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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive at a landing point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive at a landing point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, depart in a landing craft utility for the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, depart in a landing craft utility for the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to depart in a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to depart in a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Lucenise Lopezmontes, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Lucenise Lopezmontes, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Lucenise Lopezmontes, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Lucenise Lopezmontes, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis Moncada, a vehicle recovery operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis Moncada, a vehicle recovery operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, drives a medium tactical vehicle replacement onto a landing craft utility during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

A landing craft utility lands at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

A landing craft utility lands at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

A landing craft utility lands at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

A landing craft utility lands at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive at a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 23, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance missions during hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Sanchez, a logistics chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts weapon checks during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Francisco Sanchez, a logistics chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts weapon checks during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony Ansley, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, hikes to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony Ansley, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, hikes to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, hike to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, hike to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, begin hiking to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, begin hiking to a retrograde point during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct accountability during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct accountability during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive on a beach during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive on a beach during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive on a beach during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, arrive on a beach during a beach landing for Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Navy Sailors with Beach Master Unit 2, drive a light amphibious resupply cargo onto a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Beach Master Unit 2, drive a light amphibious resupply cargo onto a beach during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, climb onboard a light amphibious resupply cargo during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, climb onboard a light amphibious resupply cargo during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals in Norfolk, Virginia, July 24, 2024. Marines and Sailors with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Maritime DSCA Task Force conducted a full mission rehearsal in order to practice deploying as a team in support of civil authorities. This rehearsal was designed by II MEF and United States Fleet Forces Command to integrate and increase amphibious capabilities on the East Coast for potential humanitarian relief and disaster assistance mission during this hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton