U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 21, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation system conducted by 8th ESB to assess the battalion’s combat readiness and ensure standardization in training and operational capabilities. Items in this package have been blurred for operational security purposes. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct close air support during Combined Arms Infantry Immersion Training as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Aug. 11, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Pintar)
