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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives opening remarks during a redesignation ceremony for 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker, an individual material readiness list coordinator with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 7, 2025. Stoker became one of the first Marines to laterally transfer to first sergeant through the E-8 redesignation board pilot, a new program within the Marine Corps that allows qualified master sergeants to apply for redesignation as first sergeants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives opening remarks during a redesignation ceremony for 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker, an individual material readiness list coordinator with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 7, 2025. Stoker became one of the first Marines to laterally transfer to first sergeant through the E-8 redesignation board pilot, a new program within the Marine Corps that allows qualified master sergeants to apply for redesignation as first sergeants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker wears his new rank during a redesignation ceremony, Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 7, 2025. Stoker became one of the first Marines to laterally transfer to first sergeant through the E-8 redesignation board pilot, a new program within the Marine Corps that allows qualified master sergeants to apply for redesignation as first sergeants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker wears his new rank during a redesignation ceremony, Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 7, 2025. Stoker became one of the first Marines to laterally transfer to first sergeant through the E-8 redesignation board pilot, a new program within the Marine Corps that allows qualified master sergeants to apply for redesignation as first sergeants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, taxis for take-off on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, taxis for take-off on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, is staged during pre-flight checks on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, is staged during pre-flight checks on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, waits for confirmation to proceed with flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, waits for confirmation to proceed with flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, prepares for a flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, prepares for a flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, puts on equipment for a flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps LtCol. Derek Heinz, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, puts on equipment for a flight on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps civilian maintainers with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, repair and paint F-5N Tiger II jets in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps civilian maintainers with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, repair and paint F-5N Tiger II jets in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

U.S. Marine Corps F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, undergoes repairs on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II jets.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

U.S. Marine Corps F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, undergoes repairs on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. VMFT-401 is an adversary squadron of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on MCAS Yuma that flies the F-5N Tiger II jets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Dodson

Teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam Desy, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT-401), and Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with VMFT-401, Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-14), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam Desy, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT-401), and Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with VMFT-401, Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-14), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Castro

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), tours teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) throughout the VMFT-401 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), tours teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) throughout the VMFT-401 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Castro

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), tours teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) throughout the VMFT-401 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jason Smith, an aircraft maintenance chief, with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401), Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (4th MAW), tours teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) throughout the VMFT-401 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Castro

Teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) and U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX-1), tour through the VMX-1 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Teachers and students from Yuma Catholic High School (YCHS) and U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX-1), tour through the VMX-1 hangar during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 11, 2025. The tour featured educational displays of military aircraft for YCHS aviation students to explore the vital roles they play in combat arms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Castro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Castro

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, looks over toys provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, looks over toys provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with merchandise provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with merchandise provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the New Orleans community during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Organization, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the New Orleans community during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Organization, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans, where attendees received gifts provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, looks at bikes provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club while speaking with its members during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans where, attendees received gifts s provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, looks at bikes provided by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club while speaking with its members during a Toys for Tots event at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in New Orleans, Dec. 20, 2025. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American Carnival organization, hosted a Toys for Tots event open to the local community of New Orleans where, attendees received gifts s provided by the Marine Corps and fellow members of the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney