U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, interact with students from Richlands Elementary School during a community event at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2026. The community relations event marked the first anniversary of the partnership between MALS-26 and Richlands Elementary School in the Adopt-a-School program, which aims to foster unity, strengthen community ties, and create a lasting impact on students. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Douglas McDonough, off-going commanding officer of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the off-going to the oncoming commanding officer. During the ceremony, McDonough relinquished command of 2nd Intel Bn. to Lt. Col. Robert Epstein. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. DeMontae Stovall)
