U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrate combat proficiency through the combined use of modern infantry tactics, ensuring readiness for any future conflict or operation. 6th Marine Regiment was activated in 1917, becoming one of the eight subordinate units under the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Maximum Orduna)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division participate in a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 31, 2025. The ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. John Roma to Col. Edward Holton. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in exercise Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) on Bangor International Airport, Maine, July 10, 2025. AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from North Carolina to Maine, AA25 will showcase a range of dynamic events including force integration, air assault operations, bilateral reconnaissance, naval strait transits, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Jan. 7-17, 2025. MEUEX is the 22nd MEU's first large-scale exercise as a composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force, focusing on split operations with consolidated command and control to enhance readiness for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker) 

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Gregory P. Gordon, the outgoing commanding officer, relinquished command to Col. Neil R. Berry. (U.S. Marine Corps video Cpl Christopher Doughty)