A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to unstow baggage staged on a 463L cargo pallet during CLB-11’s loading exercise (LOADEX) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2023. The intent of the LOADEX is to prepare, marshal, conduct movements of cargo and personnel, stage, load, and simulate the embarkation of designated unit line numbers of personnel, supplies or equipment to increase major combat operations readiness by enhancing our ability to rapidly mobilized in preparation to support Task Force Koa Moana 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry) - A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares to unstow baggage staged on a 463L cargo pallet during CLB-11’s loading exercise (LOADEX) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2023. The intent of the LOADEX is to prepare, marshal, conduct movements of cargo and personnel, stage, load, and simulate the embarkation of designated unit line numbers of personnel, supplies or equipment to increase major combat operations readiness by enhancing our ability to rapidly mobilized in preparation to support Task Force Koa Moana 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Rubio, a transmission system operator for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carries the guidon during an appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2023. The ceremony appoints Sgt. Maj. Salvador Moralessolis as the battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Rubio, a transmission system operator for Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carries the guidon during an appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2023. The ceremony appoints Sgt. Maj. Salvador Moralessolis as the battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj Ronda R. Kirkby, the oncoming sergeant major of 1st Marine Logistics Group, holds the Non-commissioned Officer’s Sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The passing of the sword symbolizes the relief of duty from Sgt. Maj. Stennett W. Rey II to Sgt. Maj. Kirkby. The ceremony represents the outgoing sergeant major of 1st MLG, Sgt. Maj. Stennett Rey, relinquishing his duties to the oncoming sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Ronda Kirkby, and celebrated the retirement of Sgt. Maj. Rey after 29 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj Ronda R. Kirkby, the oncoming sergeant major of 1st Marine Logistics Group, holds the Non-commissioned Officer’s Sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The passing of the sword symbolizes the relief of duty from Sgt. Maj. Stennett W. Rey II to Sgt. Maj. Kirkby. The ceremony represents the outgoing sergeant major of 1st MLG, Sgt. Maj. Stennett Rey, relinquishing his duties to the oncoming sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Ronda Kirkby, and celebrated the retirement of Sgt. Maj. Rey after 29 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)