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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Wilson, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Pittsburgh native, tries to penetrate students' formation in a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, during Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Wilson, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Pittsburgh native, tries to penetrate students' formation in a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, during Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

U.S. Marine Sgt. Caleb Love, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Claysburg, Pa., native, fends off students for a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, during Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Caleb Love, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Claysburg, Pa., native, fends off students for a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, during Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Notbohm, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Moon Township, Pa. native, shares tightens screws of riot shields during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Notbohm, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and a Moon Township, Pa. native, shares tightens screws of riot shields during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Mercer, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and an Allentown, Pa. native, leads students during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Mercer, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and an Allentown, Pa. native, leads students during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Mercer, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and an Allentown, Pa. native, leads students during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Mercer, a military policeman from Military Police Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and an Allentown, Pa. native, leads students during a crowd control practice at Barbados Defence Force Base Paragon, Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012, for Exercise Tradewinds 2012. Tradewinds is a multinational, interagency exercise designed to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of U.S., Canadian and 15 Caribbean partner nations security forces to counter transnational crime and provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

Lance Cpl. Corey Camphouse, a field radio operator for Battlespace Surveillance Company, digs a spot for a ground sensor during a ground sensor emplacement training exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Lance Cpl. Corey Camphouse, a field radio operator for Battlespace Surveillance Company, digs a spot for a ground sensor during a ground sensor emplacement training exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Lance Cpl. Daniel Hance, an intelligence specialist for Battlespace Surveillance Company, shoots an azimuth during a reconnaissance and surveillance field exercise aboard Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Lance Cpl. Daniel Hance, an intelligence specialist for Battlespace Surveillance Company, shoots an azimuth during a reconnaissance and surveillance field exercise aboard Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Lance Cpl. Corey Camphouse, a field radio operator for Battlespace Surveillance Company, conceals a ground sensor while Lance Cpl. Daniel Hance, an intelligence specialist for Battlespace Surveillance Company, plots the coordinates during a reconnaissance and surveillance field exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Lance Cpl. Corey Camphouse, a field radio operator for Battlespace Surveillance Company, conceals a ground sensor while Lance Cpl. Daniel Hance, an intelligence specialist for Battlespace Surveillance Company, plots the coordinates during a reconnaissance and surveillance field exercise on Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 19, 2021. This training develops and refines platoon and section patrolling and increases proficiency in ground sensor operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

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

Key supporters of the Sgt. Opha May Johnson Marine Corps Reserve Center dedication included (from left) Sheila Corcoran, Veterans of Foreign Wars senior vice commander, Department of Indiana; Laura McKee, women veterans coordinator, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs; Kay Ross, president, Indiana Chapter of Women Marines Association; and Lourdes Tiglao, director of Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans. The ceremony honoring Sgt. Johnson, who was the first woman to enlist in the Marine Corps on Aug. 18, 1918, was held on Nov. 10 aboard Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (Image by GySgt Brian Knowles, USMCR)

Key supporters of the Sgt. Opha May Johnson Marine Corps Reserve Center dedication included (from left) Sheila Corcoran, Veterans of Foreign Wars senior vice commander, Department of Indiana; Laura McKee, women veterans coordinator, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs; Kay Ross, president, Indiana Chapter of Women Marines Association; and Lourdes Tiglao, director of Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans. The ceremony honoring Sgt. Johnson, who was the first woman to enlist in the Marine Corps on Aug. 18, 1918, was held on Nov. 10 aboard Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. (Image by GySgt Brian Knowles, USMCR)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Joshua S. Heller the director of Marine Forces Reserve Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) congratulates the Marines and civilians from IPAC on becoming the Marine Corps’ IPAC of the year, 2021, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, July 7, 2022. The IPAC was selected from a field of highly qualified administration centers, nominated by commanding generals across the force, because of their exceptional efforts within the command. They provided support to more than 70,000 Marines, civilians, and their families spread throughout the world.

Joshua S. Heller the director of Marine Forces Reserve Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) congratulates the Marines and civilians from IPAC on becoming the Marine Corps’ IPAC of the year, 2021, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, July 7, 2022. The IPAC was selected from a field of highly qualified administration centers, nominated by commanding generals across the force, because of their exceptional efforts within the command. They provided support to more than 70,000 Marines, civilians, and their families spread throughout the world.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

U.S. Marines and Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during an exercise within Gunslinger 22 in Riley, Kansas, June 21, 2022. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Soldiers from the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, operated alongside one another in a fast-rope exercise within Gunslinger 22. Exercise Gunslinger 22 is a joint exercise with the Kansas Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps designed to increase aircraft control and training for potential real world contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and Soldiers fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion during an exercise within Gunslinger 22 in Riley, Kansas, June 21, 2022. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Soldiers from the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, operated alongside one another in a fast-rope exercise within Gunslinger 22. Exercise Gunslinger 22 is a joint exercise with the Kansas Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps designed to increase aircraft control and training for potential real world contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez