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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Lejeune High School junior Haley Cochran performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics competition. Cochran, a Level 9 gymnast, recently qualified for the USA Gymnastics Eastern National Championships while balancing rigorous training, academics and the demands of a military family lifestyle. DoWEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of War. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of War. DoWEA operates 161 accredited schools in 9 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, serving over 66,000 military-connected students. DoWEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoWEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners through DoWEA’s academic programs, ensuring continued innovation and excellence, while advancing a strong focus on patriotism, classical learning, and civics education in support of military-connected students worldwide.

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U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), pass around the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), pass around the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award after an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks on the work ethic and customer service compliments received for Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center, after an award ceremony at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, senior enlisted leader, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks on the work ethic and customer service compliments received for Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center, after an award ceremony at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base(MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, presents the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to a Marine with the MCB Camp Lejeune Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base(MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, presents the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to a Marine with the MCB Camp Lejeune Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks about the importance of administrative specialists in the Marine Corps after presenting the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to the Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks about the importance of administrative specialists in the Marine Corps after presenting the 2025 Personnel Administration Center of the Year Award to the Marines and civilians with the MCIEAST Regional Personnel Administration Center at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2026. MCIEAST RPAC won this award for its efficient and accurate administrative, pay, and reporting support across multiple installations, ensuring that Marines' records were properly maintained and they remained ready for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, serves as the guest speaker for the Class II Logistics Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. The new Class II Logistics Facility consolidates both the Consolidated Storage Program’s high-volume Individual Issue Facility operations and the Class II Sustainment Program’s technical maintenance and repair mission, ensuring Marines are more efficiently equipped and mission-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, serves as the guest speaker for the Class II Logistics Facility ribbon cutting ceremony, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. The new Class II Logistics Facility consolidates both the Consolidated Storage Program’s high-volume Individual Issue Facility operations and the Class II Sustainment Program’s technical maintenance and repair mission, ensuring Marines are more efficiently equipped and mission-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

A danger sign stands on Browns Island, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Browns Island is off-limits to all visitors unless authorized for training exercises. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A danger sign stands on Browns Island, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Browns Island is off-limits to all visitors unless authorized for training exercises. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Sgt. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River leaders, Marine Corps Community Services School Liaisons, and Jacksonville High School faculty, pose for a photo during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River leaders, Marine Corps Community Services School Liaisons, and Jacksonville High School faculty, pose for a photo during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

The adoption proclamation is displayed during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

The adoption proclamation is displayed during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, shares her remarks during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026.The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, shares her remarks during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026.The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, shares his remarks during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, shares his remarks during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, pose for a photo with the adoption proclamations during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, pose for a photo with the adoption proclamations during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, signs the adoption proclamation during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, signs the adoption proclamation during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, sign the adoption proclamation during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, right, commanding officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, and Brenda Hermann, the principal of Jacksonville High School, sign the adoption proclamation during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Olander, center, senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, both with Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, stand at attention during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Olander, center, senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. James P. Psyhogis, commanding officer, both with Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River, stand at attention during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

Students with Jacksonville High School place their hands over their hearts during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Students with Jacksonville High School place their hands over their hearts during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted on a Humvee during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted on a Humvee during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B machine gun is staged on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B machine gun is staged on the firing line during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, right, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2ndCombat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, clears an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, right, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2ndCombat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, clears an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette