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Marines return from deployment - A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his family during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Base Housing Quality of Life open house - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives an opening speech at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Covid is Not Stopping These Educators! - Monique Romero, a High School Professor, with Chollah High School Arizona, sends rounds down range during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Iron Fist 2022 Closing Ceremony - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies - U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment participate in exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10 – Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aiden Hekker, Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert, Cpl. Garrett Kiger and Cpl. Sydney Smith)

Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton - U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

11th Marines Battle Colors Ceremony - U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. - A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment posts security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

1st Marine Logistics Group command team announces the 1st MLG Campaign Order and explains how it will impact the Marines and Sailors on Camp Pendleton California - 1st Marine Logistics Group command team announces the 1st MLG Campaign Order and explains how it will impact the Marines and Sailors on Camp Pendleton California