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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nsikakabasi Ndem, a combat engineer officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nsikakabasi Ndem, a combat engineer officer with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducts barbell squats during the Fittest of the 2nd MLG event hosted by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2024. Teams from across 2nd MLG regiments and battalions competed for the title of “Fittest of 2nd MLG” in order to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hover a CH-53K King Stallion over a heavy beam during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hover a CH-53K King Stallion over a heavy beam during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, maneuver a CH-53K King Stallion with a heavy beam attached during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, maneuver a CH-53K King Stallion with a heavy beam attached during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observe as the attached heavy beam is moved during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observe as the attached heavy beam is moved during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, exit the lift zone as the attached heavy beam is moved during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, exit the lift zone as the attached heavy beam is moved during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, connects a grounding rod during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, connects a grounding rod during helicopter support team operations at Tactical Landing Zone Condor on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. 2nd DSB conducted the training to prepare Marines to manage activities at landing zones; facilitate the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

Marine Centered Medical Home New River at Marine Air Station New River, North Carolina, services Marines and Sailors attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the air station.

Marine Centered Medical Home New River at Marine Air Station New River, North Carolina, services Marines and Sailors attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the air station.

Photo by Riley Eversull

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Miller, a counter-battery radar team chief with 2nd Platoon, Romeo Battery, Battalion landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), poses for a photo in front of a lightweight counter mortar radar aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 2, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Miller, a counter-battery radar team chief with 2nd Platoon, Romeo Battery, Battalion landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), poses for a photo in front of a lightweight counter mortar radar aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 2, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, left, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), recites the Oath of Office during Col. James W. Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, left, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), recites the Oath of Office during Col. James W. Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, raises his right hand to repeat the Oath of Office during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, raises his right hand to repeat the Oath of Office during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, stands at the position of attention during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, stands at the position of attention during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez