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A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, surveys a checkpoint with a SkyDio X2 while conducting a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, surveys a checkpoint with a SkyDio X2 while conducting a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pause during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pause during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilizes a SkyDio X2 to conduct route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilizes a SkyDio X2 to conduct route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaycob Riggins, center right, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol brief utilizing a terrain model as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaycob Riggins, center right, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol brief utilizing a terrain model as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, use a terrain model for a tactical patrol during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, use a terrain model for a tactical patrol during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

A SkyDio X2 is staged before being used by U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group for route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of CLB-24’s battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

A SkyDio X2 is staged before being used by U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group for route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of CLB-24’s battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to deploy a flash grenade as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A Reconnaissance Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clears a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

A Reconnaissance Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clears a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to breach a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to breach a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to breach a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to breach a room as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

The targets used as the Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

The targets used as the Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

A Reconnaissance Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes cover as explosives are being placed on a door as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

A Reconnaissance Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes cover as explosives are being placed on a door as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take cover as they breach a door with explosives as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take cover as they breach a door with explosives as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take cover as they are about to breach a door with explosives as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Reconnaissance Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take cover as they are about to breach a door with explosives as part of Close Quarters Tactics training on Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on December 03, 2025. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, engages with Marines while touring the newly constructed Regional Law Center East on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. The new regional law center marks a major modernization effort that improves operational efficiency by housing legal support functions in one building and restores legal capabilities displaced by Hurricane Florence across MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, engages with Marines while touring the newly constructed Regional Law Center East on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. The new regional law center marks a major modernization effort that improves operational efficiency by housing legal support functions in one building and restores legal capabilities displaced by Hurricane Florence across MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, recognizes Lance Cpl. Jashua Martinezcarjaval, a legal services specialist, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, while touring the newly constructed Regional Law Center East on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. The new regional law center marks a major modernization effort that improves operational efficiency by housing legal support functions in one building and restores legal capabilities displaced by Hurricane Florence across MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, recognizes Lance Cpl. Jashua Martinezcarjaval, a legal services specialist, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, while touring the newly constructed Regional Law Center East on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. The new regional law center marks a major modernization effort that improves operational efficiency by housing legal support functions in one building and restores legal capabilities displaced by Hurricane Florence across MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett