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Devil Pups Youth Program for America Train at Camp Pendleton - Devil Pups participating in the Devil Pups Youth Program for America stand in formation before hiking Old Smokey Mountain at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2023. The 10-day program held at MCB Camp Pendleton offers students, ages 14 –17, the opportunity to engage in physical activities, classroom lectures, and Marine Corps activities. The program also gives Marines the opportunity to volunteer their time and make a positive impact on young men and women in the community. More than 54,000 students have graduated since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jenni)

U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023 - U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023. Rappel training is one of the final events during recruit training that is conducted to build confidence in the new Marines and prepares them for similar circumstances they may encounter while in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

Marines Return Home From Deployment - U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart a landing craft, air cushion during the 13th MEU’s homecoming at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The 13th MEU and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group completed a seven-month deployment supporting theater security cooperation exercises and security operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garcia)

PII Awareness Day 2023 - PII Awareness Day 2023

MCI - West Marine of the Quarter - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Renee Woodworth, his wife, pose for a photo with Marines at the Commanding General’s Quarters on Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The attendees celebrated the Marine Corps Installations Command Marine of the Quarter, Lance Cpl. Erwin Mariano, a data systems administrator with the Communications Department, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Spouse Appreciation Concert - Raelynn, an American country music singer and songwriter, performs during a spouse appreciation concert at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2022. The free event was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.Dostie)

Spartan De Mayo 2023 - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participate in the Jeopardy knowledge challenge during the Spartan De Mayo field meet at Paige Field House on Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2023. H&S Bn. participated in a field day event followed by a family day lunch and festivities in order to promote comradery, build unit cohesion, and provide our families with a supportive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sergeant Cervantes)

MCI-West Commanders and Sergeants Major Conference - U.S. Marine Corps commanders and sergeants major with Marine Corps Installations West, pose for a photo during the Regional Commanders and Sergeants Major Conference at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 10, 2023. The Commanders and Sergeants Major Conference is a tool used by MCI-West leadership to provide clarity to regional challenges and opportunities, and establish priorities of work for MCI-West commands and staff. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Delayed Entry Program - U.S. Marine Sgt. Langille, a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, encourages the poolees during group planks at the Female Pool Function in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California, March 11, 2023. The all-female pool function is led by recruiters and drill instructors to prepare women in Southern California in the delayed entry program mentally and physically for boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Lippert)

Maj. Shelley Ansbigian - Maj. Shelley Ansbigian