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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Swindle, left, outgoing commanding officer of the Marine Innovation Unit, presents Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces, South, a gift during a Marine Corps' 248th birthday ball, Queens, New York, Nov. 5, 2023. Stood up in March 2022, MIU leverages existing Marine talent in order to: accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities; transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment; and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Swindle, left, outgoing commanding officer of the Marine Innovation Unit, presents Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces, South, a gift during a Marine Corps' 248th birthday ball, Queens, New York, Nov. 5, 2023. Stood up in March 2022, MIU leverages existing Marine talent in order to: accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities; transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment; and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon (Right), Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon (Right), Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey (left), Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, and Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon (right), Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, observe range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Training Center Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Range 410A provides Reserve Marines the opportunity to execute a fire and maneuver attack supported by mortarmen, machine gunners and combat engineers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey (left), Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, and Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon (right), Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, observe range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Training Center Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Range 410A provides Reserve Marines the opportunity to execute a fire and maneuver attack supported by mortarmen, machine gunners and combat engineers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines with the Aviation Combat Element of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of MAGTF 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines with the Aviation Combat Element of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of MAGTF 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, visits and recognizes Marines and Sailors executing Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, visits and recognizes Marines and Sailors executing Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, speaks to a Marine during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, speaks to a Marine during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, visits range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Training Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Range 410A provides Reserve Marines the opportunity to execute a fire and maneuver attack supported by mortarmen, machine gunners and combat engineers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, visits range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Training Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, California on July, 22, 2021. Range 410A provides Reserve Marines the opportunity to execute a fire and maneuver attack supported by mortarmen, machine gunners and combat engineers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Lt. Gen. David G Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents a challenge coin to a Marine during a visit to Integrated Training Exercise (4-21) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on July 22, 2021. Lt. Gen. Bellon visited all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 25 and recognized high performing Marines and Sailors as they continue to provide vital support to the MAGTF in execution of ITX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, force sergeant major, MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, speak with the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, attending Corporals Course at Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 11, 2020. Bellon and Grade spoke with the Marines about the importance of small unit leadership, answered questions pertaining to MARFORRES, and awarded challenge coins to selected Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler M. Solak)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, force sergeant major, MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, speak with the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, attending Corporals Course at Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 11, 2020. Bellon and Grade spoke with the Marines about the importance of small unit leadership, answered questions pertaining to MARFORRES, and awarded challenge coins to selected Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler M. Solak)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Solak

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks to guests at a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman previously served as the director of Marine and Family Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, said he plans to make sure Marines get the right type of training to prepare them for their futures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee)

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks to guests at a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman previously served as the director of Marine and Family Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, said he plans to make sure Marines get the right type of training to prepare them for their futures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee)

Photo by Pfc. Niles Lee

A New Orleans Color Guard walk the colors after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. The ceremony was held to relieve Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine of command and to introduce Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman as the new commander. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee)

A New Orleans Color Guard walk the colors after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. The ceremony was held to relieve Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine of command and to introduce Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman as the new commander. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee)

Photo by Pfc. Niles Lee

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman (left), the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, accepts the Marine Corps Colors from Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine (right), the outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee/Released)

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman (left), the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, accepts the Marine Corps Colors from Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine (right), the outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Niles Lee

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine (right), the outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks to Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, and his family during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee/Released)

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine (right), the outgoing commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks to Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman the incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, and his family during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 7, 2017. Whitman assumes leadership of the largest division command in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Niles Lee

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (center), commanding general, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, along with leaders from multiple combat logistics battalions, attended The Commanders Conference at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., Feb. 2-4, 2017. Leaders with 4th MLG gathered together to broaden their perspectives and understanding of 4th MLG issues while facilitating integration efforts between 4th Marine Corp Logistics Command senior leaders. Additionally, 4th MLG commanders were provided guidance on damages caused by a tornado that touched down on base in January. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Jason Ryu)

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (center), commanding general, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, along with leaders from multiple combat logistics battalions, attended The Commanders Conference at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., Feb. 2-4, 2017. Leaders with 4th MLG gathered together to broaden their perspectives and understanding of 4th MLG issues while facilitating integration efforts between 4th Marine Corp Logistics Command senior leaders. Additionally, 4th MLG commanders were provided guidance on damages caused by a tornado that touched down on base in January. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Jason Ryu)

Photo by Capt. Jason Ryu

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, repeats the oath of office to Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Assisting Mills is Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, sergeant major of FHG. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, repeats the oath of office to Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Assisting Mills is Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, sergeant major of FHG. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Photo by Courtesy photo

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, and Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, hold Pratt’s certificate of promotion after her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, and Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, hold Pratt’s certificate of promotion after her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, stands at the position of attention as honors are rendered at her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, stands at the position of attention as honors are rendered at her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, senior enlisted advisor of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses leaders of the MLG after a “breakout discussion” meant to focus on what the senior enlisted can do to help implement the Commandant’s directive, “The Reawakening.” Leaders from 4th MLG participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, senior enlisted advisor of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses leaders of the MLG after a “breakout discussion” meant to focus on what the senior enlisted can do to help implement the Commandant’s directive, “The Reawakening.” Leaders from 4th MLG participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

Lt. Gen. William M. Faulkner, deputy commandant for installations and logistics and guest speaker for the conference, speaks to the leadership of the 4th Marine Logistics Group and answered questions about logistical challenges. Leaders from 4th Marine Logistics Group participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Lt. Gen. William M. Faulkner, deputy commandant for installations and logistics and guest speaker for the conference, speaks to the leadership of the 4th Marine Logistics Group and answered questions about logistical challenges. Leaders from 4th Marine Logistics Group participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, senior enlisted advisor of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the senior enlisted leaders attending the conference during a “breakout discussion” meant to focus on what the senior enlisted can do to help implement the Commandant’s directive, “The Reawakening.” Leaders from 4th MLG participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced the collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, senior enlisted advisor of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the senior enlisted leaders attending the conference during a “breakout discussion” meant to focus on what the senior enlisted can do to help implement the Commandant’s directive, “The Reawakening.” Leaders from 4th MLG participated in a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014 to discuss the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced the collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters