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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins

MANAMA (March 7, 2023) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Steven Ramos assigned to Task Force 51/5’s Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2) section stands on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) while holding his Navy Surface Warfare Insignia pin, March 7. Ramos earned the insignia while underway with the Puller. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support CENTCOM, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

MANAMA (March 7, 2023) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Steven Ramos assigned to Task Force 51/5’s Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2) section stands on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) while holding his Navy Surface Warfare Insignia pin, March 7. Ramos earned the insignia while underway with the Puller. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support CENTCOM, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Cpl. Jesse Duncan, a radio operator, previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, turns in paperwork before checking out of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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. Duncan is a native of Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Cpl. Jesse Duncan, a radio operator, previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, turns in paperwork before checking out of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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. Duncan is a native of Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Cpl. Jesse Duncan, a radio operator, previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, turns in paperwork before checking out of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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. Duncan is a native of Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Cpl. Jesse Duncan, a radio operator, previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, turns in paperwork before checking out of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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. Duncan is a native of Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, poses for a portrait at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, poses for a portrait at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, presents college readiness opportunities to Marines at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, presents college readiness opportunities to Marines at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, presents college readiness opportunities to Marines at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Mike Lanpolsaen, a military and veteran organizations outreach manager, with the Warrior Scholar Project, presents college readiness opportunities to Marines at an Individual Ready Reserve Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 2023. The Warrior Scholar Project provides enlisted veterans and transitioning service members with a skill bridge that enables a prepared transition into the college classroom environment. A Marine that applies to the Warrior Scholar Project is expected to participate in a complimentary one or two week college preparatory boot camp at a tier 1 university. Lanpolsaen is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assist Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assist Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) during the admin audit process of an IRR Muster, Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) check into an IRR Muster in Tampa, Florida, Jan. 28, 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 Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the commander's inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the commander's inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps total force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps total force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) pose in front of The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) pose in front of The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo