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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, salutes Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, during his relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, oncoming base sergeant major, MCBQ, native of Jacksonville, Florida, stand at attention during Barry’s relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Quantico, native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, left, Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, MCBQ, native of South Boston, Virginia, and Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, oncoming base sergeant major, MCBQ, native of Jacksonville, Florida, stand at attention during Barry’s relief and appointment ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, MCBQ, Virginia, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. Marines, family and others gathered to witness Barry retire and transfer the duties onto Brown as the new sergeant major of MCBQ. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Corps Forces Reserve participate in the Toys for Tots toy drive during the Washington Commanders football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2023. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to collect new unwrapped toys to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Corps Forces Reserve participate in the Toys for Tots toy drive during the Washington Commanders football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2023. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to collect new unwrapped toys to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Corps Forces Reserve participate in the Toys for Tots toy drive during the Washington Commanders football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2023. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to collect new unwrapped toys to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Corps Forces Reserve participate in the Toys for Tots toy drive during the Washington Commanders football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2023. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to collect new unwrapped toys to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Karen Pajaro-Torres, separations staff non-commissioned officer in charge with Installation Personnel Administration Center, celebrates the holiday by helping serve food to his junior Marines at the Security Battalion Thanksgiving Barracks Feast on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, November 21, 2023. Security Battalion’s annual Turkey Feast is a way for Non-Commissioned Officers and Officers of Security Battalion to give back and serve junior Marines as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Karen Pajaro-Torres, separations staff non-commissioned officer in charge with Installation Personnel Administration Center, celebrates the holiday by helping serve food to his junior Marines at the Security Battalion Thanksgiving Barracks Feast on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, November 21, 2023. Security Battalion’s annual Turkey Feast is a way for Non-Commissioned Officers and Officers of Security Battalion to give back and serve junior Marines as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Moses Menchaca, Headquarters Company commanding officer, Security Battalion, hands out drinks to Marines as they participate in the Security Battalion Turkey Feast on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2022. Security Battalion’s annual Turkey Feast is a way for the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers and Officers of Security Battalion to give back and serve junior Marines as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Captain Michael Curtis)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Moses Menchaca, Headquarters Company commanding officer, Security Battalion, hands out drinks to Marines as they participate in the Security Battalion Turkey Feast on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2022. Security Battalion’s annual Turkey Feast is a way for the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers and Officers of Security Battalion to give back and serve junior Marines as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Captain Michael Curtis)

Photo by Capt. Michael Curtis

A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

A decorated Christmas tree stands next to stacks of donation bins during a volunteer event for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle J. Kuzan sorts toys while volunteering for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle J. Kuzan sorts toys while volunteering for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, participate in the MCBQ Birthday Run on Nov. 9, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, participate in the MCBQ Birthday Run on Nov. 9, 2023. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

From left, James P. Sanders, director, National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico; U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Clyde Marsh, retired, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, render honors after placing a wreath during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

From left, James P. Sanders, director, National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico; U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Clyde Marsh, retired, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, render honors after placing a wreath during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, gives a speech during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, gives a speech during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank W. Harris III, retired, reads “A Toast to the Flag” during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frank W. Harris III, retired, reads “A Toast to the Flag” during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2023. The ceremony was sponsored by the Potomac Region Veterans Council in partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Veterans Administration to honor all who have served. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Rolando J. De Hoyos, operations chief, security battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, Marine Corps Base Quantico sergeant major, a native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, right, take a moment of silence in remembrance of Sgt. Maj. Henry H. Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Rolando J. De Hoyos, operations chief, security battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, left, and Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, Marine Corps Base Quantico sergeant major, a native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, right, take a moment of silence in remembrance of Sgt. Maj. Henry H. Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

A wreath is placed by the headstone of Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

A wreath is placed by the headstone of Sgt. Maj. Henry Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, Marine Corps Base Quantico sergeant major, a native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, places a wreath by the headstone of Sgt. Maj. Henry H. Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Collin D. Barry, Marine Corps Base Quantico sergeant major, a native of Tucumcari, New Mexico, places a wreath by the headstone of Sgt. Maj. Henry H. Black, 7th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony is held annually on the Marine Corps birthday to honor the memory and military service of Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance CPL Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a native of Albany, New York, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jacob Rieff, Sergeant Major of M&RA, a native of Wisconsin, right, lead a running formation honoring the Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2023. The formation run promoted unit cohesion, physical fitness and celebrated the 248nd Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moses Menchaca, battalion adjutant, security battalion, a native of Patterson, California, delivers the birthday message during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moses Menchaca, battalion adjutant, security battalion, a native of Patterson, California, delivers the birthday message during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines present the cake during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marines present the cake during the Marine Corps cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Butler Stadium on MCBQ, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2023. The annual cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of the Corps and honor the service and sacrifices of all Marines, past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

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