Secretary of the Navy John Phelan receives a tour of amphibious combat vehicles at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 10, 2025. Mr. Phelan surveyed 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion as part of a visit with II Marine Expeditionary Force and its tenant commanders where they discussed crisis response capabilities, reinforcing the Department of the Navy’s commitment to maintaining a ready force capable of rapid forward deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. 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)