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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, left, and Lance Cpl. Isaac Halbgewachs, both military policemen with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, put chains on a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines ensured their vehicles were properly equipped for the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie and Halbgewachs are natives of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, left, and Lance Cpl. Isaac Halbgewachs, both military policemen with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, put chains on a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines ensured their vehicles were properly equipped for the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie and Halbgewachs are natives of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, puts chains on a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines ensured their vehicles were properly equipped for the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, puts chains on a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines ensured their vehicles were properly equipped for the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles conduct a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The convoy was part of the logistical movements for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles conduct a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The convoy was part of the logistical movements for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles conduct a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The convoy was part of the logistical movements for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles conduct a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The convoy was part of the logistical movements for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Halbgewachs, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to operate a Humvee during a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines conducted routine checks to ensure their vehicles were operating properly in the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Halbgewachs is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Halbgewachs, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to operate a Humvee during a convoy in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines conducted routine checks to ensure their vehicles were operating properly in the arctic environment in support of exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Halbgewachs is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, refuels a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines conducted routine checks to ensure their vehicles were operating properly in the arctic environment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, refuels a Humvee in Setermoen, Norway, March 8, 2026. The Marines conducted routine checks to ensure their vehicles were operating properly in the arctic environment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

A U.S. Marine Corps convoy with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, drives down a road in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

A U.S. Marine Corps convoy with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, drives down a road in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Valladares, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Valladares is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Valladares, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Valladares is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas Kidd, a platoon commander with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Marines before a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The brief familiarized the Marines with road conditions and safety procedures for the convoy during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Kidd is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas Kidd, a platoon commander with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Marines before a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The brief familiarized the Marines with road conditions and safety procedures for the convoy during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Kidd is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raul Arellano Jr., a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Arellano is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raul Arellano Jr., a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Arellano is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raul Arellano Jr., a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Arellano is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raul Arellano Jr., a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Arellano is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B medium machine gun is mounted on a Humvee before a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

A U.S. Marine Corps M240B medium machine gun is mounted on a Humvee before a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaliana Wallinreed, a military policewoman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Wallinreed is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaliana Wallinreed, a military policewoman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Wallinreed is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luke Kochvar, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Kochvar is a native of Utah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luke Kochvar, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, operates a Humvee turret in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy provided security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Kochvar is a native of Utah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos Paredes, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Paredes is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos Paredes, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Paredes is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Pearson, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Pearson is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Pearson, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for a convoy in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 7, 2026. The military police convoy was conducted to provide security for the movement of military equipment during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Pearson is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with the parent of a newly sworn-in Marine recruit at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with the parent of a newly sworn-in Marine recruit at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with newly sworn-in Marine recruits at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with newly sworn-in Marine recruits at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc