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U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, posts security during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, posts security during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek Robertson, an anti-tank missileman with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, patrols during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Robertson is a native of San Bernardino, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek Robertson, an anti-tank missileman with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, patrols during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Robertson is a native of San Bernardino, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), awards Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, right, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the NAM for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), awards Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, right, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the NAM for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), congratulates Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), congratulates Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Radel, left, the sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), and Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, center, the commanding general of MCICOM, read an award citation for Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, right, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Radel, left, the sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), and Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, center, the commanding general of MCICOM, read an award citation for Cpl. Shaina Jupiter, right, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during an award ceremony at building 1160 on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Cpl. Jupiter received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for winning MCICOM Marine of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marines 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 (AGS) 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 photo by Sgt. Woodward)

U.S. Marines 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 (AGS) 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 photo by Sgt. Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines 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 (AGS) 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 photo by Sgt. Woodward)

U.S. Marines 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 (AGS) 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 photo by Sgt. Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire a training round from an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile at an RQ-20 Puma during anti-aircraft training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2023. The Marines conducted the training to enhance the battalion’s defensive air operations in littoral and maritime domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band practice drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2024. Practices and event rehearsals are led by Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the drum major of the 1st MARDIV Band. 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. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band practice drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 24, 2024. Practices and event rehearsals are led by Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen, the drum major of the 1st MARDIV Band. 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 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 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