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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)

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)

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)

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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)

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)