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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, returns after the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, returns after the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, returns after the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, returns after the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare an MV-22B Osprey for the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare an MV-22B Osprey for the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey before the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey before the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey before the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on an MV-22B Osprey before the squadron’s first flight since reactivation at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2026. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, walks through a catwalk in the brig on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The Marines carry radios while in the brig and communicate everything with each other, even to have doors unlocked before stepping through. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, walks through a catwalk in the brig on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The Marines carry radios while in the brig and communicate everything with each other, even to have doors unlocked before stepping through. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, opens a prison cell door on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune brig has the capacity to hold 75 prisoners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, opens a prison cell door on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune brig has the capacity to hold 75 prisoners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

A toilet, seat and bed sit inside of a prison cell at the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Most of the day, the prisoners are allowed outside of their cells in the open floor area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A toilet, seat and bed sit inside of a prison cell at the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Most of the day, the prisoners are allowed outside of their cells in the open floor area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Diaz, facilities escort, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, stands at the brig duty table on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. There are four platoons of Marines in the brig, rotating between day and night shifts every three months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher) (This photo has been blurred to obstruct view of sensitive information.)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Diaz, facilities escort, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, stands at the brig duty table on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. There are four platoons of Marines in the brig, rotating between day and night shifts every three months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher) (This photo has been blurred to obstruct view of sensitive information.)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Tables and bookshelves are arranged inside the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Multi‑purpose rooms in the brig are utilized for rehabilitation programs, including sexual assault prevention, anger management and Real Colors training. These classes support prisoners in better understanding their emotions, reflecting on past decisions and developing healthy strategies for processing those emotions. The multi‑purpose room also serves as the designated prisoner visitation area and houses a library. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Tables and bookshelves are arranged inside the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Multi‑purpose rooms in the brig are utilized for rehabilitation programs, including sexual assault prevention, anger management and Real Colors training. These classes support prisoners in better understanding their emotions, reflecting on past decisions and developing healthy strategies for processing those emotions. The multi‑purpose room also serves as the designated prisoner visitation area and houses a library. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, situates prisoner uniforms on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Service members who have yet to undergo trial wear the blue uniform, while convicted prisoners wear the orange uniform. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, situates prisoner uniforms on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. Service members who have yet to undergo trial wear the blue uniform, while convicted prisoners wear the orange uniform. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Diaz, correctional specialist, left, and Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, facilities escort, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, stand watch in front of legal booths on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The legal booths are for prisoners who have command visitors or legal representatives. These conversations may need to be separate from other individuals; however, a guard will need to remain within eyesight for safety and security purposes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Diaz, correctional specialist, left, and Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, facilities escort, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, stand watch in front of legal booths on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The legal booths are for prisoners who have command visitors or legal representatives. These conversations may need to be separate from other individuals; however, a guard will need to remain within eyesight for safety and security purposes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, looks over security cameras on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The brig is a continuous operation, run 24 hours a day, including all holidays and weekends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mayli Motter, a facilities escort with the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Regional Brig, looks over security cameras on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 15, 2025. The brig is a continuous operation, run 24 hours a day, including all holidays and weekends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran Oliver Diggs, center, is honored by North Carolina State Veterans Home staff and members of the National Montford Point Marines Association 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 Montford Point Marine veteran Oliver Diggs, center, is honored by North Carolina State Veterans Home staff and members of the National Montford Point Marines Association 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Oliver Diggs, U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran, dries his tears during his 100th birthday celebration, 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)

Oliver Diggs, U.S. Marine Corps Montford Point Marine veteran, dries his tears during his 100th birthday celebration, 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shares the invocation during Oliver Diggs' 100th birthday celebration in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. Diggs, a Montford Point Marine veteran, 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 Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, command senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shares the invocation during Oliver Diggs' 100th birthday celebration in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. Diggs, a Montford Point Marine veteran, 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Secretary Jocelyn M. Mallette, right, North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, shares her remarks and birthday wishes during Oliver Diggs' 100th birthday celebration in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. Diggs, a Montford Point Marine veteran 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)

Secretary Jocelyn M. Mallette, right, North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, shares her remarks and birthday wishes during Oliver Diggs' 100th birthday celebration in Kinston, North Carolina, Jan. 5, 2026. Diggs, a Montford Point Marine veteran 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, left, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on 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)

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, left, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett