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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) 15th MEU, take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang) Stock Photo

RM2YN7RWK–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) 15th MEU, take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessy-Niland pose for a group photo with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Hoewing, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding officer, and Army Lt. Col. Amanda J. Owens, Department of Defense liaison officer, as an Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing lands at Palau International Airport during Valiant Shield 22, June 13, 2022. Hennessy-Niland has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Palau since March 6, 2020. Stock Photo

RM2MB92D7–U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessy-Niland pose for a group photo with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Hoewing, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding officer, and Army Lt. Col. Amanda J. Owens, Department of Defense liaison officer, as an Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing lands at Palau International Airport during Valiant Shield 22, June 13, 2022. Hennessy-Niland has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Palau since March 6, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AGX4–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy transferred responsibility, authority, and accountability as sergeant major of the 15th MEU to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud. Stock Photo

RM2R4AH0G–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy transferred responsibility, authority, and accountability as sergeant major of the 15th MEU to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud.

May 19, 2024 - Indonesia - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his team in a friendly tug-of-war competition with U.S. and Indonesian Marines during a cultural day celebration during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 24 at 9th Infantry Battalion Headquarters, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, May 19, 2024. CARAT Indonesia 2024 is a bilateral exercise that is designed to promote regional security cooperation and enhance maritime interoperability, which coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between Stock Photo

RM2X8HBWT–May 19, 2024 - Indonesia - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his team in a friendly tug-of-war competition with U.S. and Indonesian Marines during a cultural day celebration during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 24 at 9th Infantry Battalion Headquarters, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, May 19, 2024. CARAT Indonesia 2024 is a bilateral exercise that is designed to promote regional security cooperation and enhance maritime interoperability, which coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations between

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, LCpl. Opha May, stands amid Marines at a battalion formation on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley) Stock Photo

RF2ARKN98–Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, LCpl. Opha May, stands amid Marines at a battalion formation on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Col. Sean Riordan, left, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment; and British Stock Photo

RME1GTH6–U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Col. Sean Riordan, left, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment; and British

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dewolfe, monitor, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), speaks at the retirement ceremony of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott M. Newell, 0170 occupation field specialist, M&RA, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2018. Newell served 28 years of honorable and faithful military service. Stock Photo

RMPKEWBC–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dewolfe, monitor, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), speaks at the retirement ceremony of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott M. Newell, 0170 occupation field specialist, M&RA, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2018. Newell served 28 years of honorable and faithful military service.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, left, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) observe preflight checks of an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, before takeoff from the USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini) Stock Photo

RM2YN7RWC–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, left, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) observe preflight checks of an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, before takeoff from the USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AGWT–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

RM2R499AR–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy transferred responsibility, authority, and accountability as sergeant major of the 15th MEU to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, present colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) Stock Photo

RM2XP02X5–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, present colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

RF2D4R846–Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, LCpl. Opha May, stands amid Marines at a battalion formation on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dewolfe, monitor, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), pins a Legion of Merit medal to the chest of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott M. Newell, 0170 occupation field specialist, M&RA, during his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2018. Newell served 28 years of honorable and faithful military service. Stock Photo

RMPKEWBD–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dewolfe, monitor, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), pins a Legion of Merit medal to the chest of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott M. Newell, 0170 occupation field specialist, M&RA, during his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2018. Newell served 28 years of honorable and faithful military service.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, salutes Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment who are being recognized for their efforts during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AGYW–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, salutes Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment who are being recognized for their efforts during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

RM2R49EKG–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud, after serving as the 15th MEU sergeant major since June 2021.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) Stock Photo

RM2XP02NC–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, Cpl. Opha May, proceeds back to the battalion formation with her handler, Lance Cpl. Martin SandersMartinez, on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley) Stock Photo

RF2D4R8B7–Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, Cpl. Opha May, proceeds back to the battalion formation with her handler, Lance Cpl. Martin SandersMartinez, on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retired Marine Lieutenant Col. Sean Braziel, the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey coach, discusses mentorship during the So You Want to Be a Coach Marine Corps Panel Discussion during the 2018 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, March 30. Marines attended WBCA to engage with women of all experience levels and inform them about opportunities within the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps celebrates 100 years since women first joined the Corps, an anniversary celebrated for the progress of women who now Stock Photo

RMMCBKYX–COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retired Marine Lieutenant Col. Sean Braziel, the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey coach, discusses mentorship during the So You Want to Be a Coach Marine Corps Panel Discussion during the 2018 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, March 30. Marines attended WBCA to engage with women of all experience levels and inform them about opportunities within the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps celebrates 100 years since women first joined the Corps, an anniversary celebrated for the progress of women who now

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, rewards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for their hard work and dedication during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AH0C–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, rewards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for their hard work and dedication during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at attention for the Marines’ Hymn during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy transferred responsibility, authority, and accountability as sergeant major of the 15th MEU to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud. Stock Photo

RM2R4AA82–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at attention for the Marines’ Hymn during the 15th MEU relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy transferred responsibility, authority, and accountability as sergeant major of the 15th MEU to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud.

RM2XP02WY–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts the birthday cake with the Mameluke sword as part of a near century long tradition celebrating the 247th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Harrah’s Resort, California, November 3, 2022. The birthday ball is a celebration of Marine Corps traditions and the legacy across generations from the past to the future of the warfighting organization. Stock Photo

RM2KPX5D4–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts the birthday cake with the Mameluke sword as part of a near century long tradition celebrating the 247th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Harrah’s Resort, California, November 3, 2022. The birthday ball is a celebration of Marine Corps traditions and the legacy across generations from the past to the future of the warfighting organization.

RF2ARKNEG–Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot, Cpl. Opha May, proceeds back to the battalion formation with her handler, Lance Cpl. Martin SandersMartinez, on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3, 2019. Opha May was promoted to the rank of corporal by Headquarters and Service Battalion's commanding officer, Col. Sean C. Kileen. In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, congratulates the Marines that competed in Galley Wars during Los Angeles Fleet Week at San Pedro, California, May 29, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public. Stock Photo

RM2MAMJ3J–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, congratulates the Marines that competed in Galley Wars during Los Angeles Fleet Week at San Pedro, California, May 29, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

RMMC8KGT–COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retired Marine Lieutenant Col. Sean Braziel, the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey coach, discusses mentorship during the So You Want to Be a Coach Marine Corps Panel Discussion during the 2018 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, March 30. Marines attended WBCA to engage with women of all experience levels and inform them about opportunities within the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps celebrates 100 years since women first joined the Corps, an anniversary celebrated for the progress of women who now

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, speaks to I Marine Expeditionary Force leadership at the Maritime Leadership Symposium during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24th, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public. Stock Photo

RM2MA4D19–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, speaks to I Marine Expeditionary Force leadership at the Maritime Leadership Symposium during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24th, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serves burgers to Marines and families at the 15th MEU Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 20, 2022. The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community. Stock Photo

RM2MG2H1X–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serves burgers to Marines and families at the 15th MEU Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 20, 2022. The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan (left), commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Shawn Hughes, the operations chief assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, present a gift to Maj. Jacob Fernandez, the outgoing assistant operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during his retirement ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment memorial, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 19, 2022. Fernandez retired after 20 years of honorable service. Stock Photo

RM2MFDE80–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan (left), commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Shawn Hughes, the operations chief assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, present a gift to Maj. Jacob Fernandez, the outgoing assistant operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during his retirement ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment memorial, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 19, 2022. Fernandez retired after 20 years of honorable service.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, incoming commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2021. The 15th MEU provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting Amphibious Operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces, and, designated special operations, in order to support the theater requirements of Geographic Combatant Commanders. Stock Photo

RM2GKXP1Y–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, incoming commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2021. The 15th MEU provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting Amphibious Operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces, and, designated special operations, in order to support the theater requirements of Geographic Combatant Commanders.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, the incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies, Stock Photo

RM2MM7P81–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, the incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies,

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AH2K–Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

RM2XP0321–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Maj Sean Moore, left, officer in charge of Task Force Arctic Edge, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, and 1st Sgt. Sergio Barrios, center, company first sergeant of CLR 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, tour training areas with Col. Matthew B. Reuter, right, commanding officer of CLR-25, at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018. The Marines of CLR-25 took part in cold weather training designed to provide the Marines experience in climbing, military mountaineering, snow mobility, field craft, and survival. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMM608W9–Maj Sean Moore, left, officer in charge of Task Force Arctic Edge, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, and 1st Sgt. Sergio Barrios, center, company first sergeant of CLR 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, tour training areas with Col. Matthew B. Reuter, right, commanding officer of CLR-25, at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018. The Marines of CLR-25 took part in cold weather training designed to provide the Marines experience in climbing, military mountaineering, snow mobility, field craft, and survival. (U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, right, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplie Stock Photo

RM2MM7P74–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, right, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplie

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), congratulates and gifts a 15th MEU coin to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for his hard work during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AGYP–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), congratulates and gifts a 15th MEU coin to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for his hard work during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

RM2XP02P3–U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 2023. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Sean Rafferty to Lt. Col. Terry Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, sergeant major of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), center, presents the command colors to Col. David P. Grant, outgoing commanding officer of MCCSSS, right, during the MCCSSS change of command ceremony at Camp Johnson, N.C., June 21, 2018. The change of comand ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which one commander relinquishes authority to another. Stock Photo

RMPH7WXD–U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, sergeant major of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), center, presents the command colors to Col. David P. Grant, outgoing commanding officer of MCCSSS, right, during the MCCSSS change of command ceremony at Camp Johnson, N.C., June 21, 2018. The change of comand ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which one commander relinquishes authority to another.

RM2KFGAC5–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, the incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies,

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, during the closing ceremony of the exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. Stock Photo

RM2M5AH04–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, during the closing ceremony of the exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, delivers a speech to the audience during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked by the Japanese Imperial fleet. Stock Photo

RMRB88E5–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, delivers a speech to the audience during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked by the Japanese Imperial fleet.

RM2KFGABK–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, right, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplie

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Caleb Brown, chief staff officer for commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, present a wreathe during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked b Stock Photo

RMRB88E8–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Caleb Brown, chief staff officer for commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, present a wreathe during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked b

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a relief and appointment ceremony with Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of c Stock Photo

RM2KFGACG–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a relief and appointment ceremony with Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of c

RMRB88E6–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Caleb Brown, chief staff officer for commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, render a salute during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked by

RM2MM7P7D–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a relief and appointment ceremony with Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedano, left, the outgoing sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of c

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, incoming commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, passes the unit colors to Master Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Myers, operations chief, 15th MEU, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2021. The 15th MEU provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting Amphibious Operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces, and, designated special operations, in order to support the theater r Stock Photo

RM2GKXP1T–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, incoming commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, passes the unit colors to Master Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Myers, operations chief, 15th MEU, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2021. The 15th MEU provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting Amphibious Operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces, and, designated special operations, in order to support the theater r

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Capt. Jongkol Homchan, left, deputy commander of Marine division, Royal Thai Marine Corps, converse after a classroom training during Exercise Cobra Gold at Camp Jessada, Chonburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific Stock Photo

RM2WWN9MC–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Capt. Jongkol Homchan, left, deputy commander of Marine division, Royal Thai Marine Corps, converse after a classroom training during Exercise Cobra Gold at Camp Jessada, Chonburi province, Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific

San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robb Chadwick, commander, Carrier Strike Group NINE, and U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Sean Dynan, Commander, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of a Surface Navy Association gathering during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilitie Stock Photo

RM2MAJRGR–San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robb Chadwick, commander, Carrier Strike Group NINE, and U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Sean Dynan, Commander, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of a Surface Navy Association gathering during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilitie

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano, the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS) Color Sergeant, left, Col. James L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of MCCSSS, center, and Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, Sergeant Major of MCCSSS, right, lead Marines during a command run at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019. The command run promoted physical fitness while fostering camaraderie and unit cohesion. Stock Photo

RMRTAP9X–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano, the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS) Color Sergeant, left, Col. James L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of MCCSSS, center, and Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, Sergeant Major of MCCSSS, right, lead Marines during a command run at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019. The command run promoted physical fitness while fostering camaraderie and unit cohesion.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) – Retired Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, chairman of the board for the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, and U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Sean Dynan, commander, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of a Surface Navy Association gathering during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, s Stock Photo

RM2MAJRFF–San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) – Retired Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, chairman of the board for the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, and U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Sean Dynan, commander, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of a Surface Navy Association gathering during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, s

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Camp Hansen commanding officer, thanks the wife of Lt. Col Lyle L. McDaniel for her support during the 3rd Radio Battalion change of command ceremony at Dewey Square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 23, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lyle L. McDaniel would relinquish command of 3rd Radio Battalion to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nathan S. Krick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) 3rd Radio Battalion Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-058 Stock Photo

RMHF3E69–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Camp Hansen commanding officer, thanks the wife of Lt. Col Lyle L. McDaniel for her support during the 3rd Radio Battalion change of command ceremony at Dewey Square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 23, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lyle L. McDaniel would relinquish command of 3rd Radio Battalion to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nathan S. Krick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) 3rd Radio Battalion Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-058

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) commanding officer, salutes the colors during the Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), MCBH change of command ceremony at Dewey square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 22, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado would relinquish command of HQBN to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael L. Brooks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HQBN Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-046 Stock Photo

RMHF3E29–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) commanding officer, salutes the colors during the Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), MCBH change of command ceremony at Dewey square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 22, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado would relinquish command of HQBN to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael L. Brooks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HQBN Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-046

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), left, and Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, Sergeant Major of MCCSSS, lead Marines during a command run at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019. The command run promoted physical fitness while fostering camaraderie and unit cohesion. Stock Photo

RMRTAP9N–U.S. Marine Corps Col. James L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), left, and Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, Sergeant Major of MCCSSS, lead Marines during a command run at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019. The command run promoted physical fitness while fostering camaraderie and unit cohesion.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) commanding officer, speaks to an audience of Marines and families during the Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), MCBH change of command ceremony at Dewey square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 22, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado would relinquish command of HQBN to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael L. Brooks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HQBN Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-061 Stock Photo

RMHF3E2A–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) commanding officer, speaks to an audience of Marines and families during the Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), MCBH change of command ceremony at Dewey square aboard MCBH, Kaneohe Bay June 22, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert K. Maldonado would relinquish command of HQBN to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael L. Brooks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson, MCBH Combat Camera/Released) Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HQBN Change of Command Ceremony 2015 150622-M-QH615-061

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYH1D–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

Col. Christopher J. Douglas (center), the senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) with Task Force Southwest, speaks with Brig. Gen. Daud Ghulam Tarakhel (right), commanding general of the 505th Zone ANP, during a meeting at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The meeting allowed the key leaders to discuss the Afghan National Defense and Security Force’s progress during Operation Maiwand 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean J. Berry) Stock Photo

RMM407B4–Col. Christopher J. Douglas (center), the senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) with Task Force Southwest, speaks with Brig. Gen. Daud Ghulam Tarakhel (right), commanding general of the 505th Zone ANP, during a meeting at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The meeting allowed the key leaders to discuss the Afghan National Defense and Security Force’s progress during Operation Maiwand 11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean J. Berry)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 29, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Rademacher after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the passing of responsibility and authority from Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Rademacher to Sgt. Maj. James L. Robertson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/Released) Stock Photo

RMPE78EM–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene, left, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 29, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Rademacher after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the passing of responsibility and authority from Sgt. Maj. Kenneth L. Rademacher to Sgt. Maj. James L. Robertson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Commanding Officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Headquarters Group converses with Abraham Eutsey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, before the commencement of the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans and their families, dignitaries, leaders and service members from both nations to honor the battle while recognizing 71 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S. – Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Cam Stock Photo

RMPACK1E–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Commanding Officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Headquarters Group converses with Abraham Eutsey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Iwo Jima, before the commencement of the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans and their families, dignitaries, leaders and service members from both nations to honor the battle while recognizing 71 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S. – Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Cam

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Salene (center) commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29 listens to a brief next to Brig. Gen. Mathew G. Glavy (right) during Exercise Bold Alligator 2016 aboard the USS Bataan in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 19, 2016. BA16 focuses on improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Allied and partner nations as an investment in the current and future readiness of naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: CWO2 Izzel Sanchez) Stock Photo

RMP3176C–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Salene (center) commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29 listens to a brief next to Brig. Gen. Mathew G. Glavy (right) during Exercise Bold Alligator 2016 aboard the USS Bataan in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 19, 2016. BA16 focuses on improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Allied and partner nations as an investment in the current and future readiness of naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: CWO2 Izzel Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Camp Commander for Camp Hansen, stands by prior to a meritorious promotion ceremony during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 02, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released) Stock Photo

RMPEWC8N–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. McBride, Camp Commander for Camp Hansen, stands by prior to a meritorious promotion ceremony during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 02, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Salene, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, Sgt. Maj. John Elliot and U.S. Navy Capt. Jackson listen to the brief at the rehearsal of concepts drill during Bold Alligator 2016 at Camp Allen in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 13, 2016. BA16 focuses on improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Allied and partner nations as an investment in the current and future readiness of naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: CWO2 Izzel Sanchez) Stock Photo

RMP30J2Y–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Salene, commanding officer, Marine Air Group 29, Sgt. Maj. John Elliot and U.S. Navy Capt. Jackson listen to the brief at the rehearsal of concepts drill during Bold Alligator 2016 at Camp Allen in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 13, 2016. BA16 focuses on improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Allied and partner nations as an investment in the current and future readiness of naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: CWO2 Izzel Sanchez)

RMMXRN11–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Caleb Brown, chief staff officer for commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, render a salute during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked by

RMMBYH11–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

RMMXRN1E–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Caleb Brown, chief staff officer for commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, present a wreathe during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked b

RMMBYH0Y–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

RMMXRN0X–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean C. Killeen, commanding officer, MCB Hawaii, delivers a speech to the audience during the Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony aboard MCB Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2016. The memorial ceremony was conducted in conjunction with a morning colors ceremony to commemorate the 18 service members and two civilian contractors who were killed aboard then Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay 75 years ago. NAS Kaneohe Bay was the first of several U.S. Military Installations on the island of Oahu to be attacked by the Japanese Imperial fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Relea

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Hawkins, a trombone player with the 1st Marine Division Band, performs during a change of command ceremony at the School of Infantry - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Coby Moran relinquished command of SOI-West to Col. Seth MacCutcheon. Stock Photo

RM2MC2XTG–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Hawkins, a trombone player with the 1st Marine Division Band, performs during a change of command ceremony at the School of Infantry - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Coby Moran relinquished command of SOI-West to Col. Seth MacCutcheon.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean E. Killean, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii stands to be recognized during the annual Hawaii Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, May 30, 2016. This ceremony takes place every Memorial Day to give Hawaiian locals and service members from all around Oahu a chance to commemorate loved ones that past away. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson) Stock Photo

RMP69XNN–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean E. Killean, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii stands to be recognized during the annual Hawaii Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, May 30, 2016. This ceremony takes place every Memorial Day to give Hawaiian locals and service members from all around Oahu a chance to commemorate loved ones that past away. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)

RMMBYH13–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean E. Killean, second from right, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commanding officer, participates in ignitng the Light of Harmony during the annual Hawaii Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, May 30, 2016. This ceremony takes place every Memorial Day to give Hawaiian locals and service members from all around Oahu a chance to commemorate loved ones that past away. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson) Stock Photo

RMP69XNP–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean E. Killean, second from right, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commanding officer, participates in ignitng the Light of Harmony during the annual Hawaii Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, May 30, 2016. This ceremony takes place every Memorial Day to give Hawaiian locals and service members from all around Oahu a chance to commemorate loved ones that past away. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, right, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), stands in front of a formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYGX3–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, right, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), stands in front of a formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

RMP69XNR–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean E. Killean, second from right, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commanding officer, participates in ignitng the Light of Harmony during the annual Hawaii Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii, May 30, 2016. This ceremony takes place every Memorial Day to give Hawaiian locals and service members from all around Oahu a chance to commemorate loved ones that past away. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 29, speaks with a Fox News reporter in regards to the CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., April 11, 2016. Reporters from Fox News visited MCAS New River to be introduced to the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released). Stock Photo

RMP63C2K–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 29, speaks with a Fox News reporter in regards to the CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., April 11, 2016. Reporters from Fox News visited MCAS New River to be introduced to the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), hugs Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, during a post and relief ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYH1P–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), hugs Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, during a post and relief ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

RMP63C2M–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 29, speaks with a Fox News reporter in regards to the CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., April 11, 2016. Reporters from Fox News visited MCAS New River to be introduced to the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez, 2D MARDIV Combat Camera/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, right, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), salutes Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYGWM–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, right, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), salutes Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox.

U.S. Marine Corps Plans, Policies and Operations Director of Strategy and Plans Division Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene leads panelists Col. Giles Cornelia, Director Force Structure - Australian Army, Capt. Antonio Espitia Porras, naval attaché, Embassy of Colombia, Col. Yusuke Kawachi, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Col. Ivo Moerman, Royal Netherlands Navy, Lt. Col. Rowan Rimas, operations officer of the Philippine Marine Corps, Col. Adam Camel, CO 1st Marine Regiment, Swedish Armed Forces, and Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, at the Partnership in th Stock Photo

RM2M7NFA3–U.S. Marine Corps Plans, Policies and Operations Director of Strategy and Plans Division Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene leads panelists Col. Giles Cornelia, Director Force Structure - Australian Army, Capt. Antonio Espitia Porras, naval attaché, Embassy of Colombia, Col. Yusuke Kawachi, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Col. Ivo Moerman, Royal Netherlands Navy, Lt. Col. Rowan Rimas, operations officer of the Philippine Marine Corps, Col. Adam Camel, CO 1st Marine Regiment, Swedish Armed Forces, and Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, at the Partnership in th

Brigadier Charlie Strickland (left), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (right), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Camera/Releas Stock Photo

RMPEFXXN–Brigadier Charlie Strickland (left), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (right), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Camera/Releas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, left, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), passes a non commissioned officer sword to Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYGW8–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, left, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), passes a non commissioned officer sword to Col. Garrett Hoffman, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (left), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, salutes Brigadier Charlie Strickland (right), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Camera/Releas Stock Photo

RMPEFXX4–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (left), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, salutes Brigadier Charlie Strickland (right), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Camera/Releas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, center left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), awards Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, the Meritorious Service Medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYH0H–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, center left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), awards Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, the Meritorious Service Medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

Brigadier Charlie Strickland (right), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (left), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Cam Stock Photo

RMPEFXX5–Brigadier Charlie Strickland (right), Royal Marines, Commander 3 Commando Brigade, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean M. Salene (left), commanding officer, Marine Aviation Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, during Large Scale Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 14, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Barajas, 2nd MARDIV Combat Cam

U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), exchanges the battle colors with Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force. Stock Photo

RM2GKX849–U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), exchanges the battle colors with Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force.

RMMBYH0R–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, center left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), awards Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, the Meritorious Service Medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, salute colors during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force. Stock Photo

RM2GKX82F–U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, salute colors during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force.

RMMBYH0X–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garrett Hoffman, center left, commanding officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), awards Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, HMX-1, the Meritorious Service Medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Lee relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox.

U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to exchange the battle colors with Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force. Stock Photo

RM2GKX83C–U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to exchange the battle colors with Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, right, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), accepts the non commissioned officer sword from Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYGWN–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, right, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), accepts the non commissioned officer sword from Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox.

RM2GKX84J–U.S. Marine Col. Eric Garcia, (right) the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Col. Sean Hoewing, incoming commanding officer, MAG 16, 3rd MAW, salute each other after exchanging the battle colors at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 16, 2021. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Schultz, an operations planner, and Maj. Sean Norton, a logistics planner, participate in joint planning efforts while serving as liaison officers from 3d Marine Division to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Marine Forces Pacific at Camp Smith, Hawaii during Resolute Dragon 22 and KAMANDAG 6, Oct. 11, 2022. 'Effective joint task force employment requires significant integration with unified action partners from across the joint interagency,' said Schultz. 'That integration comes in the form of procedures, processes, relationships, and networks that must be establ Stock Photo

RM2MP8T9J–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Schultz, an operations planner, and Maj. Sean Norton, a logistics planner, participate in joint planning efforts while serving as liaison officers from 3d Marine Division to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Marine Forces Pacific at Camp Smith, Hawaii during Resolute Dragon 22 and KAMANDAG 6, Oct. 11, 2022. 'Effective joint task force employment requires significant integration with unified action partners from across the joint interagency,' said Schultz. 'That integration comes in the form of procedures, processes, relationships, and networks that must be establ

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, left, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), stands at the position of attention in front of Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox. Stock Photo

RMMBYGWK–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, left, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), stands at the position of attention in front of Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox.

RM2KFWGRT–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Schultz, an operations planner, and Maj. Sean Norton, a logistics planner, participate in joint planning efforts while serving as liaison officers from 3d Marine Division to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Marine Forces Pacific at Camp Smith, Hawaii during Resolute Dragon 22 and KAMANDAG 6, Oct. 11, 2022. 'Effective joint task force employment requires significant integration with unified action partners from across the joint interagency,' said Schultz. 'That integration comes in the form of procedures, processes, relationships, and networks that must be establ

U.S. Marine Corps Col. P. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks to veterans and their families at the Anaheim Veterans Day Ceremony, California, November 11, 2022. The ceremony honored veterans from the past as well as those currently serving and their families who have stood by them through difficult and uncertain times. Stock Photo

RM2KRBDEF–U.S. Marine Corps Col. P. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks to veterans and their families at the Anaheim Veterans Day Ceremony, California, November 11, 2022. The ceremony honored veterans from the past as well as those currently serving and their families who have stood by them through difficult and uncertain times.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, awards the Pacesetter of the Month Award to Maj. Sean T. McCarragher, 6MCD headquarters training team officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2023. The district headquarters Pacesetter of the Month award recognizes the Marine, Sailor, or civilian for their exceptional contributions in support of the district's mission. Stock Photo

RM2P0PK9G–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, awards the Pacesetter of the Month Award to Maj. Sean T. McCarragher, 6MCD headquarters training team officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2023. The district headquarters Pacesetter of the Month award recognizes the Marine, Sailor, or civilian for their exceptional contributions in support of the district's mission.

RMMBYGX1–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Sean Cox, right, incoming sergeant major, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), accepts the non commissioned officer sword from Col. Garrett Hoffman, center, commanding officer, HMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony at HMX-1, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 23, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Devon Lee, outgoing sergeant major, relinquished command to Cox.

RM2P0N9A0–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, awards the Pacesetter of the Month Award to Maj. Sean T. McCarragher, 6MCD headquarters training team officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2023. The district headquarters Pacesetter of the Month award recognizes the Marine, Sailor, or civilian for their exceptional contributions in support of the district's mission.

RMRTAPAB–U.S. Marine Corps Col. James L. Shelton Jr., Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), left, and Sgt. Maj. Sean E. Spatar, Sergeant Major of MCCSSS, right, lead Marines during a command run at Camp Johnson, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019. The command run promoted physical fitness while fostering camaraderie and unit cohesion.

RM2P0G1TE–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, awards the Pacesetter of the Month Award to Maj. Sean T. McCarragher, 6MCD headquarters training team officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2023. The district headquarters Pacesetter of the Month award recognizes the Marine, Sailor, or civilian for their exceptional contributions in support of the district's mission.

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien, Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, Col. Robert Petersen walks through a supply bunker during an installation tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on Aug. 11, 2021. Wise was escorted around the installation and briefed on the capabilities of the air station and its mission in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Stock Photo

RM2GK60F3–From left, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien, Lt. Gen. Mark Wise, Col. Robert Petersen walks through a supply bunker during an installation tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on Aug. 11, 2021. Wise was escorted around the installation and briefed on the capabilities of the air station and its mission in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

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