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U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march out the colors during the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Greenville, North Carolina on Oct. 26, 2024. During the ceremony Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, spoke as the guest of honor to the Marines, sailors, and their guests. The Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony is held to honor past, present, and future Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march out the colors during the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Greenville, North Carolina on Oct. 26, 2024. During the ceremony Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, spoke as the guest of honor to the Marines, sailors, and their guests. The Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony is held to honor past, present, and future Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jac Gunderson, a reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives an equipment inspection during a combatant diving package at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 3 - 4, 2024. The combatant dive package is a training exercise designed to progress and evaluate the Maritime Special Purpose Force in preparation for the 22d MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jac Gunderson, a reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives an equipment inspection during a combatant diving package at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 3 - 4, 2024. The combatant dive package is a training exercise designed to progress and evaluate the Maritime Special Purpose Force in preparation for the 22d MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Alston

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gabriel Flores, the executive officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, conducts helocast operations alongside Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd MEU, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Oct. 8, 2024. This event was the first opportunity for II MEF to conduct helocast operations with the recently fielded ECRRC. Helocasting is a specialized insertion and extraction technique that enables Marines to conduct amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gabriel Flores, the executive officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, conducts helocast operations alongside Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd MEU, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Oct. 8, 2024. This event was the first opportunity for II MEF to conduct helocast operations with the recently fielded ECRRC. Helocasting is a specialized insertion and extraction technique that enables Marines to conduct amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

From left to right, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David P. Walt, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Edward J. Healey, afloat deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Thomas N. Trimble, commanding officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit meet during a command visit at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on September 12, 2024. Rear Admiral David P. Walt and staff from ESG-2 met with the 22nd MEU to foster Navy and Marine Corps integration and discuss future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton)

From left to right, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David P. Walt, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Edward J. Healey, afloat deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Thomas N. Trimble, commanding officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit meet during a command visit at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on September 12, 2024. Rear Admiral David P. Walt and staff from ESG-2 met with the 22nd MEU to foster Navy and Marine Corps integration and discuss future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Maish, a basic utilities system technician with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit refuels a MEP-1060 generator during a communication exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on September 20, 2024. The Marines of the 22d MEU conducted the communication exercise to validate training readiness and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Maish, a basic utilities system technician with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit refuels a MEP-1060 generator during a communication exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on September 20, 2024. The Marines of the 22d MEU conducted the communication exercise to validate training readiness and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy sailors with Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8) pose for a group photo during a Junior Officer Engagement Seminar at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Sept. 5, 2024. The Junior Officer Engagement Seminar allowed staff members from the 22nd MEU and PHIBRON 8 to integrate and develop relationships, foster interoperability, and form a cohesive team between the two units. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy sailors with Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8) pose for a group photo during a Junior Officer Engagement Seminar at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Sept. 5, 2024. The Junior Officer Engagement Seminar allowed staff members from the 22nd MEU and PHIBRON 8 to integrate and develop relationships, foster interoperability, and form a cohesive team between the two units. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Wendell Almodovar, a supply admin specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives instruction on egress in the Underwater Egress Training facility, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. The UET provides service members with the skills and confidence to successfully and safely egress from rotorcraft that may be submerged in water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Wendell Almodovar, a supply admin specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives instruction on egress in the Underwater Egress Training facility, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. The UET provides service members with the skills and confidence to successfully and safely egress from rotorcraft that may be submerged in water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross

U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to jump off the high dive during an annual swim qualification course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2024. Basic Swim Qualification ensures Marines have the essential skills for executing basic water maneuvers and promotes combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to jump off the high dive during an annual swim qualification course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2024. Basic Swim Qualification ensures Marines have the essential skills for executing basic water maneuvers and promotes combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross

A U.S. Marine assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit loads a magazine during a pistol range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2024. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a sidearm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

A U.S. Marine assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit loads a magazine during a pistol range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2024. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a sidearm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in the 22nd MEU’s Beach Bash at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2024. The Beach Bash gives 22nd MEU’s Marines, Sailors and families the opportunity to network, relax and build stronger connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton/unreleased)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in the 22nd MEU’s Beach Bash at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2024. The Beach Bash gives 22nd MEU’s Marines, Sailors and families the opportunity to network, relax and build stronger connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton/unreleased)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in the 22nd MEU’s Beach Bash at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2024. The Beach Bash gives 22nd MEU’s Marines, Sailors and families the opportunity to network, relax and build stronger connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton/unreleased)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in the 22nd MEU’s Beach Bash at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2024. The Beach Bash gives 22nd MEU’s Marines, Sailors and families the opportunity to network, relax and build stronger connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton/unreleased)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charis Chilton

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Harvey, a rifleman with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR), and Virginia native instructs Moldovan police forces on live fire rifle handling drills in Chișinău, Moldova, Jan. 23, 2024. Task Force 61/2.3 FASTEUR provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Harvey, a rifleman with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR), and Virginia native instructs Moldovan police forces on live fire rifle handling drills in Chișinău, Moldova, Jan. 23, 2024. Task Force 61/2.3 FASTEUR provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brayan Reyescastro, a transmissions system operator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) (26 MEU(SOC)) Logistics Command Element, sends a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) 1 report during a CBRN training event in Galfyra, Greece, Jan. 14, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC) readiness sustainment exercise named “Odyssey Encore”, enhances the unit’s operational capabilities as an expeditionary crisis response force and provides an opportunity for the 26th MEU(SOC) to conduct advanced integrated expeditionary operations and live-fire training with both the 32nd and 24th Marine Brigades in Greece. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brayan Reyescastro, a transmissions system operator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) (26 MEU(SOC)) Logistics Command Element, sends a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) 1 report during a CBRN training event in Galfyra, Greece, Jan. 14, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC) readiness sustainment exercise named “Odyssey Encore”, enhances the unit’s operational capabilities as an expeditionary crisis response force and provides an opportunity for the 26th MEU(SOC) to conduct advanced integrated expeditionary operations and live-fire training with both the 32nd and 24th Marine Brigades in Greece. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR), demonstrate rifle drills to Moldovan police forces in Chișinău, Moldova, Jan. 22, 2024. Task Force 61/2.3 FASTEUR provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR), demonstrate rifle drills to Moldovan police forces in Chișinău, Moldova, Jan. 22, 2024. Task Force 61/2.3 FASTEUR provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Ross

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle, assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a ship-to-shore exercise in support of Northern Viking 2022, in Miðsandur, Iceland, April 11, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle, assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a ship-to-shore exercise in support of Northern Viking 2022, in Miðsandur, Iceland, April 11, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of 2d Marine Division, addresses Marines assigned to Ground Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Exercise EFES 2022 (EFES 22), near Izmir, Turkey, June 9, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined joint live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of 2d Marine Division, addresses Marines assigned to Ground Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Exercise EFES 2022 (EFES 22), near Izmir, Turkey, June 9, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined joint live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, mans a fire extinguisher during engine start-ups aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, mans a fire extinguisher during engine start-ups aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella

An MV-22 Osprey departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)

An MV-22 Osprey departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella

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

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