Officer Candidates partake in the Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen and the Professional Training of Midshipmen on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18 to August 17, 2023. The Candidates go through a basic introduction and training evolution event to familiarize them with the primary warfare designators that they will eventually serve in, as well as provide them with exposure to what is often thier first fleet Marine Corps experience. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl Max Arellano)

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)