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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, left, the oncoming commanding general of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Col. Andrew V. Martinez, the outgoing commanding officer, shake hands during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Col. Andrew V. Martinez relinquished command of 2d MEB to Brig. Gen. James W. Lively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, left, the oncoming commanding general of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Col. Andrew V. Martinez, the outgoing commanding officer, shake hands during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Col. Andrew V. Martinez relinquished command of 2d MEB to Brig. Gen. James W. Lively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer, middle, the outgoing commanding general of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, passes the colors to Col. Andrew Martinez, the oncoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Kiel, Germany, June 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer relinquished command of 2d MEB to Col. Andrew Martinez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer, middle, the outgoing commanding general of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, passes the colors to Col. Andrew Martinez, the oncoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Kiel, Germany, June 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Samuel Meyer relinquished command of 2d MEB to Col. Andrew Martinez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, fire rockets from a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Ustka, Poland, June 19, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, fire rockets from a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Ustka, Poland, June 19, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

Polish Mi-17 twin-turbine, medium-lift transport helicopter pilots conduct deck landing qualifications aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during exercise Baltic Operations 25 (BALTOPS 25) in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Polish Mi-17 twin-turbine, medium-lift transport helicopter pilots conduct deck landing qualifications aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during exercise Baltic Operations 25 (BALTOPS 25) in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

U.S. Navy and NATO Allied ships participate in a steam formation during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 in the Baltic Sea, June 5, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Navy and NATO Allied ships participate in a steam formation during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 in the Baltic Sea, June 5, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2024) Gunnery Sergeant Alan Ritzman assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is rung aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a pinning ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 28, 2024. Wasp is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Soren V.P. Quinata)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 28, 2024) Gunnery Sergeant Alan Ritzman assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is rung aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a pinning ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 28, 2024. Wasp is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Soren V.P. Quinata)

Photo by Seaman Apprentice Soren Quinata

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 1/8 conduct a memorial run in remembrance of the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 20, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 1/8 conduct a memorial run in remembrance of the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 20, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Allen

Special operations soldiers with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard conduct joint parachute insertion training alongside U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), near Nikokleia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Special operations soldiers with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard conduct joint parachute insertion training alongside U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), near Nikokleia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Gomez, a tactical training team platoon sergeant with the Hershel "Woody" Williams (HWW) Marine Detachment, assists Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando (COFUMACO) instructors with small boat training during a Riverine and Jungle Warfare Course in Toubacouta, Senegal, Sept. 26, 2024. The Marine Corps and Senegalese COFUMACO have had a nearly two-decade relationship focused on enhancing warfighting capabilities to improve maritime security and stability in the region. The HWW Marine Detachment, while under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is conducting operations in U.S. Marine Forces Africa area of operations to support partner nations. Gomez is a native of Bakersfield, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Gomez, a tactical training team platoon sergeant with the Hershel "Woody" Williams (HWW) Marine Detachment, assists Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando (COFUMACO) instructors with small boat training during a Riverine and Jungle Warfare Course in Toubacouta, Senegal, Sept. 26, 2024. The Marine Corps and Senegalese COFUMACO have had a nearly two-decade relationship focused on enhancing warfighting capabilities to improve maritime security and stability in the region. The HWW Marine Detachment, while under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is conducting operations in U.S. Marine Forces Africa area of operations to support partner nations. Gomez is a native of Bakersfield, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, left, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2, and Sgt. Maj. Elena M. Rodriguez, the command senior enlisted leader of Task Force 61/2, pose for a photo with the Marine Security Guard Detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 18, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, left, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2, and Sgt. Maj. Elena M. Rodriguez, the command senior enlisted leader of Task Force 61/2, pose for a photo with the Marine Security Guard Detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 18, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2, is welcomed aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) in Larnaca, Cyprus, Oct. 18, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2, is welcomed aboard the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) in Larnaca, Cyprus, Oct. 18, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force 61/2 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, Oct. 10, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force 61/2 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, Oct. 10, 2024. Task Force 61/2's synchronized command and control of assigned forces and seamless integration with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa directly supports regional readiness, crisis response, and deterrence in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert)

Photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Randell, a firepower control team 6 communications chief with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Marine Rotational Forces Europe, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, observes the impact area after a live-fire naval surface fire support mission during Finnish Readiness Exercise on Camp Dragsvik, Finland, Aug. 6, 2024. Finnish Readiness Exercise exemplifies the strong defense partnership between Finland and the United States through combined training activities while enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness. Task Force 61/2 commands and controls fleet Marine forces in support of the U.S. Sixth Fleet commander while synchronizing Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Randell, a firepower control team 6 communications chief with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Marine Rotational Forces Europe, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, observes the impact area after a live-fire naval surface fire support mission during Finnish Readiness Exercise on Camp Dragsvik, Finland, Aug. 6, 2024. Finnish Readiness Exercise exemplifies the strong defense partnership between Finland and the United States through combined training activities while enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness. Task Force 61/2 commands and controls fleet Marine forces in support of the U.S. Sixth Fleet commander while synchronizing Navy and Marine Corps units and capabilities in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Jose Medina, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct a small arms qualification range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 10, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Jose Medina, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct a small arms qualification range aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 10, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Elena M. Rodriguez, center-left, the first official sergeant major of the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, center-right, the commanding general of 2d MEB, and Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC), pose for a photo after an appointment ceremony aboard the ship in Gaeta, Italy, Aug. 28, 2024. This historic appointment not only highlights Rodriguez's distinguished career and leadership, but also underscores the critical role of the 2d MEB as Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) in supporting U.S. interests in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the EUCOM and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Elena M. Rodriguez, center-left, the first official sergeant major of the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, center-right, the commanding general of 2d MEB, and Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC), pose for a photo after an appointment ceremony aboard the ship in Gaeta, Italy, Aug. 28, 2024. This historic appointment not only highlights Rodriguez's distinguished career and leadership, but also underscores the critical role of the 2d MEB as Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) in supporting U.S. interests in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the EUCOM and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

The 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, addresses Marines and Sailors with Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) during a town hall meeting at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Aug. 20, 2024. The town hall meeting was held to discuss the future of naval expeditionary warfare and other Marine Corps-wide modernization topics such as Force Design, talent management, retention, training, and education. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

The 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, addresses Marines and Sailors with Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) during a town hall meeting at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Aug. 20, 2024. The town hall meeting was held to discuss the future of naval expeditionary warfare and other Marine Corps-wide modernization topics such as Force Design, talent management, retention, training, and education. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), board a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, August 4, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), board a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, August 4, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), and British Royal Marines with Royal Marine Boarding Team, 42 Commando, conduct a simulated combined clear of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a bilateral exchange while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 30, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), and British Royal Marines with Royal Marine Boarding Team, 42 Commando, conduct a simulated combined clear of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a bilateral exchange while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, July 30, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy