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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker, an individual material readiness list coordinator with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks after being one of the first Marines to laterally transfer to first sergeant through the E-8 redesignation board pilot, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 7, 2025. The pilot allows qualified master sergeants to apply for redesignation as first sergeants, marking a significant milestone in expanding career pathways for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)