U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Armstrong, outgoing commanding officer relinquished command to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase A. Bradford, incoming commanding officer, both with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 25, 2025. Lt. Col. James Armstrong relinquished command of 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV, to Lt. Col. Chase A. Bradford, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessemie Charleus)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the command senior enlisted leader of II Marine Expeditionary Force, attends a reception at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) hosted His Majesty the King's Guard 3 Company and the 2nd Marine Division following a musical tour. His Majesty the King’s Guard 3 Company serves as Norway’s official military band and drill team, combining precision, tradition, and musical excellence in support of both national defense and international military diplomacy. The purpose of the visit is to develop a stronger relationship between II MEF and the Norwegian Army as part of ongoing partnership efforts between the Norwegian Army and II MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)
U.S. Marine Pfc. Herbert A. Littleton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for falling on an enemy grenade to save the lives of his Marines. Named in his honor, the Pfc. Littleton Award is intended to recognize individuals who exemplify the same courage and spirit that defined Pfc. Littleton’s service.
Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit was selected for the...
