A U.S. Marines Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, enters a maintenance bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 13,, 2025. These eight-wheeled ACVs are the identified platform to replace Assault Amphibious Vehicles by balancing performance, protection and payload, making it well-suited for recertified ACV Marines to help support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations in the Marine Corps’ future force design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
U.S. Marines with Fire Support Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, January 10, 2025. The ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Matthew J. Simpson to Maj. J.D. Walker. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Navy-Religious Program Specialists and Chaplains form a religious ministry team, which provides a vital component of Marine Corps unit readiness and individual service member care.
RPS and Chaplains provide spiritual support and counseling to service members ensuring they have the tools needed to remain resilient and combat-ready.
“A lot of our job is just building connections, being personable and having a relationship with the Marines and Sailors,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan G. Prilliman, a Religious Program Specialist with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division and a Camby, Indiana native. “We’re the ones that care, we’re the ones that are there to help them get...
