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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Camron Davis, right, and Cpl. Ian Dunbar, both chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, execute reconnaissance to locate a target and identify a sample site while conducting cold weather sample training during ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) near Fort Greely, Alaska, March 5, 2026. AE26 is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Camron Davis, right, and Cpl. Ian Dunbar, both chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, execute reconnaissance to locate a target and identify a sample site while conducting cold weather sample training during ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) near Fort Greely, Alaska, March 5, 2026. AE26 is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force and Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren, wave their baseball caps as they are recognized during a Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2025. Through their Salute to Service program, the Washington Nationals honor local military units throughout the Washington, D.C., area, offering service members from all branches the chance to enjoy a game while providing the community an opportunity to recognize their dedication and sacrifice. The event aimed to highlight the service of local military members and strengthen ties with the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force and Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Dahlgren, wave their baseball caps as they are recognized during a Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2025. Through their Salute to Service program, the Washington Nationals honor local military units throughout the Washington, D.C., area, offering service members from all branches the chance to enjoy a game while providing the community an opportunity to recognize their dedication and sacrifice. The event aimed to highlight the service of local military members and strengthen ties with the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, play basketball during the Single Marine Program (SMP) “Barracks Bash” event at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, June 11, 2025. The SMP is a quality of life program made to boost morale for single service members. This event featured a dunk tank, mechanical bull, axe throwing, and games to encourage social connection and leadership development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, play basketball during the Single Marine Program (SMP) “Barracks Bash” event at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, June 11, 2025. The SMP is a quality of life program made to boost morale for single service members. This event featured a dunk tank, mechanical bull, axe throwing, and games to encourage social connection and leadership development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations & Logistics (Facilities), speaks with Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) while on a tour of CBIRF and its facilities on Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, June 6, 2025. The visit focused on assessing current infrastructure, identifying opportunities to improve facilities and quality of life for Marines, and showcasing CBIRF’s specialized capabilities and future mission support initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations & Logistics (Facilities), speaks with Marines assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) while on a tour of CBIRF and its facilities on Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, June 6, 2025. The visit focused on assessing current infrastructure, identifying opportunities to improve facilities and quality of life for Marines, and showcasing CBIRF’s specialized capabilities and future mission support initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force attend a Washington Nationals baseball game during the team’s Salute to Service event at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. The event honors service members from all branches of the U.S. military and provides an opportunity for the community to recognize their dedication and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force attend a Washington Nationals baseball game during the team’s Salute to Service event at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. The event honors service members from all branches of the U.S. military and provides an opportunity for the community to recognize their dedication and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Barker, a combat engineer, assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, demonstrates how to use a search cam 3000 to New York City residents during Fleet Week New York 2025 at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York City, May 24, 2025. America’s Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of defending American’s freedom and prosperity. Fleet Week New York 2025 pays tribute to the proud legacy and continued service of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard protecting our interests on, below, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Barker, a combat engineer, assigned to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, demonstrates how to use a search cam 3000 to New York City residents during Fleet Week New York 2025 at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York City, May 24, 2025. America’s Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of defending American’s freedom and prosperity. Fleet Week New York 2025 pays tribute to the proud legacy and continued service of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard protecting our interests on, below, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force decontaminate a simulated casualty during a training exercise at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, on Apr. 8, 2025. The Marines participated in a battalion-wide exercise across Virginia and Maryland, simulating multiple coordinated attacks. The high-risk training scenarios focused on reconnaissance, decontamination, and casualty rescue were designed to sharpen lifesaving skills and enhance overall unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force decontaminate a simulated casualty during a training exercise at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, on Apr. 8, 2025. The Marines participated in a battalion-wide exercise across Virginia and Maryland, simulating multiple coordinated attacks. The high-risk training scenarios focused on reconnaissance, decontamination, and casualty rescue were designed to sharpen lifesaving skills and enhance overall unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by LCpl. Angel G. Ponce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erik C. C. Quist, the incoming commanding officer of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, receives the unit colors from Col. Zeb B. Beasley, the outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Facility Indian Head, Indian Head, Maryland, June 24, 2025. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming battalion commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erik C. C. Quist, the incoming commanding officer of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, receives the unit colors from Col. Zeb B. Beasley, the outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Facility Indian Head, Indian Head, Maryland, June 24, 2025. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming battalion commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force locate and guide a simulated casualty out of a contaminated area during a training exercise at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 21, 2025. The training prepared Marines to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats through realistic scenarios focused on reconnaissance, decontamination, and casualty rescue. The hands-on exercise helped sharpen their skills to save lives and protect communities in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force locate and guide a simulated casualty out of a contaminated area during a training exercise at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 21, 2025. The training prepared Marines to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats through realistic scenarios focused on reconnaissance, decontamination, and casualty rescue. The hands-on exercise helped sharpen their skills to save lives and protect communities in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Ponce

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alexander Baca (left), outgoing commander of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) Charlie Company, passes the unit colors to Capt. Kenneth Blount (right), incoming commander of CBIRF Charlie Company during the company’s change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, November 19, 2024. This ceremony recognizes the significance of the passage of command, honors the organization's accomplishments under the outgoing commander, and formally appoints the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Pfc. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alexander Baca (left), outgoing commander of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) Charlie Company, passes the unit colors to Capt. Kenneth Blount (right), incoming commander of CBIRF Charlie Company during the company’s change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, November 19, 2024. This ceremony recognizes the significance of the passage of command, honors the organization's accomplishments under the outgoing commander, and formally appoints the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Pfc. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by Angel G. Ponce

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Bravo Company, conduct a company exercise at Fort Walker, Virginia, on Sept. 18, 2024. The exercise focused on consequence management operations, command and control, deployability, mobility, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response for a simulated mass casualty event. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Bravo Company, conduct a company exercise at Fort Walker, Virginia, on Sept. 18, 2024. The exercise focused on consequence management operations, command and control, deployability, mobility, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response for a simulated mass casualty event. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by Pfc. Angel G. Ponce

A U.S. Marine with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force speaks to spectators at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

A U.S. Marine with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force speaks to spectators at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

A U.S. Marine with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force greats a spectator at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

A U.S. Marine with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force greats a spectator at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, speaks to spectators at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, speaks to spectators at their gear display during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, June 15, 2024. Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Throughout the week, participants can tour ships, experience military static displays, and see drill and musical performances that showcase the expertise, excellence, and patriotism of America’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) load vehicles onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion during an amphibious mobility exercises at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Stump Neck Annex, Maryland, May 2, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was for CBIRF Marines and U.S. Sailors from Assault Craft Unit 4, Assault Craft Unit 2, and Beach Master Unit 2 to work together to increase naval integration and interoperability between U.S. Navy landing crafts and CBIRF personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) load vehicles onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion during an amphibious mobility exercises at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Stump Neck Annex, Maryland, May 2, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was for CBIRF Marines and U.S. Sailors from Assault Craft Unit 4, Assault Craft Unit 2, and Beach Master Unit 2 to work together to increase naval integration and interoperability between U.S. Navy landing crafts and CBIRF personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), saws through concrete and rebar while conducting search and rescue operations during Exercise Scarlet Response 2023 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, July 19, 2023. Scarlet Response 2023 is specifically structured to evaluate the physical and mental abilities of the Marine Corps CBIRF personnel and their joint partners, the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, during a simulated joint disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), saws through concrete and rebar while conducting search and rescue operations during Exercise Scarlet Response 2023 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, July 19, 2023. Scarlet Response 2023 is specifically structured to evaluate the physical and mental abilities of the Marine Corps CBIRF personnel and their joint partners, the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, during a simulated joint disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), saws through concrete and rebar while conducting search and rescue operations during Exercise Scarlet Response 2023 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, July 19, 2023. Scarlet Response 2023 is specifically structured to evaluate the physical and mental abilities of the Marine Corps CBIRF personnel and their joint partners, the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, during a simulated joint disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), saws through concrete and rebar while conducting search and rescue operations during Exercise Scarlet Response 2023 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, July 19, 2023. Scarlet Response 2023 is specifically structured to evaluate the physical and mental abilities of the Marine Corps CBIRF personnel and their joint partners, the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, during a simulated joint disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Cliffor

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) move through obscuration while conducting Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 in the United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2023. Intrepid Maven 23.3 is a Task Force 51/5-led bilateral exercise between MARCENT and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) move through obscuration while conducting Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 in the United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2023. Intrepid Maven 23.3 is a Task Force 51/5-led bilateral exercise between MARCENT and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel G. Ponce)

Photo by LANCE CPL. ANGEL G. PONCE

A U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force scans a simulated casualty for chemical particulates and radiation in the decontamination line during Exercise Guardian Response 2023 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 1, 2023. Exercise Guardian Response is an annual exercise that provides realistic training in a multi-domain environment, allowing units to exercise their pre-mobilization and pre-deployment capabilities to maintain readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

A U.S. Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force scans a simulated casualty for chemical particulates and radiation in the decontamination line during Exercise Guardian Response 2023 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 1, 2023. Exercise Guardian Response is an annual exercise that provides realistic training in a multi-domain environment, allowing units to exercise their pre-mobilization and pre-deployment capabilities to maintain readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Cliffor

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, walk down the road while scanning for radiation during exercise Arctic Edge 2023, Port MacKenzie, Alaska, May 15, 2023. Arctic Edge 2023 is a U.S. Northern Command-led exercise demonstrating the U.S. military's capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness and U.S. military and local homeland defense commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the Arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, walk down the road while scanning for radiation during exercise Arctic Edge 2023, Port MacKenzie, Alaska, May 15, 2023. Arctic Edge 2023 is a U.S. Northern Command-led exercise demonstrating the U.S. military's capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness and U.S. military and local homeland defense commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the Arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Cliffor

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