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U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force observe a helicopter rescue demonstration from the Baltimore County Police Department during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that provides the opportunity for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to engage with each other and civilians. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and community service events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force observe a helicopter rescue demonstration from the Baltimore County Police Department during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that provides the opportunity for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to engage with each other and civilians. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and community service events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikio De Los

U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guard cadets participate in a physical training event in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 10, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guard cadets participate in a physical training event in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 10, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Veller, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, picks up litter and trash ashore Masonville Cove during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that provides the opportunity for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to engage with each other and civilians. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and community service events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Veller, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, picks up litter and trash ashore Masonville Cove during Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that provides the opportunity for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to engage with each other and civilians. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and community service events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikio De Los

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, meets Cdr. Alfonza O. White, left, the commanding officer of the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS 21) during a ship tour in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, meets Cdr. Alfonza O. White, left, the commanding officer of the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS 21) during a ship tour in Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. More than 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin T. Fairman, right, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Pfc. Sean Juy, left, a data systems administrator with Hampton Roads Detachment, 2nd Network Battalion, Cyberspace Command, converse while aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 6, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Over 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin T. Fairman, right, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Pfc. Sean Juy, left, a data systems administrator with Hampton Roads Detachment, 2nd Network Battalion, Cyberspace Command, converse while aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 6, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions of the U.S. sea services and maritime capabilities from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Over 2,300 service members participated in Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore 2022 engaging and assisting with ship tours, live bands and static equipment displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

MARFORCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND

MARFORCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND

Photo by Casey T. Price

Marines & Sailors

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Photo by Sgt Kealii De Los Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, right, the outgoing commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), relinquishes command to Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, left, the incoming FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM commanding general, during a succession of command ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2022. The succession of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred from one commander to another. The new commanding general will proceed to execute the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM and MARFOR NORTHCOM in provisioning joint capable Marine Corps forces, direct deployment planning and execution of Service-retained operating forces in support of the combatant commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, right, the outgoing commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), relinquishes command to Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, left, the incoming FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM commanding general, during a succession of command ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2022. The succession of command ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred from one commander to another. The new commanding general will proceed to execute the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM and MARFOR NORTHCOM in provisioning joint capable Marine Corps forces, direct deployment planning and execution of Service-retained operating forces in support of the combatant commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Tyler, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, holds an M1014 shotgun before a ballistics breaching range during Summer Pioneer 22 on Camp Lejeune, July 23, 2022. Summer Pioneer is a naval engineering exercise demonstrating integrated U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy formations to establish and sustain expeditionary advanced bases and maritime domain awareness. (U.S. photo by Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Tyler, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, holds an M1014 shotgun before a ballistics breaching range during Summer Pioneer 22 on Camp Lejeune, July 23, 2022. Summer Pioneer is a naval engineering exercise demonstrating integrated U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy formations to establish and sustain expeditionary advanced bases and maritime domain awareness. (U.S. photo by Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Cpl. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy, branch head of Marine Manpower Enlisted Assignments (MMEA), Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, addresses Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), during an all hands professional military education assembly at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 28, 2022. Leaders from MMEA visited FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM to present information and provide guidance to enlisted Marines on career advancement, special duty assignments and re-enlistment incentives. MMEA ensures Marines who are eligible for reenlistment in Fiscal Year 2023 are able to make informed decisions about their careers, assignment options, and potential for future service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert G. McCarthy, branch head of Marine Manpower Enlisted Assignments (MMEA), Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, addresses Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), during an all hands professional military education assembly at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 28, 2022. Leaders from MMEA visited FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM to present information and provide guidance to enlisted Marines on career advancement, special duty assignments and re-enlistment incentives. MMEA ensures Marines who are eligible for reenlistment in Fiscal Year 2023 are able to make informed decisions about their careers, assignment options, and potential for future service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

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Photo by Master Sgt. White

Exercise Burmese Chase is a longstanding fire support exercise hosted by 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company focused on improving combat readiness and strengthening relationships with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Exercise Burmese Chase is a longstanding fire support exercise hosted by 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company focused on improving combat readiness and strengthening relationships with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Megan Roses

U.S. Marines from various commands and units gather for the 33rd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium (JWLS) at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Virginia, July 12, 2022. The Marines engaged in open question forums about Talent Management 2030, Force Design 2030, retention and various other categories contributing toward professional development. The Sea Service Leadership Association hosts the JWLS and is a non-profit organization that encourages personnel improvement through networking, education, and mentorship of women from all three maritime armed forces – the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marines from various commands and units gather for the 33rd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium (JWLS) at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Virginia, July 12, 2022. The Marines engaged in open question forums about Talent Management 2030, Force Design 2030, retention and various other categories contributing toward professional development. The Sea Service Leadership Association hosts the JWLS and is a non-profit organization that encourages personnel improvement through networking, education, and mentorship of women from all three maritime armed forces – the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

Allen Sese, the High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Coordinator with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, Headquarters and Service Battalion gives a lecture on physical training during a HITT course in the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 11, 2022. HITT is a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that focuses on maintaining and improving physical resiliency and combat readiness. Marines who graduate from the course are knowledgeable resources for physical training within their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Allen Sese, the High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Coordinator with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, Headquarters and Service Battalion gives a lecture on physical training during a HITT course in the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 11, 2022. HITT is a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that focuses on maintaining and improving physical resiliency and combat readiness. Marines who graduate from the course are knowledgeable resources for physical training within their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM bids
Fair Winds and Following Seas to Col. Robert S. Morgan as he retired today at the Sewell's Point Golf Course, Norfolk, Virginia. Morgan enlisted in 1987 and participated is Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. He commissioned May 1993 and now retires as the acting Chief of Staff of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM a U.S. Marine Corps Colonel. He received the Legion of Merit, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and many more during his 34 years of faithful service.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM bids Fair Winds and Following Seas to Col. Robert S. Morgan as he retired today at the Sewell's Point Golf Course, Norfolk, Virginia. Morgan enlisted in 1987 and participated is Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. He commissioned May 1993 and now retires as the acting Chief of Staff of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM a U.S. Marine Corps Colonel. He received the Legion of Merit, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and many more during his 34 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU participated in George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group’s Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) from the USS Bataan and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic. This is the first time that a MEU has integrated into the Carrier Strike Group’s COMPTUEX. The purpose of COMPTUEX is to assess a units’ ability to conduct military operations at sea, project power ashore through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. This exercise provided the 26th MEU with another opportunity to strengthen relationships between the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU participated in George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group’s Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) from the USS Bataan and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic. This is the first time that a MEU has integrated into the Carrier Strike Group’s COMPTUEX. The purpose of COMPTUEX is to assess a units’ ability to conduct military operations at sea, project power ashore through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. This exercise provided the 26th MEU with another opportunity to strengthen relationships between the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

U.S. Marines with Training Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command and personnel with Chesapeake Special Weapons And Tactics Team, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, conclude integration training with a group photo at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, June 21, 2022. Personnel from various organizations gathered to compare marksmanship and close-quarters battle tactics with the U.S. Marines. MCSFR organizes, trains, and equips anti-terrorism security forces in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for vital national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

U.S. Marines with Training Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command and personnel with Chesapeake Special Weapons And Tactics Team, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, conclude integration training with a group photo at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, June 21, 2022. Personnel from various organizations gathered to compare marksmanship and close-quarters battle tactics with the U.S. Marines. MCSFR organizes, trains, and equips anti-terrorism security forces in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for vital national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams

African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross

Exercise Gunslinger is a large military exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 134th Air Control Squadron of McConnell Air Force Base. More than 1,300 Marines from 11 home training centers across the country have deployed to multiple areas throughout Kansas to participate in Gunslinger 22.

Exercise Gunslinger is a large military exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 134th Air Control Squadron of McConnell Air Force Base. More than 1,300 Marines from 11 home training centers across the country have deployed to multiple areas throughout Kansas to participate in Gunslinger 22.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Trevor Hall, left, Assistant Chief of Staff and Sgt. Jonathan T. Howard, right, a legal services specialist, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), meet Triton, the Norfolk Tides minor-league baseball mascot, at Harbor Park Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia, June 18, 2022. U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM participated in the baseball game to represent the Marine Corps presence in Naval Station Norfolk, the biggest naval base in the world. Due to the military being an integral part of the Hampton Roads community, the Norfolk Tides hosts several military appreciation nights and military themed seasons in honor of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Trevor Hall, left, Assistant Chief of Staff and Sgt. Jonathan T. Howard, right, a legal services specialist, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), meet Triton, the Norfolk Tides minor-league baseball mascot, at Harbor Park Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia, June 18, 2022. U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM participated in the baseball game to represent the Marine Corps presence in Naval Station Norfolk, the biggest naval base in the world. Due to the military being an integral part of the Hampton Roads community, the Norfolk Tides hosts several military appreciation nights and military themed seasons in honor of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado