U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band and Norwegian service members with the Norwegian Army’s Band His Majesty the King’s Guard perform alongside each other during a concert on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. His Majesty the King’s Guard 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 Marine Expeditionary Force and the Norwegian Army and further show gratitude to II MEF and the Camp Lejeune community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)
II Marine Expeditionary Force and Norwegian Army and Navy leaders pose for a photo during a visit on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2025. During the visit, Lt. Gen Calvert L. Worth, the II MEF commanding general, discussed II MEF mission objectives and training opportunities with Norwegian Army and Navy leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)
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...
