U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force are recognized as the Marines and Sailors of the Year for II MEF at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Marine, Sailor, and non-commissioned officer of the year distinctions serve to recognize the outstanding Marines and Sailors who have exceeded expectations and contributed significantly to the mission effectiveness of their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Chloe Hawco and Lance Cpl. Nathan Pintar)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler, right, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a Noncommissioned Officer Sword for the NCO of the Year on behalf of Sgt. Robert Morelbatista, a Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician with 2nd MAW, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 22, 2026. The NCO of the Year distinction recognizes Marines who exceed expectations and have contributed significantly to the mission effectiveness of their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)
