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Marines

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Various tactical and equipment with 46th Engineering Battalion staged at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, La. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Various tactical and equipment with 46th Engineering Battalion staged at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, La. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd

Brig. Gen. Kelliher, Officer in Charge of JFLCC Forward Command Element, and Brig. Gen Prendergast, commander of Task Force 51, discuss current operations with LT Jasmine Aldino and Senior Chief Construction (SCW/EXW) Jason Fletcher around the equipment staging area for DSCA operations in response to Hurricane Ida relief efforts. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Brig. Gen. Kelliher, Officer in Charge of JFLCC Forward Command Element, and Brig. Gen Prendergast, commander of Task Force 51, discuss current operations with LT Jasmine Aldino and Senior Chief Construction (SCW/EXW) Jason Fletcher around the equipment staging area for DSCA operations in response to Hurricane Ida relief efforts. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd

U.S. Army Spc. Juan Lozano changes a front tire on an up-armored Medium Tactical Vehicle with the 418th Transportation Company, 13th Expeditionary Support Company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, Baton Rouge, LA. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

U.S. Army Spc. Juan Lozano changes a front tire on an up-armored Medium Tactical Vehicle with the 418th Transportation Company, 13th Expeditionary Support Company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, Baton Rouge, LA. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by Master Sgt. Robert White

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kelliher, officer in charge of the forward coordination element, examines various tactical support vehicles with the 61st Quartermaster Battalion, part of Task Force 51 Title 10 forces. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kelliher, officer in charge of the forward coordination element, examines various tactical support vehicles with the 61st Quartermaster Battalion, part of Task Force 51 Title 10 forces. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by Master Sgt. Robert White

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Marine Corps Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT), Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN) Sergeant Major, expresses his gratitude while sharing memories during the MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT, HQSVCBN, relief and appointment ceremony at Norfolk, Virginia, September 3, 2021. Sgt. Maj. Driver relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Marine Corps Northern Command (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT), Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN) Sergeant Major, expresses his gratitude while sharing memories during the MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT, HQSVCBN, relief and appointment ceremony at Norfolk, Virginia, September 3, 2021. Sgt. Maj. Driver relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, offgoing, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT), Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN) Sergeant Major, relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer, during the relief and appointment ceremony at Norfolk, Virginia, September 3, 2021. The NCO sword symbolizes the duties and responsibilities of the office of the HQSVCBN sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, offgoing, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT), Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN) Sergeant Major, relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer, during the relief and appointment ceremony at Norfolk, Virginia, September 3, 2021. The NCO sword symbolizes the duties and responsibilities of the office of the HQSVCBN sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew S. Grosz, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer, group sergeant major, both with Marine Corps Security Cooperations Group (MCSCG) case the colors during the deactivation ceremony for MCSCG at Fort Story, Virginia, Sept. 2, 2021. MCSCG executed and enabled security cooperation programs, training and planning for ten years. MCSCG is being deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew S. Grosz, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. John S. Studer, group sergeant major, both with Marine Corps Security Cooperations Group (MCSCG) case the colors during the deactivation ceremony for MCSCG at Fort Story, Virginia, Sept. 2, 2021. MCSCG executed and enabled security cooperation programs, training and planning for ten years. MCSCG is being deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikiokalani D

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D Mays, a crew chief with VMM-261, assists in the air lift of Marines to support Task Force 51 in Ft. Polk in support of Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations with FEMA. NAS Chambers Field, Norfolk Va. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D Mays, a crew chief with VMM-261, assists in the air lift of Marines to support Task Force 51 in Ft. Polk in support of Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations with FEMA. NAS Chambers Field, Norfolk Va. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by Master Sgt. Robert White

U.S. Marines with the Joint Force Land Component Commander embark on a MV-22 Osprey to support Task Force 51 in Ft. Polk in support of Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations with FEMA. NAS Chambers Field, Norfolk Va. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

U.S. Marines with the Joint Force Land Component Commander embark on a MV-22 Osprey to support Task Force 51 in Ft. Polk in support of Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations with FEMA. NAS Chambers Field, Norfolk Va. (Released/U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Ladd)

Photo by Master Sgt. Robert White

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT) Sergeant Major, returns the non-commissioned officer (NCO) sword to Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, Commanding General, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT, during the relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 15, 2021. This NCO sword symbolizes the duties and responsibilities of the office of the command sergeant major. As Lt. Gen. Hedlund presents the sword to Sgt. Maj. Michael Pritchard he becomes the appointed MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (FMFLANT) Sergeant Major, returns the non-commissioned officer (NCO) sword to Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, Commanding General, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT, during the relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Elmore, Virginia, July 15, 2021. This NCO sword symbolizes the duties and responsibilities of the office of the command sergeant major. As Lt. Gen. Hedlund presents the sword to Sgt. Maj. Michael Pritchard he becomes the appointed MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH, FMFLANT Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, hike to landing zone Thrush at Quantico, Virginia, April 21, 2021. During the field training exercise, Marines conducted land navigation and close, long and unknown distance shooting while building squad level operational cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, hike to landing zone Thrush at Quantico, Virginia, April 21, 2021. During the field training exercise, Marines conducted land navigation and close, long and unknown distance shooting while building squad level operational cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by HQSCVBN

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the HQSVCBN change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Col. Mark R. Reid to Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the HQSVCBN change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Col. Mark R. Reid to Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

Photo by Jonathan Donnelly

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid, the outgoing Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the HQSVCBN change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Reid to Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid, the outgoing Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the HQSVCBN change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Reid to Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

Photo by Jonathan Donnelly

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the Headquarters and Service Battalion change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Col. Mark R. Reid to Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command offers remarks during the Headquarters and Service Battalion change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Col. Mark R. Reid to Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

Photo by Jonathan Donnelly

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes assumes command of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid during a change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The passing of colors is performed at change of command ceremonies to symbolize the transfer of command authority and responsibility from the incumbent commanding officer to the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes assumes command of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid during a change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The passing of colors is performed at change of command ceremonies to symbolize the transfer of command authority and responsibility from the incumbent commanding officer to the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

Photo by Jonathan Donnelly

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes assumes command of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid during a change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Reid to Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

NORFOLK, Virginia (June 4, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes assumes command of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Northern Command from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid during a change of command ceremony at the Camp Elmore Gymnasium in Norfolk, Virginia. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Reid to Hermes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

Photo by Jonathan Donnelly

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikiokalani D

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos)

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikiokalani D

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks with U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Camp Elmore, Virginia, May 25, 2021. Mattis spoke about perseverance, leadership skills, his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and handed out signed copies of his book. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

Photo by Sgt. Kealii De Los Santos