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U.S. Marines and civilians with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a President’s Volunteer Service Award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 21, 2025. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is given to service members and civilians who complete up to 250 volunteer hours in a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. Marines and civilians with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a President’s Volunteer Service Award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 21, 2025. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is given to service members and civilians who complete up to 250 volunteer hours in a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle Padilla, right, operations officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Col. Caleb Hyatt, commanding officer of the 11th MEU, discuss force distribution during a MAGTF design wargame at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 8, 2025. The 11th MEU’s MAGTF design wargame helped to refine crisis response plans in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle Padilla, right, operations officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Col. Caleb Hyatt, commanding officer of the 11th MEU, discuss force distribution during a MAGTF design wargame at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 8, 2025. The 11th MEU’s MAGTF design wargame helped to refine crisis response plans in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 5, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 5, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains’ Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Sydney Chavez, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), guides the landing of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while participating in night deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 7, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains’ Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Sydney Chavez, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), guides the landing of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while participating in night deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 7, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaime Saavedra, amphibious combat vehicle crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, guides an ACV onto amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 9, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaime Saavedra, amphibious combat vehicle crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, guides an ACV onto amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 9, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), signal a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while participating in night deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 12, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), signal a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while participating in night deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 12, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a gear shed event during water survival training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2025. Marines are required to complete periodic swim qualifications to ensure mission readiness and success in amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in a gear shed event during water survival training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2025. Marines are required to complete periodic swim qualifications to ensure mission readiness and success in amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eliana Alberto, a mobility chief with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, takes notes during a prescheduled mobility exercise with Marines from I MEF Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, I MEF, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2025. The exercise allows the units an opportunity to rehearse embarkation procedures while strengthening interoperability within I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eliana Alberto, a mobility chief with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, takes notes during a prescheduled mobility exercise with Marines from I MEF Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, I MEF, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2025. The exercise allows the units an opportunity to rehearse embarkation procedures while strengthening interoperability within I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Phil Gilbert, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inspects a simulated chemical laboratory during integrated training with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2025. The event enabled Marines to share their knowledge and enhance proficiency between specialties, strengthening interoperability and threat containment capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Phil Gilbert, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inspects a simulated chemical laboratory during integrated training with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2025. The event enabled Marines to share their knowledge and enhance proficiency between specialties, strengthening interoperability and threat containment capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. service members, family members, and veterans begin the Zero Dark Dirty Race on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Jan. 24, 2025. The Zero Dark Dirty racecourse offers challenging obstacles and rough terrain pushing each runner's ability to navigate unpredictable conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. service members, family members, and veterans begin the Zero Dark Dirty Race on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Jan. 24, 2025. The Zero Dark Dirty racecourse offers challenging obstacles and rough terrain pushing each runner's ability to navigate unpredictable conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a five-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 20, 2024. The 11th MEU command element conducted the hike in order to enhance physical conditioning and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a five-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 20, 2024. The 11th MEU command element conducted the hike in order to enhance physical conditioning and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Wayne R. Scott gives remarks during the Honoring Hometown Heroes ceremony at the Yorba Linda community center in Yorba Linda, California, Dec. 8, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Wayne R. Scott gives remarks during the Honoring Hometown Heroes ceremony at the Yorba Linda community center in Yorba Linda, California, Dec. 8, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, play games during the 11th MEU’s holiday party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2024. The event was an opportunity for Marines and their families to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, play games during the 11th MEU’s holiday party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2024. The event was an opportunity for Marines and their families to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, escort the ceremonial cake during the 11th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Nov. 9, 2024. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is an annual celebration of the history, achievements, and sacrifices of past and present Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, escort the ceremonial cake during the 11th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Nov. 9, 2024. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is an annual celebration of the history, achievements, and sacrifices of past and present Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mitchell Gunter, technical information operations officer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in a 5k conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 8, 2024. The 11th MEU command element conducted a five-kilometer forced march in order to enhance physical conditioning and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mitchell Gunter, technical information operations officer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in a 5k conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 8, 2024. The 11th MEU command element conducted a five-kilometer forced march in order to enhance physical conditioning and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gerard Callan, the communication strategy and operations director of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, uses an emergency breathing device in the shallow water egress trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2024. Marines and sailors regularly conduct training to enhance and maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gerard Callan, the communication strategy and operations director of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, uses an emergency breathing device in the shallow water egress trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2024. Marines and sailors regularly conduct training to enhance and maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Caleb Hyatt, left, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, provides guidance to planners as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2024. Leaders from the 11th MEU acted as senior advisors and mission commanders which enhanced collaboration between aviation combat elements. The seven-week WTI course is hosted by MAWTS-1 and focuses on integrating the six functions of Marine aviation to support Marine Air Ground Task Forces and Joint Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Caleb Hyatt, left, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, provides guidance to planners as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2024. Leaders from the 11th MEU acted as senior advisors and mission commanders which enhanced collaboration between aviation combat elements. The seven-week WTI course is hosted by MAWTS-1 and focuses on integrating the six functions of Marine aviation to support Marine Air Ground Task Forces and Joint Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle M Padilla, operations officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in an operation planning team as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 15, 2024. Leaders from the 11th MEU acted as senior advisors and mission commanders which enhanced collaboration between aviation combat elements. The seven-week WTI course is hosted by MAWTS-1 and focuses on integrating the six functions of Marine aviation to support Marine Air Ground Task Forces and Joint Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle M Padilla, operations officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in an operation planning team as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 15, 2024. Leaders from the 11th MEU acted as senior advisors and mission commanders which enhanced collaboration between aviation combat elements. The seven-week WTI course is hosted by MAWTS-1 and focuses on integrating the six functions of Marine aviation to support Marine Air Ground Task Forces and Joint Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Caleb Hyatt, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks following an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 4, 2024. The Marines earned the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal for exemplary personal and professional conduct. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Caleb Hyatt, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives remarks following an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 4, 2024. The Marines earned the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal for exemplary personal and professional conduct. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Harrow, left, and Cpl. Cesar Chaconcastaneda, administrative specialists with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, compete against each other in a jousting ring during the Barracks Bash on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 3, 2024. The Barracks Bash provided an opportunity for Marines living in the barracks to relax and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Harrow, left, and Cpl. Cesar Chaconcastaneda, administrative specialists with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, compete against each other in a jousting ring during the Barracks Bash on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 3, 2024. The Barracks Bash provided an opportunity for Marines living in the barracks to relax and build unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

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