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U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the Provost Marshal's Office with Headquarters and Support Battalion conduct personal protective equipment, registration, and insurance inspections during Operation Full Stop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2025. Operation Full Stop is designed to ensure 100% compliance with motorcycle personal protective equipment and legal regulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, center, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, attends the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, center, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, attends the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

The Color Guard for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, carry the colors at the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

The Color Guard for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, carry the colors at the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, stands for a photo with a parade participant during the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, stands for a photo with a parade participant during the 44th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade in Fallbrook, California, on Dec. 6, 2025. Once a year, the city hosts a parade to celebrate Christmas and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael).

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

Ms. Hollenbeck, an emergency planning manager with Defense Coordinating Element IX, gives remarks during an Interagency Table Talk Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2025. The Interagency Partner TTX included participation from MCIWEST commanders, I MEF staff, Senior Leader Training Instructors, liaison officers, and interagency representatives across Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Akamelu)

Ms. Hollenbeck, an emergency planning manager with Defense Coordinating Element IX, gives remarks during an Interagency Table Talk Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2025. The Interagency Partner TTX included participation from MCIWEST commanders, I MEF staff, Senior Leader Training Instructors, liaison officers, and interagency representatives across Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Poldoski, left, a first sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group; Col. Govea, middle, the chief of staff for Marine Corps Installations West; and Sgt. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, render a salute during a promotion ceremony (honorary) in Stockton, California, Aug. 31, 2025. Wright enlisted on Jan. 21, 1942, at just 16 years old by using his older brother’s birthdate. He joined the 4th Marine Raiders and later fought in the battles of New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded and subsequently medically evacuated. After the war, he served as a drill instructor before being honorably discharged in January 1946. Wright went on to earn a business degree and built a career as a business consultant. His recent honorary promotion to sergeant recognizes his service and sacrifice during World War II as well as decades of community contributions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fourmet Gustavsen)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Poldoski, left, a first sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group; Col. Govea, middle, the chief of staff for Marine Corps Installations West; and Sgt. Wright, retired, a World War II and Iwo Jima veteran, render a salute during a promotion ceremony (honorary) in Stockton, California, Aug. 31, 2025. Wright enlisted on Jan. 21, 1942, at just 16 years old by using his older brother’s birthdate. He joined the 4th Marine Raiders and later fought in the battles of New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded and subsequently medically evacuated. After the war, he served as a drill instructor before being honorably discharged in January 1946. Wright went on to earn a business degree and built a career as a business consultant. His recent honorary promotion to sergeant recognizes his service and sacrifice during World War II as well as decades of community contributions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fourmet Gustavsen)

Photo by Sgt. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform during the annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 22, 2025. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, brings together service members, families, and civilian employees of MCB Camp Pendleton to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Stone).

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform during the annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 22, 2025. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, brings together service members, families, and civilian employees of MCB Camp Pendleton to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Stone).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Stone

U.S. Marines march out the birthday cake during the Camp Pendleton Annual Marine Corps Birthday Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2025. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition featuring a uniform pageant and the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael).

U.S. Marines march out the birthday cake during the Camp Pendleton Annual Marine Corps Birthday Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2025. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition featuring a uniform pageant and the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael).

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

The Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, walks to address U.S. Marines and Sailors during a Beach Bash event following the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The Beach Bash, held in conjunction with the Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration, celebrates Marines, Sailors, and the families and communities who sustain them. The event strengthens the bond between the Marine Corps and the Nation it serves, honoring 250 years of service and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

The Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, walks to address U.S. Marines and Sailors during a Beach Bash event following the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The Beach Bash, held in conjunction with the Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration, celebrates Marines, Sailors, and the families and communities who sustain them. The event strengthens the bond between the Marine Corps and the Nation it serves, honoring 250 years of service and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during an Interagency Table Talk Exercise at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2025. The Interagency Partner TTX included participation from MCIWEST commanders, I MEF staff, Senior Leader Training Instructors, liaison officers, and interagency representatives across Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during an Interagency Table Talk Exercise at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2025. The Interagency Partner TTX included participation from MCIWEST commanders, I MEF staff, Senior Leader Training Instructors, liaison officers, and interagency representatives across Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

A U.S. Marine, right, poses for a photo with Terry Bradshaw, an NFL Hall of Famer and cohost
for Fox NFL Sunday, during the Fox NFL Sunday Veterans Day pregame show at Los Angeles,
California, Nov. 9, 2025. Fox Sports honored veterans and active-duty service members during
the special Veterans Day NFL Sunday broadcast, featuring tributes, interviews, and live displays
with cohosts Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and
Rob Gronkowski. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

A U.S. Marine, right, poses for a photo with Terry Bradshaw, an NFL Hall of Famer and cohost for Fox NFL Sunday, during the Fox NFL Sunday Veterans Day pregame show at Los Angeles, California, Nov. 9, 2025. Fox Sports honored veterans and active-duty service members during the special Veterans Day NFL Sunday broadcast, featuring tributes, interviews, and live displays with cohosts Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Rob Gronkowski. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

The Honorable JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, delivers remarks during the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Beach Bash at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Beach Bash at Camp Pendleton is one of many events taking place across the country to celebrate 250 years of service and to honor the Marines, Sailors, and families who strengthen our Corps. America’s Marines remain capable, credible, and committed—ready to fight and win whenever the Nation calls. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

The Honorable JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, delivers remarks during the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Beach Bash at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Beach Bash at Camp Pendleton is one of many events taking place across the country to celebrate 250 years of service and to honor the Marines, Sailors, and families who strengthen our Corps. America’s Marines remain capable, credible, and committed—ready to fight and win whenever the Nation calls. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines with the color guard from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, lower the American flag during the 83rd Annual Evening Colors ceremony held at the Pacific Views Event Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, on Sept. 11, 2025. The annual ceremony recognized the base’s history, legacy, and importance, commemorating the official establishment of MCB Camp Pendleton. Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated MCB Camp Pendleton to World War I Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton on Sept. 25, 1942, in honor of Pendleton's long advocacy for establishing a West Coast training base for the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeslianne Torres)

U.S. Marines with the color guard from Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, lower the American flag during the 83rd Annual Evening Colors ceremony held at the Pacific Views Event Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, on Sept. 11, 2025. The annual ceremony recognized the base’s history, legacy, and importance, commemorating the official establishment of MCB Camp Pendleton. Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated MCB Camp Pendleton to World War I Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton on Sept. 25, 1942, in honor of Pendleton's long advocacy for establishing a West Coast training base for the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeslianne Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm, left, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Col. Lynn Berendsen, the commanding officer of Assault Amphibian School, cut a ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 21 Area Combat Water Survival Training Facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The newly constructed facility will be capable of hosting training events such as Marine Corps swim qualification, Underwater Egress Training, and Submerged Vehicle Egress Training to ensure readiness and maintain amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm, left, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Col. Lynn Berendsen, the commanding officer of Assault Amphibian School, cut a ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 21 Area Combat Water Survival Training Facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The newly constructed facility will be capable of hosting training events such as Marine Corps swim qualification, Underwater Egress Training, and Submerged Vehicle Egress Training to ensure readiness and maintain amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

A helicopter dunker module, braced by a jib crane, sits above an underwater egress training tank at the 21 Area Combat Water Survival Training Facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The newly constructed facility will be capable of hosting training events such as Marine Corps swim qualification, Underwater Egress Training, and Submerged Vehicle Egress Training to ensure readiness and maintain amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

A helicopter dunker module, braced by a jib crane, sits above an underwater egress training tank at the 21 Area Combat Water Survival Training Facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The newly constructed facility will be capable of hosting training events such as Marine Corps swim qualification, Underwater Egress Training, and Submerged Vehicle Egress Training to ensure readiness and maintain amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu