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A U.S. Marine Corps C-130 flies overhead, dropping cargo during an air delivery training in Surf City, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to evaluate their Marines' combat effectiveness and enhance air delivery skills in a controlled environment to better prepare the unit for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

A U.S. Marine Corps C-130 flies overhead, dropping cargo during an air delivery training in Surf City, North Carolina, April 26, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to evaluate their Marines' combat effectiveness and enhance air delivery skills in a controlled environment to better prepare the unit for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephen Lake a data Systems chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a group photo with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephen Lake a data Systems chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a group photo with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, return home after a s seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, return home after a s seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas McGuire a Platoon Commander with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a group photo with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas McGuire a Platoon Commander with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a group photo with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Gerard Maurer, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reunites with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Gerard Maurer, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reunites with his families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention in front of families and friends after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand at attention in front of families and friends after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Maj. Dustin Sammons, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, marches his battalion out in front of their families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Maj. Dustin Sammons, the sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, marches his battalion out in front of their families after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. Emmaline Hill, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to her Marines after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. Emmaline Hill, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to her Marines after returning from a seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

Family and friends hang posters welcoming U.S. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, home after a successfully seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Family and friends hang posters welcoming U.S. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, home after a successfully seven- month deployment as part of Marine Rational Forces Europe area of operations on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina April 24, 2024. CLB 6 returned from their deployment to Finland and Norway which focused on regional engagements by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training with allied and partner nations, in order to foster interoperability between the United States and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), debrief after a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1), during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), debrief after a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1), during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

Photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott Peirson with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rides in a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 36 (Reinforced) for a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) over the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott Peirson with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rides in a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 36 (Reinforced) for a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) over the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

Photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Wasilewski with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits on the flight deck ramp aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) before conducting a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Wasilewski with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits on the flight deck ramp aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) before conducting a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette)

Photo by Cpl. Aydan Millette

Katie Perez, a Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Athletic Trainer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the different courses offered at the French Creek gym and 2nd MLG Human Performance Center during a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Katie Perez, a Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Athletic Trainer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the different courses offered at the French Creek gym and 2nd MLG Human Performance Center during a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

Katie Perez, a Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Athletic Trainer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the different courses offered at the French Creek gym and 2nd MLG Human Performance Center during a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Katie Perez, a Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Athletic Trainer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses the different courses offered at the French Creek gym and 2nd MLG Human Performance Center during a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Housel, chief of operations with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Bryan Housel, chief of operations with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph Johnson, command master chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph Johnson, command master chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives opening remarks to Marines and Sailors participating in a Company Leadership Seminar, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2024. Company-level leadership across 2nd MLG gathered to discuss various topics and learn about programs to best serve their Marine and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. James Horr (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. James Horr (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor speaks to the Marine and Sailors as the new Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor speaks to the Marine and Sailors as the new Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks to the Marine and Sailors of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks to the Marine and Sailors of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves