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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael T. Aldridge, right, the incoming commanding officer of 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserves, passes the colors to Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Lusk, left, the sergeant major of 1st CAG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael T. Aldridge, right, the incoming commanding officer of 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserves, passes the colors to Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Lusk, left, the sergeant major of 1st CAG, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas K. Clark, left, outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Divsion, relinquishes command to Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 23, 2024. A change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority, ensures continuity of leadership, honors the outgoing commander, welcomes the incoming commander, fosters unit cohesion, and upholds military tradition and values. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas K. Clark, left, outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Divsion, relinquishes command to Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 23, 2024. A change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority, ensures continuity of leadership, honors the outgoing commander, welcomes the incoming commander, fosters unit cohesion, and upholds military tradition and values. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, incoming commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives remarks during his change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, incoming commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives remarks during his change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to attendees during his change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to attendees during his change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to attendees during his change of command ceremony, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to attendees during his change of command ceremony, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquishes command to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, incoming commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquishes command to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, incoming commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, stand in formation during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, stand in formation during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, present the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, present the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, salute the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, salute the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, march the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, march the colors during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band play music during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band play music during their change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band march during the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band march during the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Lt. Gen. David G.Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV after 35 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, shakes hands with Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, shakes hands with Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ active and reserve component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Armando A. Freire, commanding officer of Deployment Processing Command (DPC) Reserve Support Unit (RSU)-East, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Freire assumed command of DPC/RSU-East from Col. Brian R. Miller. DPC/RSU-East is a critical enabler to get Reserve Marines and units deployed by providing support to non-mobilized Reserve Component unit training, conducting Individual Augment deployment/redeployment processing, and supporting activated Reserve units/detachments while aboard Camp Lejeune in order to support total force integration during mobilization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Armando A. Freire, commanding officer of Deployment Processing Command (DPC) Reserve Support Unit (RSU)-East, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Freire assumed command of DPC/RSU-East from Col. Brian R. Miller. DPC/RSU-East is a critical enabler to get Reserve Marines and units deployed by providing support to non-mobilized Reserve Component unit training, conducting Individual Augment deployment/redeployment processing, and supporting activated Reserve units/detachments while aboard Camp Lejeune in order to support total force integration during mobilization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto