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U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines, with I Marine Expeditionary Force, salute during the national anthem at a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2024. The change of charge ceremony represents the relinquishment of duties from one command master chief to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines, with I Marine Expeditionary Force, salute during the national anthem at a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2024. The change of charge ceremony represents the relinquishment of duties from one command master chief to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

U.S. Navy Master Chief Charles F. Ziervogel, left, outgoing command master chief for I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker, right, oncoming command master chief for I MEF, report to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, middle, commanding general of I MEF, 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 Rucker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

U.S. Navy Master Chief Charles F. Ziervogel, left, outgoing command master chief for I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Navy Master Chief Loren D. Rucker, right, oncoming command master chief for I MEF, report to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, middle, commanding general of I MEF, 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 Rucker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assess firepower control teams

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Oberdove, the light armored capabilities integration officer with Combat Development and Integration, speaks about Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin during a command post dedication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 19, 2024. The Marines of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, dedicated their command post to honor Martin, who was killed in action July 29, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Oberdove, the light armored capabilities integration officer with Combat Development and Integration, speaks about Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin during a command post dedication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 19, 2024. The Marines of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, dedicated their command post to honor Martin, who was killed in action July 29, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in a tug of war competition during an annual Saint Barbara’s Day celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2024. Artillery units throughout the Marine Corps celebrate St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, with camaraderie-building events such as a regimental run, tug of war, relay races and Humvee pulls. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in a tug of war competition during an annual Saint Barbara’s Day celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2024. Artillery units throughout the Marine Corps celebrate St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, with camaraderie-building events such as a regimental run, tug of war, relay races and Humvee pulls. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, retire a battery’s guidon at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2024. The ceremony officially redesignated Bravo Battery, 1st Bn., 11th Marines, as Hotel Battery, 2nd Bn., 11th Marines. The redesignation was part of a larger reorganization of 11th Marines under Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Courtright)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, retire a battery’s guidon at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2024. The ceremony officially redesignated Bravo Battery, 1st Bn., 11th Marines, as Hotel Battery, 2nd Bn., 11th Marines. The redesignation was part of a larger reorganization of 11th Marines under Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Courtright)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Courtright

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct pre-flight inspections of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2023. A helicopter support team used the Super Stallion to conduct an external lift for a resupply mission supporting an expeditionary advanced base ashore. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct pre-flight inspections of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2023. A helicopter support team used the Super Stallion to conduct an external lift for a resupply mission supporting an expeditionary advanced base ashore. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Conlon Kane, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Conlon Kane, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 5, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 5, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, detonate C4 to demolish the Bailey Bridge as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 5, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, detonate C4 to demolish the Bailey Bridge as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 5, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Reginald Daniels, outgoing sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Col. William Osborne, the commanding officer of I MIG, during the I MIG Relief and Appointment Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 22, 2023. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony represents the official passing of responsibilities from one senior enlisted leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Reginald Daniels, outgoing sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Col. William Osborne, the commanding officer of I MIG, during the I MIG Relief and Appointment Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 22, 2023. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony represents the official passing of responsibilities from one senior enlisted leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts close air support during a live-fire exercise during the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific’s Tactical Air Control Party course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2023. 3rd MAW provided aircraft and aircrew to support EWTGPAC’s TACP course which trains joint and coalition officer and enlisted personnel to conduct terminal attack control of close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts close air support during a live-fire exercise during the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific’s Tactical Air Control Party course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2023. 3rd MAW provided aircraft and aircrew to support EWTGPAC’s TACP course which trains joint and coalition officer and enlisted personnel to conduct terminal attack control of close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Branson Tucker, a combat engineer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, participates in Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight is an annual, three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Branson Tucker, a combat engineer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, participates in Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight is an annual, three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Wilson

An Indonesian marine, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Phillip Badrov, the maritime sensing team officer in charge for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, participate in the Keris Marine Exercise 2023 closing ceremony on Cilandak Marine Base, Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia, Dec. 11, 2023. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise led by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Marine Corps to promote military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities, strengthen relationships, and expand military capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

An Indonesian marine, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Phillip Badrov, the maritime sensing team officer in charge for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, participate in the Keris Marine Exercise 2023 closing ceremony on Cilandak Marine Base, Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia, Dec. 11, 2023. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise led by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Marine Corps to promote military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities, strengthen relationships, and expand military capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) after providing security from the air during an integrated live-fire exercise, Dec. 12, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) after providing security from the air during an integrated live-fire exercise, Dec. 12, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), operate rigid-hull inflatable boats during a visit, board, search, and seizure training mission in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), operate rigid-hull inflatable boats during a visit, board, search, and seizure training mission in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and volunteers collect toys, books, and other gifts during Disneyland’s Toys for Tots Drive in Anaheim, California, Dec. 9, 2023. Toys for Tots is a year-round charity that provides toys, books, and games to economically disadvantaged children and families since 1947. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and volunteers collect toys, books, and other gifts during Disneyland’s Toys for Tots Drive in Anaheim, California, Dec. 9, 2023. Toys for Tots is a year-round charity that provides toys, books, and games to economically disadvantaged children and families since 1947. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

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