U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, right, passes the 3d Marine Division colors to Maj. Gen. Christian Wortman during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 30, 2023. The ceremony signified the official transfer of command of 3d Marine Division from Maj. Gen. Bargeron to Maj. Gen. Wortman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, right, passes the 3d Marine Division colors to Maj. Gen. Christian Wortman during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 30, 2023. The ceremony signified the official transfer of command of 3d Marine Division from Maj. Gen. Bargeron to Maj. Gen. Wortman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

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U.S. service members and civilian advocates participate in a group discussion during the 2023 Suicide Prevention Stakeholder’s Symposium on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 6, 2023. The symposium, now in its third iteration, brings mental health professionals and service members together to discuss critical issues and preventative measures regarding suicide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews) - U.S. service members and civilian advocates participate in a group discussion during the 2023 Suicide Prevention Stakeholder’s Symposium on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 6, 2023. The symposium, now in its third iteration, brings mental health professionals and service members together to discuss critical issues and preventative measures regarding suicide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. - Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Members of the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum pose for a group picture following the WLEF’s 1-year anniversary meeting on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews) - Members of the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum pose for a group picture following the WLEF’s 1-year anniversary meeting on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews)

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Graphic illustration created on May 22, 2020, at Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans. This graphic was created to emphasize remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration created by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy) - Graphic illustration created on May 22, 2020, at Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans. This graphic was created to emphasize remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration created by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conduct a retirement ceremony for Maj. Dennis Nichols on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Mar. 11, 2020. Maj. Nichols retired after 28 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso) - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conduct a retirement ceremony for Maj. Dennis Nichols on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Mar. 11, 2020. Maj. Nichols retired after 28 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso)

Vertical replenishments enable naval vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations while underway. III MEF is postured to enable naval expeditionary operations within the first island chain as part of a Stand-in-Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph McDonnell, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, lowers a package to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) in the Philippine Sea, May 9, 2023. Vertical replenishments enable naval vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations while underway. III MEF is postured to enable naval expeditionary operations within the first island chain as part of a Stand-in-Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)