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A U.S. Marine Raider assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conducts a free fall jump as part of the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

A U.S. Marine Raider assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conducts a free fall jump as part of the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, addresses Marines, Sailors and civilians during MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, addresses Marines, Sailors and civilians during MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

Commemorative plaques are displayed at the flag rededication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Commemorative plaques are displayed at the flag rededication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, commander, Marine Forces Special Operations Command addresses Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of defense for special operations after the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, commander, Marine Forces Special Operations Command addresses Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of defense for special operations after the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver )

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver )

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Navy Master Chief John Leasiolagi, Command Master Chief, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, rings the bell at the Bell Dedication Ceremony during heritage week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2025. MARSOC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the command's activation after Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, directed the creation of a Marine Corps component inside United States Special Operations Command Feb. 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Navy Master Chief John Leasiolagi, Command Master Chief, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, rings the bell at the Bell Dedication Ceremony during heritage week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2025. MARSOC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the command's activation after Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, directed the creation of a Marine Corps component inside United States Special Operations Command Feb. 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

Former commanders of Marine Forces Special Operations Command are welcomed during the bell dedication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Former commanders of Marine Forces Special Operations Command are welcomed during the bell dedication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marine Corps WWII Raider, Cpl. Leanard B. Turner, interacts with the static display during a tour of 1st Marine Raider Batallion, held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps WWII Raider, Cpl. Leanard B. Turner, interacts with the static display during a tour of 1st Marine Raider Batallion, held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres

U.S. Marine Raiders assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marine Raiders assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torre

U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, addresses Marine Raiders after the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saul)

U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, addresses Marine Raiders after the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Marines Assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command execute a battle colors rededication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Marines Assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command execute a battle colors rededication ceremony held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations observe the capabilities exercise held in honor of MARSOC’s heritage week celebration, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2026. MARSOC celebrates 20 years since its activation, which began after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the establishment of a Marine Corps component within U.S. Special Operations Command on February 24, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Skiver

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), participate in the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), participate in the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), participate in the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), participate in the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, the incoming commanding general of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), speaks to Marines and Sailors during during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, the incoming commanding general of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), speaks to Marines and Sailors during during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, the outgoing commanding general of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), speaks to Marines and Sailors during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, the outgoing commanding general of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), speaks to Marines and Sailors during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers his remarks during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers his remarks during the MARSOC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, left, commander, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, receives the MARSOC colors from Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley right, during the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, left, commander, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, receives the MARSOC colors from Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley right, during the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ralph C. Vargas, Marine Forces Special Operations Command sergeant major brings the MARSOC colors to Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley during the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ralph C. Vargas, Marine Forces Special Operations Command sergeant major brings the MARSOC colors to Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley during the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley relinquished command of MARSOC to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Saul