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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Blachniak, a defensive cyberspace warfare operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, displays his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, March 18, 2024. Lance Cpl. Blachniak was awarded a NAM in recognition of his accomplishments that enabled him to win the 2023 Cyberspace Warfare Enlisted Marine of the Year. Blachniak is a native of Woodstown, New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Blachniak, a defensive cyberspace warfare operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, displays his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, March 18, 2024. Lance Cpl. Blachniak was awarded a NAM in recognition of his accomplishments that enabled him to win the 2023 Cyberspace Warfare Enlisted Marine of the Year. Blachniak is a native of Woodstown, New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam)

Photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Logrande, a student weapons systems officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, disembarks from an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA-323 after a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. LoGrande conducted his final student flight with VMFA-323's Fleet Readiness Detachment before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Logrande, a student weapons systems officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, disembarks from an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA-323 after a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. LoGrande conducted his final student flight with VMFA-323's Fleet Readiness Detachment before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Logrande, a student weapons systems officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preflight checks on an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA-323 before a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. LoGrande conducted his final student flight with VMFA-323's Fleet Readiness Detachment before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter) (This image was manipulated using desaturation techniques)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Logrande, a student weapons systems officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preflight checks on an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to VMFA-323 before a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. LoGrande conducted his final student flight with VMFA-323's Fleet Readiness Detachment before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter) (This image was manipulated using desaturation techniques)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stages after a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. This was the final training flight for Capt. Michael LoGrande, a student weapons systems officer with VMFA-323, before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stages after a section engaged maneuvering flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 18, 2024. This was the final training flight for Capt. Michael LoGrande, a student weapons systems officer with VMFA-323, before graduating on March 22, 2024, as the Marine Corps last WSO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Byrne, center, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Sgt. Maj. Damian Rodriguez, right, the sergeant major of SOI-West, are presented with a championship belt during a Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night held at the SOI-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Byrne, center, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Sgt. Maj. Damian Rodriguez, right, the sergeant major of SOI-West, are presented with a championship belt during a Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night held at the SOI-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, center, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton delivers remarks during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. Woodworth and his wife, Renee Woodworth, hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, center, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton delivers remarks during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. Woodworth and his wife, Renee Woodworth, hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Amy LaRue, left, an AH-1Z Viper pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing poses for a photo in front of an AH-1Z Viper. LaRue is a native of California. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Amy LaRue, left, an AH-1Z Viper pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing poses for a photo in front of an AH-1Z Viper. LaRue is a native of California. (Courtesy photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Samantha Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. Miller is a scout sniper platoon commander and a native of Arizona. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Samantha Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. Miller is a scout sniper platoon commander and a native of Arizona. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael N. Hawley, an automotive maintenance technician with 9th Communcation Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a portrait as the 2023 Motor Transport Maintenance Technician of the Year, March 12, 2024. Motor transport Marines are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and transportation of vehicles and equipment in support of combat and garrison operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcus E. Melara)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael N. Hawley, an automotive maintenance technician with 9th Communcation Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a portrait as the 2023 Motor Transport Maintenance Technician of the Year, March 12, 2024. Motor transport Marines are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and transportation of vehicles and equipment in support of combat and garrison operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcus E. Melara)

Photo by Cpl. Marcus Melara

U.S. Marines assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage a simulated enemy objective during a combined arms live-fire exercise at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 8, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage a simulated enemy objective during a combined arms live-fire exercise at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 8, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force speaks with bs participants of the Advanced Professional Executive Senior Executive Orientation Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. The APEX program is designed to provide newly appointed executives with a practical and theoretical understanding of jointness, DOD organization and mission critical processes. I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force speaks with bs participants of the Advanced Professional Executive Senior Executive Orientation Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. The APEX program is designed to provide newly appointed executives with a practical and theoretical understanding of jointness, DOD organization and mission critical processes. I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Doss, middle, commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes a noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Douglas E. Gardner, incoming sergeant major of 9th Comm. during a relief and appointment ceremony for the battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Allen Smith relinquished his post to Gardner and retired after 23 years of service. Gardner is an Illinois native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Doss, middle, commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes a noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Douglas E. Gardner, incoming sergeant major of 9th Comm. during a relief and appointment ceremony for the battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Allen Smith relinquished his post to Gardner and retired after 23 years of service. Gardner is an Illinois native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Ross, left, commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, takes his place as the reviewing official during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Allen Smith relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gardner and retired after 23 years of service. Smith is from South Carolina, and Gardner is from Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Ross, left, commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, takes his place as the reviewing official during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Allen Smith relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gardner and retired after 23 years of service. Smith is from South Carolina, and Gardner is from Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines fire a .50 caliber machine gun and Mark 19 40mm grenade machine gun at simulated enemy targets during a combined arms live-fire exercise at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 8, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines fire a .50 caliber machine gun and Mark 19 40mm grenade machine gun at simulated enemy targets during a combined arms live-fire exercise at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 8, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M3E1 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapons system at simulated targets during a live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M3E1 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapons system at simulated targets during a live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in helicopter rope suspension technique training during the ANGLICO Basic Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 4, 2024. The course is intended to develop the proficiency of Marines and Sailors in infantry tactics, patrolling, small arms, communications, operations in the information environment, field craft, call for fire, HRST and other specialized skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in helicopter rope suspension technique training during the ANGLICO Basic Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 4, 2024. The course is intended to develop the proficiency of Marines and Sailors in infantry tactics, patrolling, small arms, communications, operations in the information environment, field craft, call for fire, HRST and other specialized skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Sgt. Carl Matthew Ruppert

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Briley, a squad leader assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, calls out directions during a live-fire training event as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Briley, a squad leader assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, calls out directions during a live-fire training event as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Maisonville, left, a platoon commander assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in on simulated enemy targets with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle from a fire support team position during a call for fire mortar range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Maisonville, left, a platoon commander assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in on simulated enemy targets with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle from a fire support team position during a call for fire mortar range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided (TOW) missile during crew-served weapons training as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided (TOW) missile during crew-served weapons training as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, March 3, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, demonstrates ongoing readiness to operate throughout the region in support of allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter flies over water during an amphibious assault during exercise Cobra Gold at Hat Yao Beach, Cobra Gold, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Exercise Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. This year is the 43rd iteration of the multilateral exercise and occurs between Feb. 27 to March 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Weiss)

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter flies over water during an amphibious assault during exercise Cobra Gold at Hat Yao Beach, Cobra Gold, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Exercise Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. This year is the 43rd iteration of the multilateral exercise and occurs between Feb. 27 to March 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Weiss)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Weiss

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