Marine continues legacy of service - Cpl. Nizhoni Milton, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo in front of the Navajo Code Talkers Memorial in Window Rock, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2022. Cpl. Milton is a member of the Navajo Nation and the Native American Women Warriors, a non-profit organization comprised of Native American women veterans and active duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alcaraz)

1st Marine Division New Command Post - U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division march after morning colors at the division’s new command post on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2023. Morning colors is the traditional flag raising ceremony that occurs every morning at 8:00 a.m. on Marine Corps installations around the world. The raising of the colors represented a fresh start in the division’s new home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel)

New Camp Pendleton Veterinary Treatment Facility groundbreaking ceremony - Staff with Public Health Command - Pacific pose for a photo during a Veterinary Treatment Facility groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 26, 2023. PCH-P hosted the ceremonial groundbreaking event to commemorate the construction of Camp Pendleton’s new VTF opening in 2025. PHC-P enables readiness by providing forward stationed, geographically postured medical forces to conserve the fighting strength through the provision of force health protection and veterinary services to the Joint Force, families, and beneficiaries throughout the United States Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Drifters Car Club Red Ribbon Week - Sonny Stowers with the Drifters Car Club speaks with Marines during a car show held by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton in observance of Red Ribbon Week at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2023. MCCS aims to encourage Marines and family members to lead healthy, drug-free lifestyles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by I. Pena)

81st annual Evening Colors Ceremony - U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, present the colors during the 81st annual Evening Colors Ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 20, 2023. The annual ceremony is held to recognize the base’s history, legacy, importance and the commemoration of the official dedication of Camp Pendleton. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the installation Sept. 25, 1942, in honor of World War I Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, who had long advocated the establishment of a West Coast training base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Jenni)

A sergeant's way to give back, making an impact - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julia Sarullo, a financial management resource analyst and comptroller chief at School of Infantry - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, coaches her Camp Pendleton Youth Sports U-6 Start Smart Soccer Team, during their game at the 11 Area parade deck at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 9, 2023. Sarullo, a native of Johnstown, New York was recognized as the 2023 MCB Camp Pendleton Volunteer of the Year for her dedication of over 2,000 hours of community service to Camp Pendleton and neighboring communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jenni)

Flying into glory - Flying into glory

1st Marine Division ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Freddy Peubla, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires a M240B machine gun during a littoral live fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) at Punta Baja, Palawan, Philippines, July 15, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Torres)

Camp Pendleton dual-military couple’s - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jupiter, a combat photographer attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, (right) poses for a photo with her husband Sgt. Coulter, an administrative specialist with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2023. Jupiter and Coulter both have multiple accolades to their career to include meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant, Marine of the Year for their respective previous commands, and numerous personal awards recognizing their mission accomplishment and leadership abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jenni)

Make-A-Wish Foundation - Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, is presented with an eagle, globe, and anchor insignia by Sgt. Maj. Leavy, the Sgt. Maj. For Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel)