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U.S. Marine Capt. Emma Thompson, Research and Assessments Officer, with II Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

U.S. Marine Capt. Emma Thompson, Research and Assessments Officer, with II Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Lance Cpl. Brandon Chin, left middle, Cpl. Emerson Baltazar, right middle, food service specialists with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Mark Siglei, district manager, Government Services, Sodexo, pose for a photo at the awards ceremony for Chef of the Quarter Competition on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. Baltazar and Chin won first place for their dishes and will compete at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Lance Cpl. Brandon Chin, left middle, Cpl. Emerson Baltazar, right middle, food service specialists with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Mark Siglei, district manager, Government Services, Sodexo, pose for a photo at the awards ceremony for Chef of the Quarter Competition on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. Baltazar and Chin won first place for their dishes and will compete at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emerson Baltazar, a food service specialist with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, cooks pasta for a Chef of the Quarter Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emerson Baltazar, a food service specialist with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, cooks pasta for a Chef of the Quarter Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Neftlai Chacon, a food service specialist with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepares a dessert for a Chef of the Quarter Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Neftlai Chacon, a food service specialist with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepares a dessert for a Chef of the Quarter Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 14, 2023. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

Dan Corte-Real, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, holds colors during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

Dan Corte-Real, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, holds colors during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, awards the Civilian Commendation Medal to Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, awards the Civilian Commendation Medal to Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald Harlow, left, commanding officer, Marine Force Storage Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and Dan Corte-Real, right, regional project manager for the Consolidated Storage Program, II MEF Logistics Command, pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Individual Issue Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2023. Corte-Real retired with 54 years of dedicated service between active duty with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and civilian service with the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Sgt. Ginnie Lee

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned prepares to board the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the 26th MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned prepares to board the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the 26th MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Douglas. K. Clark, left, commanding general, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Sgt. Collin Dye, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, Marine Forces Reserve, during a Warrior’s Night following the completion of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2023. The Warrior’s Night concluded the three-day event which tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Douglas. K. Clark, left, commanding general, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Sgt. Collin Dye, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV, Marine Forces Reserve, during a Warrior’s Night following the completion of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2023. The Warrior’s Night concluded the three-day event which tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Wiscombe, team leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a live fire event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Wiscombe, team leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a live fire event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandt Brock, left, team leader, and Sgt. Collin Dye, right, squad leader, both with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, discuss patrol routes during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandt Brock, left, team leader, and Sgt. Collin Dye, right, squad leader, both with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, discuss patrol routes during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Graf, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, conducts tactical combat casualty care as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Graf, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, conducts tactical combat casualty care as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, participate in a 12-kilometer timed hike as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Jan. 28, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, participate in a 12-kilometer timed hike as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Jan. 28, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaila V. Rasmussen)

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaila V. Rasmussen)

Photo by Capt. MacKenzie Margroum

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2023. The MEU will be providing support to Naval Amphibious Forces Europe (Task Force 61) based out of Naples, Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2023. The MEU will be providing support to Naval Amphibious Forces Europe (Task Force 61) based out of Naples, Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy A. Turner

The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center assists 4,500 customers with their taxes and saves the Camp Lejeune Community an average of 1.2 million dollars annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center assists 4,500 customers with their taxes and saves the Camp Lejeune Community an average of 1.2 million dollars annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, patrol during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, patrol during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray