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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, Sergeant Major with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), (right), prepares to pass the battalion colors to Col. Joseph Broome, outgoing commanding officer with MCCES, (left) at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Col. Attim Phillips. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, Sergeant Major with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), (right), prepares to pass the battalion colors to Col. Joseph Broome, outgoing commanding officer with MCCES, (left) at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Col. Attim Phillips. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Broome (right), outgoing commanding officer with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), right, passes the battalion colors to Col. Attim Phillips, incoming commanding officer with MCCES, (left) during the MCCES change of command at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Phillips (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Broome (right), outgoing commanding officer with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), right, passes the battalion colors to Col. Attim Phillips, incoming commanding officer with MCCES, (left) during the MCCES change of command at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Phillips (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Broome, Col. Attim Phillips, incoming commanding officer with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), salutes the colors and reviewing parade during the MCCES change of command at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Phillips. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Broome, Col. Attim Phillips, incoming commanding officer with Marine Corps Communications Electronics School (MCCES), salutes the colors and reviewing parade during the MCCES change of command at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Broome, to the incoming commander, Phillips. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march into formation during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march into formation during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division salute the colors during the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division salute the colors during the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, perform during the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,1st Marine Division change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, perform during the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,1st Marine Division change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2023. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conduct a patrol during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier Gonzalez, field radio operator with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, posts security during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier Gonzalez, field radio operator with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, posts security during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, break from patrolling during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, break from patrolling during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 4-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, June 11, 2023. MTX is designed to enhance maneuver capabilities, the conduct of expeditionary advanced base operations and logistical supply and support operations in an austere environment in accordance with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center march down the street during the Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, California, May 27, 2023. This parade is a long-standing tradition to Yucca Valley, embracing the heritage in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center march down the street during the Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, California, May 27, 2023. This parade is a long-standing tradition to Yucca Valley, embracing the heritage in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center march down the street during the Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, California, May 27, 2023. This parade is a long-standing tradition to Yucca Valley, embracing the heritage in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center march down the street during the Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, California, May 27, 2023. This parade is a long-standing tradition to Yucca Valley, embracing the heritage in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lt Col. Jason Copeland, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives a speech during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt Col. Jason Copeland, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives a speech during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment retire the guidon during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment retire the guidon during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ricky Bajo, a company gunnery sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, dismisses the unit for the last time during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ricky Bajo, a company gunnery sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, dismisses the unit for the last time during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2023. Weapons Company Marines will integrate into and reinforce the battalion’s other existing rifle companies as part IBX-30. The battalion will continue fielding new equipment, testing new formations, and integrating new concepts across the unit to provide feedback to senior Marine Corps leadership, and inform the Service on the most lethal capabilities, training, and composition of future infantry battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman

U.S. service members with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center clean a controlled explosive before planting a thermite during a controlled explosive exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. service members with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center clean a controlled explosive before planting a thermite during a controlled explosive exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center scrapes off debris caused by thermite from a controlled explosive during a controlled explosive exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center scrapes off debris caused by thermite from a controlled explosive during a controlled explosive exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center plant a controlled explosive during an exercise at Marine Corps Air- Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Training Center plant a controlled explosive during an exercise at Marine Corps Air- Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 10, 2023. This exercise was conducted to document how to properly set up controlled explosives and to review the aftermath of the explosives for future classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), right, presents Walter Vanbenthuysen with an "Honorary Marine" certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), right, presents Walter Vanbenthuysen with an "Honorary Marine" certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Sergeant Makayla Elizalde

Walter Vanbenthuysen, left, poses for a photo after receiving an "Honorary Marine" certificate at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Walter Vanbenthuysen, left, poses for a photo after receiving an "Honorary Marine" certificate at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Sergeant Makayla Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), left, and Walter Vanbenthuysen, center left, pose for a photo after receiving an "Honorary Marine" certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), left, and Walter Vanbenthuysen, center left, pose for a photo after receiving an "Honorary Marine" certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 18, 2023. Walter founded American Friends of our Armed Forces in 2005 which supports Marines, Sailors and families of MCAGCC through; annual gift baskets for expectant mothers, offsetting youth sports enrollment costs, funding MCCS special events, and funding capital projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Sergeant Makayla Elizalde

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