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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines and Sailors from across the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) over a terrain model prior to a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Helminski, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines and Sailors from across the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) over a terrain model prior to a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX) I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, the commanding general for Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), visits Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 19, 2022. The meeting was held to better understand the mission, priorities and requirements of each respective command to ensure all are aligned and supported. MCWL generates, examines and provides analytically-supported recommendations to inform subsequent force design development activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, the commanding general for Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), visits Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 19, 2022. The meeting was held to better understand the mission, priorities and requirements of each respective command to ensure all are aligned and supported. MCWL generates, examines and provides analytically-supported recommendations to inform subsequent force design development activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command commander, greets U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jayln Morton, an inventory management specialist at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during the course completion ceremony for the Freestate Challenge Academy at Havre De Grace High School, Maryland on Dec. 17, 2022. The Academy’s mission is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth and to produce graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline needed to succeed as adults. More than 4,000 cadets have graduated since the Academy’s beginning in 1993. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command commander, greets U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jayln Morton, an inventory management specialist at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during the course completion ceremony for the Freestate Challenge Academy at Havre De Grace High School, Maryland on Dec. 17, 2022. The Academy’s mission is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth and to produce graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline needed to succeed as adults. More than 4,000 cadets have graduated since the Academy’s beginning in 1993. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command commander, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Pritchard, left, the Command Sergeant Major of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, celebrate the establishment of FMFTLANT at Marine Forces Command, Norfolk, Va, on Dec.16, 2022. The ceremony signifies the 76th anniversary and allows Marines to reflect on the command’s history. Today, the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, and MARFOR NORTHCOM is to advise the U.S. Northern Command on the proper employment and support of Marine Corps forces, to command service-retained forces, and provide support for joint, naval, and service requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command commander, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Pritchard, left, the Command Sergeant Major of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, celebrate the establishment of FMFTLANT at Marine Forces Command, Norfolk, Va, on Dec.16, 2022. The ceremony signifies the 76th anniversary and allows Marines to reflect on the command’s history. Today, the mission of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, and MARFOR NORTHCOM is to advise the U.S. Northern Command on the proper employment and support of Marine Corps forces, to command service-retained forces, and provide support for joint, naval, and service requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the commanding general for Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, the deputy commanding general for FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and his wife Mrs. Susan Kelliher hold award given during a promotion ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 16, 2022. During his 30 years of service he accumulated more than 4,500 mishap-free flight hours in seven different aircrafts. General officers are nominated for promotion by the President and confirmed by the Senate. As a newly promoted Maj. Gen., Kelliher’s responsibilities include overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the commanding general for Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, the deputy commanding general for FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and his wife Mrs. Susan Kelliher hold award given during a promotion ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 16, 2022. During his 30 years of service he accumulated more than 4,500 mishap-free flight hours in seven different aircrafts. General officers are nominated for promotion by the President and confirmed by the Senate. As a newly promoted Maj. Gen., Kelliher’s responsibilities include overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony D. Morris, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Plans Policies and Operations South, executes a deadlift in the Camp Elmore Gymnasium, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2022. Morris participated in a High Intensity Tactical Training competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico against Marines from various units. He was awarded first place after he conducted a series of exercises scored based on timing and execution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony D. Morris, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with Plans Policies and Operations South, executes a deadlift in the Camp Elmore Gymnasium, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 12, 2022. Morris participated in a High Intensity Tactical Training competition on Marine Corps Base Quantico against Marines from various units. He was awarded first place after he conducted a series of exercises scored based on timing and execution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, center, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, addresses Marines and Civilian Marines at the command headquarters on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, December 2, 2022. During the town hall meeting, Cavanaugh answered questions, set expectations, and discussed priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Casey Price)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, center, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, addresses Marines and Civilian Marines at the command headquarters on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, December 2, 2022. During the town hall meeting, Cavanaugh answered questions, set expectations, and discussed priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Casey Price)

Photo by Casey Price

Lt. Gen. Gregg P. Olson, Director of the Marine Corps, visits CBIRF at Naval Base Stump Neck Annex, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. Lt. Gen. Olson toured the facility, and spoke to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, while receiving multiple demonstrations of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Ponce)

Lt. Gen. Gregg P. Olson, Director of the Marine Corps, visits CBIRF at Naval Base Stump Neck Annex, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. Lt. Gen. Olson toured the facility, and spoke to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, while receiving multiple demonstrations of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Ponce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Ponce

John F. Kelliher III, deputy commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, attends a conference meeting discussing a visit to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek, Virginia, Nov. 29, 2022. Historically, LHD 7 was launched on Feb. 4, 2000, and was christened by its sponsor, Mrs. Zandra Krulak, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Krulak, Pascagoula, Mississippi, March 25, 2000. The visit served as an opportunity to bring cohesion to both commands' combined efforts and align respective subordinate commands in this progressive step for Navy and Marine Corps integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

John F. Kelliher III, deputy commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, attends a conference meeting discussing a visit to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek, Virginia, Nov. 29, 2022. Historically, LHD 7 was launched on Feb. 4, 2000, and was christened by its sponsor, Mrs. Zandra Krulak, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Krulak, Pascagoula, Mississippi, March 25, 2000. The visit served as an opportunity to bring cohesion to both commands' combined efforts and align respective subordinate commands in this progressive step for Navy and Marine Corps integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Adams

U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, gets his vitals checked during an ASBP blood drive at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Nov. 30, 2022. The U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM volunteered for the ASBP quarterly blood drive in order to contribute to a greater cause. The ASBP is a joint operation that collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to needed military locations around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, gets his vitals checked during an ASBP blood drive at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Nov. 30, 2022. The U.S. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM volunteered for the ASBP quarterly blood drive in order to contribute to a greater cause. The ASBP is a joint operation that collects, tests, stores, transports and distributes blood products to needed military locations around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, cuts the ceremonial cake during the 247th U.S. Marine Corps birthday ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2022. A cake cutting ceremony was held at the nation's Capitol in honor of the Marine Corps birthday and timeless traditions. In 1775 the Continental Congress was responsible for passing legislation establishing the Marine Corps as an official warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, cuts the ceremonial cake during the 247th U.S. Marine Corps birthday ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2022. A cake cutting ceremony was held at the nation's Capitol in honor of the Marine Corps birthday and timeless traditions. In 1775 the Continental Congress was responsible for passing legislation establishing the Marine Corps as an official warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and British Royal Marines with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, complete Tartan Eagle phase II, Otterburn Training Camp, Europe, Oct. 24 - Nov. 3, 2022. U.S. Marines trained to effectively fire the Royal Marines annual combat marksmanship training test, close-quarters battle ranges and learn technical field skills while overseas with 43 Cdo RM. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines with 43 Cdo RM to travel to each command’s training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and British Royal Marines with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, complete Tartan Eagle phase II, Otterburn Training Camp, Europe, Oct. 24 - Nov. 3, 2022. U.S. Marines trained to effectively fire the Royal Marines annual combat marksmanship training test, close-quarters battle ranges and learn technical field skills while overseas with 43 Cdo RM. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines with 43 Cdo RM to travel to each command’s training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikio De Los

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Crain, an infantry officer with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic, explains the intent of the upcoming exercise during an Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia, Nov. 14, 2022. This course provides the opportunity for the Marines and Sailors to integrate, plan and think like a team as they prepare for future deployments. AMSPC enhances staff integration, planning and preparation for follow on training and subsequent deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Crain, an infantry officer with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic, explains the intent of the upcoming exercise during an Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia, Nov. 14, 2022. This course provides the opportunity for the Marines and Sailors to integrate, plan and think like a team as they prepare for future deployments. AMSPC enhances staff integration, planning and preparation for follow on training and subsequent deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

The ARG and MEU Staff Planning
Course commenced at EWTGLANT on Nov. 14. This
nine-day course for Sailors and Marines, who will
deploy together next year as part of an ARG-MEU
team, builds working-relationships through academics
and training conducted by subject matter experts and
break-out sessions focused on creative
problem-solving, shipboard capabilities, amphibious
planning, non-combatant evacuation operations, and
various blue-green integration efforts. The course is
part of the Navy’s Fleet Response Training Plan and
Marine Corps’ Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

The ARG and MEU Staff Planning Course commenced at EWTGLANT on Nov. 14. This nine-day course for Sailors and Marines, who will deploy together next year as part of an ARG-MEU team, builds working-relationships through academics and training conducted by subject matter experts and break-out sessions focused on creative problem-solving, shipboard capabilities, amphibious planning, non-combatant evacuation operations, and various blue-green integration efforts. The course is part of the Navy’s Fleet Response Training Plan and Marine Corps’ Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Intelligence School Marine Detachment, participate in a historical uniform pageant during the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 2, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service members of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM have not celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday Ball since 2019. The birthday ball is a celebration of Marine Corps tradition and the legacy across generations from the past to the future of the warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Intelligence School Marine Detachment, participate in a historical uniform pageant during the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM) 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 2, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service members of FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM have not celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday Ball since 2019. The birthday ball is a celebration of Marine Corps tradition and the legacy across generations from the past to the future of the warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael D. Watts, mess chief, with 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Division, and Kayla Shaffer, a student at Johnson and Wales University, compete in a cooking competition during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marines, local chefs and students from Johnson and Wales University participate in a culinary competition using items from meals ready to eat during Marine Week Charlotte. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Marine Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael D. Watts, mess chief, with 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Division, and Kayla Shaffer, a student at Johnson and Wales University, compete in a cooking competition during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marines, local chefs and students from Johnson and Wales University participate in a culinary competition using items from meals ready to eat during Marine Week Charlotte. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Marine Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation.

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dean Schulz, Commanding Officer of Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), and Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speak to CBIRF Marines and staff during a tour of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck, Md., Oct. 17, 1022. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Cavanaugh received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dean Schulz, Commanding Officer of Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), and Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speak to CBIRF Marines and staff during a tour of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck, Md., Oct. 17, 1022. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Cavanaugh received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, left, speaks to Col. Dean Schulz, Commanding Officer of Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), right, while on a tour of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck, Md., Oct. 17, 2022. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Cavanaugh received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, left, speaks to Col. Dean Schulz, Commanding Officer of Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), right, while on a tour of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck, Md., Oct. 17, 2022. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Cavanaugh received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

A young girl puts on her dad's cover during a homecoming for Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

A young girl puts on her dad's cover during a homecoming for Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in musical chairs during a field meet at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sept. 22, 2022. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, competed in a dessert bake off, polyvinyl chloride pipe construction contest, musical chairs, football throwing competition and tug-of-war in order to win the unit trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, hold quarterly field meets to sustain camaraderie and boost morale within the unit through friendly competitions. (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 (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in musical chairs during a field meet at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sept. 22, 2022. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, competed in a dessert bake off, polyvinyl chloride pipe construction contest, musical chairs, football throwing competition and tug-of-war in order to win the unit trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, hold quarterly field meets to sustain camaraderie and boost morale within the unit through friendly competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen