U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Noah Brown, 1st platoon commander with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, explains the importance and components that go into a live-fire artillery range at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 18, 2023. This live-fire range was conducted in order to increase proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Cassidy Shepherd)

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 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)

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, on-coming commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, off-going Commanding General of 2d MARDIV, participate in the division change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. David L. Odom relinquished command of 2d MARDIV to Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)