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Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Marines with the School of Infantry-East as part of a tour of various units aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2024. Dakota Meyer is one of three Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients during the Global War on Terror. Meyer spoke with Marines about his experiences in the Marine Corps, Medal of Honor award and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Marines with the School of Infantry-East as part of a tour of various units aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2024. Dakota Meyer is one of three Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients during the Global War on Terror. Meyer spoke with Marines about his experiences in the Marine Corps, Medal of Honor award and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Marines with the School of Infantry-East as part of a tour of various units aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2024. Dakota Meyer is one of three Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients during the Global War on Terror. Meyer spoke with Marines about his experiences in the Marine Corps, Medal of Honor award and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Denise D. Gartner, left, principal of Clear View Elementary School, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Laura J. Perazzola-Ash, right, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), hold up the proclamation of adoption partnership during an Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

Denise D. Gartner, principal of Clear View Elementary School, gives a speech during the Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

The proclamation of adoption partnership sits on a table during an Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

Denise D. Gartner, principal of Clear View Elementary School, signs the proclamation of adoption partnership during the Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Laura J. Perazzola-Ash, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), signs the proclamation of adoption partnership during the Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Laura J. Perazzola-Ash, commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), gives a speech during the Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

U.S. Marines assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion-East (WWBn-E), parade the colors during the Adopt-a-School ceremony on Feb. 5, 2024 at Clear View Elementary School, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Adopt-a-School program gives a military unit the ability to support local schools by assisting with field trips, family nights, Month of the Military Child and other special events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

Fire Chief Alex Rivera with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, gives a tour of Fire Station 6 on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Rivera was appointed as the Marine Corps Installations East Regional Fire Chief and Installation Fire Chief at MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River in November 2023 after being the Fire Chief at the United States Military Academy, West Point for over seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

Fire Chief Alex Rivera with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, shows off equipment during a tour of Fire Station 6 on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Rivera was appointed as the Marine Corps Installations East Regional Fire Chief and Installation Fire Chief at MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River in November 2023 after being the Fire Chief at the United States Military Academy, West Point for over seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

Fire Chief Alex Rivera with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, speaks to guests as he gives a tour of Fire Station 6 on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Rivera was appointed as the Marine Corps Installations East Regional Fire Chief and Installation Fire Chief at MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River in November 2023 after being the Fire Chief at the United States Military Academy, West Point for over seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

The new Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division Fire Station 7 stands prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

The new Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division Fire Station 7 sign stands prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division Fire Station 7 at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

Fire Chief Alex Rivera with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives remarks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division Fire Station 7 at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) retirees pose for a photo after a ribbon cutting ceremony for the MCB Camp Lejeune FESD Station 7 at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

Fire Chief Alex Rivera, center, with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, and leaders with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune cut a ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division Fire Station 7 at Courthouse Bay on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2024. The new firehouse boasts over 15,000 square feet of space, consolidates multiple fire department functions, and includes much-needed training and administrative spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, poses for a group photo after his promotion ceremony at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 28, 2023. Garcia was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and assumed the duties as commanding general of MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes