U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Sebastian Kirchfeld, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Sebastian Kirchfeld, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Ballerinas with Syracuse City Ballet perform live for attendees after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea,” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, staff noncommissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Ballerinas with Syracuse City Ballet perform live for attendees after the premiere of the short documentary “Panacea,” at the Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse, April 23, 2023. “Panacea” is an award winning, 25-minute, short documentary directed by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt, staff noncommissioned officer in charge and operations chief of Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, that follows a dancer from Syracuse City Ballet and the hardships endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcos RodriguezRivera, a patrolman with Provost Marshal's Office, Camp Mujuk, poses for a portrait during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcos RodriguezRivera, a patrolman with Provost Marshal's Office, Camp Mujuk, poses for a portrait during a village restoration project at Damupo Village, South Korea, on March 25, 2023. On Aug. 29, 2022, Typhoon Hinnamnor overtook the village and severely damaged the structures. To help the village recover from the natural disaster, Marines and local residents came together to repaint the damaged homes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Jessica Niss talks about her son with the background slide showing his funeral. - Jessica Niss talks about her son with the background slide showing his funeral.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexandria Martinez, left, a patrolman with Security Forces, Camp Mujuk, and Staff Sgt. Danny Thomas, right, the training chief with S-3, Camp Mujuk, stand by during a softball game on Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, South Korea, April 15, 2023. Each team that participated in the game played under a respective league, but in the Pohong region of South Korea, the Camp Mujuk team was the only team representing a non-Korean entity. Although it was acknowledged as a team affiliated with the Marine Corps, members were not limited to any specific branch of service, and the team consisted of a diverse group of individuals, including sailors and civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexandria Martinez, left, a patrolman with Security Forces, Camp Mujuk, and Staff Sgt. Danny Thomas, right, the training chief with S-3, Camp Mujuk, stand by during a softball game on Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, South Korea, April 15, 2023. Each team that participated in the game played under a respective league, but in the Pohong region of South Korea, the Camp Mujuk team was the only team representing a non-Korean entity. Although it was acknowledged as a team affiliated with the Marine Corps, members were not limited to any specific branch of service, and the team consisted of a diverse group of individuals, including sailors and civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. JeanFranco Chiriboga, a correctional specialist liaison with the Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during a multiple weapons sustainment range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May. 31, 2023. Motivated by a personal experience of witnessing a medical emergency, Chiriboga pursued extensive medical training and now prioritizes equipping his fellow Marines with life-saving skills, emphasizing the importance of being a supportive pillar in times of crisis. Currently, he has certificates in fast rope techniques, jungle warfare, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Marine Corps Water Survival Advanced, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. JeanFranco Chiriboga, a correctional specialist liaison with the Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during a multiple weapons sustainment range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May. 31, 2023. Motivated by a personal experience of witnessing a medical emergency, Chiriboga pursued extensive medical training and now prioritizes equipping his fellow Marines with life-saving skills, emphasizing the importance of being a supportive pillar in times of crisis. Currently, he has certificates in fast rope techniques, jungle warfare, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Marine Corps Water Survival Advanced, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Nirai, a dragon boat racing team, celebrate after winning the men’s bracket during the Ojima Island Dragon Boat Race in Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 21, 2023. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in conversation during a traffic safety education presentation in the base theater on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2023. This presentation was held to educate junior service members on the differences between driving in Japan and the United States, and to inspire Marines to make the right decisions before and while they are behind the wheel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas) - U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in conversation during a traffic safety education presentation in the base theater on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2023. This presentation was held to educate junior service members on the differences between driving in Japan and the United States, and to inspire Marines to make the right decisions before and while they are behind the wheel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Okyne, an electrician with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, arranges temporary lights at the Camp Courtney Commissary, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2023. Service members with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, installed temporary lighting to reopen the commissary following a power outage caused by Typhoon Khanun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen Holland) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Okyne, an electrician with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, arranges temporary lights at the Camp Courtney Commissary, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2023. Service members with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, installed temporary lighting to reopen the commissary following a power outage caused by Typhoon Khanun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles Butrico, defense council with Legal Services Support Section, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, orders a meal from a food truck during the opening day of the Mobile Feeding Pilot Program at the Foster Community Center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. To boost the quality of life for service members in the pacific region, Marines and Navy Sailors may now use their meal entitlements on the Chef Shack and La Cocina Marine Corps Community Services food trucks instead of mess halls by showing their military ID cards. The program is currently only available on Camp Foster, however Food Service Operations plans to expand their outreach to every Marine Corps installation in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles Butrico, defense council with Legal Services Support Section, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, orders a meal from a food truck during the opening day of the Mobile Feeding Pilot Program at the Foster Community Center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. To boost the quality of life for service members in the pacific region, Marines and Navy Sailors may now use their meal entitlements on the Chef Shack and La Cocina Marine Corps Community Services food trucks instead of mess halls by showing their military ID cards. The program is currently only available on Camp Foster, however Food Service Operations plans to expand their outreach to every Marine Corps installation in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)