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Two people wearing camouflage uniforms and helmets hold weapons and crouch near a military vehicle outside; behind them are concertina wire and a metal fence.

Sending in Reinforcements

Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Frette, left, and Lance Cpl. Russel Tucker, both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in an embassy reinforcement exercise as part of the 24th MEU's certification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23, 2026.

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