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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Manning parks a snow machine while Marines off load a KC-130J SUPER HERCULES in Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 16, 2025. Manning is an administrative clerk with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlight the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Manning parks a snow machine while Marines off load a KC-130J SUPER HERCULES in Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 16, 2025. Manning is an administrative clerk with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Toys for Tots program highlight the Marine Corps' commitment to community support in the Arctic, while also enhancing the Marines’ preparedness for cold-weather operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, watch their peers receive their certificates for graduating Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, watch their peers receive their certificates for graduating Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Stefon recites the noncommissioned officer creed during the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduation ceremony at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Stefon is a mortarman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Stefon recites the noncommissioned officer creed during the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduation ceremony at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Stefon is a mortarman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment wait to receive their certificates for graduating Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment wait to receive their certificates for graduating Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Kyle King gives advice to graduates of Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. King is the senior enlisted leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Kyle King gives advice to graduates of Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. King is the senior enlisted leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps instructors with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, wait for the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduating ceremony to begin at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps instructors with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, wait for the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduating ceremony to begin at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps instructors with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, stand in front of their students from Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps instructors with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, stand in front of their students from Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps corporals with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, repeat the noncommissioned officer creed aloud during the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduation ceremony at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps corporals with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, repeat the noncommissioned officer creed aloud during the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar and Corporals Course graduation ceremony at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. These courses focused on leadership development, ethical decision-making and enhancing professional skills to prepare Marines for increased responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marines inspect the items in their main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marines inspect the items in their main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Rosado waits in line to get his gear list signed during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Rosado is a grenadier with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Rosado waits in line to get his gear list signed during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Rosado is a grenadier with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Wallace signs a Marine’s gear list during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Wallace is a supply administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Wallace signs a Marine’s gear list during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Wallace is a supply administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Degaulle Masieh talks to fellow Marines while waiting outside during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Masieh is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Degaulle Masieh talks to fellow Marines while waiting outside during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Masieh is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kurtis Miller smiles while conversing with a fellow Marine during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Miller is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kurtis Miller smiles while conversing with a fellow Marine during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Miller is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Williams adjusts the straps on his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Williams is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Williams adjusts the straps on his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Williams is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brooks secures his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Brooks is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brooks secures his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Brooks is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait photo at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill provided Marine Forces Reserve Communication Strategy and Operations Marines with an interview to participate in a feature story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, poses for a portrait photo at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill provided Marine Forces Reserve Communication Strategy and Operations Marines with an interview to participate in a feature story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill speaks to another Marine during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill speaks to another Marine during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill sifts through his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill sifts through his main pack during a gear issue at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 2025. Hill is a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Marines took part in this event as an ongoing effort to prepare and maintain readiness for upcoming training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. military officials throughout the city of New Orleans sit before the New Orleans City Council during a military appreciation day at the New Orleans City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 18, 2025. The event was held to honor the New Orleans City Council's relationship with U.S. military officials, highlighting key recognitions such as Veteran of the Year, major accomplishments from each military branch across the city and the council’s appreciation for the service of U.S. military members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. military officials throughout the city of New Orleans sit before the New Orleans City Council during a military appreciation day at the New Orleans City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 18, 2025. The event was held to honor the New Orleans City Council's relationship with U.S. military officials, highlighting key recognitions such as Veteran of the Year, major accomplishments from each military branch across the city and the council’s appreciation for the service of U.S. military members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Johnson presents the colors during a military appreciation day at the New Orleans City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 18, 2025. Johnson, a legal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, was one of many service members in attendance to honor the New Orleans City Council's relationship with U.S. military officials, highlighting key recognitions such as Veteran of the Year, major accomplishments from each military branch across the city and the council’s appreciation for the service of U.S. military members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Johnson presents the colors during a military appreciation day at the New Orleans City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 18, 2025. Johnson, a legal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, was one of many service members in attendance to honor the New Orleans City Council's relationship with U.S. military officials, highlighting key recognitions such as Veteran of the Year, major accomplishments from each military branch across the city and the council’s appreciation for the service of U.S. military members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus