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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, left, and Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, both criminal investigators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, organize intake taken from a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 6, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, left, and Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, both criminal investigators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, organize intake taken from a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 6, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, left, and Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, both criminal investigators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, seize improvised explosive munitions during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, left, and Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, both criminal investigators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, seize improvised explosive munitions during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs exploitable material during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs exploitable material during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs exploitable material during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs exploitable material during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts site exploitation during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts site exploitation during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Bell, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen, a criminal investigator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets security during a simulated raid as part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2025. The raid is one of several training events within MAGTF Interoperability, a course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group. This course is designed to evaluate integrated elements of the 22nd MEU across a variety of full mission profiles in a simulated peer threat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, conducts a gear inventory on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, conducts a gear inventory on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, operates a forklift on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, operates a forklift on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, conducts a gear inventory on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Valadezayala, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Escondido, California, conducts a gear inventory on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 23, 2024. Valadezayala was selected as Warrior of the Week for creating a safer and more efficient work environment. According to his leaders, he executes his duties in a manner that is equivalent to a Marine of senior grade by working diligently to complete all tasks, including gear accountability and disposal. Additionally, Valadezayala recently earned Marine of the Quarter for his continuous ability to set a new bar for his peers to emulate. When asked how he felt being the Warrior of the Week, Valadezayala replied, “I feel so proud of myself because I'm not only representing my family and where I am coming from, I am representing my Marine Corps family.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

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The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

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The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) population at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has exceeded 150 active clusters, since the species was listed as endangered. An RCW cluster is defined as a stand of trees containing and surrounding the cavity trees in which a group of RCWs nest and roost. Surpassing the benchmark of 150 clusters allows for the removal of training restrictions from up to 22 RCW clusters. MCB Camp Lejeune currently has 85 unrestricted RCW clusters and 68 restricted clusters. (Photo courtesy of Red-cockaded Woodpecker Research Team)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Koren English, a recovering service member with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), swims during the WWBn-E Mini-Trials on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2024. The WWBn-E Mini-Trials foster recovery and rehabilitation by encouraging adaptive sport participation, while also building camaraderie among recovering service members. This event provides an opportunity for participants to refine their skills and demonstrate their progress in a supportive yet competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Koren English, a recovering service member with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), swims during the WWBn-E Mini-Trials on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2024. The WWBn-E Mini-Trials foster recovery and rehabilitation by encouraging adaptive sport participation, while also building camaraderie among recovering service members. This event provides an opportunity for participants to refine their skills and demonstrate their progress in a supportive yet competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ashley Lazareno, a recovering service member with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), marks shots on a target during the WWBn-E Mini-Trials on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2024. The WWBn-E Mini-Trials foster recovery and rehabilitation by encouraging adaptive sport participation, while also building camaraderie among recovering service members. This event provides an opportunity for participants to refine their skills and demonstrate their progress in a supportive yet competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ashley Lazareno, a recovering service member with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), marks shots on a target during the WWBn-E Mini-Trials on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2024. The WWBn-E Mini-Trials foster recovery and rehabilitation by encouraging adaptive sport participation, while also building camaraderie among recovering service members. This event provides an opportunity for participants to refine their skills and demonstrate their progress in a supportive yet competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher