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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trinity A. Leakey, an administrative specialist with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, dances at the Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. Marines took part in the Tiwi Culture Festival in order to support the community, participate in cultural activities, and to promote an understanding of their traditions. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Leakey is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trinity A. Leakey, an administrative specialist with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, dances at the Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. Marines took part in the Tiwi Culture Festival in order to support the community, participate in cultural activities, and to promote an understanding of their traditions. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Leakey is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

A Tiwi Island Mantiyupwi clan member sits during a ceremony at Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. Marines took part in the Tiwi Culture Festival in order to support the community, participate in cultural activities, and learn more about the Tiwi people’s traditions. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

A Tiwi Island Mantiyupwi clan member sits during a ceremony at Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. Marines took part in the Tiwi Culture Festival in order to support the community, participate in cultural activities, and learn more about the Tiwi people’s traditions. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin G. Hunter, right, the former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives an American flag from Lt. Col. Samar M. Nashagh, a long range planning element liasion with Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, during the reading of Old Glory at his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. Throughout his 26 years of honorable service, Hunter demonstrated consistent excellence with more than 3,100 mishap-free flight hours. His achievements earned him numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars; Individual Action Air Medal; Air Medal with Strike Numeral XIV; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star; and the Presidential Service Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin G. Hunter, right, the former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives an American flag from Lt. Col. Samar M. Nashagh, a long range planning element liasion with Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, during the reading of Old Glory at his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. Throughout his 26 years of honorable service, Hunter demonstrated consistent excellence with more than 3,100 mishap-free flight hours. His achievements earned him numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars; Individual Action Air Medal; Air Medal with Strike Numeral XIV; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star; and the Presidential Service Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin G. Hunter, right, the former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a Certificate of Retirement from Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, center, during Hunter’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. Throughout his 26 years of honorable service, Hunter demonstrated consistent excellence with more than 3,100 mishap-free flight hours. His achievements earned him numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars; Individual Action Air Medal; Air Medal with Strike Numeral XIV; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star; and the Presidential Service Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin G. Hunter, right, the former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a Certificate of Retirement from Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, center, during Hunter’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. Throughout his 26 years of honorable service, Hunter demonstrated consistent excellence with more than 3,100 mishap-free flight hours. His achievements earned him numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars; Individual Action Air Medal; Air Medal with Strike Numeral XIV; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star; and the Presidential Service Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

Current and former commanding officers of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute during the pass in review during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Under the leadership of Col. Kevin G. Hunter, MAG-16 amassed over 26,000 flight hours, 15,000 sorties, and 577,000 maintenance man hours. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Current and former commanding officers of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute during the pass in review during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 18, 2025. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Under the leadership of Col. Kevin G. Hunter, MAG-16 amassed over 26,000 flight hours, 15,000 sorties, and 577,000 maintenance man hours. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, deconflicted airspace as the U.S. Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force conducted the first Mid-Range Capability live-fire exercise outside the continental United States, successfully sinking a maritime target with a Standard Missile-6 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. The successful strike validated combined joint targeting and command-and-control interoperability between 3MDTF and the joint force. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, deconflicted airspace as the U.S. Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force conducted the first Mid-Range Capability live-fire exercise outside the continental United States, successfully sinking a maritime target with a Standard Missile-6 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. The successful strike validated combined joint targeting and command-and-control interoperability between 3MDTF and the joint force. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William Mullen, right, sergeant major of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the organizational colors to Lt. Col. Thomas Giraldi, the outgoing commanding officer of 1st ANGLICO, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the passing of command from Giraldi to Lt. Col. Jared Streeter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gregory Hudson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William Mullen, right, sergeant major of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the organizational colors to Lt. Col. Thomas Giraldi, the outgoing commanding officer of 1st ANGLICO, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the passing of command from Giraldi to Lt. Col. Jared Streeter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gregory Hudson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gregory Hudson

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, move desks back to classrooms after the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 at Meyuns Elementary School in Palau, July 15, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, move desks back to classrooms after the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 at Meyuns Elementary School in Palau, July 15, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Meyuns Elementary School staff pose for a photo during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 15, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Meyuns Elementary School staff pose for a photo during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 15, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Barclay, a Michigan native and supply chain manager with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, leads a joint service color guard during an Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Republic of Palau’s United States Embassy during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 14, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Barclay, a Michigan native and supply chain manager with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, leads a joint service color guard during an Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Republic of Palau’s United States Embassy during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 14, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jin Choi, a Korea native and chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives an opening prayer for an Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Republic of Palau’s United States Embassy during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 14, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jin Choi, a Korea native and chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives an opening prayer for an Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Republic of Palau’s United States Embassy during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 14, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cindy Bollos, right, an ammo chief, and Lance Cpl. Jeziel Marin, a field artillery cannoneer, both with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, fire an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Bollos is a native of California. Marin is a native of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cindy Bollos, right, an ammo chief, and Lance Cpl. Jeziel Marin, a field artillery cannoneer, both with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, fire an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Bollos is a native of California. Marin is a native of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement is staged during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement is staged during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone Barrion, left, commanding officer of Task Force Sapper, and Lt. Col. Colin Graham, commanding officer of Task Force Forge, discuss their mission at the southern border barrier in preparation for a unit rotation in support of Joint Task Force-Southern Border, in the Yuma Sector, July 12, 2025. Task Force Forge comprises 500 Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tasked to support the Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission with engineering and logistics capabilities. Joint Task Force-Southern Border executes full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone Barrion, left, commanding officer of Task Force Sapper, and Lt. Col. Colin Graham, commanding officer of Task Force Forge, discuss their mission at the southern border barrier in preparation for a unit rotation in support of Joint Task Force-Southern Border, in the Yuma Sector, July 12, 2025. Task Force Forge comprises 500 Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tasked to support the Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission with engineering and logistics capabilities. Joint Task Force-Southern Border executes full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sutmai Karing, right, a field artillery cannoneer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, digs into the ground with a pickaxe during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Karing is a native of Nebraska. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sutmai Karing, right, a field artillery cannoneer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, digs into the ground with a pickaxe during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Karing is a native of Nebraska. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, set up a boresight on an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, set up a boresight on an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Horr, command senior enlisted leader of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Gunnery Sgt. Dietrich Pate, the 3rd MAW Corporals Course senior noncommission officer in charge, walk the course before physical fitness training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 11, 2025. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as a non-commissioned officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Horr, command senior enlisted leader of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Gunnery Sgt. Dietrich Pate, the 3rd MAW Corporals Course senior noncommission officer in charge, walk the course before physical fitness training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 11, 2025. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as a non-commissioned officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photograph following 3rd MAW Corporals Course physical fitness training alongside 3rd MAW senior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 11, 2025. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as a non-commissioned officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photograph following 3rd MAW Corporals Course physical fitness training alongside 3rd MAW senior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 11, 2025. Corporals Course is designed to provide Marines with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as a non-commissioned officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita of Zamboanga, Philippines, listens as a guest speaker discusses the critical role of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) as sole medical providers in remote environments during the IDC Class 24025 graduation at the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI) in San Diego on July 11, 2025. Corbita is the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy IDC School, a milestone signaling a strengthened alliance between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (U.S. Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita of Zamboanga, Philippines, listens as a guest speaker discusses the critical role of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) as sole medical providers in remote environments during the IDC Class 24025 graduation at the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI) in San Diego on July 11, 2025. Corbita is the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy IDC School, a milestone signaling a strengthened alliance between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (U.S. Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.

Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita from Zamboanga, Philippines, shakes hands with Cmdr. Tuesday Adams, officer in charge of the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI), as she receives her Independent Duty Corpsman certificate of completion, July 11, 2025. Corbita is the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy IDC School, a milestone signaling a strengthened alliance between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Jami Erickson (right), acting SWMI senior enlisted leader, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Christian Lopez (left), IDC Class 24025 class advisor, look on during the graduation ceremony at the SWMI in San Diego,. (U.S. Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita from Zamboanga, Philippines, shakes hands with Cmdr. Tuesday Adams, officer in charge of the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI), as she receives her Independent Duty Corpsman certificate of completion, July 11, 2025. Corbita is the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy IDC School, a milestone signaling a strengthened alliance between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Jami Erickson (right), acting SWMI senior enlisted leader, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Christian Lopez (left), IDC Class 24025 class advisor, look on during the graduation ceremony at the SWMI in San Diego,. (U.S. Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.

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