1st Lt. Aaron Cranford is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2018, for saving the lives of four divers at a recreational dive spot in Okinawa. He risked his life to rescue divers who were caught in a rip current at Onna Point, Okinawa, Japan in April, 2017. Cranford, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a supply officer with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 12-June 1, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhances operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford P. Fincham, the sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, takes part in his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Fincham's 29 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. William Sullivan, from Wisconsin, an airframes mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, receives a Cowbell Award for developing a metal shield for the maintainers' portable maintenance aids at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 5, 2025. The Cowbell Award is given by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general to recognize Marines and Sailors who actively seek out and implement improvements that enhance the overall effectiveness of the 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, from Texas, command senior enlisted leader, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers farewell remarks to 2nd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 4, 2025. Nevinger will relinquish his role to Sgt. Maj. Schieler at a ceremony aboard MCAS Cherry Point on June 17, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)