U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers with the Aviation Center of Excellence, conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training as part of a MEU exercise on U.S. Army Fort Novosel Louisville, Alabama, April 16, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Allison White)
An attendee participates in the II Marine Expeditionary Force Fifth Annual Military Kids Celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. The event was hosted by II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion and was held to educate service members and their families on available resources and to celebrate the month of the military child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)
