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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, left, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, and Cpl. Jefferson, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris and Jefferson are recognized for their efforts in playing for the All-Marine Basketball Teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, left, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, and Cpl. Jefferson, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris and Jefferson are recognized for their efforts in playing for the All-Marine Basketball Teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jefferson, center, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Jefferson was recognized for her efforts playing as a point-guard for the All-Marine Women’s Basketball team for two years.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jefferson, center, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Jefferson was recognized for her efforts playing as a point-guard for the All-Marine Women’s Basketball team for two years.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppression during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppression during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks with Sgt. Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,1st MARDIV, during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Watson is a native of New York, and Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks with Sgt. Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,1st MARDIV, during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Watson is a native of New York, and Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a knee during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2024. 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 Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a knee during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2024. 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 Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, far right, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee pose for a photo with staff and the MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter, and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. The Woodworths hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, far right, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee pose for a photo with staff and the MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter, and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. The Woodworths hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a UH–1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, to land during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a UH–1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, to land during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, refuel a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, refuel a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Walker, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, carries a fuel nozzle during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Walker, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, carries a fuel nozzle during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471, collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471, collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, hold a formation before a beach cleanup at Blue Beach, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, hold a formation before a beach cleanup at Blue Beach, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

Trash is piled up on a truck during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Trash is piled up on a truck during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

Chase Conrad, the hazardous waste chief with the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, collects a piece of trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Chase Conrad, the hazardous waste chief with the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, collects a piece of trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

A specialist, left, with the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, and U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.. Watts)

A specialist, left, with the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, and U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

Chase Conrad, the hazardous waste chief with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, collects a piece of trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Chase Conrad, the hazardous waste chief with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department, collects a piece of trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Navy sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Navy sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dominic Porpiglia, a team leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares to depart Firebase Gloria during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2024. The TRAP course is designed to develop the capabilities of Marines to recover aircraft, personnel and equipment in austere environments. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine Expeditionary Units, and other designated forces, in select individual and collective tasks to prepare them to support geographic combatant commands. Porpiglia is a native Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.Barton)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dominic Porpiglia, a team leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares to depart Firebase Gloria during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2024. The TRAP course is designed to develop the capabilities of Marines to recover aircraft, personnel and equipment in austere environments. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine Expeditionary Units, and other designated forces, in select individual and collective tasks to prepare them to support geographic combatant commands. Porpiglia is a native Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.Barton)

Photo by Cpl. Earik Barton