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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, poses for a photo with his certificate of retirement at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, poses for a photo with his certificate of retirement at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, holds his Bronze Star medal with a combat action “V” device, an award for valor and heroism in combat, at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, holds his Bronze Star medal with a combat action “V” device, an award for valor and heroism in combat, at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, holds his Bronze Star medal with a combat action “V” device, an award for valor and heroism in combat, at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ismael Gonzalez-Ramos, a former infantry unit leader and decorated combat veteran, holds his Bronze Star medal with a combat action “V” device, an award for valor and heroism in combat, at his home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2023. 92-year-old Gonzales-Ramos was drafted from Cidra, Puerto Rico in 1951 and served in the Korean War and Vietnam War during his 20 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth W. Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, waves at the crowd during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Garth W. Burnett, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, waves at the crowd during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, waves at parade attendees during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, waves at parade attendees during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, waves at parade attendees during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, waves at parade attendees during the 67th Annual Onslow County Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2023. The parade has been a Jacksonville tradition for 67 years, showcasing local businesses and organizations while also highlighting community and military leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., left, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, cuts the birthday cake with a mameluke sword during the 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., left, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, cuts the birthday cake with a mameluke sword during the 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, socializes with guests during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune 248th birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, socializes with guests during the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune 248th birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, makes his entrance during the the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., center, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, makes his entrance during the the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune gives remarks during the 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune gives remarks during the 248th Marine Corps birthday ball at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 17, 2023. Each year, Marine Corps units across the globe hold birthday ball celebrations to commemorate Marine Corps history and tradition while honoring those who came before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks during the Civilian Leadership Development Luncheon on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The luncheon was hosted by MCIEAST to discuss leadership skills and opportunities for civilian personnel assigned to MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks during the Civilian Leadership Development Luncheon on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The luncheon was hosted by MCIEAST to discuss leadership skills and opportunities for civilian personnel assigned to MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Dr. Kim Holmes, program manager, Employee Training and Development, gives remarks during the Civilian Leadership Development Luncheon on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The luncheon was hosted by Marine Corps Installations East-MCB to discuss leadership skills and opportunities for civilian personnel assigned to MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Dr. Kim Holmes, program manager, Employee Training and Development, gives remarks during the Civilian Leadership Development Luncheon on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The luncheon was hosted by Marine Corps Installations East-MCB to discuss leadership skills and opportunities for civilian personnel assigned to MCB Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Nick Compton, the principal consultant for the Teamworks company, gives a presentation on Smartabase, a human performance optimization platform, at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Nick Compton, the principal consultant for the Teamworks company, gives a presentation on Smartabase, a human performance optimization platform, at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

Nick Compton, the principal consultant for Teamworks, gives a presentation on Smartabase, a human performance optimization platform, at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Nick Compton, the principal consultant for Teamworks, gives a presentation on Smartabase, a human performance optimization platform, at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

Raymond Anderson, director of Strength and Conditioning, MCCS Lejeune-New River WARR Program, listens to a presentation about the Smartabase platform at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Raymond Anderson, director of Strength and Conditioning, MCCS Lejeune-New River WARR Program, listens to a presentation about the Smartabase platform at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. The Smartabase platform will be implemented at the Marine Corps Community Services Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center to centralize and analyze the collected fitness data throughout a service member’s lifecycle.

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

A High Intensity Tactical Training sign sits above weight racks in the future Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center, currently under construction, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. This facility will be a collaborative, holistic program that will enhance combat readiness in conjunction with warfighter resiliency by strengthening physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains necessary to overcome any situation.

A High Intensity Tactical Training sign sits above weight racks in the future Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Center, currently under construction, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. This facility will be a collaborative, holistic program that will enhance combat readiness in conjunction with warfighter resiliency by strengthening physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains necessary to overcome any situation.

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

The Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) Center, currently under construction, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. This facility will be a collaborative, holistic program that will enhance combat readiness in conjunction with warfighter resiliency by strengthening physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains necessary to overcome any situation.

The Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) Center, currently under construction, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2023. This facility will be a collaborative, holistic program that will enhance combat readiness in conjunction with warfighter resiliency by strengthening physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains necessary to overcome any situation.

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, pays his respects alongside Cpl. James S. Butler III, right, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, center, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, pays his respects alongside Cpl. James S. Butler III, right, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines and their families attend a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines and their families attend a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

The Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion color guard with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, left, present colors as Cpl. James S. Butler III, center, an administrative specialist with H&S Battalion, lays a wreath in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

The Headquarters and Support (H&S) Battalion color guard with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, left, present colors as Cpl. James S. Butler III, center, an administrative specialist with H&S Battalion, lays a wreath in honor of the 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2023. Since Nov. 10, 1954, wreath-laying ceremonies, honoring former Commandants and Sergeants Major have been conducted at their gravesides and other locations to continue traditions of the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto