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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo next to a memorial wall at the headquarters of 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Black served alongside some of the Marines on the wall during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo next to a memorial wall at the headquarters of 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Black served alongside some of the Marines on the wall during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at the battalion’s maintenance bay during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at the battalion’s maintenance bay during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, learns about the mechanics of an amphibious combat vehicle from a Marine assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, learns about the mechanics of an amphibious combat vehicle from a Marine assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia

Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), delivers the closing remarks during the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), delivers the closing remarks during the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), provides closing remarks at the conclusion of the Philippine Marine Corps-MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), provides closing remarks at the conclusion of the Philippine Marine Corps-MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, commander, 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, commander, 3d Marine Division, Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), and Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, pose for a photograph at the conclusion of the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, commander, 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, commander, 3d Marine Division, Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), and Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, pose for a photograph at the conclusion of the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), and Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), sign the official meeting minutes at the conclusion of the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), and Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), sign the official meeting minutes at the conclusion of the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commander, 1st Marine Division, speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, during the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC- MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commander, 1st Marine Division, speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, during the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC- MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) and Philippine Marines pose for a photograph during the Philippine Marine Corps – MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) and Philippine Marines pose for a photograph during the Philippine Marine Corps – MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

Ferdinand F. Llantero, joint operational planner, G5, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) makes remarks during the Philippine Marine Corps – MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC - MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Ferdinand F. Llantero, joint operational planner, G5, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) makes remarks during the Philippine Marine Corps – MARFORPAC Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC - MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commander, 1st Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, commander, 3d Marine Division, speak with Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, during the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commander, 1st Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, commander, 3d Marine Division, speak with Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commander, 3rd Marine Brigade, during the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks), at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 8, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Clearfield, center, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks with Lt. Col. Adrian L. Solis, Force Design integration officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific while visiting the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sasha Pierre-Louis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Clearfield, center, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks with Lt. Col. Adrian L. Solis, Force Design integration officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific while visiting the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sasha Pierre-Louis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sasha Pierre-Louis

U.S. Army Gen. Charles A. Flynn, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, left, visits the expeditionary command and control (C2) node with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy S. Winters, commander of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38, during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sasha Pierre-Louis)

U.S. Army Gen. Charles A. Flynn, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, left, visits the expeditionary command and control (C2) node with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy S. Winters, commander of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38, during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sasha Pierre-Louis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sasha Pierre-Louis

A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement and a Ground and Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system are displayed on the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

A Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement and a Ground and Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system are displayed on the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node during a training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

Photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmetgustavsen

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deven Schools, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, tests batteries during Innovation Boot Camp on Sea Glass Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. IBC was designed to teach Marines skills such as soldering, 3D printing, coding, and programming to create innovative products for the Marine Corps and to test Marines’ critical thinking skills. Schools is a native of Kent Island, Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deven Schools, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, tests batteries during Innovation Boot Camp on Sea Glass Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. IBC was designed to teach Marines skills such as soldering, 3D printing, coding, and programming to create innovative products for the Marine Corps and to test Marines’ critical thinking skills. Schools is a native of Kent Island, Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, commander, 1st Marine Division speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Col. Bill L. Pasia, assistant chief of marine staff, MC6 Communications Committee, during a tour of Naval Detachment Oyster Base, Ulugan Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 9, 2023. The tour was part of the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks) and allowed the Marines to view how their counterparts train. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (Courtesy photo by Philippine Marine Corps Pfc. Joedenry Abragan)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, commander, 1st Marine Division speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Col. Bill L. Pasia, assistant chief of marine staff, MC6 Communications Committee, during a tour of Naval Detachment Oyster Base, Ulugan Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 9, 2023. The tour was part of the Philippine Marine Corps – U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (PMC – MARFORPAC Staff Talks) and allowed the Marines to view how their counterparts train. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (Courtesy photo by Philippine Marine Corps Pfc. Joedenry Abragan)

Photo by Courtesy Photon by Philippine Marine Corps Pfc.Joedenry Abragan

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), during the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), speaks with Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), during the PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, Feb. 10, 2023. The PMC-MARFORPAC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a brief on the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen) (Photo edited for security purposes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a brief on the site of an expeditionary command and control (C2) node training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen) (Photo edited for security purposes)

Photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmetgustavsen

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachery Nirk, a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and James Bellucci, a senior training associate with Building Momentum, participate in Innovation Boot Camp on Sea Glass Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. IBC was designed to teach Marines skills such as soldering, 3D printing, coding, and programming to create innovative products for the Marine Corps and to test Marines’ critical thinking skills. Nirk is a native of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachery Nirk, a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and James Bellucci, a senior training associate with Building Momentum, participate in Innovation Boot Camp on Sea Glass Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2023. IBC was designed to teach Marines skills such as soldering, 3D printing, coding, and programming to create innovative products for the Marine Corps and to test Marines’ critical thinking skills. Nirk is a native of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Zachariah Spitzer, the avionics chief for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, poses for a photo in front of a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Jan. 9, 2023. Spitzer was presented a certificate for rescuing an endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Zachariah Spitzer, the avionics chief for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, poses for a photo in front of a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Jan. 9, 2023. Spitzer was presented a certificate for rescuing an endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss

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