U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in the Fiscal Year 2027 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of physical and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Cortez)
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Steven Gajovski, with II Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention as the chief petty officer rank is pinned on his collar during the Fiscal Year 2027 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of physical and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – In recognition of its performance during the 2026 Comprehensive Command Inspection, 2nd Marine Logistics Group was presented the 2026 General Friedrich von Steuben Superior Unit Performance Award during the 2026 Inspector General of the Marine Corps Training Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2026.
