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Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program stand at parade rest during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program stand at parade rest during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

U.S. Marine Corps CWO2 Thomas Heinsohn, a food services officer with 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner, commanding general of 1st MARDIV (2nd from right), and members of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

U.S. Marine Corps CWO2 Thomas Heinsohn, a food services officer with 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner, commanding general of 1st MARDIV (2nd from right), and members of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, NMCRS offices from around the world host an appreciation ceremony recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

Photo by Pfc. Jaye Townsend

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dallas Frye, an Infantry officer, and Sgt. Eddie Mims, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), pose for a picture after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dallas Frye, an Infantry officer, and Sgt. Eddie Mims, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), pose for a picture after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

Photo by Pfc. Jaye Townsend

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner (left), the commanding general of 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), awards Sgt. Eddie Mims, (right), a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner (left), the commanding general of 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), awards Sgt. Eddie Mims, (right), a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

Photo by Pfc. Jaye Townsend

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Wendolyn Rebollar (center), an administrative specialist with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner (left) and Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the commanding general and Sgt. Maj. of 1st MARDIV, respectively, after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Wendolyn Rebollar (center), an administrative specialist with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner (left) and Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the commanding general and Sgt. Maj. of 1st MARDIV, respectively, after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

Photo by Pfc. Jaye Townsend

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, center right, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses with his leadership following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, center right, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses with his leadership following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops landed on the heavily-fortified, Nazi occupied beach, of Normandy, France, as part of Operation Overlord. Over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft aided the troops on the shore in securing the beach, and ensuring the Allied invasion as a victory. However the victory came at a hefty cost, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives during the invasion. It was because of their sacrifices, that the Allies were able to secure a foothold in Europe, and eventually win the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG)

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops landed on the heavily-fortified, Nazi occupied beach, of Normandy, France, as part of Operation Overlord. Over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft aided the troops on the shore in securing the beach, and ensuring the Allied invasion as a victory. However the victory came at a hefty cost, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives during the invasion. It was because of their sacrifices, that the Allies were able to secure a foothold in Europe, and eventually win the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG)

Photo by LCpl. Keegan Bailey

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division moves wooden packing materials at March Air Reserve Base, California. The wooden packing materials will be used to secure M777 Howitzer cannon on C-17 aircraft as part of a European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division moves wooden packing materials at March Air Reserve Base, California. The wooden packing materials will be used to secure M777 Howitzer cannon on C-17 aircraft as part of a European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, prep M777 Howitzer cannons on C-17 aircraft at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, prep M777 Howitzer cannons on C-17 aircraft at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

Major Perry Covington, 452 Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 films operations for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Major Perry Covington, 452 Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 films operations for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs)

M777 Howitzer cannons at March Air Reserve Base, California, on April 21, 2022 waiting to be sent to European Support 2022 operations. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs)

Photo by Wendy Day