U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform participate in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 6, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability between senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Minnich, left, and Lance Cpl. Collin Southhall, right, both small arms repairer/technician with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, clear a room during a room clearing class at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2026. This training was conducted to improve and sustain the Marines’ mission readiness and their ability to supply II MEF with proper operational support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)