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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. David Cason, a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses with a memorial for the U.S. 8th Air Force on Kjeller Air Base, Norway, March 14, 2026. Cason’s grandfather, U.S. 8th Air Force Maj. Velton Cason, a B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress bombardier-navigator, participated in the November 18, 1943, raid on Kjeller Air Base, which was then occupied by Axis forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. David Cason, a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses with a memorial for the U.S. 8th Air Force on Kjeller Air Base, Norway, March 14, 2026. Cason’s grandfather, U.S. 8th Air Force Maj. Velton Cason, a B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress bombardier-navigator, participated in the November 18, 1943, raid on Kjeller Air Base, which was then occupied by Axis forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, board a C-130 aircraft with the German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) at Bardufoss Airport, Norway, March 11, 2026. The participation of the German-French BATS highlighted the importance of allied integration and showcased the rapid deployment capabilities of combined NATO forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, board a C-130 aircraft with the German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) at Bardufoss Airport, Norway, March 11, 2026. The participation of the German-French BATS highlighted the importance of allied integration and showcased the rapid deployment capabilities of combined NATO forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo during the January 2026 Senior Leaders' Conference at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The January 2026 SLC brought together 2nd MAW O-6 and O-5 commanders, station commanders, their senior enlisted leaders, and 2nd MAW staff to enhance their understanding of key topics impacting 2nd MAW and improve mission effectiveness at each level of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo during the January 2026 Senior Leaders' Conference at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The January 2026 SLC brought together 2nd MAW O-6 and O-5 commanders, station commanders, their senior enlisted leaders, and 2nd MAW staff to enhance their understanding of key topics impacting 2nd MAW and improve mission effectiveness at each level of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Akeel Austin)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Akeel Aust

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, with the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith and Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby, observe an amphibious assault exercise as part of Atlantic Alliance 2025 in Fort Story, Virginia, June 30, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Forces Reserve, and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025. Atlantic Alliance 2025 is the premier East Coast amphibious exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, with the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith and Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby, observe an amphibious assault exercise as part of Atlantic Alliance 2025 in Fort Story, Virginia, June 30, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Forces Reserve, and U.S. Second Fleet, along with NATO Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are conducting Atlantic Alliance 2025. Atlantic Alliance 2025 is the premier East Coast amphibious exercise, taking place along the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Maine and focusing on the unique amphibious capabilities offered by the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael C. Rock, incoming commanding officer, Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command receives the colors from Col. Daniel T. Celotto, outgoing commanding officer, HQSVCBN, MARFORCOM, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 10, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities are being transferred from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Corporal Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael C. Rock, incoming commanding officer, Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command receives the colors from Col. Daniel T. Celotto, outgoing commanding officer, HQSVCBN, MARFORCOM, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 10, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities are being transferred from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Corporal Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

Photo by Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzue

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, hike as part of a tactical exercise during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, March 3, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, hike as part of a tactical exercise during Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, March 3, 2025. MTX 2-25 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, middle left, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, greets U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Doreen McCarthy, middle right, deputy commander, Sector New York, during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, middle left, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, greets U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Doreen McCarthy, middle right, deputy commander, Sector New York, during the U.S. Navy Reception aboard the San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) in New York, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yolanda Lightfoot

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York, recite the oath of enlistment during a re-enlistment ceremony held at the 9/11 Memorial as part of Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York, recite the oath of enlistment during a re-enlistment ceremony held at the 9/11 Memorial as part of Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Armas, deputy commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, gives a pep talk to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York prior to a tug of war event during a live Fox and Friends Memorial Day broadcast as part of Fleet Week New York, May 26, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Armas, deputy commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, gives a pep talk to Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Fleet Week New York prior to a tug of war event during a live Fox and Friends Memorial Day broadcast as part of Fleet Week New York, May 26, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Salazar)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command congratulates meritoriously promoted Sgt. Carlos Moreno Hernandez at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, Aug 23, 2024. Shea met with MCSFR Marines, observed training, and engaged with Col. Scott Reed, commanding officer, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, as he led discussions on operational topics, health and wellness matters, and future initiatives impacting his subordinate commanders’ Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command congratulates meritoriously promoted Sgt. Carlos Moreno Hernandez at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, Aug 23, 2024. Shea met with MCSFR Marines, observed training, and engaged with Col. Scott Reed, commanding officer, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, as he led discussions on operational topics, health and wellness matters, and future initiatives impacting his subordinate commanders’ Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, center, discuss readiness of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) with U.S. Navy CMDR. Steven Grey, commanding officer, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) left, at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Aug 28, 2024. During the visit, Shea toured the ship and spoke with subject matter experts to deepen understanding of the readiness, capabilities, and warfighting capacities of the vessel and to strengthen existing relationships with key leaders of the shipyard. The USS Carter Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, center, discuss readiness of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) with U.S. Navy CMDR. Steven Grey, commanding officer, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) left, at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Aug 28, 2024. During the visit, Shea toured the ship and spoke with subject matter experts to deepen understanding of the readiness, capabilities, and warfighting capacities of the vessel and to strengthen existing relationships with key leaders of the shipyard. The USS Carter Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Servante Coba

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024.

Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific.

During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024. Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific. During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Catherine Verenzuela

Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, hosts Lt. Gen. Eric Austin’s visit to the USS Arlington (LPD 24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and one of three warships comprising the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), on October 4, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Austin, the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, engaged with the ship's crew and leadership to discuss embarked Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) landing force’s critical requirement for the ship’s versatility, readiness, and combat capability. LPD-24 and amphibious warships of its class provide the Navy and Marine Corps team with modern, networked, and survivable sea-bases that operate with 21st century transformational landing craft required to deliver landing forces ashore and conduct expeditionary warfare missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, hosts Lt. Gen. Eric Austin’s visit to the USS Arlington (LPD 24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and one of three warships comprising the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), on October 4, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Austin, the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, engaged with the ship's crew and leadership to discuss embarked Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) landing force’s critical requirement for the ship’s versatility, readiness, and combat capability. LPD-24 and amphibious warships of its class provide the Navy and Marine Corps team with modern, networked, and survivable sea-bases that operate with 21st century transformational landing craft required to deliver landing forces ashore and conduct expeditionary warfare missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Servante Coba

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, outgoing Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Commander, Marine Forces North, passes the command colors to Lt. Gen. Roberta L. Shea, left, incoming Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces North, during a change of command ceremony aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred from one commander to another. The new commanding general will proceed to execute the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM and MARFORNORTH in provisioning joint-capable Marine Corps forces, direct deployment planning and execution of service-retained operating forces in support of the combatant commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, outgoing Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Commander, Marine Forces North, passes the command colors to Lt. Gen. Roberta L. Shea, left, incoming Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces North, during a change of command ceremony aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred from one commander to another. The new commanding general will proceed to execute the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM and MARFORNORTH in provisioning joint-capable Marine Corps forces, direct deployment planning and execution of service-retained operating forces in support of the combatant commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies an F/A-18D Hornet during routine flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies an F/A-18D Hornet during routine flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Commanding General, Marine Forces Northern Command, center right, stands with Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson, center, recipient of 2024 Stars and Stripes Honors award, at the 38th annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) conference, Baltimore, Feb. 16, 2024. During the conference, Cavanaugh participated in mentoring sessions for STEM (science, technology, math, engineering) students and represented the Marine Corps to present the 2024 BEYA Stars and Stripes Honors award for outstanding leadership in STEM to Williamson, highlighting his role as the director of Manpower, Plans, and Policy Division at Manpower and Reserve Affairs: “His expertise was instrumental to developing the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for the Marine Corps, and his thoughtfulness helped leverage the talents of all Marines while capitalizing on innovation and adaptation to changing global circumstances.” Each year BEYA hosts over 2,500 college-bound K-12 students for three days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Commanding General, Marine Forces Northern Command, center right, stands with Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson, center, recipient of 2024 Stars and Stripes Honors award, at the 38th annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) conference, Baltimore, Feb. 16, 2024. During the conference, Cavanaugh participated in mentoring sessions for STEM (science, technology, math, engineering) students and represented the Marine Corps to present the 2024 BEYA Stars and Stripes Honors award for outstanding leadership in STEM to Williamson, highlighting his role as the director of Manpower, Plans, and Policy Division at Manpower and Reserve Affairs: “His expertise was instrumental to developing the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for the Marine Corps, and his thoughtfulness helped leverage the talents of all Marines while capitalizing on innovation and adaptation to changing global circumstances.” Each year BEYA hosts over 2,500 college-bound K-12 students for three days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

Marines from Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, fire rockets from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the Yukon Training Area of Fort Wainwright. The Marines were in Alaska to participate in the Arctic Edge exercise and provide HIMARS support for a variety of training objectives. (photo by Eve Baker, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office)

Marines from Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, fire rockets from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the Yukon Training Area of Fort Wainwright. The Marines were in Alaska to participate in the Arctic Edge exercise and provide HIMARS support for a variety of training objectives. (photo by Eve Baker, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office)

Photo by Eve Baker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy Fant, a recapture tactics team member with 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion Bangor Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment fires a Colt Canada C8 carbine during marksmanship training at Northumbria Police Operational Tactical Training Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom September 12, 2023. U.S. Marines and British Royal Marine Commandos participated in live-fire exercise to increase weapons proficiency and knowledge of the British Royal Marine Commandos primary weapon systems. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines Commandos with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines to travel to each other's training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy Fant, a recapture tactics team member with 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion Bangor Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment fires a Colt Canada C8 carbine during marksmanship training at Northumbria Police Operational Tactical Training Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom September 12, 2023. U.S. Marines and British Royal Marine Commandos participated in live-fire exercise to increase weapons proficiency and knowledge of the British Royal Marine Commandos primary weapon systems. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines Commandos with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines to travel to each other's training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Servante Coba

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel T. Celotto, the commanding officer of Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, speaks with Marines prior to the formation run in remembrance of 9/11 at Marine Corps Base Camp Elmore, Virginia, September 8, 2023. The battalion hosted the run in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks against America on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel T. Celotto, the commanding officer of Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, speaks with Marines prior to the formation run in remembrance of 9/11 at Marine Corps Base Camp Elmore, Virginia, September 8, 2023. The battalion hosted the run in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks against America on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR) conduct live-fire exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, September 7, 2023. The SMASH 2000L is a high-tech individual fire control system with sophisticated ballistic processing that can recognize, track, and engage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and ground targets with unmatched precision. Marines with MCSFR trained with the SMASH 2000L to improve capabilities of engaging and destroying UAS and other ground-based targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR) conduct live-fire exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, September 7, 2023. The SMASH 2000L is a high-tech individual fire control system with sophisticated ballistic processing that can recognize, track, and engage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and ground targets with unmatched precision. Marines with MCSFR trained with the SMASH 2000L to improve capabilities of engaging and destroying UAS and other ground-based targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams