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Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, left, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, left, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, right, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, with Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, presents Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, with Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, presents Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Lauren Bolen, interim director of the American Red Cross, presents Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malikah Warren, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Cpl. Zbigniew Adamczyk, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, right, pose for a photo after receiving Red Cross Lifesaving Awards on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The Marines received the Lifesaving Award, the second highest award the American Red Cross bestows, for rescuing people during an emergency at a local beach earlier this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, poses with a gift presented to her by the staff on the occasion of her retirement at MCCS headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025.

Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, poses with a gift presented to her by the staff on the occasion of her retirement at MCCS headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025.

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune presents a folded National Ensign to Sarah Wiltgen at her retirement ceremony at MCCS headquarters on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025. During her 11-year tenure as assistant chief of staff for Marine Corps Community Services, MCIEAST, Wiltgen's steadfast leadership was pivotal in navigating MCCS’s support of MCIEAST installations through major challenges to include Hurricane Florence and the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a dedicated advocate for Marines, sailors, and their families, championing several highly-successful pilot programs that directly enhanced their well-being.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune presents a folded National Ensign to Sarah Wiltgen at her retirement ceremony at MCCS headquarters on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025. During her 11-year tenure as assistant chief of staff for Marine Corps Community Services, MCIEAST, Wiltgen's steadfast leadership was pivotal in navigating MCCS’s support of MCIEAST installations through major challenges to include Hurricane Florence and the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a dedicated advocate for Marines, sailors, and their families, championing several highly-successful pilot programs that directly enhanced their well-being.

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Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, listens as Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, MCIEAST – Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune recaps highlights of her career during her retirement ceremony held at MCCS headquarters on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025.

Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, listens as Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, MCIEAST – Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune recaps highlights of her career during her retirement ceremony held at MCCS headquarters on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025.

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A riverine assault support system displays the camera feed from a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor after installation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

A riverine assault support system displays the camera feed from a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor after installation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, receive instruction from a U.S. Department of War contractor on a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, receive instruction from a U.S. Department of War contractor on a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Bribiezca, an engineer equipment mechanic with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, familiarizes himself with a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. Bribiezca is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Bribiezca, an engineer equipment mechanic with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, familiarizes himself with a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. Bribiezca is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Bribiezca, an engineer equipment mechanic with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, left, receives instruction from a U.S. Department of War contractor on a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. Bribiezca is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Bribiezca, an engineer equipment mechanic with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, left, receives instruction from a U.S. Department of War contractor on a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the riverine assault support system for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. Bribiezca is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

A SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor is mounted on a riverine assault support system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

A SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor is mounted on a riverine assault support system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Department of War contactors prepare a riverine assault support system to mount a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Department of War contactors prepare a riverine assault support system to mount a SEAFLIR 240-EP maritime surveillance sensor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2025. 2nd Marine Logistics Group is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the RASS for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, surveys a checkpoint with a SkyDio X2 while conducting a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, surveys a checkpoint with a SkyDio X2 while conducting a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pause during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, pause during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilizes a SkyDio X2 to conduct route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, utilizes a SkyDio X2 to conduct route reconnaissance during a tactical patrol as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaycob Riggins, center right, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol brief utilizing a terrain model as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaycob Riggins, center right, a logistics specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical patrol brief utilizing a terrain model as part of a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, use a terrain model for a tactical patrol during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, use a terrain model for a tactical patrol during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. Marines with CLB-24 conducted patrols and sUAS operations to sustain proficiency in training and readiness standards and establish baseline individual skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner