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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Elkins, left, from Ohio, with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Hobart Whitman, from Tennessee with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, both infantry riflemen, participate in simulated grenade throwing drills at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2024. U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, and HMLA-167 participated in small-unit training and live-fire ranges to support the Infantry Small Unit Leader’s Course (ISULC). The training reinforced basic infantry skills for junior Marines and noncommissioned officers with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and provided ISULC students with experience in leading Marines from non-infantry military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Elkins, left, from Ohio, with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Hobart Whitman, from Tennessee with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, both infantry riflemen, participate in simulated grenade throwing drills at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2024. U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, and HMLA-167 participated in small-unit training and live-fire ranges to support the Infantry Small Unit Leader’s Course (ISULC). The training reinforced basic infantry skills for junior Marines and noncommissioned officers with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and provided ISULC students with experience in leading Marines from non-infantry military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Josh Jonesia, a Houston, Texas native, and section leader for combined anti-armor team, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), poses for a photo during scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, Oct. 24, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forced Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Josh Jonesia, a Houston, Texas native, and section leader for combined anti-armor team, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), poses for a photo during scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, Oct. 24, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forced Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristyn Howell, left, a ground electronics maintenance repairer, and Lance Cpl. Ivan Martinez, a network administrator, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, oversee vehicle inspections during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristyn Howell, left, a ground electronics maintenance repairer, and Lance Cpl. Ivan Martinez, a network administrator, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, oversee vehicle inspections during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brindon Juderjohn, a rifleman with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts a communication check during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brindon Juderjohn, a rifleman with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts a communication check during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brion Bradberry, a supply administration and operation specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, directs traffic during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brion Bradberry, a supply administration and operation specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, directs traffic during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Israel Flores, left, a court reporter with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts a radio check during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Israel Flores, left, a court reporter with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, conducts a radio check during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Yahir Montes, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands guard during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Yahir Montes, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands guard during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stand watch during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stand watch during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Perez, left, a supply administration and operation specialist and Lance Cpl. Brindon Juderjohn, a rifleman, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune conduct communication checks during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Perez, left, a supply administration and operation specialist and Lance Cpl. Brindon Juderjohn, a rifleman, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune conduct communication checks during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ruth Polancorivera, a legal services specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands guard during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ruth Polancorivera, a legal services specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands guard during Exercise Urgent Response on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2024. H&S Bn Marines conducted identification verification and established vehicle control points in support of Exercise Urgent Response, an installation-wide exercise that provides realistic training opportunities to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, creates a tooth mold on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, creates a tooth mold on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, creates a tooth mold on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, creates a tooth mold on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ryan Robinson with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and a native of Sacramento, California, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. According to Robinson’s leadership, he was selected as Warrior of the Week for his multifaceted approach to his work by fulfilling many roles outside of his military occupational specialty. Robinson has applied to be a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and aided eight sailors in receiving their Fleet Marine Forces pin. When asked what his current goals are, Robinson replied, “My goal right now is to help develop Sailors at the command before I leave, so it's not really about me anymore, it's about all the Sailors that are here now and teaching them exactly what they should do, helping them reach their goals.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Kohlmann

Construction barrier signs stand outside an ongoing renovation project on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024 which is part of ongoing reconstruction effort occurring across the base for the next couple years.

Construction barrier signs stand outside an ongoing renovation project on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024 which is part of ongoing reconstruction effort occurring across the base for the next couple years.

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Skiver

Construction crew members work on new construction of the Hadnot Point Fire Station as part of a major reconstruction effort on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024. This project, P1518, the Hadnot Point Fire Station, is being constructed using Hurricane Florence Recovery Program funds and is expected to be complete in spring of 2025.

Construction crew members work on new construction of the Hadnot Point Fire Station as part of a major reconstruction effort on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024. This project, P1518, the Hadnot Point Fire Station, is being constructed using Hurricane Florence Recovery Program funds and is expected to be complete in spring of 2025.

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Skiver

Construction vehicles are staged outside the future 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters building as part of an ongoing base-wide reconstruction on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024.

Construction vehicles are staged outside the future 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters building as part of an ongoing base-wide reconstruction on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct 9, 2024.

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Skiver

Leaders from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Public Works Department and the Resident Office in Charge of Construction arrive at the future 2nd MLG Headquarters building on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2024. Construction of the 2nd MLG Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 36,000 square feet and provide administrative and support functions necessary to provide combat logistics operations in support of II Marine Expeditionary Force and is expected to be completed in early 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Leaders from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Public Works Department and the Resident Office in Charge of Construction arrive at the future 2nd MLG Headquarters building on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2024. Construction of the 2nd MLG Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 36,000 square feet and provide administrative and support functions necessary to provide combat logistics operations in support of II Marine Expeditionary Force and is expected to be completed in early 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert Winter, left, supervisory construction manager, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, provides an update on construction of the II Marine Expeditionary headquarters building to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, right, commanding general, II MEF, during a building tour on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2024. Construction of the II MEF Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 181,000 square feet and provide administrative, training, and support functions to the II MEF and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert Winter, left, supervisory construction manager, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, provides an update on construction of the II Marine Expeditionary headquarters building to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert Worth, right, commanding general, II MEF, during a building tour on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2024. Construction of the II MEF Headquarters building is the result of a comprehensive infrastructure reset evaluation that took place in 2017. The new headquarters will encompass nearly 181,000 square feet and provide administrative, training, and support functions to the II MEF and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, speaks to spouses of Marine Corps senior leaders during a tour of the new child development center (CDC) on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marine Corps commanders and their spouses visited the new Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River CDC, which is currently under construction and set to open in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, speaks to spouses of Marine Corps senior leaders during a tour of the new child development center (CDC) on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marine Corps commanders and their spouses visited the new Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River CDC, which is currently under construction and set to open in spring of 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson