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)