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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley is promoted by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley is promoted by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley stands at attention during his promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley stands at attention during his promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley is promoted by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley is promoted by his family during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 6, 2022. Gen. Langley, who began his career in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer in 1985, is the first Black Marine to be promoted to the rank of General.

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab)

220805-N-MZ836-1004 HELSINKI, Finland (Aug. 5, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pulls into port in Helsinki, Finland Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Schwab)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Sc

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, middle, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Facilities), during a scheduled visit on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2022. Maxwell visited MCB Camp Lejeune to receive updates on Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, base infrastructure and tour installation housing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castaneda-Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, middle, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Facilities), during a scheduled visit on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2022. Maxwell visited MCB Camp Lejeune to receive updates on Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, base infrastructure and tour installation housing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castaneda-Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castanedarodr

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Facilities), speaks with speaks with civilians and Sailors during a scheduled visit on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2022. Maxwell visited MCB Camp Lejeune to receive updates on Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, base infrastructure and tour installation housing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castaneda-Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Facilities), speaks with speaks with civilians and Sailors during a scheduled visit on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2022. Maxwell visited MCB Camp Lejeune to receive updates on Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, base infrastructure and tour installation housing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castaneda-Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Castanedarodr

The U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band performs during Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

The U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band performs during Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael

Mr. Sammy Phillips, mayor of Jacksonville, addresses Marines from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Jacksonville Police Department, and community members during Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Mr. Sammy Phillips, mayor of Jacksonville, addresses Marines from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Jacksonville Police Department, and community members during Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eduardo Pinales, provost marshal of Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with Jacksonville police officers during the Jacksonville National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eduardo Pinales, provost marshal of Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks with Jacksonville police officers during the Jacksonville National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune and community partners, highlighting the support between the base and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders from Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with MAG-26 and MAG-29 leaders to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Marines from 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) on Camp Lejeune, July 27, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marines within 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Marines from 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) on Camp Lejeune, July 27, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marines within 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black visits 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) on Camp Lejeune, July 27, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marines within 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black visits 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) on Camp Lejeune, July 27, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black visited Camp Lejeune to meet with Marines within 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Infantrymen with 2nd Marine Division at the Wallace Creek Mess Hall during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited to speak about the value of infantryman and the importance of being committed to warfighter readiness in today’s Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Infantrymen with 2nd Marine Division at the Wallace Creek Mess Hall during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited to speak about the value of infantryman and the importance of being committed to warfighter readiness in today’s Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Basic RiderCourse (BRC) students stage their motorcycles during a BRC drill at the Motorcycle Training Facility on Camp Johnson, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 7, 2022. The BRC provides the basic mental and physical skills needed for riding and consists of 15-hours of instruction (5 hours classroom/10 hours riding), range exercises, and individual rider coach feedback while learning to ride. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Basic RiderCourse (BRC) students stage their motorcycles during a BRC drill at the Motorcycle Training Facility on Camp Johnson, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 7, 2022. The BRC provides the basic mental and physical skills needed for riding and consists of 15-hours of instruction (5 hours classroom/10 hours riding), range exercises, and individual rider coach feedback while learning to ride. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. NaTasha M. Everly, left, outgoing commanding officer of Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands alongside the color guard after the WTBN MCB Camp Lejeune change of command ceremony concludes on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2022. WTBN Camp Lejeune serves to provide facilities and support for marksmanship training, re-qualification, and competition shooting for the Marines of Marine Forces, Atlantic and Marines that visit from throughout the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. NaTasha M. Everly, left, outgoing commanding officer of Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, stands alongside the color guard after the WTBN MCB Camp Lejeune change of command ceremony concludes on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2022. WTBN Camp Lejeune serves to provide facilities and support for marksmanship training, re-qualification, and competition shooting for the Marines of Marine Forces, Atlantic and Marines that visit from throughout the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Quintina M. Pearson, left, sergeant major, passes colors to Lt. Col. NaTasha M. Everly, center, outgoing commanding officer, and Lt. Col. James M. Geiger, right, incoming commanding officer, all with Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during the WTBN change of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2022. WTBN Camp Lejeune, serves to provide facilities and support for marksmanship training, re-qualification, and competition shooting for the Marines of Marine Forces, Atlantic and Marines that visit from throughout the world.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Quintina M. Pearson, left, sergeant major, passes colors to Lt. Col. NaTasha M. Everly, center, outgoing commanding officer, and Lt. Col. James M. Geiger, right, incoming commanding officer, all with Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN) Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, during the WTBN change of command ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2022. WTBN Camp Lejeune, serves to provide facilities and support for marksmanship training, re-qualification, and competition shooting for the Marines of Marine Forces, Atlantic and Marines that visit from throughout the world.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jondrett Brucelaz, left, Cpl. Ace Allen, middle, and Lance Cpl. Tenchi Lee, right, field artillery cannoneers with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a 105 mm M101A1 howitzer during a 21-gun salute ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. The Fourth of July has been recognized as the birth of American Independence and is celebrated with a 21-gun salute to give honors to the tradition it upholds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jondrett Brucelaz, left, Cpl. Ace Allen, middle, and Lance Cpl. Tenchi Lee, right, field artillery cannoneers with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a 105 mm M101A1 howitzer during a 21-gun salute ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. The Fourth of July has been recognized as the birth of American Independence and is celebrated with a 21-gun salute to give honors to the tradition it upholds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Bernat

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) hosted a meet-and-greet with the Eli Young Band at William Pendleton Thomas Field Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. From 1776 to present day, July Fourth has been adopted as the birth of American Independence, later becoming a national holiday in 1870 by congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) hosted a meet-and-greet with the Eli Young Band at William Pendleton Thomas Field Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. From 1776 to present day, July Fourth has been adopted as the birth of American Independence, later becoming a national holiday in 1870 by congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Q. Michael)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) hosted a celebration of Independence Day at the William Pendleton Thomas Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. From 1776 to the present day, July fourth has been adopted as the birth of American Independence, later becoming a national holiday in 1870 by Congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael)

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) hosted a celebration of Independence Day at the William Pendleton Thomas Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 4, 2022. From 1776 to the present day, July fourth has been adopted as the birth of American Independence, later becoming a national holiday in 1870 by Congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trey Michael