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U.S. Marines, alongside Australian Army soldiers from the School of Armor, 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, Queensland Mounted Infantry, and New Zealand Defense Force soldiers with 1st Battalion, Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles, pose for a photo during the final phase of the Bushmaster 26 Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. The 2026 Bushmaster Competition, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, is a multi-event challenge hosted annually by the U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance community that evaluates LAV-25 crews, including ally partners, on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance, and reconnaissance skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

U.S. Marines, alongside Australian Army soldiers from the School of Armor, 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, Queensland Mounted Infantry, and New Zealand Defense Force soldiers with 1st Battalion, Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles, pose for a photo during the final phase of the Bushmaster 26 Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. The 2026 Bushmaster Competition, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, is a multi-event challenge hosted annually by the U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance community that evaluates LAV-25 crews, including ally partners, on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance, and reconnaissance skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

Photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

U.S. Marines Corps Brig. Gen. Michael Nakonezcny, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, during an awards dinner following the conclusion of the Bushmaster 26 Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 29, 2026. The 2026 Bushmaster Competition, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, is a multi-event challenge hosted annually by the U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance community that evaluates LAV-25 crews, including ally partners, on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance, and reconnaissance skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

U.S. Marines Corps Brig. Gen. Michael Nakonezcny, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, during an awards dinner following the conclusion of the Bushmaster 26 Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 29, 2026. The 2026 Bushmaster Competition, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, is a multi-event challenge hosted annually by the U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance community that evaluates LAV-25 crews, including ally partners, on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance, and reconnaissance skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

Photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Juan Inumerable, the battalion gunner of 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, gives a safety brief to Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force service members, during a subject matter expert exchange at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 20, 2026. During the exchange, Marines conducted live-fire drills with foreign partners on various marksmanship techniques increasing interoperability and combined capabilities between them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Juan Inumerable, the battalion gunner of 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, gives a safety brief to Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force service members, during a subject matter expert exchange at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 20, 2026. During the exchange, Marines conducted live-fire drills with foreign partners on various marksmanship techniques increasing interoperability and combined capabilities between them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, right, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, hands a promotion warrant to Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, right, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, hands a promotion warrant to Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division wears the rank of gunnery sergeant during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division wears the rank of gunnery sergeant during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., left, motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division and Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, stand at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., left, motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division and Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, stand at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division stands at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division stands at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division stands at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division stands at attention during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division poses for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division poses for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division holds a promotion warrant after a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division holds a promotion warrant after a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, right, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, shakes hands with Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, right, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support-Reserve Support Unit East, shakes hands with Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support Reserve-Support Unit East, speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support Reserve-Support Unit East, speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support Reserve-Support Unit East, speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard DiCarlo, executive officer of Deployment Processing Command Support Reserve-Support Unit East, speaks to a crowd during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Johnson (left) relinquishes his duties as sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Ouellette (right) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Seal Beach, California, March 22, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability between senior enlisted leaders. (Courtesy Asset)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Johnson (left) relinquishes his duties as sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Ouellette (right) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Seal Beach, California, March 22, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability between senior enlisted leaders. (Courtesy Asset)

Photo by Courtesy Image

An American flag is displayed along with two M777A2 Howitzers during the Hot Rods N’ Heroes Car Show at Huntington Beach, California, March 29, 2026. The Hot Rods N’ Heroes Car Show displays Southern California’s car culture by showcasing hot rods, classic cars, vintage cars, and many more alongside law enforcement, fire, and military vehicles and assets to create a unique experience for car show attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson)

An American flag is displayed along with two M777A2 Howitzers during the Hot Rods N’ Heroes Car Show at Huntington Beach, California, March 29, 2026. The Hot Rods N’ Heroes Car Show displays Southern California’s car culture by showcasing hot rods, classic cars, vintage cars, and many more alongside law enforcement, fire, and military vehicles and assets to create a unique experience for car show attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Karlo Lansangan, left, a field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Cpl. Mazen Mohamed, an assault amphibious crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program grappling session for a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. The MAIC provides the skills necessary to effectively teach and lead MCMAP classes, including advanced techniques, teaching methodologies, leadership training and safety protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Karlo Lansangan, left, a field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Cpl. Mazen Mohamed, an assault amphibious crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program grappling session for a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. The MAIC provides the skills necessary to effectively teach and lead MCMAP classes, including advanced techniques, teaching methodologies, leadership training and safety protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, gathers foliage for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, gathers foliage for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus