passes a piece of cake to the youngest Marine in attendance during a cake cutting ceremony commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit escort a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit escort a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit escort a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit escort a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, cuts a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, cuts a birthday cake commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony and reading of General John A. Lejeune's birthday message aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony and reading of General John A. Lejeune's birthday message aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a ceremony commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a ceremony commemorating the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Katy Evezich, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit adjutant, reads General John A. Lejeune's birthday message during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Katy Evezich, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit adjutant, reads General John A. Lejeune's birthday message during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Wills, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, documents personnel to be evacuated during a noncombatant evacuation operations training exercise aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate the unit’s efficiency and ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Wills, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, documents personnel to be evacuated during a noncombatant evacuation operations training exercise aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate the unit’s efficiency and ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel Lemke, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit verifies the credentials of role players during a noncombatant evacuation operation training exercise aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate the unit’s ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel Lemke, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit verifies the credentials of role players during a noncombatant evacuation operation training exercise aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate the unit’s ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lee Page, a rifle Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, searches a role player during a noncombatant evacuation operation exercise on Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate Marines and Sailors with the MEU on their ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lee Page, a rifle Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, searches a role player during a noncombatant evacuation operation exercise on Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020. Instructors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the exercise to evaluate Marines and Sailors with the MEU on their ability to evacuate civilian noncombatants from a danger area to a designated safe haven in an overseas country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

Role players interact during a notional protest outside of the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) building at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2020. Instructors with EOTG organized the protest to train Marines with the 22nd MEU on embassy reinforcement operations and for an upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Role players interact during a notional protest outside of the Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) building at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2020. Instructors with EOTG organized the protest to train Marines with the 22nd MEU on embassy reinforcement operations and for an upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryerson Rogers, a rifle Marine with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes protestors outside of the Expeditionary Operations Training Group Building (EOTG) on Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2020. Instructors with EOTG organized the notional protest to train Marines with the 22nd MEU on embassy reinforcement operations and for an upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryerson Rogers, a rifle Marine with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes protestors outside of the Expeditionary Operations Training Group Building (EOTG) on Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2020. Instructors with EOTG organized the notional protest to train Marines with the 22nd MEU on embassy reinforcement operations and for an upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

A MV-22B Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263 prepares to receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transportation Squadron 252 over the Atlantic Feb. 12, 2020. The Osprey refueled mid-flight during a tactical recovery of air-craft and personnel exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

A MV-22B Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263 prepares to receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transportation Squadron 252 over the Atlantic Feb. 12, 2020. The Osprey refueled mid-flight during a tactical recovery of air-craft and personnel exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Antonio Garcia

190304-M-YD783-1024 GULF OF OMAN (MARCH 4, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabed Angel, left, a motor transport mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, reacts as Sgt. Brittnay Warf, right, a wrecker operator also with the 22nd MEU, exectues the counter–to-the-mount technique on her during Female Engagement Team training in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). FET Marines conducted the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training to build and sharpen their skills in preparation for teaching troops from foreign military. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

190304-M-YD783-1024 GULF OF OMAN (MARCH 4, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabed Angel, left, a motor transport mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, reacts as Sgt. Brittnay Warf, right, a wrecker operator also with the 22nd MEU, exectues the counter–to-the-mount technique on her during Female Engagement Team training in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). FET Marines conducted the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training to build and sharpen their skills in preparation for teaching troops from foreign military. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

GULF OF OMAN (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlos Escobedo, a water support specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills a container with water on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines aboard the Kearsarge packed, filled and stowed their equipment in preparation for an upcoming training exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlos Escobedo, a water support specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills a container with water on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines aboard the Kearsarge packed, filled and stowed their equipment in preparation for an upcoming training exercise. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) U.S. Navy landing craft air cushions sit ready to depart the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) with cargo from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during training. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) U.S. Navy landing craft air cushions sit ready to depart the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) with cargo from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during training. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit observes the sunrise from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to departure from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Lee Pugh/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit observes the sunrise from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to departure from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Lee Pugh/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Lee Pugh

GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Bautista, a micro-miniature repairman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans off a radio circuit board after removing a burnt capacitor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines routinely check gear and perform maintenance in order to maintain operational readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Bautista, a micro-miniature repairman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans off a radio circuit board after removing a burnt capacitor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines routinely check gear and perform maintenance in order to maintain operational readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 15, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit flies across the desert with U.S. Army Soldiers as part of an inter-service familiarity flight event during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The event allowed the Soldiers to see and learn about the CH-53E Super Stallion and the MV-22 Osprey prior to being taken on a flight. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 15, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit flies across the desert with U.S. Army Soldiers as part of an inter-service familiarity flight event during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The event allowed the Soldiers to see and learn about the CH-53E Super Stallion and the MV-22 Osprey prior to being taken on a flight. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit