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A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, posts security during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, posts security during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) gives a send-off salute as a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, takes off during night deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - A U.S. Sailor assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) gives a send-off salute as a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, takes off during night deck landing qualifications while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S Navy Petty Officer First Class Nancy Guillermo, a Queens, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., March 24, 2025. As the 24th MEU’s Religious Programs Specialist, Guillermo organized and participated in multiple volunteer opportunities and community relation events during the pre-deployment training cycle and deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Hutt) - U.S Navy Petty Officer First Class Nancy Guillermo, a Queens, New York native with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., March 24, 2025. As the 24th MEU’s Religious Programs Specialist, Guillermo organized and participated in multiple volunteer opportunities and community relation events during the pre-deployment training cycle and deployment. (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) - 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)

Cpl. Ju’Ron Smith Jr. poses for a portrait at the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit command post - 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.

U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy - 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)

24th MEU departs for Naval Amphibious Forces Europe (Task Force 61) - 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)