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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, serves as the guest speaker for the Class II Logistics Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. The new Class II Logistics Facility consolidates both the Consolidated Storage Program’s high-volume Individual Issue Facility operations and the Class II Sustainment Program’s technical maintenance and repair mission, ensuring Marines are more efficiently equipped and mission-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, serves as the guest speaker for the Class II Logistics Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. The new Class II Logistics Facility consolidates both the Consolidated Storage Program’s high-volume Individual Issue Facility operations and the Class II Sustainment Program’s technical maintenance and repair mission, ensuring Marines are more efficiently equipped and mission-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

CNATTU New River Adopts Jacksonville High School - U.S. Marine Corps Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River leaders, Marine Corps Community Services School Liaisons, and Jacksonville High School faculty, pose for a photo during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

2026 MCMC-East Night Match - A U.S. Marine participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East fires down range during a night match moving drill at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 3, 2026. Marines are invited to the annual competition to enhance their combat effectiveness by employing advanced training tactics during both day and night operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Navy Chaplain Capt. William Riley Retires After Decades of Service to Marines and Sailors - U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, departs his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Riley served in a wide range of duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including operational and leadership roles supporting Marines and Sailors. Riley concluded his military service in 2026 as the command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)

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Montford Point Marine Oliver Diggs Celebrates 100th Birthday - Oliver Diggs, center, U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran, poses with his family and distinguished guests during his 100th birthday celebration in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. Diggs served from April 4, 1944 to June 22, 1946, as a part of the group of African American Marines who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations. His service and centennial birthday were celebrated by his family and distinguished guests at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)