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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Perezsanchez, left, an engineer equipment operator, peforms a front choke on Cpl. Cash Hockema, a combat engineer, both from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau, during the grapple portion of a culminating event during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) course on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, May 7, 2023. The purpose of MCMAP is to train Marines in hand-to-hand combat techniques and to develop mental and moral character including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Perezsanchez, left, an engineer equipment operator, peforms a front choke on Cpl. Cash Hockema, a combat engineer, both from 7th Engineer Support Battalion assigned to Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau, during the grapple portion of a culminating event during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) course on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, May 7, 2023. The purpose of MCMAP is to train Marines in hand-to-hand combat techniques and to develop mental and moral character including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Carpenter, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, greets French Navy personnel at the Evacuation Collection Center in Koumac, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud, May 4, 2023. Croix du Sud is the New Caledonian Armed Forces’ Combined Joint Task Force certification event with training objectives focused on a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response, Non-combatant Evacuation Operations, and Stability and Support Operations scenario in Oceania with desired effects focused on enhancing military-military, civil-military, and joint/multinational coordination in the region during crisis response. U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group supported the ECC with a non-combatant evacuation operations team during the exercise, while also enhancing the Marine Corps’ ability to provide logistical support to the joint force and U.S. Allies and partners in future austere operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Carpenter, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, greets French Navy personnel at the Evacuation Collection Center in Koumac, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud, May 4, 2023. Croix du Sud is the New Caledonian Armed Forces’ Combined Joint Task Force certification event with training objectives focused on a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response, Non-combatant Evacuation Operations, and Stability and Support Operations scenario in Oceania with desired effects focused on enhancing military-military, civil-military, and joint/multinational coordination in the region during crisis response. U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group supported the ECC with a non-combatant evacuation operations team during the exercise, while also enhancing the Marine Corps’ ability to provide logistical support to the joint force and U.S. Allies and partners in future austere operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sarah Culbertson, center, the commanding officer of 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Sgt. Tyler Foutz, right, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 7th ESB, during the 6th Annual West Coast EOD Team Competition ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, April 28, 2023. During the competition, EOD technicians conducted a full-spectrum EOD training event to evaluate proficiency at the team level and build camaraderie through challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Norris) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sarah Culbertson, center, the commanding officer of 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Sgt. Tyler Foutz, right, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 7th ESB, during the 6th Annual West Coast EOD Team Competition ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, April 28, 2023. During the competition, EOD technicians conducted a full-spectrum EOD training event to evaluate proficiency at the team level and build camaraderie through challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Norris)