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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks to media during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks to media during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein gives closing remarks during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein gives closing remarks during his first official visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted advisor, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, and North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette, engage in discussion during Stein’s first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted advisor, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, and North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette, engage in discussion during Stein’s first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein during his first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein during his first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted advisor, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, and North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette, engage in discussion during Stein’s first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted advisor, Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, and North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette, engage in discussion during Stein’s first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune shakes hands with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein during his first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune shakes hands with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein during his first official visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Stein attended the quarterly North Carolina Commanders Council and met with military leaders to discuss range modernization and capability developments in support of Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) was named the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year. FESD also received the 2024 Marine Corps Fire Prevention Program award.

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Michal Beech, an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) instructor, demonstrates dry fire training aids at the ISMT at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Michal Beech, an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) instructor, demonstrates dry fire training aids at the ISMT at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Distinguished visitors observe infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Distinguished visitors observe infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Distinguished visitors learn about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Distinguished visitors learn about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, dry fires a training M18 pistol at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, dry fires a training M18 pistol at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, Distinguished Senior Fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, Distinguished Senior Fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, observe training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, observe training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, left, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, right, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, pose for a photo during the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner on MCB Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, left, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, right, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, pose for a photo during the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner on MCB Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Sasakawa Peace Foundations USA and their spouses attend the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Sasakawa Peace Foundations USA and their spouses attend the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley