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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the 1st Marine Division Band drum major, instructs band members during rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2023. Larsen’s first duty station was at the Blue Diamond as a lance corporal saxophone instrumentalist, and now after three years as a drill instructor, she has returned for a second tour. Larsen is a native of Saint Donatus, Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, covers up impact holes on his target during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, covers up impact holes on his target during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Velasco)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Velasco)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Velasco)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mowry, a fire support Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 13, 2023. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with a side arm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Velasco)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

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U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a

CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct external lifts during helicopter support team training as part of the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The

purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct external lifts during helicopter support team training as part of the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft

Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to sling load equipment beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during

helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to sling load equipment beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) during helicopter support team training as part of Combat Logistics Battalion 15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,

California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) during helicopter support team training as part of Combat Logistics Battalion 15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux