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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (right), the commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Cmdr. Elizabeth A Nelson (center), commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), thanks sailors for their hard work in preparing the ship for deployment on March 25, 2022. The USS Gunston Hall is one of the three Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group dock landing ships scheduled to join 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit who deployed earlier this month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (right), the commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Cmdr. Elizabeth A Nelson (center), commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), thanks sailors for their hard work in preparing the ship for deployment on March 25, 2022. The USS Gunston Hall is one of the three Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group dock landing ships scheduled to join 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit who deployed earlier this month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (right), the commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Cmdr. Elizabeth A Nelson (center), commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), thanks sailors for their hard work in preparing the ship for deployment on March 25, 2022. The USS Gunston Hall is one of the three Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group dock landing ships scheduled to join 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit who deployed earlier this month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (right), the commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Cmdr. Elizabeth A Nelson (center), commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), thanks sailors for their hard work in preparing the ship for deployment on March 25, 2022. The USS Gunston Hall is one of the three Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group dock landing ships scheduled to join 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit who deployed earlier this month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

On Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 0800-1200 the Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive sponsored by FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM will be conducted at building NH-33, NSA Hampton Roads. The blood drive will support active duty service members and hospital patients of all blood types. You can pre-register online at: www.militarydonor.com and any questions can be answered via email at: ralph.k.peters.civ@mail.mil

On Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 0800-1200 the Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive sponsored by FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM will be conducted at building NH-33, NSA Hampton Roads. The blood drive will support active duty service members and hospital patients of all blood types. You can pre-register online at: www.militarydonor.com and any questions can be answered via email at: ralph.k.peters.civ@mail.mil

Photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the command sergeant major of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, tour the USS Arlington (LPD 24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 2022. The USS Arlington is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and was officially commissioned Feb. 8, 2013, but its ceremonial commissioning occurred on April 6, 2013. The U.S. Marine Corps and Navy continue relevant support to deterrence with integrated sea power, operating concepts, capabilities, doctrine, personnel assignments, education and training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the command sergeant major of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, tour the USS Arlington (LPD 24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 2022. The USS Arlington is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and was officially commissioned Feb. 8, 2013, but its ceremonial commissioning occurred on April 6, 2013. The U.S. Marine Corps and Navy continue relevant support to deterrence with integrated sea power, operating concepts, capabilities, doctrine, personnel assignments, education and training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikiokalani De Los Santos

BODØ, NORWAY – Thousands of U.S. Marines and Sailors are scheduled to participate in Norway’s Exercise Cold Response 22, the ninth iteration of this exercise, occurring from March 14 – April 1, 2022. The exercise is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation during a high-intensity warfighting scenario in a challenging Arctic environment with rugged terrain and extreme cold weather. This iteration will emphasize and test critical activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability, to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with The Royal Netherlands Navy, and reacting against an adversary force in a dynamic training environment. U.S. forces began training in Norway in December as Marine units conducted cold weather training and planning in the lead up to the exercise. Approximately 200 military vehicles, attack and assault aircraft and other equipment departed Camp Lejeune, N.C., in January as part of II Marine Expeditionary Force’s participation in Exercise Cold Response 2022. U.S. forces traveling to Norway are following COVID-19 mitigation protocols. All deploying troops are vaccinated, and tested before and after travel. Self-sufficient logistics and medical components are structured to support the Marines and Sailors in event of emergencies. Media interested in covering U.S. participation in the exercise from March 14-April 1, should contact II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations’ media officer, U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jasmine Scott at iimefcommstrat@usmc.mil.

BODØ, NORWAY – Thousands of U.S. Marines and Sailors are scheduled to participate in Norway’s Exercise Cold Response 22, the ninth iteration of this exercise, occurring from March 14 – April 1, 2022. The exercise is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation during a high-intensity warfighting scenario in a challenging Arctic environment with rugged terrain and extreme cold weather. This iteration will emphasize and test critical activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability, to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with The Royal Netherlands Navy, and reacting against an adversary force in a dynamic training environment. U.S. forces began training in Norway in December as Marine units conducted cold weather training and planning in the lead up to the exercise. Approximately 200 military vehicles, attack and assault aircraft and other equipment departed Camp Lejeune, N.C., in January as part of II Marine Expeditionary Force’s participation in Exercise Cold Response 2022. U.S. forces traveling to Norway are following COVID-19 mitigation protocols. All deploying troops are vaccinated, and tested before and after travel. Self-sufficient logistics and medical components are structured to support the Marines and Sailors in event of emergencies. Media interested in covering U.S. participation in the exercise from March 14-April 1, should contact II Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations’ media officer, U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Jasmine Scott at iimefcommstrat@usmc.mil.

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Arre

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), awards a certificate of retirement to Joseph W. Murphy, executive director of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, during a retirement ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2022. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM is a command active component operating forces and deployment planning and execution of operating forces in support of Combatant Commander and service requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), awards a certificate of retirement to Joseph W. Murphy, executive director of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, during a retirement ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2022. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM is a command active component operating forces and deployment planning and execution of operating forces in support of Combatant Commander and service requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the command sergeant major of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, are greeted by Col. Richard H. Pitchford, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), and Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Easter, the command sergeant major of MCSFR, during a base visit at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Feb. 15, 2022. Lt. Gen. Langley arrived at MCSFR to discuss resiliency of the strategic weapons enterprise and preparations for the commander’s update brief. MCSFR organizes, trains, equips, and provides anti-terrorism security forces in support of combatant commanders and Naval commanders in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for strategic weapons and vital national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the command sergeant major of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, are greeted by Col. Richard H. Pitchford, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), and Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Easter, the command sergeant major of MCSFR, during a base visit at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Feb. 15, 2022. Lt. Gen. Langley arrived at MCSFR to discuss resiliency of the strategic weapons enterprise and preparations for the commander’s update brief. MCSFR organizes, trains, equips, and provides anti-terrorism security forces in support of combatant commanders and Naval commanders in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for strategic weapons and vital national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) arrive at Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, Feb. 2, 2022. Norway is the host nation of Exercise Cold Response 22, an annual training event that II MEF and several other partner nations participate in to exercise and advance critical military capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline C. Arre)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) arrive at Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, Feb. 2, 2022. Norway is the host nation of Exercise Cold Response 22, an annual training event that II MEF and several other partner nations participate in to exercise and advance critical military capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline C. Arre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Arre

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Linda R. Rodriguez, a career planner with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses for a photo at Camp Elmore, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Linda R. Rodriguez, a career planner with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses for a photo at Camp Elmore, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2022.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a relay race with snowshoes to build confidence in their gear near Camp Dawson, West Virginia, Feb. 2, 2022. This exercise is the third phase of a specialized training evolution to determine the efficacy of 2d MARDIV’s experimental battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a relay race with snowshoes to build confidence in their gear near Camp Dawson, West Virginia, Feb. 2, 2022. This exercise is the third phase of a specialized training evolution to determine the efficacy of 2d MARDIV’s experimental battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

Naval Support Facility Indian Head Annex Stump Neck, Maryland (February 1, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) visits Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head Annex Stump Neck, Md. Lt. Gen. Langley toured the Downey Responder Training Facility to see the expeditious response capabilities of CBIRF Marines and Sailors first hand. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blakely Graham/Released)

Naval Support Facility Indian Head Annex Stump Neck, Maryland (February 1, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) visits Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head Annex Stump Neck, Md. Lt. Gen. Langley toured the Downey Responder Training Facility to see the expeditious response capabilities of CBIRF Marines and Sailors first hand. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blakely Graham/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blakely Graham

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH) commander, tours Fort Pickett, Virginia, on Jan. 23, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to see the facilities on Fort Pickett, meet with service members supporting the Task Force, and discuss future plans for Operation Allies Welcome. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH) commander, tours Fort Pickett, Virginia, on Jan. 23, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to see the facilities on Fort Pickett, meet with service members supporting the Task Force, and discuss future plans for Operation Allies Welcome. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

United States and Canadian commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across North America joined Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and the rest of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM senior leaders at the annual Commander's Conference Jan. 26, 2022, at the headquarters on Peterson Space Force Base. General VanHerck provided his vision and direction for homeland defense, including globally integrated deterrence and layered defense, at the two-day forum with leaders from all of NORAD's and USNORTHCOM's component, subordinate, and regional commands. (Department of Defense photo by Chuck Marsh)

United States and Canadian commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across North America joined Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and the rest of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM senior leaders at the annual Commander's Conference Jan. 26, 2022, at the headquarters on Peterson Space Force Base. General VanHerck provided his vision and direction for homeland defense, including globally integrated deterrence and layered defense, at the two-day forum with leaders from all of NORAD's and USNORTHCOM's component, subordinate, and regional commands. (Department of Defense photo by Chuck Marsh)

Photo by Charles Marsh

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trenton Z. Brown, a rifleman and team leader with Recapture Tactics Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and British Royal Marine Cpl. Michael Dowd, an armored support group team member with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, adjusts a battle sight zero on a C8 assault rifle during exercise Tartan Eagle Phase II, Northumbria Police Range, Wallsend, England, Dec. 11, 2021. This range allowed U.S. Marines to operate alongside British Royal Marines in a similar occupation field while conducting movement-to-contact and pistol drills. Exercise Tartan Eagle is a bilateral biyearly training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines to train close-quarters battle strategy and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trenton Z. Brown, a rifleman and team leader with Recapture Tactics Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and British Royal Marine Cpl. Michael Dowd, an armored support group team member with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, adjusts a battle sight zero on a C8 assault rifle during exercise Tartan Eagle Phase II, Northumbria Police Range, Wallsend, England, Dec. 11, 2021. This range allowed U.S. Marines to operate alongside British Royal Marines in a similar occupation field while conducting movement-to-contact and pistol drills. Exercise Tartan Eagle is a bilateral biyearly training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines to train close-quarters battle strategy and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

CAMP ELMORE, Va.— The U.S. Marine Corps consists of individuals who are first to fight in the air, land, and sea. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Holden L. Mesimer was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, and is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) planning specialist with Plans, Policies, and Operations South. Mesimer continually looks for opportunities to improve his efficiency in completing his job.

“With our military occupational specialty (MOS), we see the basic commands and requirements.” Mesimer continued, “Especially at a force command you see it in the system from regiments, divisions, and assigned designated supplies for their demands.”

As a MAGTF planner, Mesimer designs plans, policies, and functions for operations from various units. MAGTF planners track data from units as they deploy and redeploy then briefs situations and missions to higher enlisted and officers. He spends most of his day utilizing the Joint Operational Planning and Execution Systems (JOPES) to carry out the missions of the combatant commander. However, the use of the JOPES software limited Mesimers opportunity to actually experience the Marine Corps outside of his office. To further understand his responsibilities in planning and execution, Mesimer participated in his first tour aboard a naval ship, the USS Gunston Hall at Norfolk Naval Station.

CAMP ELMORE, Va.— The U.S. Marine Corps consists of individuals who are first to fight in the air, land, and sea. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Holden L. Mesimer was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, and is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) planning specialist with Plans, Policies, and Operations South. Mesimer continually looks for opportunities to improve his efficiency in completing his job. “With our military occupational specialty (MOS), we see the basic commands and requirements.” Mesimer continued, “Especially at a force command you see it in the system from regiments, divisions, and assigned designated supplies for their demands.” As a MAGTF planner, Mesimer designs plans, policies, and functions for operations from various units. MAGTF planners track data from units as they deploy and redeploy then briefs situations and missions to higher enlisted and officers. He spends most of his day utilizing the Joint Operational Planning and Execution Systems (JOPES) to carry out the missions of the combatant commander. However, the use of the JOPES software limited Mesimers opportunity to actually experience the Marine Corps outside of his office. To further understand his responsibilities in planning and execution, Mesimer participated in his first tour aboard a naval ship, the USS Gunston Hall at Norfolk Naval Station.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Forces, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH) and the Intermediate Logistics Embarkation Course (ILEC) tour the USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 16, 2021. The USS Gunston Hall is a United States Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship designed to transport and launch loaded amphibious crafts with embarked personnel. Understanding the U.S. Navy’s capability to sustain operations globally contributes to the unit’s Force Design 2030 naval integration plan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Forces, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH) and the Intermediate Logistics Embarkation Course (ILEC) tour the USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 16, 2021. The USS Gunston Hall is a United States Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship designed to transport and launch loaded amphibious crafts with embarked personnel. Understanding the U.S. Navy’s capability to sustain operations globally contributes to the unit’s Force Design 2030 naval integration plan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Aquino, a rifleman with 4th Bravo Company, Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, grapples against multiple Martial Arts Instructor Trainers during the Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course 101-22 cumulative event at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia, Nov. 5, 2021. The MAI course is a multifaceted course incorporating Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques and teaching warrior ethos. Upon completion, Marines are awarded belt advancement and accredited to teach and certify Marines in close-quarters combat tactics, weapons of opportunity and other various MCMAP tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Aquino, a rifleman with 4th Bravo Company, Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, grapples against multiple Martial Arts Instructor Trainers during the Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course 101-22 cumulative event at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia, Nov. 5, 2021. The MAI course is a multifaceted course incorporating Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques and teaching warrior ethos. Upon completion, Marines are awarded belt advancement and accredited to teach and certify Marines in close-quarters combat tactics, weapons of opportunity and other various MCMAP tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), pose for a group photo as the winners of a competition during a command field meet at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 9, 2021. In celebration of the 246th Marine Corps Birthday, sections of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH competed in challenges to test their mental and physical abilities and build camaraderie. Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued an order to formalize the tradition and establish Nov. 10 as the official day of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), pose for a group photo as the winners of a competition during a command field meet at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 9, 2021. In celebration of the 246th Marine Corps Birthday, sections of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH competed in challenges to test their mental and physical abilities and build camaraderie. Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued an order to formalize the tradition and establish Nov. 10 as the official day of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund (Right), the outgoing commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), relinquishes command to Maj. Gen. Michael E. Langley (Left), the incoming FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, commanding general during a succession of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2021. 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 MARFORNORTH 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. Robert F. Hedelund (Right), the outgoing commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), relinquishes command to Maj. Gen. Michael E. Langley (Left), the incoming FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, commanding general during a succession of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2021. 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 MARFORNORTH 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

210920-N-LL388-0013 (Sept. 20, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commander, Fleet Marine Corps Atlantic, and Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, shake hands following the signing of the Naval Integration Campaign Plan (NICP) Sept. 20 in the Rotunda at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The NICP is a progressive step in operationalizing the Commandant’s Planning Guidance, A Design for Maintaining Superiority, and Advantage at Sea. The plan will ensure “One Fight, One Navy” force global posture. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mary Popejoy/RELEASED

210920-N-LL388-0013 (Sept. 20, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commander, Fleet Marine Corps Atlantic, and Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, shake hands following the signing of the Naval Integration Campaign Plan (NICP) Sept. 20 in the Rotunda at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The NICP is a progressive step in operationalizing the Commandant’s Planning Guidance, A Design for Maintaining Superiority, and Advantage at Sea. The plan will ensure “One Fight, One Navy” force global posture. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mary Popejoy/RELEASED

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Mary Popejoy