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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Scafidel, an armory chief with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026, for his heroic actions of saving a Marine's life from a severe vehicle accident. Scafidel’s actions are an example of selflessness and valor, earning a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Scafidel, an armory chief with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026, for his heroic actions of saving a Marine's life from a severe vehicle accident. Scafidel’s actions are an example of selflessness and valor, earning a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Trodden, a California native and a ground supply officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, plays during the I MIG HMMR Bowl at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026. The HMMR Bowl, named after the I MIG motto of honor, courage, commitment; mission; Marines; readiness, is an annual competition where I MIG Marines compete in flag football and a sports combine events to demonstrate physical prowess, camaraderie, and espirit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Trodden, a California native and a ground supply officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, plays during the I MIG HMMR Bowl at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026. The HMMR Bowl, named after the I MIG motto of honor, courage, commitment; mission; Marines; readiness, is an annual competition where I MIG Marines compete in flag football and a sports combine events to demonstrate physical prowess, camaraderie, and espirit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, pose for a photo with the I MIG HMMR Bowl shield at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026. The HMMR Bowl, named after the I MIG motto of honor, courage, commitment; mission; Marines; readiness, is an annual competition where I MIG Marines compete in flag football and a sports combine events to demonstrate physical prowess, camaraderie, and espirit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, pose for a photo with the I MIG HMMR Bowl shield at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026. The HMMR Bowl, named after the I MIG motto of honor, courage, commitment; mission; Marines; readiness, is an annual competition where I MIG Marines compete in flag football and a sports combine events to demonstrate physical prowess, camaraderie, and espirit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander and C-130 Weapon System Council chair, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for the Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, Feb. 3, 2026. The 317th AW led the council, iterating with the I Marine Expeditionary Force and other active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 units to validate rapid air mobility concepts and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander and C-130 Weapon System Council chair, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for the Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, Feb. 3, 2026. The 317th AW led the council, iterating with the I Marine Expeditionary Force and other active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 units to validate rapid air mobility concepts and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Division receive a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules from U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2026. Pasterski answered questions related to emergency equipment and response procedures on the aircraft, strengthening joint safety awareness and coordination between Airmen and I Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Division receive a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules from U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2026. Pasterski answered questions related to emergency equipment and response procedures on the aircraft, strengthening joint safety awareness and coordination between Airmen and I Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines with Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct military operations in urban terrain training as part of a maritime sensing and infantry tactics training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 2, 2026.

U.S. Marines with Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct military operations in urban terrain training as part of a maritime sensing and infantry tactics training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 2, 2026.

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeremy Blythe, a chaplain assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers a motivational speech to I MIG Marines prior to a spiritual fitness run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeremy Blythe, a chaplain assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers a motivational speech to I MIG Marines prior to a spiritual fitness run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026.

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force prepare a first-person view small unmanned aircraft system during an FPV sUAS live fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2026. I Marine Expeditionary Force, in partnership with Defense Innovation Unit, evaluated fiber-optic drones for use in signal-degraded environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force prepare a first-person view small unmanned aircraft system during an FPV sUAS live fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2026. I Marine Expeditionary Force, in partnership with Defense Innovation Unit, evaluated fiber-optic drones for use in signal-degraded environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante

U.S. Marines with Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establish a command operations center during a maritime sensing and infantry tactics training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2026.

U.S. Marines with Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establish a command operations center during a maritime sensing and infantry tactics training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2026.

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marines assigned to 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up satellite communications during a sustainment exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2026.

U.S. Marines assigned to 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up satellite communications during a sustainment exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2026.

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59), conduct a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. The simulated strait transit was conducted to refine the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's ability to integrate with the Navy for enhanced force protection. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59), conduct a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. The simulated strait transit was conducted to refine the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's ability to integrate with the Navy for enhanced force protection. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embark Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship to shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 21, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embark Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship to shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 21, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

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