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U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, salutes during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, left, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), recites the Oath of Office during Col. James W. Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, left, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), recites the Oath of Office during Col. James W. Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, raises his right hand to repeat the Oath of Office during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, center, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, raises his right hand to repeat the Oath of Office during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, stands at the position of attention during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, stands at the position of attention during his frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

A retired U.S. Marine veteran reads a promotion warrant during a frocking ceremony for Col. James W. Lively on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

A retired U.S. Marine veteran reads a promotion warrant during a frocking ceremony for Col. James W. Lively on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d Marine Division, was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, right, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), speaks about the accomplishments of Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, during Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, right, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), speaks about the accomplishments of Col. James W. Lively, the assistant division commander of 2d MARDIV, during Lively’s frocking ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2024. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Lively was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), records shot placements during a live-fire rifle range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), records shot placements during a live-fire rifle range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fires at his target during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fires at his target during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct speed magazine reloads during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct speed magazine reloads during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles while moving during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire their rifles while moving during a live-fire range aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, June 27, 2024. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations to support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, center right, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, bow their heads with family and guests while an invocation is given during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, center right, commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, outgoing commanding officer of 2nd DSB, bow their heads with family and guests while an invocation is given during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines and Sailors of 2nd DSB during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines and Sailors of 2nd DSB during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, listen to Col. Ginger Beals (not shown), commanding officer, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, listen to Col. Ginger Beals (not shown), commanding officer, CLR 2, 2nd MLG, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson, left, outgoing commanding officer, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, incoming commanding officer of 2nd DSB, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Bland, with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Bland, with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Bland, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, delivers the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Bland, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, delivers the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Bethany Peterson relinquished command of 2nd DSB to her husband Lt. Col. Jon Peterson, after serving two years as the battalion’s commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto