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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commander’s Course tour of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at Naval Base San Diego, California, Feb. 26, 2025. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commander’s Course tour of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at Naval Base San Diego, California, Feb. 26, 2025. The Commander's Course brought together leadership from across 3rd MAW to explore key topics ranging from science and technology, safety and unit culture, fostering readiness for future challenges, and enhancing understanding of the MAW's critical role in supporting I Marine Expeditionary Force objectives and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, right, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, thanks retired Gen. Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an E-9 symposium at Camp Pendleton April 8, 2016. Pace was the guest speaker for the event, and led participants on a guided discussion. During his speech, Pace spoke about the strong relationship between a commander, his senior enlisted advisor, and the responsibilities senior enlisted Marines have to keep their commanders true. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, right, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, thanks retired Gen. Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an E-9 symposium at Camp Pendleton April 8, 2016. Pace was the guest speaker for the event, and led participants on a guided discussion. During his speech, Pace spoke about the strong relationship between a commander, his senior enlisted advisor, and the responsibilities senior enlisted Marines have to keep their commanders true. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Martin Duarte gives a speech to bring his retirement ceremony to a close, Feb. 11, 2016. Duarte steeped on the yellow footprints in May 1986 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and retired after 30 years of service with the Corps. As a leader of Marines, Duarte said he strived to lead by example and promoted service before self. An example of what inspires Duarte comes an Albert Pine quote: “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price/Released) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Martin Duarte gives a speech to bring his retirement ceremony to a close, Feb. 11, 2016. Duarte steeped on the yellow footprints in May 1986 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and retired after 30 years of service with the Corps. As a leader of Marines, Duarte said he strived to lead by example and promoted service before self. An example of what inspires Duarte comes an Albert Pine quote: “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price/Released)

Master Chief Petty Officer Harlan Patawaran, the command master chief of 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the 1st MLG sergeant major, speak to junior enlisted service members at an awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. The breakfast was held at the house of Brig. Gen. David Ottignon’s, commanding general of 1st MLG, and honored the dedication shown by the service members who were present. - Master Chief Petty Officer Harlan Patawaran, the command master chief of 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the 1st MLG sergeant major, speak to junior enlisted service members at an awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. The breakfast was held at the house of Brig. Gen. David Ottignon’s, commanding general of 1st MLG, and honored the dedication shown by the service members who were present.