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A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), records shot placements during a live-fire rifle range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), records shot placements during a live-fire rifle range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fires at his target during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fires at his target during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct speed magazine reloads during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct speed magazine reloads during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles while moving during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles while moving during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

This newly renovated interactive learning area at DoDEA Americas' Crossroads Elementary School onboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is ready to foster creativity and critical thinking among Prekindergarten students. These spaces are essential in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and success. DoDEA Americas is rolling out full-day Prekindergarten programs at 28 schools this August. The Universal Prekindergarten Program creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, enhancing various aspects of child development and preparing students for a smooth transition into kindergarten. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas has 50 schools and is committed to excellence in education, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners ready to succeed in a dynamic world.

This newly renovated interactive learning area at DoDEA Americas' Crossroads Elementary School onboard Marine Corps Base Quantico is ready to foster creativity and critical thinking among Prekindergarten students. These spaces are essential in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and success. DoDEA Americas is rolling out full-day Prekindergarten programs at 28 schools this August. The Universal Prekindergarten Program creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, enhancing various aspects of child development and preparing students for a smooth transition into kindergarten. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas has 50 schools and is committed to excellence in education, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners ready to succeed in a dynamic world.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Glenn Berdella, left, a communications officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs equipment specifications to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Glenn Berdella, left, a communications officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs equipment specifications to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kyle Fayette, center, an electromagnetic spectrum manager with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, briefs Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kyle Fayette, center, an electromagnetic spectrum manager with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, briefs Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., left, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., left, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., center, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Marines and Sailors of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., center, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks with Marines and Sailors of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bryan Bergman, center, assistant chief of staff of communications, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a brief to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bryan Bergman, center, assistant chief of staff of communications, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a brief to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., center, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, receives a brief on 2nd Marine Logistics Group electromagnetic spectrum capabilities, during a showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., center, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, receives a brief on 2nd Marine Logistics Group electromagnetic spectrum capabilities, during a showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Glenn Berdella, left, a communications officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs equipment specifications to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Glenn Berdella, left, a communications officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs equipment specifications to Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., right, deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, right, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, greets Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, right, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, greets Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., deputy commandant of Plans Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, during a capabilities showcase on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. Bierman visited II Marine Expeditionary Force to view capabilities as they relate to PP&O’s responsibilities of developing and executing plans related to the structure, deployment and employment of Marine Corps Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines and civilians with II Marine Expeditionary Force stand for a group photo with 98-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper during a celebration in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of seven surviving members of his company following the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

U.S. Marines and civilians with II Marine Expeditionary Force stand for a group photo with 98-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper during a celebration in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of seven surviving members of his company following the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal

Ninety-eight-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper enters the Follow Me Bar during a celebration in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of only seven surviving members of his company of 200. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

Ninety-eight-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper enters the Follow Me Bar during a celebration in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of only seven surviving members of his company of 200. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with 98-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper during a celebration in Clapper’s honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper, whose life goal was to enjoy a beer with a U.S. Marine Corps General, was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of seven surviving members of his company following the battle. One of Clapper’s life goals was to enjoy a beer with a U.S. Marine Corps General. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with 98-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles “Chester” Clapper during a celebration in Clapper’s honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2024. Clapper, whose life goal was to enjoy a beer with a U.S. Marine Corps General, was drafted into military service in 1943 and served as a flame thrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, being one of seven surviving members of his company following the battle. One of Clapper’s life goals was to enjoy a beer with a U.S. Marine Corps General. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Seal

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert Winter, left, supervisory construction manager, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, provides an update on construction of the II Marine Expeditionary headquarters building to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, right, commanding general, II MEF, during a building tour on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2024. Construction of the II MEF Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 181,000 square feet and provide administrative, training, and support functions to the II MEF and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert Winter, left, supervisory construction manager, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, provides an update on construction of the II Marine Expeditionary headquarters building to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, right, commanding general, II MEF, during a building tour on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2024. Construction of the II MEF Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 181,000 square feet and provide administrative, training, and support functions to the II MEF and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, speaks to spouses of Marine Corps senior leaders during a tour of the new child development center (CDC) on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marine Corps commanders and their spouses visited the new Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River CDC, which is currently under construction and set to open in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, speaks to spouses of Marine Corps senior leaders during a tour of the new child development center (CDC) on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marine Corps commanders and their spouses visited the new Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River CDC, which is currently under construction and set to open in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

Edwin Dillard, operations officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune conducts an exercise brief at the Emergency Operations Center during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Edwin Dillard, operations officer, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune conducts an exercise brief at the Emergency Operations Center during the annual Destructive Weather Exercise (DWX) on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2024. MCB Camp Lejeune held the DWX to test the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres