The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, awards Master Sgt. Andres Moratalla, theater security cooperation operations chief with Marine Forces South, with the Meritorious Service Medal at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, July 17, 2025. Gen. Eric Smith visits New Orleans to recognize the Marines and staff who dedicate their time and efforts to support the MARFORRES and MARFORSOUTH missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)