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Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, shares her remarks 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)

Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, shares her remarks 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, shares his remarks 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, shares his remarks 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, pose for a photo with the adoption proclamations 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, pose for a photo with the adoption proclamations 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, signs the adoption proclamation 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, signs the adoption proclamation 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, sign the adoption proclamation 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, sign the adoption proclamation 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Olander, center, senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, both with Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, stand at attention 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Olander, center, senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, both with Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, stand at attention 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Students with Jacksonville High School place their hands over their hearts 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)

Students with Jacksonville High School place their hands over their hearts 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted on a Humvee during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted on a Humvee during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B machine gun is staged on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B machine gun is staged on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, right, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2ndCombat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, clears an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, right, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2ndCombat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, clears an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Athena Yates, left, a motor vehicle operator, teaches Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, a utilities systems technician, both with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to utilize an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Yates is a native of Texas. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Athena Yates, left, a motor vehicle operator, teaches Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, a utilities systems technician, both with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to utilize an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Yates is a native of Texas. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

7.62 mm shell casings sit on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

7.62 mm shell casings sit on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Dufresne, Jr., commanding officer, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, observes range operations during the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East at Stone Bay on MCB 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 by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Dufresne, Jr., commanding officer, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, observes range operations during the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East at Stone Bay on MCB 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 by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devin Mayo, flightline mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, 2nd Marine Aircraft Group, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo during the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East 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 by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devin Mayo, flightline mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, 2nd Marine Aircraft Group, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo during the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East 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 by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marines participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East look down range 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)

U.S. Marines participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East look down range 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, presents his daughters with flowers as gifts of appreciation during 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. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, presents his daughters with flowers as gifts of appreciation during 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten addresses the audience during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Capt. 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)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten addresses the audience during a retirement ceremony for U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley, command chaplain for Marine Corps Installations-East, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2026. Capt. 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten, right, presents Evelyn J. Beebe, U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley’s wife, with an appreciation award during a 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)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten, right, presents Evelyn J. Beebe, U.S. Navy Capt. William S. Riley’s wife, with an appreciation award during a 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

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. 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett