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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary Force, holds a Christmas tree during the Trees for Troops event on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary Force, holds a Christmas tree during the Trees for Troops event on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, left, sergeant major, and Col. Michael J. Fitzgerald, chief of staff, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune give Christmas trees to families during the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan A. Gnecco, left, sergeant major, and Col. Michael J. Fitzgerald, chief of staff, both with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune give Christmas trees to families during the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., right, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks to Yolanda Mayo, deputy operations officer for Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River during the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., right, commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, speaks to Yolanda Mayo, deputy operations officer for Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River during the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River, and volunteers prepare for the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Leaders from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River, and volunteers prepare for the Trees for Troops event on MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 1, 2023. Trees for Troops is an annual event held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation providing approximately 1,000 Christmas trees to Department of Defense personnel on MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River with a mission to spread Christmas spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Fitzgerald, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Fitzgerald, Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives remarks at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

The Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex stands at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Cmdr. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

The Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex stands at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Cmdr. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

Family members of Cmdr. Charles K. Springle pose for a photo at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Family members of Cmdr. Charles K. Springle pose for a photo at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Deputee

Barry Fitzpatrick Jr., director, Marine and Family Programs Division, MCCS Lejeune-New River, gives remarks at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Barry Fitzpatrick Jr., director, Marine and Family Programs Division, MCCS Lejeune-New River, gives remarks at the Commander Charles K. Springle Behavioral Health Complex building rededication ceremony at Midway Park on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2023. Springle was killed in Iraq in 2009 after serving 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a licensed clinical social worker. In his memory, the building honors his dedication to helping fellow service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. Deputee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa 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)

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 (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

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., 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 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., 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, 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., 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 color guard march during the 28th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2023. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps color guard march during the 28th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2023. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps color guard with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at parade rest before participating in the 28th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2023. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps color guard with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at parade rest before participating in the 28th Annual Onslow County Veterans Day parade in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2023. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and residents of Jacksonville to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Zeta Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives a speech after a cake cutting ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2023. A celebration of the 248th Marine Corps birthday was held to reflect on the traditions, history and legacy of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, gives a speech after a cake cutting ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2023. A celebration of the 248th Marine Corps birthday was held to reflect on the traditions, history and legacy of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes