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US MARINE CORPS parachutists free fall from an MV-22 Osprey at 10,000 feet above the drop zone at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia on Jan. 17, 2000. The Marines from the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., became the first to deploy from the Osprey. Twenty-four successful jumps were recorded under the supervision of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command to qualify the V-22 for parachute service. Photo: Vernon Pugh, U.S. Navy. Stock Photo

RMEG3Y8E–US MARINE CORPS parachutists free fall from an MV-22 Osprey at 10,000 feet above the drop zone at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia on Jan. 17, 2000. The Marines from the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., became the first to deploy from the Osprey. Twenty-four successful jumps were recorded under the supervision of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command to qualify the V-22 for parachute service. Photo: Vernon Pugh, U.S. Navy.

US Major General Raymond C. Fox, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Africa and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, right, and French General Francis Autran, deputy chief-of-staff at the French Army Staff salute in honor of Memorial Day at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 28, 2013 in Belleau, France. Stock Photo

RMD9AAFY–US Major General Raymond C. Fox, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Africa and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, right, and French General Francis Autran, deputy chief-of-staff at the French Army Staff salute in honor of Memorial Day at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 28, 2013 in Belleau, France.

000100-M-0000P-001 U.S. Marine Corps parachutists free fall from an MV-22 Osprey at 10,000 feet above the drop zone at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. on Jan. 17, 2000. The Marines from the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., became the first to deploy from the Osprey. Twenty-four successful jumps were recorded under the supervision of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command to qualify the V-22 for parachute service. Stock Photo

RMPCH4PP–000100-M-0000P-001 U.S. Marine Corps parachutists free fall from an MV-22 Osprey at 10,000 feet above the drop zone at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. on Jan. 17, 2000. The Marines from the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., became the first to deploy from the Osprey. Twenty-four successful jumps were recorded under the supervision of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command to qualify the V-22 for parachute service.

RFJF38AF–000100-M-0000P-001 U.S. Marine Corps parachutists free fall from an MV-22 Osprey at 10,000 feet above the drop zone at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. on Jan. 17, 2000. The Marines from the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., became the first to deploy from the Osprey. Twenty-four successful jumps were recorded under the supervision of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command to qualify the V-22 for parachute service. DoD photo by Vernon Pugh, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Lisa Castleberry receives an award from Col. Dennis Sampson, commander, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, during her retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24, 2022. Castleberry has served as the Deployment Readiness Coordinator with the 26th MEU for 12 years as a trusted advisor to a number of commanders and sergeants major, joining her today in-person and from afar to celebrate her lasting legacy. Stock Photo

RM2MC3M1T–Lisa Castleberry receives an award from Col. Dennis Sampson, commander, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, during her retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24, 2022. Castleberry has served as the Deployment Readiness Coordinator with the 26th MEU for 12 years as a trusted advisor to a number of commanders and sergeants major, joining her today in-person and from afar to celebrate her lasting legacy.

A convoy of cargo trucks from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force rolls into Kuwait at the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP2D–A convoy of cargo trucks from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force rolls into Kuwait at the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security during Defense of Amphibious Task Force operations, April 20, 2012, as the ship sails through the Strait of Gibraltar. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Stock Photo

RMCNPNMN–Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security during Defense of Amphibious Task Force operations, April 20, 2012, as the ship sails through the Strait of Gibraltar. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U. S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fire a Stock Photo

RM2EWKJPN–U. S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fire a

U.S. Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct fire and maneuver training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2019. 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion participated in the training to enhance individual combat skills and maintain readiness for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston) Stock Photo

RM2A2Y1YF–U.S. Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct fire and maneuver training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2019. 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion participated in the training to enhance individual combat skills and maintain readiness for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Octavious Lee, a driver with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts assembly drills on a light armored vehicle’s M242 Bushmaster chain gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the Coral Sea, August 2, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis r Stock Photo

RM2B14H4F–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Octavious Lee, a driver with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts assembly drills on a light armored vehicle’s M242 Bushmaster chain gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the Coral Sea, August 2, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis r

Kabul, Afghanistan. 28th Aug, 2021. U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 24, 2021. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. Photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla/USMC/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG2YDH–Kabul, Afghanistan. 28th Aug, 2021. U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 24, 2021. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. Photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla/USMC/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

A CONVOY OF 2ND MEF (MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE) PASSES A MARINE AFTER CROSSING A BRIDGE OVER THE EUPHRATES RIVER. Stock Photo

RM2D3PPRF–A CONVOY OF 2ND MEF (MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE) PASSES A MARINE AFTER CROSSING A BRIDGE OVER THE EUPHRATES RIVER.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla) Stock Photo

RM2GFXGHP–U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)

Rota, Spain. 9th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Ackerman, a basic engineering equipment electrical system technician, with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II MEF Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), and native of Dumont, New Jersey, carries a simulated casualty during a squad competition at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Decemberember 9, 2022. Marines from II MEF rapidly deployed to Allied countries in order to foster strategic relationships and interoperability, support transatlantic security, and increase tactical proficiency in maritime environments. (photo Stock Photo

RM2M4YJXN–Rota, Spain. 9th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Ackerman, a basic engineering equipment electrical system technician, with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II MEF Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), and native of Dumont, New Jersey, carries a simulated casualty during a squad competition at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Decemberember 9, 2022. Marines from II MEF rapidly deployed to Allied countries in order to foster strategic relationships and interoperability, support transatlantic security, and increase tactical proficiency in maritime environments. (photo

Military veterans parade on Independence Day. Tribute to brazilian armed forces retired troops from Second World War, marching on street Stock Photo

RF2HHTNMG–Military veterans parade on Independence Day. Tribute to brazilian armed forces retired troops from Second World War, marching on street

U.S. Marines formed as an Electronic Warfare Support Team (EWST) with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, emplace sp Stock Photo

RF2GH1WG1–U.S. Marines formed as an Electronic Warfare Support Team (EWST) with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, emplace sp

U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Lecompte and Lance Cpl. Dulton James with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment run toward simulated casualties while training in the Middle East, Oct. 10, 2017. They are members of a quick reaction force that is capable of responding to developing situations on short notice. Marines with 2/7 were tasked to conduct a QRF to quickly recover simulated casualties and take them back to safety. This was the first exercise 2/7 has conducted after replacing 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros via Pl Stock Photo

RMKFB0T4–U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Lecompte and Lance Cpl. Dulton James with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment run toward simulated casualties while training in the Middle East, Oct. 10, 2017. They are members of a quick reaction force that is capable of responding to developing situations on short notice. Marines with 2/7 were tasked to conduct a QRF to quickly recover simulated casualties and take them back to safety. This was the first exercise 2/7 has conducted after replacing 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros via Pl

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 6, 2009, in the Indian Ocean. Ospreys are being flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to VMM-261 and used to support the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. Stock Photo

RMP3C3EK–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 6, 2009, in the Indian Ocean. Ospreys are being flown to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where they will be transferred to VMM-261 and used to support the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This is the first time the aircraft will be used in Afghanistan. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2021) Hospital Corpsmen Dillon Bothell, left and Devin Declercq prepare COVID-19 vaccination shots aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders) Stock Photo

RF2GDCKK4–OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2021) Hospital Corpsmen Dillon Bothell, left and Devin Declercq prepare COVID-19 vaccination shots aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Josue Ngoma, motor transportation mechanic, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2022. Lance Cpl. Ngoma has been recognized as the II MIG Marine of The Quarter, having stood out amongst his peers and demonstrated exceptional performance of his duties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) Stock Photo

RM2J0TY8N–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Josue Ngoma, motor transportation mechanic, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2022. Lance Cpl. Ngoma has been recognized as the II MIG Marine of The Quarter, having stood out amongst his peers and demonstrated exceptional performance of his duties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis)

An M-9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force moves toward the Kuwaiti border at the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP2J–An M-9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force moves toward the Kuwaiti border at the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Lance Cpl. Kyle Scales, a fire team leader with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security during Defense of Amphibious Task Force operations, April 20, 2012, as the ship sails through the Strait of Gibraltar. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Stock Photo

RMCNPNMP–Lance Cpl. Kyle Scales, a fire team leader with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security during Defense of Amphibious Task Force operations, April 20, 2012, as the ship sails through the Strait of Gibraltar. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

RM2A33JYJ–U.S. Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct fire and maneuver training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2019. 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion participated in the training to enhance individual combat skills and maintain readiness for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston)

Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, patrol during a simulated helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2018. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos) Stock Photo

RM2B14GMD–Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, patrol during a simulated helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2018. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos)

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Merola, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TXR–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Merola, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

A U.S. marine from Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force adjusts his mortar near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/THI Stock Photo

RM2D3CA09–A U.S. marine from Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force adjusts his mortar near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/THI

Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, USA. 29th August, 2021. A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, August 29, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto) Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7FKP–Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, USA. 29th August, 2021. A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, August 29, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto) Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News

June 20, 2022 - Ngeremlengui, Palau - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Aaron Johnson with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs the children participating in the Division of Juvenile Justices Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl Law Enforcement Explorers Program in Ngeremlengui, Republic of Palau, June 20, 2022. Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl in the native language translates to learning, teaching and discipline, traits that are exemplified by the Marines and Sailors strengthening U.S. partnerships through subject matter expert exchanges. Named Koa Moana after a H Stock Photo

RM2JGM1JH–June 20, 2022 - Ngeremlengui, Palau - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Aaron Johnson with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs the children participating in the Division of Juvenile Justices Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl Law Enforcement Explorers Program in Ngeremlengui, Republic of Palau, June 20, 2022. Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl in the native language translates to learning, teaching and discipline, traits that are exemplified by the Marines and Sailors strengthening U.S. partnerships through subject matter expert exchanges. Named Koa Moana after a H

RF2HHTN6R–Military veterans parade on Independence Day. Tribute to brazilian armed forces retired troops from Second World War, marching on street

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, call for artillery fire at a forward observa Stock Photo

RF2GH1W27–U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, call for artillery fire at a forward observa

Kabul, Afghanistan. 24th Aug, 2021. U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, right, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Hamid Karzai International Airport August 24, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. and allied forces continue to evacuate citizens and special purpose visa holders as part of Operation Allies Refuge. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GFYXTC–Kabul, Afghanistan. 24th Aug, 2021. U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, right, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Hamid Karzai International Airport August 24, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. U.S. and allied forces continue to evacuate citizens and special purpose visa holders as part of Operation Allies Refuge. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave watches as an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, as it lifts off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). The Ponce air department has overseen more than 39,000 safe landings and launches from the warship over the past 40. Ponce will be decommissioned in 2012. Stock Photo

RMPCH3MT–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave watches as an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, as it lifts off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). The Ponce air department has overseen more than 39,000 safe landings and launches from the warship over the past 40. Ponce will be decommissioned in 2012.

RF2GDCHM9–OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2021) Hospital Corpsmen Dillon Bothell, left and Devin Declercq prepare COVID-19 vaccination shots aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Marques Mccoy, a radio operator with the 8th Communications Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establishes radio communications during the range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 20, 2021. Marines worked on maintaining communications during Communications Exercise 21.1, to further combat readiness within the battalion. Stock Photo

RM2GKKXNR–Lance Cpl. Marques Mccoy, a radio operator with the 8th Communications Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establishes radio communications during the range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 20, 2021. Marines worked on maintaining communications during Communications Exercise 21.1, to further combat readiness within the battalion.

A Marine from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force holds an M-60E3 machine gun as he rides in the back of a truck during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP2C–A Marine from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force holds an M-60E3 machine gun as he rides in the back of a truck during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter begins its accent at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops. Stock Photo

RMFH48HC–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter begins its accent at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, clear rooms during the II MIG Field Exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., March 1, 2018. Marines from 2nd Radio Battalion, 2nd Intel Battalion, and 8th Communications Battalion were instructed on room clearing tactics by Marines from 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez) Stock Photo

RMM6MR9M–U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, clear rooms during the II MIG Field Exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., March 1, 2018. Marines from 2nd Radio Battalion, 2nd Intel Battalion, and 8th Communications Battalion were instructed on room clearing tactics by Marines from 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) participate in the Scenario Provisional Infantry Training during the II MIG Field Exercise at Camp Davis, North Carolina, March 2, 2018. Marines with II MIG used Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems to execute room clearing drills to prepare for future readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez) Stock Photo

RM2B14N53–U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) participate in the Scenario Provisional Infantry Training during the II MIG Field Exercise at Camp Davis, North Carolina, March 2, 2018. Marines with II MIG used Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems to execute room clearing drills to prepare for future readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Larisa Chavez)

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, Indiana, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Sanchez, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TX5–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, Indiana, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Sanchez, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

U.S. marines from Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force prepare their mortar position near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/THI Stock Photo

RM2D3RBPD–U.S. marines from Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force prepare their mortar position near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/THI

RM2GG7FKF–Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, USA. 29th August, 2021. A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, August 29, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto) Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News

November 25, 2022 - Athens, (null), Greece - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Harvey, center, a bulk fuel specialist, and native of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, shakes the hand of 1st Lt. Kristopher Dietrich both assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, after a reenlistment ceremony near The Acropolis of Athens, Greece, Novemberember 25, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy force Stock Photo

RM2M0JJ6H–November 25, 2022 - Athens, (null), Greece - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Harvey, center, a bulk fuel specialist, and native of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, shakes the hand of 1st Lt. Kristopher Dietrich both assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, after a reenlistment ceremony near The Acropolis of Athens, Greece, Novemberember 25, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy force

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, during a MTVR tactical vehicle driving course December 21, 2019 in Kuwait. Stock Photo

RM2AHB1T0–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, during a MTVR tactical vehicle driving course December 21, 2019 in Kuwait.

A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a pass and review during Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson's retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of honorable and meritorious service. Stock Photo

RMPH7WXA–A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a pass and review during Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson's retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of honorable and meritorious service.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, drive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot) Stock Photo

RF2ARM4G8–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, drive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)

U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 3rd Class, Jarod Miller, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, helps move supplies during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard The Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), August 9, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway. Stock Photo

RM2GK5NED–U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 3rd Class, Jarod Miller, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, helps move supplies during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard The Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), August 9, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway.

A M-60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force stands by to enter Kuwait at the opening of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP30–A M-60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force stands by to enter Kuwait at the opening of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter flies over the base in Vaernes, Norway, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response Feb. 22, 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops. Stock Photo

RMFH48HE–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter flies over the base in Vaernes, Norway, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response Feb. 22, 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.

Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara) Stock Photo

RMPGT697–Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepares for launch during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, June 24, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to per Stock Photo

RM2B14FCA–A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepares for launch during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, June 24, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to per

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page of Omaha, Nebraska, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Page, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TXA–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page of Omaha, Nebraska, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Page, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

A picture, taken through a NVG, shows a U.S. marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, on top of an Amphibia Assault Vehicle (AAV) during a night operation for hunting insurgents near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/JV Stock Photo

RM2D4749A–A picture, taken through a NVG, shows a U.S. marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, on top of an Amphibia Assault Vehicle (AAV) during a night operation for hunting insurgents near the town of Falluja on April 29, 2004. REUTERS/Oleg Popov OP/JV

RM2GG7FHX–Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, USA. 29th August, 2021. A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, August 29, 2021 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto) Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News Credit: Jeremy Hogan/Alamy Live News

Cherry Point, North Carolina, USA. 1st Dec, 2022. A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 taxis an AV-8B Harrier II jet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, December. 1, 2022. In accordance with Force Design 2030, VMA-542 transitioned from the AV-8B Harrier II jet to the F-35B Lightning II fighter jet and redesignated as a Marine fighter-attack squadron. VMA-542 was a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2M22N34–Cherry Point, North Carolina, USA. 1st Dec, 2022. A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 taxis an AV-8B Harrier II jet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, December. 1, 2022. In accordance with Force Design 2030, VMA-542 transitioned from the AV-8B Harrier II jet to the F-35B Lightning II fighter jet and redesignated as a Marine fighter-attack squadron. VMA-542 was a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RM2AHB1RW–A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, during a MTVR tactical vehicle driving course December 21, 2019 in Kuwait.

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of honorable meritorious service. Stock Photo

RMPH7WX6–U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of honorable meritorious service.

RF2D4R9DT–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, drive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)

RM2HGHXCD–U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 3rd Class, Jarod Miller, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, helps move supplies during a replenishment at sea (RAS), aboard The Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), August 9, 2021. RAS is conducted to transfer necessities such as munitions, supplies, and food from one ship to another while underway.

A convoy of trucks from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force passes a destroyed Iraqi T-55 main battle tank during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP5G–A convoy of trucks from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force passes a destroyed Iraqi T-55 main battle tank during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter takes lift at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops. Stock Photo

RMFH48HJ–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter takes lift at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.

A 40mm practice round casing ejects out of an M203 grenade launcher during a grenade launcher range hosted by Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines with the unit routinely conduct live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in operating multiple weapon systems to provide direct support for joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) Stock Photo

RMM6D21C–A 40mm practice round casing ejects out of an M203 grenade launcher during a grenade launcher range hosted by Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines with the unit routinely conduct live-fire training to sustain their proficiency in operating multiple weapon systems to provide direct support for joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

U.S. Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise (LSE) 17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017. LSE-17 was a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper) Stock Photo

RM2B14BJE–U.S. Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise (LSE) 17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 17, 2017. LSE-17 was a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper)

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz of St. Charles, Missouri, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Schmitz, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TXT–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz of St. Charles, Missouri, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Schmitz, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

A U.S. marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force is engulfed in smoke on top of an Amphibia Assault Vehicle (AAV) as his unit moves out of their position near the town of Falluja on April 30, 2004. U.S. Marines handed control of Falluja to a former general in Saddam Hussein's feared Republican Guard on Friday in bid to end a month-long siege that killed hundreds in the city and infuriated Iraqis. REUTERS/Oleg Popov Stock Photo

RM2D3GAMF–A U.S. marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force is engulfed in smoke on top of an Amphibia Assault Vehicle (AAV) as his unit moves out of their position near the town of Falluja on April 30, 2004. U.S. Marines handed control of Falluja to a former general in Saddam Hussein's feared Republican Guard on Friday in bid to end a month-long siege that killed hundreds in the city and infuriated Iraqis. REUTERS/Oleg Popov

South Goulburn Island, Australia. 2nd Sep, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Aguirre, a grenadier with India Co., 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, holds security during a patrol at South Goulburn Island, Australia, Septembert. 2, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D's ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2K21EDR–South Goulburn Island, Australia. 2nd Sep, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Aguirre, a grenadier with India Co., 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, holds security during a patrol at South Goulburn Island, Australia, Septembert. 2, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D's ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

Setermoen, Norway. 17 March, 2022. Royal Norwegian air force Col. Eirik Stueland lands a UH-1Y Venom attack helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, during Exercise Cold Response 22, March 17, 2022 in Setermoen, Norway. The biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise is seen as a counter to Russian aggression in the region. Credit: Sgt. Jonathon Wiederhold/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2J14A47–Setermoen, Norway. 17 March, 2022. Royal Norwegian air force Col. Eirik Stueland lands a UH-1Y Venom attack helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, during Exercise Cold Response 22, March 17, 2022 in Setermoen, Norway. The biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise is seen as a counter to Russian aggression in the region. Credit: Sgt. Jonathon Wiederhold/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

CORAL SEA (July 6, 2013) Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Timothy Wallace, left, and Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Clayton Alexander, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), observe radar signatures in the ship's air traffic control room. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is conducting routing joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Stock Photo

RMPCH3J3–CORAL SEA (July 6, 2013) Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Timothy Wallace, left, and Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Clayton Alexander, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), observe radar signatures in the ship's air traffic control room. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is conducting routing joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility.

061221-M-9019H-019 A U.S. Marine is silhouetted in a window as he searches a building during a patrol in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 21, 2006. The Marine is attached to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). DoD photo by Cpl. Brian M. Henner, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released) Stock Photo

RFJF3853–061221-M-9019H-019 A U.S. Marine is silhouetted in a window as he searches a building during a patrol in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 21, 2006. The Marine is attached to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). DoD photo by Cpl. Brian M. Henner, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, meets with Lt. Col. Erik Bjornstadbraten, the Norwegian liaison officer to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, at the Allied Training Center in Setermoen, Norway, April 14, 2022. U.S. Marines are training in Norway to strengthen relationships between NATO and Allied forces and develop and maintain critical military capabilities. Stock Photo

RM2M67YNN–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul C. Merida, commanding officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, meets with Lt. Col. Erik Bjornstadbraten, the Norwegian liaison officer to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, at the Allied Training Center in Setermoen, Norway, April 14, 2022. U.S. Marines are training in Norway to strengthen relationships between NATO and Allied forces and develop and maintain critical military capabilities.

Two M-9 armored combat earthmovers (ACEs) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force level a berm at the Kuwaiti border at the start of the ground phase of Operation DESERT STORM. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Stock Photo

RM2M8EP32–Two M-9 armored combat earthmovers (ACEs) assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force level a berm at the Kuwaiti border at the start of the ground phase of Operation DESERT STORM. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter kicks up snow at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops. Stock Photo

RMFH48N8–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter kicks up snow at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, and U.S. Airmen with 20th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron offload cargo from a KC-130J Hercules in support of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alina Thackray) Stock Photo

RMT6HBWD–U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, and U.S. Airmen with 20th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron offload cargo from a KC-130J Hercules in support of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alina Thackray)

JORDAN (April 30, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Mangas, a maintenance chief assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle into the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) following the conclusion of Eager Lion 2018 April 30, 2018, off Jordan. Eager Lion is a major training event that provides U.S. forces and Jordan Armed Forces the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment. (U. Stock Photo

RM2B14PJN–JORDAN (April 30, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Mangas, a maintenance chief assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle into the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) following the conclusion of Eager Lion 2018 April 30, 2018, off Jordan. Eager Lion is a major training event that provides U.S. forces and Jordan Armed Forces the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment. (U.

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Espinoza, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TXD–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Espinoza, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

U.S. MARINES FROM GOLF COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 1ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE SHOW MUSCLES FROM THEIR LIGHT ARMOUR VEHICLE IN FALLUJA. U.S. marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force show their muscles from the top of their light armour vehicle as they move out of their position near the town of Falluja, April 30, 2004. U.S. Marines handed control of Falluja to a former general in Saddam Hussein's feared Republican Guard on Friday in bid to end a month-long siege that killed hundreds in the city and infuriated Iraqis. REUTERS/Oleg Popov Stock Photo

RM2D4B3FE–U.S. MARINES FROM GOLF COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 1ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE SHOW MUSCLES FROM THEIR LIGHT ARMOUR VEHICLE IN FALLUJA. U.S. marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force show their muscles from the top of their light armour vehicle as they move out of their position near the town of Falluja, April 30, 2004. U.S. Marines handed control of Falluja to a former general in Saddam Hussein's feared Republican Guard on Friday in bid to end a month-long siege that killed hundreds in the city and infuriated Iraqis. REUTERS/Oleg Popov

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, USA. 30th Aug, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 equip a KC-130J Hercules with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, August. 30, 2022. VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by using the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2K21EGF–Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, USA. 30th Aug, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 equip a KC-130J Hercules with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, August. 30, 2022. VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by using the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

Bodo, Norway. 19th Mar, 2022. A U.S. Marines MV-22B Osprey aircraft prepares to taxi prior to vertical lift off during Exercise Cold Response 22 at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodo, March 16, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. A USMC MV-22B Osprey aircraft crashed on March 18th after taking off from Bodo AFB killing all four Marines onboard. Credit: LCpl. Elias Pimentel III/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2J0K8KN–Bodo, Norway. 19th Mar, 2022. A U.S. Marines MV-22B Osprey aircraft prepares to taxi prior to vertical lift off during Exercise Cold Response 22 at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodo, March 16, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. A USMC MV-22B Osprey aircraft crashed on March 18th after taking off from Bodo AFB killing all four Marines onboard. Credit: LCpl. Elias Pimentel III/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

U.S. Marines and Color Guard assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conducts the pass and review during Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson's retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of faithful and honorable service. Stock Photo

RMPH7WX5–U.S. Marines and Color Guard assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force conducts the pass and review during Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson's retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Maj. Gen. Nelson's 35 years of faithful and honorable service.

RF2GFY7BG–U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, the commander of the Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to LtCol. Brad Whited, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 24. U.S. service members and coalition forces are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)

Marines assigned to Force Company 2D Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force prepare for a military free fall from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing during exercise Sea Breeze 21 in Ochakiv, Ukraine, July 4, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze 21 is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. Stock Photo

RM2GKW4RB–Marines assigned to Force Company 2D Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force prepare for a military free fall from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing during exercise Sea Breeze 21 in Ochakiv, Ukraine, July 4, 2021. Exercise Sea Breeze 21 is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region.

Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, learn how to make a deadfall shelter during cold weather training at the fort. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M8ENAJ–Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, learn how to make a deadfall shelter during cold weather training at the fort. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marines Expeditionary Unit, takes cover as an 81mm mortar Stock Photo

RMDDREW5–A Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marines Expeditionary Unit, takes cover as an 81mm mortar

Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, battlesight zero their weapons at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron E. Parks) Stock Photo

RMWM7HXP–Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, battlesight zero their weapons at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)

U.S. Sailors combat a simulated fire during a Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) exercise in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the East China Sea, October 23, 2018. The Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Molina) Stock Photo

RM2B14NFX–U.S. Sailors combat a simulated fire during a Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) exercise in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the East China Sea, October 23, 2018. The Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Molina)

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GG7TX0–A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake, Utah, on August 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Hoover, who was killed in a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on Thursday, August 26, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Jason Minto/U.S. Air Force/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

Colonel John A. Ostrowski (L), Lt Col. Bob Vietas (C), Lt Col. Michael Pelak (R) of the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force and Major J.C. 'Lumpy' Lumbaca of the U.S. Army Special Forces (2nd R) talk to Thai Royal Army officers as they arrive in a military airport to view the flooding situation in Lopburi, central Thailand October 18, 2011. The group of U.S. marines arrived to Thailand to offer their assistance in coping with the worst flooding in 50 years that killed at least 315 people since July, damaged large areas of farmland and closed huge industrial estates this month. REUTERS/Dario Pig Stock Photo

RM2CY1A35–Colonel John A. Ostrowski (L), Lt Col. Bob Vietas (C), Lt Col. Michael Pelak (R) of the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force and Major J.C. 'Lumpy' Lumbaca of the U.S. Army Special Forces (2nd R) talk to Thai Royal Army officers as they arrive in a military airport to view the flooding situation in Lopburi, central Thailand October 18, 2011. The group of U.S. marines arrived to Thailand to offer their assistance in coping with the worst flooding in 50 years that killed at least 315 people since July, damaged large areas of farmland and closed huge industrial estates this month. REUTERS/Dario Pig

June 7, 2022 - Beaufort, South Carolina, USA - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 taxis to the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 7, 2022. VMFA-115 supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing supporting arms coordination, conducting multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance, and destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft, day or night, under all weather conditions, during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Stock Photo

RM2JFY8GJ–June 7, 2022 - Beaufort, South Carolina, USA - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 taxis to the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 7, 2022. VMFA-115 supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing supporting arms coordination, conducting multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance, and destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft, day or night, under all weather conditions, during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II

Bodo, Norway. 09th Mar, 2022. A U.S. Marines MV-22B Osprey aircraft prepares to taxi prior to vertical lift off during Exercise Cold Response 22 at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodo, March 16, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. A USMC MV-22B Osprey aircraft crashed on March 18th after taking off from Bodo AFB killing all four Marines onboard. Credit: LCpl. Elias Pimentel III/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2J0K8KW–Bodo, Norway. 09th Mar, 2022. A U.S. Marines MV-22B Osprey aircraft prepares to taxi prior to vertical lift off during Exercise Cold Response 22 at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodo, March 16, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. A USMC MV-22B Osprey aircraft crashed on March 18th after taking off from Bodo AFB killing all four Marines onboard. Credit: LCpl. Elias Pimentel III/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News