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ConflictThe U.S. Navy announced the 2026 recipients of the Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards, recognizing top-performing sailors and Marines from the 2025 calendar year. The awards honor individuals who significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary warfare and amphibious capabilities through innovation, leadership, and teamwork. Navy recipients include Lt. Cmdr. Tyler Biggs (Expeditionary Warfare Officer of the Year) and Petty Officer 1st Class Bryant Campos (Expeditionary Warfare Enlisted Sailor of the Year). Marine Corps recipients include Maj. Nicholas Leeds (Expeditionary Warfare Officer of the Year) and Master Sgt. Patrick Keeling (Expeditionary Warfare Staff Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year). The article notes that the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group deployed to the Caribbean for Operation Southern Spear and participated in the January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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U.S. Navy Announces 2026 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Award Recipients