U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during flight deck landing drills while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 17, 2025. The 22nd MEU(SOC) conducted deck landing qualifications to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, post security during the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 2025. The O-IIT provides a realistic training environment, allowing Marines to sharpen decision making, improve unit cohesion, and prepare for operational challenges in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Templeton, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is recognized as the 2nd MLG warrior of the week for his outstanding leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to the mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2025.
