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Gunnery Sgt. Kairo Ortez, an operations chief within the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve converses with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the check-in process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as IRR Marines. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Gunnery Sgt. Kairo Ortez, an operations chief within the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve converses with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the check-in process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as IRR Marines. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Jacklin Ruiz, an administrative specialist previously stationed in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Jacklin Ruiz, an administrative specialist previously stationed in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Kevin Montenegro, a military police officer previously stationed in Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the “total force.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Kevin Montenegro, a military police officer previously stationed in Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the “total force.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Cpl. Robert Alara, an ammo technician previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Cpl. Robert Alara, an ammo technician previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Sgt. Cesar Gutierrez, a water support technician previously stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as an IRR Marine. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Sgt. Cesar Gutierrez, a water support technician previously stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these musters, Marines are informed of the benefits and opportunities available to them while serving as an IRR Marine. The Marines are also informed of career opportunities available to them such as a lateral move into a new military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA), Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these muster events, MCIRSA conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure those Marines’ readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA), Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. During these muster events, MCIRSA conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure those Marines’ readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Maj. Sean Herlihy, a special projects officer with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as a part of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. The Marines of the IRR previously served on active duty or as drilling reservists, and now stand ready to augment the active forces in times of war or other contingency. These Marines bring tremendous experience and capability to the United States Marine Corps and are an important part of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Cpl. Stutya Bista, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the medical audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete a medical audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Cpl. Stutya Bista, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the medical audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete a medical audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders and retention of talent within the IRR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserves opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents Anthony T. Davis, deputy branch head of Training and Readiness Division, Marine Forces Reserve, with the senior Civilian of the Year award, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Davis stood out to his leadership for his continuous efforts to achieve mission accomplishment in the workplace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents Anthony T. Davis, deputy branch head of Training and Readiness Division, Marine Forces Reserve, with the senior Civilian of the Year award, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Davis stood out to his leadership for his continuous efforts to achieve mission accomplishment in the workplace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Anthony T. Davis, deputy branch head of Training and Readiness Division, Marine Forces Reserve, is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during the Civilian of the Year ceremony, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Davis was the recipient of the 2015 senior Civilian of the Year award for Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Anthony T. Davis, deputy branch head of Training and Readiness Division, Marine Forces Reserve, is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during the Civilian of the Year ceremony, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Davis was the recipient of the 2015 senior Civilian of the Year award for Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans during the Civilian of the Year award ceremony, Feb. 5, 2016. McMillian spoke about what it takes to become the Civilian of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans during the Civilian of the Year award ceremony, Feb. 5, 2016. McMillian spoke about what it takes to become the Civilian of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents Lauren C. Yaw, muster program lead for Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, the 2015 Marine Forces Reserve junior Civilian of the Year award, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Yaw went above and beyond her everyday job duties, and was recognized for her hard work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents Lauren C. Yaw, muster program lead for Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, the 2015 Marine Forces Reserve junior Civilian of the Year award, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Yaw went above and beyond her everyday job duties, and was recognized for her hard work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve presents Lauren C. Yaw, muster program lead for Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, a certificate after being named the Marine Forces Reserve 2015 junior Civilian of the Year, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Yaw went above and beyond her everyday job duties, and was recognized for her hard work. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve presents Lauren C. Yaw, muster program lead for Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, a certificate after being named the Marine Forces Reserve 2015 junior Civilian of the Year, Feb. 5, 2016, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Yaw went above and beyond her everyday job duties, and was recognized for her hard work. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Gerard Lee, the medical office manager of Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with Individual Ready Reserve Marines about their medical screening during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. MCIRSA conducts medical screening to ensure Marines’ physical and mental well-being. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by MCIRSA, MARFORRES. The muster also gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Gerard Lee, the medical office manager of Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with Individual Ready Reserve Marines about their medical screening during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. MCIRSA conducts medical screening to ensure Marines’ physical and mental well-being. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by MCIRSA, MARFORRES. The muster also gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Sherman Police Department officers talk with Individual Ready Reserve Marine Kevin Ogden about job opportunities and retirement benefits during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening.(Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Sherman Police Department officers talk with Individual Ready Reserve Marine Kevin Ogden about job opportunities and retirement benefits during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening.(Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Prior-service recruiters shake hands with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. Prior-Service Recruiters were there to talk with Marines about opportunites they have and benefits of re-enlisting. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Prior-service recruiters shake hands with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. Prior-Service Recruiters were there to talk with Marines about opportunites they have and benefits of re-enlisting. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North talks with an Individual Ready Reserve Marine during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The Marine once worked under Spadaro during his prior enlistment. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North talks with an Individual Ready Reserve Marine during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The Marine once worked under Spadaro during his prior enlistment. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks with James Crist about his employment search during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks with James Crist about his employment search during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite