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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 at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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)

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 at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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 Lance Cpl. Luis Moncada, a vehicle recovery operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ground guides a joint light tactical vehicle during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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 Lance Cpl. Luis Moncada, a vehicle recovery operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, ground guides a joint light tactical vehicle during Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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

The USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) sits at a port during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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)

The USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) sits at a port during Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) mission rehearsals at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 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 2nd Marine Logistics Group throw weighted sandbags over the double bar section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group throw weighted sandbags over the double bar section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group compete in a timed obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group compete in a timed obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group throw weighted sandbags over the double bar section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group throw weighted sandbags over the double bar section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group carries a weighted sandbag while sliding down the incline bar and transverse section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group carries a weighted sandbag while sliding down the incline bar and transverse section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group carry a weighted sandbag while navigating down the incline bar and transverse section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group carry a weighted sandbag while navigating down the incline bar and transverse section of an obstacle course during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group competes in a max bar hang during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group competes in a max bar hang during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group competes in a max bar hang during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group competes in a max bar hang during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cheer on a Marine dragging a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cheer on a Marine dragging a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group drags a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group drags a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts a weighted fireman carry during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts a weighted fireman carry during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group drags a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group drags a weighted sled during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group performs sprints on an assault bike during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group performs sprints on an assault bike during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group perform sprints on assault bikes during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group perform sprints on assault bikes during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nsikakabasi Ndem, a combat engineer officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nsikakabasi Ndem, a combat engineer officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hover a CH-53K King Stallion over a heavy beam during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hover a CH-53K King Stallion over a heavy beam during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis