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A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion carries Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) to shore on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion carries Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) to shore on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) off load vehicles from a Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) off load vehicles from a Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion carries Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) to shore on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion carries Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) to shore on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) walk across the beach preparing to head back to base, Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) walk across the beach preparing to head back to base, Onslow Beach, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2024. The Marines with the 24th MEU (SOC) return to Camp Lejeune following a 7-month long deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operation. Embarked on the Navy’s Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, the 24th MEU (SOC) supported U.S. Allied, and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Capt. Samantha Donatelli, the logistics officer-in-charge with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, which deployed as the Battalion Landing Team with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in 2024, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2025. Donatelli won the First Lieutenant Travis Manion Marine Corps Logistician of the Year award for her actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps logistics officer can receive. Named after 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his heroism in Iraq, the award recognizes logisticians who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in supporting combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

U.S. Marine Capt. Samantha Donatelli, the logistics officer-in-charge with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, which deployed as the Battalion Landing Team with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in 2024, poses for a portrait on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2025. Donatelli won the First Lieutenant Travis Manion Marine Corps Logistician of the Year award for her actions with the 24th MEU in 2024. This award is one of the highest honors a Marine Corps logistics officer can receive. Named after 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his heroism in Iraq, the award recognizes logisticians who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in supporting combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt

Cpl. Ju’Ron Smith Jr. poses for a portrait at the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit command post, Feb. 2, 2023. Smith is a data administrator assigned to the 24th MEU and is a native of Savannah, Georgia.

Cpl. Ju’Ron Smith Jr. poses for a portrait at the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit command post, Feb. 2, 2023. Smith is a data administrator assigned to the 24th MEU and is a native of Savannah, Georgia.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaila V. Rasmussen)

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaila V. Rasmussen)

Photo by Capt. MacKenzie Margroum

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2023. The MEU will be providing support to Naval Amphibious Forces Europe (Task Force 61) based out of Naples, Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2023. The MEU will be providing support to Naval Amphibious Forces Europe (Task Force 61) based out of Naples, Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy A. Turner

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Nov. 17, 2022 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The CFT is an annual physical fitness evaluation and includes a movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Nov. 17, 2022 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The CFT is an annual physical fitness evaluation and includes a movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Timothy Turner)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and guests attend the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. On Nov. 10 every year the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates their birthday, this year was the 247th birthday of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and guests attend the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. On Nov. 10 every year the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates their birthday, this year was the 247th birthday of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in underwater egress training (UET) at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2022. The UET allows Marines to gain confidence in their abilities to exit an aircraft in the event of an accident over water and also allows Marines to become comfortable in their emergency equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in underwater egress training (UET) at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2022. The UET allows Marines to gain confidence in their abilities to exit an aircraft in the event of an accident over water and also allows Marines to become comfortable in their emergency equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

RP2 Victor Rosario, religious program specialist of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads food into a van for delivery at a community relations event in Jacksonville, N.C. June 29, 2022. The 24th MEU members volunteered at the local Children Healthy Eating on Weekends (CHEW) Center, a program operated by the United Way, to build relationships in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

RP2 Victor Rosario, religious program specialist of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads food into a van for delivery at a community relations event in Jacksonville, N.C. June 29, 2022. The 24th MEU members volunteered at the local Children Healthy Eating on Weekends (CHEW) Center, a program operated by the United Way, to build relationships in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) as well as other members of military and government organizations pose for a picture after conducting a 9/11 Freedom Run during Fleet Week New York 22, in New York City, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the Tri-State area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) as well as other members of military and government organizations pose for a picture after conducting a 9/11 Freedom Run during Fleet Week New York 22, in New York City, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the Tri-State area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a unit physical training (PT) competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, October 28, 2022. PT helps raise unit morale, build camaraderie, and prepares Marines for the mental and physical challenges of the next deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a unit physical training (PT) competition on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, October 28, 2022. PT helps raise unit morale, build camaraderie, and prepares Marines for the mental and physical challenges of the next deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Davis Harris

A Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipman fast-ropes from a rappel tower at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2022. NROTC Midshipmen Summer Training develops and trains Midshipmen in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

A Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipman fast-ropes from a rappel tower at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2022. NROTC Midshipmen Summer Training develops and trains Midshipmen in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Maloney is a Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. As an MAI, he is responsible for training, mentoring, and leading students through a challenging curriculum that includes physical and mental fitness, moral development, and hand-to-hand combat.

Maloney, from St. Louis, Missouri, was the honor graduate of his Martial Arts Instructor Course. He is driven by the pursuit of perfection.

"I take pride in being a Marine others look up to as they take part in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program," said Maloney. "The Marine Corps is a warfighting organization and MCMAP is a great way for Marines to learn about what it means to be an honorable and courageous warrior." he said.

24th MEU Marines are always preparing for the next deployment, and MAI’s like Maloney are crucial to maintaining tough, realistic training standards that will ensure Marines are capable of addressing and overcoming challenges while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Maloney is a Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. As an MAI, he is responsible for training, mentoring, and leading students through a challenging curriculum that includes physical and mental fitness, moral development, and hand-to-hand combat. Maloney, from St. Louis, Missouri, was the honor graduate of his Martial Arts Instructor Course. He is driven by the pursuit of perfection. "I take pride in being a Marine others look up to as they take part in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program," said Maloney. "The Marine Corps is a warfighting organization and MCMAP is a great way for Marines to learn about what it means to be an honorable and courageous warrior." he said. 24th MEU Marines are always preparing for the next deployment, and MAI’s like Maloney are crucial to maintaining tough, realistic training standards that will ensure Marines are capable of addressing and overcoming challenges while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Morgan Little with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), instructs a Combat Life Saver (CLS) course on Camp Lejeune, September 28, 2022. CLS is taught to increase proficiency in life saving measure and improve the survivability of those wounded or injured in combat.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Morgan Little with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), instructs a Combat Life Saver (CLS) course on Camp Lejeune, September 28, 2022. CLS is taught to increase proficiency in life saving measure and improve the survivability of those wounded or injured in combat.

Photo by Cpl. Davis Harris

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey for an air insert exercise during their Summer Training Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 2, 2022. NROTC Midshipmen Summer Training develops and trains Midshipmen in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey for an air insert exercise during their Summer Training Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 2, 2022. NROTC Midshipmen Summer Training develops and trains Midshipmen in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are greeted by loved ones during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 6, 2021. The 24th MEU completed a seven month deployment of supporting crisis response and security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are greeted by loved ones during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 6, 2021. The 24th MEU completed a seven month deployment of supporting crisis response and security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

A Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) calms an infant during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 20. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

A Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) calms an infant during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 20. U.S. service members and coalition partners are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell