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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Greene, adjutant of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Greene, adjutant of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate the 248th Marine Corps birthday aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate the 248th Marine Corps birthday aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Bryan Luckey, a supply administration specialist assigned to the 15th MEU, during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. Luckey was the youngest Marine present for the ceremony, and as custom is passed a piece of the ceremonial birthday cake from the oldest Marine present. 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Bryan Luckey, a supply administration specialist assigned to the 15th MEU, during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 10, 2023. Luckey was the youngest Marine present for the ceremony, and as custom is passed a piece of the ceremonial birthday cake from the oldest Marine present. 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload simulated casualties from an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a casualty evacuation flight to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 30, 2023. RUT is a land-based, predeployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload simulated casualties from an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a casualty evacuation flight to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 30, 2023. RUT is a land-based, predeployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, marking the completion of a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission coordinating with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, marking the completion of a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission coordinating with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand with the colors during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand with the colors during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) compete in a unit volleyball tournament at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 20, 2022. The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) compete in a unit volleyball tournament at Del Mar Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 20, 2022. The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to shelter from Tropical Storm Hillary while supporting the 15th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 19, 2023. The 15th MEU planned and executed a destructive weather mitigation plan to protect personnel and equipment from the storm and resumed normal training operations after the inclement weather subsided. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to shelter from Tropical Storm Hillary while supporting the 15th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 19, 2023. The 15th MEU planned and executed a destructive weather mitigation plan to protect personnel and equipment from the storm and resumed normal training operations after the inclement weather subsided. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Bennick, a team leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lays suppressing fire at enemy targets while conducting a live-fire fire team maneuver range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Bennick, a team leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lays suppressing fire at enemy targets while conducting a live-fire fire team maneuver range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with sniper rifles in low-light conditions during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 21, 2023. RUT is a land-based, pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with sniper rifles in low-light conditions during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 21, 2023. RUT is a land-based, pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to begin a low-light unknown distance rifle range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to begin a low-light unknown distance rifle range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps motor transportation Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hoist the cab of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck with an AMK36 wrecker vehicle during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps motor transportation Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hoist the cab of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck with an AMK36 wrecker vehicle during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, on a KC-130J Super Hercules attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to conduct a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission to coordinate with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, on a KC-130J Super Hercules attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to conduct a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission to coordinate with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in support of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 15, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in support of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 15, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Garrett Kiger

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares land during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2023.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares land during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2023.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe impacts on a target from an observation post during the 15th MEU fire support team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023.

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe impacts on a target from an observation post during the 15th MEU fire support team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

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