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