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U.S. Reserve Marine Cpl. Jose Cendejas, an expeditionary airfield technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing uses a sledge hammer to loosen sections of an airfield to assist with maintenance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marine Cpl. Jose Cendejas, an expeditionary airfield technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing uses a sledge hammer to loosen sections of an airfield to assist with maintenance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 will use this training as practice towards a certification exercise during integrated training exercise, which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 will use this training as practice towards a certification exercise during integrated training exercise, which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, exits the water after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, exits the water after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for launch during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for launch during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gaven W. Sack, an assault amphibious vehicle crewmember with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, does pre-operation checks prior to a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gaven W. Sack, an assault amphibious vehicle crewmember with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, does pre-operation checks prior to a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, embark Amphibious Combat Vehicles during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, embark Amphibious Combat Vehicles during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, along with Col. Charles Dudik, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; Col.Thomas Bedell, the commanding officer of MCAS Miramar; Col. Gregory Pace, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistic Base Barstow; and Col. David Moore, the commanding officer of MCAS Camp Pendleton, sign a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. During the month of April, each installation will host a series of events to highlight various aspects of the sexual assault prevention and response program, as well as promoting the services and resources SAPR offices can provide to survivors of sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado, Cpl. Daniel Medina, Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, along with Col. Charles Dudik, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; Col.Thomas Bedell, the commanding officer of MCAS Miramar; Col. Gregory Pace, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistic Base Barstow; and Col. David Moore, the commanding officer of MCAS Camp Pendleton, sign a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. During the month of April, each installation will host a series of events to highlight various aspects of the sexual assault prevention and response program, as well as promoting the services and resources SAPR offices can provide to survivors of sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado, Cpl. Daniel Medina, Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Donato Maffin

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is congratulated by a fellow Marine after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is congratulated by a fellow Marine after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses fellow Marines after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses fellow Marines after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

LtCol Glenn P. Baker

LtCol Glenn P. Baker

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