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U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to briefs during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to briefs during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, welcomes General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, welcomes General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, center right, U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd MLG, center left, and Sgt.Maj. Wesley Turner II, sergeant major of 2nd MLG, pose for a photo in the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, center right, U.S. Navy Master Chief Joseph L. Johnson, command master chief, 2nd MLG, center left, and Sgt.Maj. Wesley Turner II, sergeant major of 2nd MLG, pose for a photo in the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, explains the history of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center to General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, explains the history of the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center to General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his visit to the 2nd MLG HPC on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, greets the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, greets the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center staff on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2024. Gen. Mahoney visited various facilities and infrastructures of 2nd MLG while visiting Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support for a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU landing aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support for a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU landing aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support for a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU landing aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide sniper fire support for a MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU landing aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, May, 9 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th MEU is conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea, certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory McCall, a mortarman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is recognized by Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon alongside other Marines during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory McCall, a mortarman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is recognized by Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon alongside other Marines during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

The II Marine Expeditionary Force “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award is displayed during an award ceremony for Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

The II Marine Expeditionary Force “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award is displayed during an award ceremony for Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott H. Helminski, the commanding officer Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 Speaks with the Marines and Sailors of BLT 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott H. Helminski, the commanding officer Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 Speaks with the Marines and Sailors of BLT 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Speaks with the Marines and Sailors of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Speaks with the Marines and Sailors of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) present guideons during an award ceremony for the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) present guideons during an award ceremony for the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) speaks with the Marines and Sailors of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) speaks with the Marines and Sailors of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), during an award ceremony for the II MEF “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

The II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award is displayed during an award ceremony for Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

The II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) “Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller” Outstanding Leadership Award is displayed during an award ceremony for Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2024. The II MEF Lieutenant General “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within the II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Cpl. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo 1st Lt. Garrett Boden, a platoon commander with 6th Marine Regiment, 2D Marine Division, the first-place finisher in the endurance course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo 1st Lt. Garrett Boden, a platoon commander with 6th Marine Regiment, 2D Marine Division, the first-place finisher in the endurance course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Lautenslager a visual information officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, the second-place finisher of an endurance course Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Karin Fitzgerald, left, Commanding Officer, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Lautenslager a visual information officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, the second-place finisher of an endurance course Camp Lejeune, North Carolina May 6, 2024.  U.S. Marines and Sailors competed and participated in endurance course events which consisted of a 3.2-mile-long mud run with various obstacles along the route to promote safety during the summer months, as well as strengthen unit cohesion, promote overall fitness and esprit de corps among all Major subordinate Commands of II MEFF. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Latron Sheffield, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, bestows a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer tabbed belt onto Sgt. Shawn Ammerman Jr., a shop chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Latron Sheffield, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, bestows a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer tabbed belt onto Sgt. Shawn Ammerman Jr., a shop chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Stewart Spurry, left, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and Staff Sgt. Cesar Menendezlozano, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, oversee Marines grappling in water during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Stewart Spurry, left, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and Staff Sgt. Cesar Menendezlozano, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, oversee Marines grappling in water during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Stewart Spurry, left, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, oversees Marines grappling in water during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Stewart Spurry, left, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, oversees Marines grappling in water during the culmination of Martial Arts Instructor Course (MAIC) 72-24 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 2, 2024. After three weeks of academic classes, advanced martial arts training and pushing their mental grit and physical toughness, Marines graduating MAIC 72-24 earned their ability to lead others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher