U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) conducts a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K, Kulczewski)
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, post security during the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 2025. The O-IIT provides a realistic training environment, allowing Marines to sharpen decision making, improve unit cohesion, and prepare for operational challenges in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Templeton, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is recognized as the 2nd MLG warrior of the week for his outstanding leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to the mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2025.
