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U.S. Navy Lt. Reena Mei Leech, an obstetrical and medical-surgical nurse with the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force, engages with a local community member while discussing women’s health during a community health engagement held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at the Dingalan Municipal Gymnasium in Dingalan, Aurora, Philippines, April 5, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - U.S. Navy Lt. Reena Mei Leech, an obstetrical and medical-surgical nurse with the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force, engages with a local community member while discussing women’s health during a community health engagement held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at the Dingalan Municipal Gymnasium in Dingalan, Aurora, Philippines, April 5, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ron Williams, a corpsman with the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force, guides a local healthcare worker during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation practical application as part of a community health engagement held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at Davila Elementary School in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, April 21, 2024. The Philippine and U.S. service members trained Ilocos Norte healthcare workers and residents on basic lifesaving skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and tactical combat casualty care, increasing emergency care access and awareness. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ron Williams, a corpsman with the Combined Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force, guides a local healthcare worker during a cardiopulmonary resuscitation practical application as part of a community health engagement held before Exercise Balikatan 24 at Davila Elementary School in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, April 21, 2024. The Philippine and U.S. service members trained Ilocos Norte healthcare workers and residents on basic lifesaving skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and tactical combat casualty care, increasing emergency care access and awareness. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

The First, First Responders: National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week 2024 - Amber Penland, 911 dispatcher, Security Emergency Services, poses for a photo during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 9, 2024. During the month of April, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held to honor personnel in the public safety sector for their dedicated service to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) speaks to Marines with 8th Communication Battalion about the importance of their work during exercise Nordic Response 24, Bardufoss, Norway, March 4, 2024. II MEF Marines are participating in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration under challenging Arctic conditions, in high-intensity warfighting including rugged terrain and extreme cold weather with NATO militaries and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacquilyn Davis) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

U.S. Marine Corps military police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, detain a trespasser during a flight line breach training as part of exercise Resolute Response on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2024. The exercise is a two-week training event to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson) - U.S. Marine Corps military police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, detain a trespasser during a flight line breach training as part of exercise Resolute Response on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2024. The exercise is a two-week training event to test base defenses through the enhanced response of the MCAS Futenma Emergency Operations Center. An EOC provides a commanding officer with single point command and control of installation facilities, resources, and support functions during an emergency in order to maintain situational awareness and support timely decision-making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo of Okinawan civilians evacuating. - Local Okinawa residents from Ginowan City cross the National Route 58 highway toward Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a tsunami evacuation in Okinawa, Japan, April 3, 2024. Through Local Implementation Agreements, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and local Okinawa municipalities allow Okinawa residents to gain on-base access to evacuate from lower elevations during a tsunami emergency event. By utilizing the routes through the base, residents can reach their destinations faster. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Air Station Futenma)

Commander Weerakamon Suanchan, operations planner, Royal Thai Marine Corps, addresses the participants before the commencement of a subject matter expert exchange between Pacific Marines and Royal Thai military cyber personnel in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 19-23, 2024. The exchange represents a crucial step forward in advancing defensive cyber operations and fostering stronger partnerships with our Allies in the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo by Public Affairs personnel of the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters base) - Commander Weerakamon Suanchan, operations planner, Royal Thai Marine Corps, addresses the participants before the commencement of a subject matter expert exchange between Pacific Marines and Royal Thai military cyber personnel in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 19-23, 2024. The exchange represents a crucial step forward in advancing defensive cyber operations and fostering stronger partnerships with our Allies in the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo by Public Affairs personnel of the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters base)

MCI-West Environmental Security Department holds cleanup for Camp Pendleton beaches - U.S. Navy sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, collect trash during a beach cleanup at White Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2024. This cleanup allows MCB Camp Pendleton and its tenant units to conduct preservation efforts while harmonizing environmental efficacy and military readiness. MCB Camp Pendleton takes active steps to preserve regional wildlife and natural resources while providing the Fleet Marine Force with the training spaces necessary to meet training and readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in preparation to transport Department of Social Welfare and Development family food packs at Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Feb. 11, 2024. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force are supporting the U.S. Agency for International Development in providing foreign humanitarian assistance to the ongoing disaster relief mission in Mindanao. The forward presence and ready posture of III MEF assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in preparation to transport Department of Social Welfare and Development family food packs at Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Feb. 11, 2024. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force are supporting the U.S. Agency for International Development in providing foreign humanitarian assistance to the ongoing disaster relief mission in Mindanao. The forward presence and ready posture of III MEF assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer)

Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre) - Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, holds a discussion at Marine Corps Air Facility on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. During his visit, Belk promoted safety and occupational health with MCAF personnel regarding aviation and ground safety while recognizing Marines and civilians for their diligence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)