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U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center, delivers remarks during a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center, delivers remarks during a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA) observes a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA) observes a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jose Portillo, left, operations chief with Advance Infantry Battalion, School of Infantry East Training Command, gives a scheme of maneuver brief during a tour at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jose Portillo, left, operations chief with Advance Infantry Battalion, School of Infantry East Training Command, gives a scheme of maneuver brief during a tour at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center right, tour a barracks room at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center right, tour a barracks room at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greets U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luke Vespestad, left, motor technician mechanic with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shake hands with U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luke Vespestad, left, motor technician mechanic with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shake hands with U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

From left to right, U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet each other at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

From left to right, U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, greet each other at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, left, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), left, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, U.S. House of Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center, and Chuck Edwards (R-NC), right, meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, U.S. House of Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center, and Chuck Edwards (R-NC), right, meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, discusses U.S. Marine Corps air traffic control capabilities with U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, discusses U.S. Marine Corps air traffic control capabilities with U.S. House of Representatives Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center, and Matt Cartwright (D-PA), right, during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, demonstrate an advanced trainer tower during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, demonstrate an advanced trainer tower during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daelan McKnight, an air traffic controller, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, demonstrates an advanced trainer tower during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daelan McKnight, an air traffic controller, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, demonstrates an advanced trainer tower during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Fitzsimmons, right, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief during a base tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Fitzsimmons, right, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief during a base tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, discusses U.S. Marine Corps air traffic control capabilities during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, discusses U.S. Marine Corps air traffic control capabilities during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Oren, right, installation and environment director, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), left, observe the flight line during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Oren, right, installation and environment director, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), left, observe the flight line during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Col. David Fitzsimmons, right, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. House of Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center, discuss during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Col. David Fitzsimmons, right, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. House of Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC), center, discuss during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, center-right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center-left, shake hands during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, center-right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and U.S. House of Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA), center-left, shake hands during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. House of Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) delivers remarks during a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. House of Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) delivers remarks during a tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL) was a bi-partisan visit consisting of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) representatives who learned more about II MEF operations, capabilities and address issues related to DoD appropriations in North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

New contracted barracks managers across Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune attend a training session on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. The training focused on educating new barracks managers about their key responsibilities, including use of the Marine Corps' facility management programs, the Enterprise Military Housing database, MAXIMO and QSRMax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

New contracted barracks managers across Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune attend a training session on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. The training focused on educating new barracks managers about their key responsibilities, including use of the Marine Corps' facility management programs, the Enterprise Military Housing database, MAXIMO and QSRMax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa)

Photo by Cpl. Yasmine De La Rosa