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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, shakes a veteran’s hand inside the Mesa conference room at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 8, 2026. By engaging directly with those living and working on or around base, Ruiz can gain firsthand insight into the quality of life and the challenges presented by serving at a remote and isolated installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, shakes a veteran’s hand inside the Mesa conference room at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 8, 2026. By engaging directly with those living and working on or around base, Ruiz can gain firsthand insight into the quality of life and the challenges presented by serving at a remote and isolated installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel

U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officers and junior Marines listen to Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak at the base theater, Twentynine Palms, California, May 7, 2026. By engaging directly with those living and working on base, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is able to gain firsthand insight into the quality of life and the challenges presented by serving at a remote and isolated installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officers and junior Marines listen to Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak at the base theater, Twentynine Palms, California, May 7, 2026. By engaging directly with those living and working on base, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is able to gain firsthand insight into the quality of life and the challenges presented by serving at a remote and isolated installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Marines, all small unmanned aircraft system operators with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fix a first-person view sUAS during a drone aviation integration test near Quackenbush training area, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. This sUAS integration training teaches Marines to adapt to enemy unmanned aircraft by emphasizing battlefield awareness, disciplined maneuvers, and a shared understanding of how these systems will shape future ground operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marines, all small unmanned aircraft system operators with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fix a first-person view sUAS during a drone aviation integration test near Quackenbush training area, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. This sUAS integration training teaches Marines to adapt to enemy unmanned aircraft by emphasizing battlefield awareness, disciplined maneuvers, and a shared understanding of how these systems will shape future ground operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Marine Corps retired Master Sgt. Andrea M. Ruiz, wife of the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, performs kettlebell squats during Spouse Physical Training at the Del Valle Outdoor Fitness Center, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 8, 2026. Hosted in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, this event provides a venue to foster community resilience and recognize the vital role families play in supporting the readiness and stability of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cleo Wang)

U.S. Marine Corps retired Master Sgt. Andrea M. Ruiz, wife of the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, performs kettlebell squats during Spouse Physical Training at the Del Valle Outdoor Fitness Center, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 8, 2026. Hosted in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, this event provides a venue to foster community resilience and recognize the vital role families play in supporting the readiness and stability of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cleo Wang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cleo Wang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Moldenhauer, left, an Alabama native, and Cpl. Evangeline Thomas, a Pennsylvania native, military working dog handlers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, practice bite techniques with military working dog, Navajo at the Help Yourself, Help Your Neighbor event in Yucca Valley, California, May 9, 2026. The demonstration showcased to the public the dog’s proficiency in deterring and subduing potential threats as well as how they can be safely implemented. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Moldenhauer, left, an Alabama native, and Cpl. Evangeline Thomas, a Pennsylvania native, military working dog handlers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, practice bite techniques with military working dog, Navajo at the Help Yourself, Help Your Neighbor event in Yucca Valley, California, May 9, 2026. The demonstration showcased to the public the dog’s proficiency in deterring and subduing potential threats as well as how they can be safely implemented. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald

Joshua Gonzales, a fire inspector with the Combat Center Fire Department, demonstrates how to properly use a fire hose to a Morongo Unified School District student during the Job Shadowing event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 5, 2026. The Job Shadowing program, students are paired with subject matter experts to get a closer look at the daily operations of various careers they are interested in exploring at the Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul)

Joshua Gonzales, a fire inspector with the Combat Center Fire Department, demonstrates how to properly use a fire hose to a Morongo Unified School District student during the Job Shadowing event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 5, 2026. The Job Shadowing program, students are paired with subject matter experts to get a closer look at the daily operations of various careers they are interested in exploring at the Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul)

Photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul

U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff eats lunch with U.S. Marines at the Dunham Mess Hall, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 5, 2026. The visit included a command brief on installation and training operations, an aerial tour of the training areas, and a roundtable lunch with Marines to discuss their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff eats lunch with U.S. Marines at the Dunham Mess Hall, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 5, 2026. The visit included a command brief on installation and training operations, an aerial tour of the training areas, and a roundtable lunch with Marines to discuss their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett

U.S. Marine Corps veterans with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo in front of the 3d LAR command post during an alumni appreciation day on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2026. 3d LAR hosted an alumni event for veterans and their families to showcase appreciation and tradition within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

U.S. Marine Corps veterans with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo in front of the 3d LAR command post during an alumni appreciation day on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2026. 3d LAR hosted an alumni event for veterans and their families to showcase appreciation and tradition within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski

Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, the Rusty Buffaloes, plays during the 2026 Commander's Cup Flag Football Championship, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by the late Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing.

Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, the Rusty Buffaloes, plays during the 2026 Commander's Cup Flag Football Championship, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by the late Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing.

Photo by Cpl. Enge You

The photo of Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald, who tragically passed away on May 20, 2024, is displayed by the Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, known as the Rusty Buffaloes, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Enge You)

The photo of Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald, who tragically passed away on May 20, 2024, is displayed by the Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, known as the Rusty Buffaloes, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Cpl. Enge You

Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, the Rusty Buffaloes, poses for a photo with the jersey of the late Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald, after winning the 2026 Commander's Cup Flag Football Championship, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing.

Marine Corps Logistics and Operations Group's flag football team, the Rusty Buffaloes, poses for a photo with the jersey of the late Gunnery Sgt. Robert McDonald, after winning the 2026 Commander's Cup Flag Football Championship, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, March 30, 2026. The flag football team was originally formed in 2023 by McDonald. Though only six players from the original team formed by McDonald remain, the mission has never changed: every game is played in his honor and his impact is still felt across the team long after his passing.

Photo by Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jordan Schneider, a Wyoming native, mortarman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts the sighting system of a M224 60mm mortar at range 106, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 1, 2026. Mortar teams work together to coordinate mortar strikes, supporting other units with indirect fire to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Cody Fitzgerald)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jordan Schneider, a Wyoming native, mortarman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts the sighting system of a M224 60mm mortar at range 106, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 1, 2026. Mortar teams work together to coordinate mortar strikes, supporting other units with indirect fire to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Cody Fitzgerald)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Trevor Jennings, a New York native, Command Senior Enilisted Leader of Marine Corps Communication Electronics School, Training Command,Training and Education Command, high fives a child at a Month of the Military Child parade at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2026. The showcase was held in recognition of the Month of the Military Child which honors the important role children play in supporting service members and highlights the unique challenges of growing up in a military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Perez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Trevor Jennings, a New York native, Command Senior Enilisted Leader of Marine Corps Communication Electronics School, Training Command,Training and Education Command, high fives a child at a Month of the Military Child parade at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2026. The showcase was held in recognition of the Month of the Military Child which honors the important role children play in supporting service members and highlights the unique challenges of growing up in a military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Perez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Perez

U.S. Marines with headquarters battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command rake and collect trash for Operation Clean Sweep on MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2026. Operation Clean Sweep demonstrates a collective commitment to improving living conditions through shared ownership, sustained accountability, and tangible improvements to the barracks and base facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

U.S. Marines with headquarters battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command rake and collect trash for Operation Clean Sweep on MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2026. Operation Clean Sweep demonstrates a collective commitment to improving living conditions through shared ownership, sustained accountability, and tangible improvements to the barracks and base facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, prepare for takeoff during expeditionary landing field training, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, prepare for takeoff during expeditionary landing field training, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), takes off during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Weapons and Tactics instructor course 2-26 at Del Valle field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 17, 2026. The NEO gives prospective WTIs the opportunity to execute scenario-based training as part of their certification and preparation for real-world incidents that require a quick reaction force to extract personnel from hostile situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), takes off during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Weapons and Tactics instructor course 2-26 at Del Valle field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 17, 2026. The NEO gives prospective WTIs the opportunity to execute scenario-based training as part of their certification and preparation for real-world incidents that require a quick reaction force to extract personnel from hostile situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a drone aviation integration test near Quackenbush training area, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 7, 2026. This sUAS integration training teaches Marines to adapt to enemy unmanned aircraft by emphasizing battlefield awareness, disciplined maneuvers, and a shared understanding of how these systems will shape future ground operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a drone aviation integration test near Quackenbush training area, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 7, 2026. This sUAS integration training teaches Marines to adapt to enemy unmanned aircraft by emphasizing battlefield awareness, disciplined maneuvers, and a shared understanding of how these systems will shape future ground operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fabian Navarro, third from right, Cpl. Hunter Richard, second from left, Cpl. Walker Swithenbank, first from right, and Cpl. Martin Tripp, unable to attend, U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Guilherme Crain, second from right, and Hospitalman Apprentice Luke Rowley, third from left, alongside Officer Brian Derby, middle, receive the Life Saving Award from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Exceptional Service Awards Ceremony from Sheriff Shannon Dicus, first from left, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Highland, California, April 9, 2026. On August 24, 2025, SB County Fire Department requested assistance in Johnson Valley after a dirt bike crash left a rider critically injured, six service members and a military police officer located the patient, provided first aid, and established communication. The rider was airlifted to a hospital, where staff credited the team with saving the rider’s life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Karol Huizar)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fabian Navarro, third from right, Cpl. Hunter Richard, second from left, Cpl. Walker Swithenbank, first from right, and Cpl. Martin Tripp, unable to attend, U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Guilherme Crain, second from right, and Hospitalman Apprentice Luke Rowley, third from left, alongside Officer Brian Derby, middle, receive the Life Saving Award from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Exceptional Service Awards Ceremony from Sheriff Shannon Dicus, first from left, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Highland, California, April 9, 2026. On August 24, 2025, SB County Fire Department requested assistance in Johnson Valley after a dirt bike crash left a rider critically injured, six service members and a military police officer located the patient, provided first aid, and established communication. The rider was airlifted to a hospital, where staff credited the team with saving the rider’s life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Karol Huizar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. karol Huizar

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victoria Sanchez, military working dog handler, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, holds onto her military working dog during the active shooter drill at Condor Elementary School, Twentynine Palms, California, March 31, 2026. This exercise simulated an active shooter threat in order to better prepare Marines in case of a real-world scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victoria Sanchez, military working dog handler, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, holds onto her military working dog during the active shooter drill at Condor Elementary School, Twentynine Palms, California, March 31, 2026. This exercise simulated an active shooter threat in order to better prepare Marines in case of a real-world scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Tenley, Wisconsin native, explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, acts as an active shooter and simulates a detainment during the active shooter drill at Condor Elementary School, Twentynine Palms, California, March 31, 2026. This exercise simulated an active shooter threat in order to better prepare Marines in case of a real word scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Tenley, Wisconsin native, explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, acts as an active shooter and simulates a detainment during the active shooter drill at Condor Elementary School, Twentynine Palms, California, March 31, 2026. This exercise simulated an active shooter threat in order to better prepare Marines in case of a real word scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

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