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U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, perform routine maintenance on an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for Marine Aircraft Group 41’s (MAG-41) expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) at Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 on July 28, 2022. MAG-41 units conducted EABO training in order to increase proficiency in air delivered ground refueling in a high-altitude, contested environment with offensive air support. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Oscargavino S. Quintana)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, perform routine maintenance on an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for Marine Aircraft Group 41’s (MAG-41) expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) at Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 on July 28, 2022. MAG-41 units conducted EABO training in order to increase proficiency in air delivered ground refueling in a high-altitude, contested environment with offensive air support. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Oscargavino S. Quintana)

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U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a mission brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on July 28, 2022. MAG-41 units conducted expeditionary advanced base operations during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 in order to increase proficiency in air delivered ground refueling in a high-altitude, contested environment with offensive air support. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Oscargavino S. Quintana)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a mission brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on July 28, 2022. MAG-41 units conducted expeditionary advanced base operations during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 in order to increase proficiency in air delivered ground refueling in a high-altitude, contested environment with offensive air support. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Oscargavino S. Quintana)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Cole, a field artillery cannoneer with Sierra Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, prepares a M1122 High Explosive round during Integrated Training Explosive 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. Marines from 10th Marines are augmenting 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, as the Active and Reserve Components continue to integrate to increase proficiency of Total Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Cole, a field artillery cannoneer with Sierra Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, prepares a M1122 High Explosive round during Integrated Training Explosive 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. Marines from 10th Marines are augmenting 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, as the Active and Reserve Components continue to integrate to increase proficiency of Total Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, engage targets ate Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2022. Range 400 is used to conduct company-level live-fire training in a deliberate assault against prepared defensive positions. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, engage targets ate Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2022. Range 400 is used to conduct company-level live-fire training in a deliberate assault against prepared defensive positions. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Cole, a field artillery cannoneer with Sierra Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, prepares a M1122 High Explosive round during Integrated Training Explosive 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. Marines from 10th Marines are augmenting 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, as the Active and Reserve Components continue to integrate to increase proficiency of Total Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Cole, a field artillery cannoneer with Sierra Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, prepares a M1122 High Explosive round during Integrated Training Explosive 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. Marines from 10th Marines are augmenting 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, as the Active and Reserve Components continue to integrate to increase proficiency of Total Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eliezel Heredia, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, fires at a target on Range 113 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eliezel Heredia, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, fires at a target on Range 113 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eliezel Heredia, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, fires at a target on Range 113 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eliezel Heredia, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, fires at a target on Range 113 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2022. MAGTF-23 aggregated at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center from 55 Home Training Centers, further preparing Marine Forces Reserve for potential future mobilizations and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, transport simulated casualties during the mobile operations course at Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 30, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX enables the Reserve Component to simulate a mobilization and deploy its forces in preparation for potential future deployments in the event of a contingency or crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sights in with an M240 machine gun on range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sights in with an M240 machine gun on range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

Humvees stage prior to the execution of the mobile operations course on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Humvees stage prior to the execution of the mobile operations course on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

Multiple Humvee's are staged before being utilized by Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, to preform a mobile operations course on range 205A at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Multiple Humvee's are staged before being utilized by Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, to preform a mobile operations course on range 205A at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for the mobile operations course on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for the mobile operations course on Range 205 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Maciel, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, sets security with a M240 medium machine gun on Range 205A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 29, 2022. The mobile operations course challenges supporting elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to respond to contact while delivering logistical supplies to other elements of the MAGTF. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cobb, an automotive maintenance technician assigned to Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26, 2022. Johnson, from Prairieville, La., works as an exotic automotive technician as a civilian.

“Nothing really shocks you. Going from working on Porsches, Lamborghinis, Audis, and McLarens, to coming here and working on diesel engines, it all ties in; if you can work on this you can work on anything.”

Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 maintain various civilian careers while continuing to answer the irrational call to service in the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cobb, an automotive maintenance technician assigned to Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26, 2022. Johnson, from Prairieville, La., works as an exotic automotive technician as a civilian. “Nothing really shocks you. Going from working on Porsches, Lamborghinis, Audis, and McLarens, to coming here and working on diesel engines, it all ties in; if you can work on this you can work on anything.” Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 maintain various civilian careers while continuing to answer the irrational call to service in the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

Photo by Cpl. James Stanfield

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dagin Johnson, an automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26, 2022. Johnson, from Ogden, Utah, performs aircraft maintenance with the U.S. Air Force as a civilian.

“I never really wanted to actually get out [of the Marine Corps], but I wanted to try my own thing. I went back to the Reserves because I missed the boys. I missed doing my job with my guys. All in all, it's just the cohesion, the camaraderie, that you don't get on the outside. You know how Marines are: we're brothers.”

Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 maintain various civilian careers while continuing to answer the irrational call to service in the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dagin Johnson, an automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait during Integrated Training Exercise 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 26, 2022. Johnson, from Ogden, Utah, performs aircraft maintenance with the U.S. Air Force as a civilian. “I never really wanted to actually get out [of the Marine Corps], but I wanted to try my own thing. I went back to the Reserves because I missed the boys. I missed doing my job with my guys. All in all, it's just the cohesion, the camaraderie, that you don't get on the outside. You know how Marines are: we're brothers.” Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 maintain various civilian careers while continuing to answer the irrational call to service in the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

Photo by Cpl. James Stanfield