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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 Lt. Col. David Kelm, left, the battalion commander of 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, and Lt. Col. Patrick Skehan, right, the inspector instructor of 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, cut the ribbon at a ceremony at the new Home Training Center in Brooklyn, New York, Jan. 6, 2024. The HTC emphasizes unit readiness and unity, the reintroduction into the Brooklyn community, as well as honors the memory of fallen Marines. Kelm is a native of Connellsville, Pa. and attended Connellsville area senior High School. Skehan is a native of Atlanta, Ga. and attended Lakeside High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Kelm, left, the battalion commander of 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, and Lt. Col. Patrick Skehan, right, the inspector instructor of 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, cut the ribbon at a ceremony at the new Home Training Center in Brooklyn, New York, Jan. 6, 2024. The HTC emphasizes unit readiness and unity, the reintroduction into the Brooklyn community, as well as honors the memory of fallen Marines. Kelm is a native of Connellsville, Pa. and attended Connellsville area senior High School. Skehan is a native of Atlanta, Ga. and attended Lakeside High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orion Stpierre

Joseph Storey Charbonnet, King of Rex, left, addresses a crowd with Brian M. Sims, King of Zulu during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Joseph Storey Charbonnet, King of Rex, left, addresses a crowd with Brian M. Sims, King of Zulu during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Brian M. Sims the King of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Brian M. Sims the King of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

The Tramps of Zulu pose for a photo during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

The Tramps of Zulu pose for a photo during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Elroy A. James, right, presents Dr. Chanda Macias, left, with an award for being this years Queen Of Zulu, during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Elroy A. James, right, presents Dr. Chanda Macias, left, with an award for being this years Queen Of Zulu, during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade each year on Mardi Gras Day and is New Orleans' largest predominantly African-American carnival organization. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Mr. Gregg T. Habel, Executive Director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, left, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sgt. Maj. Of 4th Marine Logistics Group, right, pose with the Zulu Organization Grand Marshall, middle, during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. Leaders from Marine Forces Reserve took part in the celebrations to promote the Marine Corps and support the New Orleans community during the Mardi Gras season. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Mr. Gregg T. Habel, Executive Director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, left, and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sgt. Maj. Of 4th Marine Logistics Group, right, pose with the Zulu Organization Grand Marshall, middle, during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. Leaders from Marine Forces Reserve took part in the celebrations to promote the Marine Corps and support the New Orleans community during the Mardi Gras season. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Command members of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stand at the position of attention for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Command members of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stand at the position of attention for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, reads the warrant for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, reads the warrant for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin is pinned by his wife Sandra Martin during his promotion to major general in their home in Southwick, Massachusetts, March 24, 2020. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was promoted over the phone by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time.

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin is pinned by his wife Sandra Martin during his promotion to major general in their home in Southwick, Massachusetts, March 24, 2020. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was promoted over the phone by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, leads the oath for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, leads the oath for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Marines with Marine Forces Reserves present the American flag at the memorial service of Brooke Helm Duncan at The Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2020. Mr. Duncan was a retired Corsair pilot for the United States Marine Corps and an Active civic leader in his community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserves present the American flag at the memorial service of Brooke Helm Duncan at The Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2020. Mr. Duncan was a retired Corsair pilot for the United States Marine Corps and an Active civic leader in his community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Cpl. Shaconey White, sourcing cell noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Forces Reserve G-1 Operations, low crawls under a platform during the MARFORRES Log Race Competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 17, 2019. The quarterly event tests the physical fitness of the Marines and builds camaraderie within the units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

Cpl. Shaconey White, sourcing cell noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Forces Reserve G-1 Operations, low crawls under a platform during the MARFORRES Log Race Competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 17, 2019. The quarterly event tests the physical fitness of the Marines and builds camaraderie within the units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb

Marine Corps Sgt. Jeffery Hale, a launcher chief with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, reattaches a M240 Machine Gun onto a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after having been off loaded from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Marine Corps Sgt. Jeffery Hale, a launcher chief with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, reattaches a M240 Machine Gun onto a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after having been off loaded from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Airmen from 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, prepare for the following day’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire raid, Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Airmen from 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, prepare for the following day’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire raid, Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Monroe, a loadmaster from 9th Special Operations Squadron, off loads a Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Monroe, a loadmaster from 9th Special Operations Squadron, off loads a Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Thompson, a gunner with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, raises the suspension on a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after having been off loaded from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Thompson, a gunner with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, raises the suspension on a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after having been off loaded from an Air Force MC-130 at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell, to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Air Force Pilots, Capt. Justin Burrier (left) and Capt. Jacob Wiseman (right), 9th Special Operations Squadron, discuss flight plans with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Paul Hendee (center), an artillery operations chief with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Air Force Pilots, Capt. Justin Burrier (left) and Capt. Jacob Wiseman (right), 9th Special Operations Squadron, discuss flight plans with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Paul Hendee (center), an artillery operations chief with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Airmen from 9th Special Operations Squadron and Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, discuss flight plans at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Airmen from 9th Special Operations Squadron and Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, discuss flight plans at Fort Campbell, Ky., March 29, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery used an Air Force MC-130 to conduct a live-fire raid at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, flying from Fort Campbell, to Dugway. There, they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, inspect a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after being offloaded from an Air Force MC-130, on Fort Campbell, Ky., March 30, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Marines from Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, inspect a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) after being offloaded from an Air Force MC-130, on Fort Campbell, Ky., March 30, 2018. Marines from Kilo Battery flew from Fort Campbell to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, where they offloaded and fired four HIMARS missiles, demonstrating a unique capability that will give commanders more options to deal with threats when other options are not appropriate. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee