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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Col. Houser, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and Mr. Soucy, high voltage electrician with MCAS Camp Pendleton, stand for photo during a the MCAS Safety Award Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2026. This award highlights the significant contribution and accomplishment MCAS Camp Pendleton made in the field of safety and mishap prevention across all Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Col. Houser, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and Mr. Soucy, high voltage electrician with MCAS Camp Pendleton, stand for photo during a the MCAS Safety Award Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2026. This award highlights the significant contribution and accomplishment MCAS Camp Pendleton made in the field of safety and mishap prevention across all Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

Photo by Pfc. Joseph Cantu

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Houser, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, salutes the colors during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Houser, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, salutes the colors during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

Photo by Pfc. Joseph Cantu

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Capt. Nelson J. Baker observes an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Capt. Nelson J. Baker observes an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses VMM-364 heritage with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses VMM-364 heritage with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gifts U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, an honorary Purple Foxes jacket at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gifts U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, an honorary Purple Foxes jacket at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hugs U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, after Baker received an honorary Purple Foxes jacket at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hugs U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, after Baker received an honorary Purple Foxes jacket at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bussick, the executive officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the operations of an MV-22B Osprey with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bussick, the executive officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the operations of an MV-22B Osprey with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, pose for a group photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, pose for a group photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, look over photos from Baker’s service at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, look over photos from Baker’s service at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

Rear Adm. Nowakowski, the deputy commander of Naval Education and Training Command, engages with a staff member during a command visit at the Center for Naval Aviation Technician Training Detachment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2025. Nowakowski conducted a command visit and engaged with students and staff about the future of initial and advanced MOS training. During his visit, he recognized Marines for their professionalism and contributions to the mission while gaining insight into daily operations and training efforts throughout the facility. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Rear Adm. Nowakowski, the deputy commander of Naval Education and Training Command, engages with a staff member during a command visit at the Center for Naval Aviation Technician Training Detachment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2025. Nowakowski conducted a command visit and engaged with students and staff about the future of initial and advanced MOS training. During his visit, he recognized Marines for their professionalism and contributions to the mission while gaining insight into daily operations and training efforts throughout the facility. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Adam Casas relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Willie Lucero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Adam Casas relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Willie Lucero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark R. Mauberret relinquished command of HMLA-775 to Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark R. Mauberret relinquished command of HMLA-775 to Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

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