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MCIEAST RPAC Receives 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base(MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, presents the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to a Marine with the MCB Camp Lejeune Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

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)

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)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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. - 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)

USO of North Carolina Hits New Milestone with 36,000+ Visitors at Camp Lejeune - A sign stands in front of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

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Building Strength & Shaping Marines - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Geoff Laney, an instructor with Marine Corps Engineer School, Training Command, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts a sandbag shuttle run during the 2024 Strongman Corporation National Championships in Greenville, South Carolina, Sept. 21, 2024. Laney, North Carolina's Strongest Man, has claimed victory in seven Strongman competitions, set seven world records, and competed at regional, state, and national levels across the U.S. and in Okinawa, Japan, all while passionately advocating for Marines to take an active role in their personal physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)