Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge) - Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Lt. Col. Melissa Blyleven, a logistics planner with the III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk with their daughter, Hanna, at Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military children for the daily sacrifices and challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel H. Barge)

An MV-22B Osprey attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) , April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter) - An MV-22B Osprey attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in preparation for Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) , April 16, 2024. MRF-D is a deployment held in Australia that enhances capabilities and readiness of both of the United States Marine Corps and Australian Defense Force and continues to help strengthen the alliance between the two nations. VMM-268 will serve as the Aviation Combat Element for the upcoming iteration of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Dillon, left, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Georgia native, and Cpl. Dominik PalaciosFuerte, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with VMFA-121 and California native, scan the flight line at Daegu Air Base, South Korea, March 29, 2024. The Green Knights landed at Daegu Air Base during a series of cross-country flights to various South Korean air bases. Marines with VMFA-121, a Japan-based F-35B Lightning II squadron, traveled to South Korea for unit and joint-level training to increase combat readiness and proficiency while operating on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Dillon, left, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Georgia native, and Cpl. Dominik PalaciosFuerte, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with VMFA-121 and California native, scan the flight line at Daegu Air Base, South Korea, March 29, 2024. The Green Knights landed at Daegu Air Base during a series of cross-country flights to various South Korean air bases. Marines with VMFA-121, a Japan-based F-35B Lightning II squadron, traveled to South Korea for unit and joint-level training to increase combat readiness and proficiency while operating on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)

Philippine and U.S. service members pose for a photograph with barangay captains, religious leaders, San Fernando officials, La Union residents, San Agustin Elementary School faculty and staff, and students during a ‘Bundles of Joy’ event held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, April 13, 2024. The ‘Bundle of Joy’ delivery consisted of televisions, laptops, printers, and school supplies to improve the learning environment for students, staff, and San Agustin Elementary School faculty. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - Philippine and U.S. service members pose for a photograph with barangay captains, religious leaders, San Fernando officials, La Union residents, San Agustin Elementary School faculty and staff, and students during a ‘Bundles of Joy’ event held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, April 13, 2024. The ‘Bundle of Joy’ delivery consisted of televisions, laptops, printers, and school supplies to improve the learning environment for students, staff, and San Agustin Elementary School faculty. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

The ceremony honors three fallen World War II U.S. Navy airmen, whom died shortly after crash landing on the island. The memorial was developed by the people of Ishigaki and U.S. Service members as a symbol of peace and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett) - U.S. service members and distinguished guests pose for a photo during the Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024. The ceremony honors three fallen World War II U.S. Navy airmen, whom died shortly after crash landing on the island. The memorial was developed by the people of Ishigaki and U.S. Service members as a symbol of peace and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

A U.S. Marine Radio Reconnaissance Operator Course student, analyzes the simulated opposing force’s cellular signature during an intelligence collection operation at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii on April 3, 2024. The rehearsal served to test the radio reconnaissance Marines’ ability to intercept the simulated opposing force’s communication signals and collect intelligence in the preliminary phase of exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd Radio Battalion's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez) - A U.S. Marine Radio Reconnaissance Operator Course student, analyzes the simulated opposing force’s cellular signature during an intelligence collection operation at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii on April 3, 2024. The rehearsal served to test the radio reconnaissance Marines’ ability to intercept the simulated opposing force’s communication signals and collect intelligence in the preliminary phase of exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd Radio Battalion's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez)

CD24 sharpened 3rd RADBN's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Garcia is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Ruiz) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angel Garcia, an electronic signals intelligence analyst with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, showcases capabilities to III MIG leadership next to a field expedient antenna during a signal's intelligence operation at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii on April 9, 2024. The rehearsal trained Marines to collect simulated enemy electronic signals while reducing their own during exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd RADBN's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Garcia is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, utilizes 3dB Labs SCEPTRE software during a training event held by Metrea Spectrum Operations at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on April 3, 2024. The training served to familiarize Marines on collecting reports and analyzing signals while tracking friendly team movements and simulated enemy positions as a part of exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd RADBN's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Ruiz) - A U.S. Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, utilizes 3dB Labs SCEPTRE software during a training event held by Metrea Spectrum Operations at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on April 3, 2024. The training served to familiarize Marines on collecting reports and analyzing signals while tracking friendly team movements and simulated enemy positions as a part of exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd RADBN's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine Radio Reconnaissance Operator Course student, conducts a radio reconnaissance amphibious infiltration during a Radio Reconnaissance Operators Course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on March 25, 2024. The course served as an intense training evolution, prioritizing skill refinement and acted as the preliminary phase for exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd Radio Battalion's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez) - A U.S. Marine Radio Reconnaissance Operator Course student, conducts a radio reconnaissance amphibious infiltration during a Radio Reconnaissance Operators Course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on March 25, 2024. The course served as an intense training evolution, prioritizing skill refinement and acted as the preliminary phase for exercise Corvus Dawn 24 battalion operations. CD24 sharpened 3rd Radio Battalion's ability to provide technical information related capabilities to III Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint and multi-national force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Waggoner, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, poses for a photo at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 11, 2024. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defense Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Waggoner is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Waggoner, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, poses for a photo at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 11, 2024. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defense Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Waggoner is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)