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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

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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Francisco Izaguirre, front, a mortarman assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to search a building with Royal Thai Marines during military operations on urbanized terrain training as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 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. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Francisco Izaguirre, front, a mortarman assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to search a building with Royal Thai Marines during military operations on urbanized terrain training as part of Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 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 Cpl. Derek Robertson, a section leader assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a California native, monitors the surrounding area with his squad posting security during jungle tactics training at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 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. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Robertson, a section leader assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a California native, monitors the surrounding area with his squad posting security during jungle tactics training at Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 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 Col. William Osborne, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Sgt. Maj. Theodore G. Ingram III, sergeant major of I MIG, and civilian employees who worked on the new I MIG Headquarters building cut a ribbon during the I MIG ribbon-cutting ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2024. I MIG Marines held the ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate their lineage and celebrate the opening of the new headquarters command post, Hammer Hall. The building, taking over 387,000 manpower hours to complete, is outfitted with numerous technological additions exclusive to I MIG HQ. The new facility will be the primary location for I MIG leadership to plan and coordinate information operations supporting I MEF priorities and future operations. Osborne said the entire endeavor had a theme of teamwork starting with the construction team's ability to finish under budget to the Marines who stood guard 24/7, Hammer Hall will facilitate the groups' ability to conduct its orders to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Macie Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Osborne, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Sgt. Maj. Theodore G. Ingram III, sergeant major of I MIG, and civilian employees who worked on the new I MIG Headquarters building cut a ribbon during the I MIG ribbon-cutting ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2024. I MIG Marines held the ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate their lineage and celebrate the opening of the new headquarters command post, Hammer Hall. The building, taking over 387,000 manpower hours to complete, is outfitted with numerous technological additions exclusive to I MIG HQ. The new facility will be the primary location for I MIG leadership to plan and coordinate information operations supporting I MEF priorities and future operations. Osborne said the entire endeavor had a theme of teamwork starting with the construction team's ability to finish under budget to the Marines who stood guard 24/7, Hammer Hall will facilitate the groups' ability to conduct its orders to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Macie Ross)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Macie Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Todd Sturgill, the company commander for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Marines about building a combined command post in preparation for Freedom Shield 24 in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2024. FS 24 is a defense-oriented exercise designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance, enhance the combined defense posture, and further strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula. Sturgill is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda R. Taylor)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Todd Sturgill, the company commander for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Marines about building a combined command post in preparation for Freedom Shield 24 in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2024. FS 24 is a defense-oriented exercise designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance, enhance the combined defense posture, and further strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula. Sturgill is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda R. Taylor)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Mulvihill, right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, speaks with members of the San Diego Legion rugby team before a rugby clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego based rugby union team with players from all over the world. Mulvihill is a native of New York state. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Mulvihill, right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, speaks with members of the San Diego Legion rugby team before a rugby clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego based rugby union team with players from all over the world. Mulvihill is a native of New York state. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, participate in a rugby drill during a rugby clinic with the San Diego Legion rugby team at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego base rugby union team with players from all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, participate in a rugby drill during a rugby clinic with the San Diego Legion rugby team at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego base rugby union team with players from all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 and San Diego Legion rugby team pose for a group photo after a rugby clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego based rugby union team with players from all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 and San Diego Legion rugby team pose for a group photo after a rugby clinic at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2024. SD Legion was brought in to teach MRF-D 24.3 Marines about rugby, a sport that builds comradery and teamwork. Founded in 2017, the SD Legion is a San Diego based rugby union team with players from all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nate Bullock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stands at attention while Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, reads his certificate of reenlistment during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Ruiz mentioned Bullock’s name during an informational video about the commandant’s retention program, which was a contributing factor in Bullock deciding to reenlist. Bullock is awaiting orders to be a recruiter in his home state of Arizona as part of his reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nate Bullock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stands at attention while Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, reads his certificate of reenlistment during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Ruiz mentioned Bullock’s name during an informational video about the commandant’s retention program, which was a contributing factor in Bullock deciding to reenlist. Bullock is awaiting orders to be a recruiter in his home state of Arizona as part of his reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, incoming commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, outgoing commanding general of I MEF render honors during a pass and review during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, incoming commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, outgoing commanding general of I MEF render honors during a pass and review during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, outgoing commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, right, presents the I MEF organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, incoming commanding general of I MEF, during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, outgoing commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, right, presents the I MEF organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, incoming commanding general of I MEF, during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

(From left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro wait for the I MEF change of command ceremony to begin at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

(From left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro wait for the I MEF change of command ceremony to begin at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm. 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. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with M18 pistols during a live-fire range on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 8, 2024.

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with M18 pistols during a live-fire range on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 8, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis toward a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis toward a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Steed, a section leader assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and an Illinois native, fills his tray with food during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 4, 2024. The steel beach picnic was held to boost morale and camaraderie amongst Marines and Sailors while underway. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Steed, a section leader assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and an Illinois native, fills his tray with food during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 4, 2024. The steel beach picnic was held to boost morale and camaraderie amongst Marines and Sailors while underway. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Cory Daly, the first sergeant of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, reads an award citation during a French Fourragere ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 2, 2024. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons and Champagne during World War I. To this day, the French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who serve in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments, serving as a testament to the enduring traditions and history shared by those units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Cory Daly, the first sergeant of Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, reads an award citation during a French Fourragere ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 2, 2024. France awarded the fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons and Champagne during World War I. To this day, the French Fourragere is exclusively awarded to Marines who serve in the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments, serving as a testament to the enduring traditions and history shared by those units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Hough, a Light Armored Vehicle 25 gunner assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and an Iowa native, inspects an LAV-25 for corrosion during routine vehicle maintenance aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Hough, a Light Armored Vehicle 25 gunner assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and an Iowa native, inspects an LAV-25 for corrosion during routine vehicle maintenance aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 2, 2024

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, operate Amphibious Combat Vehicles during launch and recovery drills off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2024.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, operate Amphibious Combat Vehicles during launch and recovery drills off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Navy Master Chief Charles F. Ziervogel, outgoing command master chief for I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks during a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2024. Ziervogel, relinquished his duties as the I MEF Command Master Chief to U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Charles F. Ziervogel, outgoing command master chief for I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks during a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2024. Ziervogel, relinquished his duties as the I MEF Command Master Chief to U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

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