U.S. Marines with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, instruct Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit on room clearing procedures during a close-quarters tactics course at Marine Corps Base Stone Bay, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2026. EOTG trains deploying II MEF Marine Expeditionary Units and other designated forces in individual and collective tasks, evaluating their ability to conduct mission essential tasks that prepares those forces to support the geographic combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Maurion Moore)
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.
