U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct carrier qualifications aboard during the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), June 13, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video By Lance Cpl Weston Lindstrom)
The mother of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Bruce, the incoming commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, receives flowers during the 2nd ANGLICO Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the offgoing to the oncoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabine Wilson)
