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A family member of a fallen service member pays tribute during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

A family member of a fallen service member pays tribute during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac T. Rogers, disbursing technician, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rings the bell during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac T. Rogers, disbursing technician, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, rings the bell during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shares his remarks during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory B. Pace, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shares his remarks during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Alicia McCoy, coordinator, Navy Gold Star Program, shares Bells Across America history and tribute during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Alicia McCoy, coordinator, Navy Gold Star Program, shares Bells Across America history and tribute during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Honorary guests and local North Carolina leadership hold their hands over their hearts and stand at attention during the national anthem during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Honorary guests and local North Carolina leadership hold their hands over their hearts and stand at attention during the national anthem during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hardy G. Owens, chaplain, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives the invocation during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hardy G. Owens, chaplain, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives the invocation during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

The ceremonial bell, U.S. flag and flowers are displayed during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

The ceremonial bell, U.S. flag and flowers are displayed during the Bells Across America ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony was held as part of the Navy Gold Star Program to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen service members and provide long-term support to their surviving families. This ceremony was the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Members of Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division pose with awards given by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR Patriot and Pro Patria Awards recognize exceptional commitment to employees serving in the National Guard and military reserve components.

Members of Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division pose with awards given by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR Patriot and Pro Patria Awards recognize exceptional commitment to employees serving in the National Guard and military reserve components.

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Members of Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division pose with awards given by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR Patriot and Pro Patria Awards recognize exceptional commitment to employees serving in the National Guard and military reserve components.

Members of Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division pose with awards given by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ESGR Patriot and Pro Patria Awards recognize exceptional commitment to employees serving in the National Guard and military reserve components.

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Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), center, prays at a luncheon with Marines and U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), center, prays at a luncheon with Marines and U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Leaders from Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp (MCB) and U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Matthew Ornelas, an admin clerk with 2nd Marine Division, while touring barracks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Leaders from Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp (MCB) and U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Matthew Ornelas, an admin clerk with 2nd Marine Division, while touring barracks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Koltan Kurtz, military police officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks at a luncheon with Marines and U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Koltan Kurtz, military police officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks at a luncheon with Marines and U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders provide a tour of barracks facilities to U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders provide a tour of barracks facilities to U.S. Representatives during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station New River and U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Richmonsan Paciente, a transmissions system operator with 2nd Marine Division, while touring barracks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station New River and U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Richmonsan Paciente, a transmissions system operator with 2nd Marine Division, while touring barracks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Congressman Don Davis, (NC-01), gives opening remarks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Congressman Don Davis, (NC-01), gives opening remarks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Installation East-MCB Camp Lejeune leaders and U.S. Representatives tour a barracks laundry room during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Installation East-MCB Camp Lejeune leaders and U.S. Representatives tour a barracks laundry room during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders, with U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Paul McClintock, a rifleman with 2nd Marine Division, during a barracks room tour on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders, with U.S. Representatives, speak with Lance Cpl. Paul McClintock, a rifleman with 2nd Marine Division, during a barracks room tour on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), center, gives opening remarks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), center, gives opening remarks during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders, with U.S. Representatives, attended the MV-22 Osprey capabilities brief during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River leaders, with U.S. Representatives, attended the MV-22 Osprey capabilities brief during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, greets Congressman Jake Ellzey, (TX-06), during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) tour on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, greets Congressman Jake Ellzey, (TX-06), during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) tour on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. The delegation of U.S. Representatives was held to inform the For Country Caucus on updates to Force Design 2030, quality of life issues and aerial refueling initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane