U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, July 20, 2025. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion trained alongside elements of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refine humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while also refining the CH-53K King Stallion's ability to support distributed aviation operations in a joint environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour)
U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2025. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Loftus took over as the senior enlisted leader for II MEF from Sgt. Maj. David Wilson. Relief and appointment ceremonies are an integral part of the Marine Corps, signifying the transition of authority and responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. Photo edited to merge multiple photos into a panorama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Andrew King)
