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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, right, incoming sergeant major, salutes Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, right, incoming sergeant major, salutes Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, outgoing sergeant major, passes the sword to Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, outgoing sergeant major, passes the sword to Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, outgoing sergeant major, passes the sword to Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, outgoing sergeant major, passes the sword to Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 30, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marines with Fire Support Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, play videogames inside the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 15, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marines with Fire Support Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, play videogames inside the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 15, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

A sign stands in front of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A sign stands in front of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Lounging areas, free snacks, coffee machines and a children’s play area are set up in the entrance of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Lounging areas, free snacks, coffee machines and a children’s play area are set up in the entrance of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Couches, gaming systems and computers are set up in the upstairs of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Couches, gaming systems and computers are set up in the upstairs of the USO of North Carolina on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 14, 2025. Since relocating to its new base location, the USO has seen foot traffic increase to over 36,000 service members and families in 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Local media sets up for an interview near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Local media sets up for an interview near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

Olivia Dols, a reporter with WITN News, conducts an interview with Sam Mortimer, Base Range Safety Officer, near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Olivia Dols, a reporter with WITN News, conducts an interview with Sam Mortimer, Base Range Safety Officer, near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

Olivia Wolfson, a reporter with WNCT news, sets up a camera near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Olivia Wolfson, a reporter with WNCT news, sets up a camera near Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance technicians with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune walk to a detonation area near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

A U.S. Navy Sailor with range control patrols Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

A U.S. Navy Sailor with range control patrols Browns Island on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jacob Mierkowski, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks during an interview near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jacob Mierkowski, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks during an interview near Browns Island on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2025. Browns Island remains strictly off-limits due to ongoing live-fire training exercises and the presence of dangerous unexploded ordnance. All personnel accessing the island must be accompanied by an explosive ordnance disposal technician due to extreme dangers associated with the high-hazard impact area. For safety reasons, anchoring, disembarking, or engaging in any bottom-disturbing activities are strictly prohibited in the waters surrounding Browns Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

A seabag containing the 9/11 Memorial Flag is delivered at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

A seabag containing the 9/11 Memorial Flag is delivered at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association, service members and families, pose for a group photo at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association, service members and families, pose for a group photo at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association transport the bag containing the flag during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association transport the bag containing the flag during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw

A motorcycle is parked at Wallace Creek Fitness Center for Operation Never Forget Flag Display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The Operation Never Forget flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes—service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

A motorcycle is parked at Wallace Creek Fitness Center for Operation Never Forget Flag Display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The Operation Never Forget flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes—service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association park their vehicles at Wallace Creek Fitness Center during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association park their vehicles at Wallace Creek Fitness Center during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association arrive at Wallace Creek Fitness Center during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Civilians from the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association arrive at Wallace Creek Fitness Center during the Operation Never Forget flag display on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2025. The flag serves as a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes. Service members are encouraged to sign it and add their unit patches as a symbol of unity, remembrance, and unwavering commitment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devaraja Renshaw