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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command congratulates meritoriously promoted Sgt. Carlos Moreno Hernandez at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, Aug 23, 2024. Shea met with MCSFR Marines, observed training, and engaged with Col. Scott Reed, commanding officer, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, as he led discussions on operational topics, health and wellness matters, and future initiatives impacting his subordinate commanders’ Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thirteen Bahizi)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, commander, Marine Forces Command, commander, Marine Forces Northern Command, center, discuss readiness of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) with U.S. Navy CMDR. Steven Grey, commanding officer, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) left, at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Aug 28, 2024. During the visit, Shea toured the ship and spoke with subject matter experts to deepen understanding of the readiness, capabilities, and warfighting capacities of the vessel and to strengthen existing relationships with key leaders of the shipyard. The USS Carter Hall is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024.

Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific.

During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

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Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, hosts Lt. Gen. Eric Austin’s visit to the USS Arlington (LPD 24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and one of three warships comprising the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), on October 4, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Austin, the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, engaged with the ship's crew and leadership to discuss embarked Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) landing force’s critical requirement for the ship’s versatility, readiness, and combat capability. LPD-24 and amphibious warships of its class provide the Navy and Marine Corps team with modern, networked, and survivable sea-bases that operate with 21st century transformational landing craft required to deliver landing forces ashore and conduct expeditionary warfare missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, right, outgoing Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Commander, Marine Forces North, passes the command colors to Lt. Gen. Roberta L. Shea, left, incoming Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces North, during a change of command ceremony aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2024. The change 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 Casey Price)

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A U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies an F/A-18D Hornet during routine flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Commanding General, Marine Forces Northern Command, center right, stands with Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson, center, recipient of 2024 Stars and Stripes Honors award, at the 38th annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) conference, Baltimore, Feb. 16, 2024. During the conference, Cavanaugh participated in mentoring sessions for STEM (science, technology, math, engineering) students and represented the Marine Corps to present the 2024 BEYA Stars and Stripes Honors award for outstanding leadership in STEM to Williamson, highlighting his role as the director of Manpower, Plans, and Policy Division at Manpower and Reserve Affairs: “His expertise was instrumental to developing the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for the Marine Corps, and his thoughtfulness helped leverage the talents of all Marines while capitalizing on innovation and adaptation to changing global circumstances.” Each year BEYA hosts over 2,500 college-bound K-12 students for three days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Casey Price)

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Marines from Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, fire rockets from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the Yukon Training Area of Fort Wainwright. The Marines were in Alaska to participate in the Arctic Edge exercise and provide HIMARS support for a variety of training objectives. (photo by Eve Baker, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy Fant, a recapture tactics team member with 2nd platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion Bangor Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment fires a Colt Canada C8 carbine during marksmanship training at Northumbria Police Operational Tactical Training Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom September 12, 2023. U.S. Marines and British Royal Marine Commandos participated in live-fire exercise to increase weapons proficiency and knowledge of the British Royal Marine Commandos primary weapon systems. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines Commandos with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines to travel to each other's training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel T. Celotto, the commanding officer of Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, speaks with Marines prior to the formation run in remembrance of 9/11 at Marine Corps Base Camp Elmore, Virginia, September 8, 2023. The battalion hosted the run in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks against America on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR) conduct live-fire exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, September 7, 2023. The SMASH 2000L is a high-tech individual fire control system with sophisticated ballistic processing that can recognize, track, and engage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and ground targets with unmatched precision. Marines with MCSFR trained with the SMASH 2000L to improve capabilities of engaging and destroying UAS and other ground-based targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

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U.S. Marine Corps Civilian Matthew Travis, Supervisory Readiness officer with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command gives his remarks during an award ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, August 30, 2023. The Civilian Marine of the Quarter award is designed to recognize a civilian employee for distinguished or extraordinary service during each calendar quarter. Travis was recognized for his outstanding dedication and service during the last calendar quarter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Good, Deputy Commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORCOM), integrates with U.S. Navy personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, August 18, 2023. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM familiarized themselves with Maritime Defense Security Cooperation Agency capability in support of hurricane response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Adams)

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U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Detachment of Naval School of Music, Marine Security Forces Regiment, Marine Air Control Squadron 24, Marine Aviation Training Support Detachment Oceana, 2nd Network Battalion, and Marine Detachment Dam Neck (ACTION) during a regional field meet at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Virginia, August 18, 2023. Marines across the various units competed in pugil sticks, ground fighting, JLTV pull, kayak tug-o-war, swimming relay race, obstacle course, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. Marines stationed in the Hampton Roads area competed in the MARFORCOM led regional field meet to increase command cohesion, networking and build comradery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

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Norfolk, VA (August 4, 2023) U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, review documents for the space, information operations, and electromagnetic spectrum working groups for Large Scale Exercise 2023 (LSE) at Naval Station Support Activity Hamptons Roads. LSE 2023 provides a venue to test and refine current and new technologies and platforms to reinforce our current position as a supreme maritime force and provide feedback used to inform future innovation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R. Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command, center left, transfers the non-commissioned officer sword to appoint the new Command Sergeant Major at the Command Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment Ceremony, Camp Elmore, Norfolk, VA, Aug 4, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Prichard, left, was formally relieved of his post as Command Sergeant Major by Cavanaugh, who then appointed Sgt. Maj. Aaron G. McDonald, center right, through a symbolic transfer of the non-commissioned officer sword. The U.S. Marine Corps Command Sgt. Maj. role serves as the principal enlisted advisor for a senior Marine commander, making high level strategic decisions that impact the entire Marine Corps.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kriket S. Holley executive officer Headquarters & Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command gives his remarks during the grand opening of the Camp Elmore Firsestone Complete Auto Care at Naval Support Activity Hamptons Roads, August 10, 2023. The opening of Firestone Complete Auto Care will provide a needed car repair facility to serve civilians, military members and their families that live and work at near by military installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Servante R.Coba)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh (left), Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, awards Col. Dean Schulz (right), outgoing commander of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), the Legion of Merit during the unit's change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, July 7, 2023. Col. Schulz relinquished command of CBIRF to Col. Zeb Beasley II. The ceremony recognizes the significance of the passage of command, honors the organization's accomplishments under the outgoing commander, and formally appoints the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline A. Clifford)

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Fleet Week New York is an annual public event designed to showcase America's maritime capabilities. Throughout the week, service members of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard provided static equipment displays, ship tours and continuous engagement with the citizens of the tri-state area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, left, and Maj. Gen. John D. Kelliher III, Deputy Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, right, host a "Hail and Farewell" ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia, June 2, 2023. During the ceremony, Cavanaugh and leadership across MARFORCOM welcomed newly-arrived Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines to the command and celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of soon-to-depart members. The Marine Corps tradition known as Hail and Farewell is a semi-annual gathering to celebrate the arrival of new personnel to units and the departure of those who are assigned to new units elsewhere.

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