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U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight deck operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while conducting a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight deck operations aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while conducting a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes passengers during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes passengers during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes passengers during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes passengers during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, exercise as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, exercise as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speak parting words prior to take-off, during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speak parting words prior to take-off, during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S. citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, evacuate U.S. citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, process U.S. citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, process U.S. citizens during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Dalton Miller, company first sergeant with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, counts personnel during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Dalton Miller, company first sergeant with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, counts personnel during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, offload supplies during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, offload supplies during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis McNabb, a squad leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, listens for orders during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis McNabb, a squad leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, listens for orders during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis McNabb, a squad leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes a CH-53E Super Stallion prepare for landing during a simulated non-combatant operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis McNabb, a squad leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes a CH-53E Super Stallion prepare for landing during a simulated non-combatant operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation, as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Freddy Vallejosreyes, a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security in the tree line during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Freddy Vallejosreyes, a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security in the tree line during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Freddy Vallejosreyes, a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security in the tree line during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Freddy Vallejosreyes, a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security in the tree line during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation as part of Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise, at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, May 28, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Benjamin Watson, a platoon commander with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, shoots targets with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range with French Marines from the 13th Foreign Legion Demi Brigade as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French amphibious exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. VasquezHernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Benjamin Watson, a platoon commander with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, shoots targets with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire range with French Marines from the 13th Foreign Legion Demi Brigade as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French amphibious exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

A French Marine from the 13th Foreign Legion Demi Brigade participates in a live-fire range as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French amphibious exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. VasquezHernandez)

A French Marine from the 13th Foreign Legion Demi Brigade participates in a live-fire range as part of Exercise Chesapeake 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 was a bilateral U.S.–French amphibious exercise that underscored a commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise took place as the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and reflects the Marine Corps’ commitment to global partnerships and naval integration, enabling the force to rapidly respond to crises, deter adversaries, and reassure allies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez