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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, is pinned to Staff Sgt. during his promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, is pinned to Staff Sgt. during his promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, left, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Col. Peter Eltringham, right, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with of 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, left, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Col. Peter Eltringham, right, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with of 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, is meritoriously promoted to Staff Sgt. by Col. Peter Eltringham on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, is meritoriously promoted to Staff Sgt. by Col. Peter Eltringham on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, poses for a photo with his wife after his promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, poses for a photo with his wife after his promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, left, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Col. Peter Eltringham, middle, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with of 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, left, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Col. Peter Eltringham, middle, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major and Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island, is the commanding officer, both with of 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

Sergeant Major Justin R. Gates Bio Photo

Sergeant Major Justin R. Gates Bio Photo

Photo by Curtsey Photo

U.S. Marines demonstrate close-quarters combat tactics for Republic of Korea Marines with 31st Battalion, 1st Marine Division during Warrior Shield 24 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Pocheon, South Korea, March 6, 2024. Warrior Shield 24 is an annual joint, combined exercise held on the Korean Peninsula that seeks to strengthen the combined defensive capabilities of ROK and U.S. forces. This routine, regularly scheduled, field training exercise provides the ROK and U.S. Marines the opportunity to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capabilities of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

U.S. Marines demonstrate close-quarters combat tactics for Republic of Korea Marines with 31st Battalion, 1st Marine Division during Warrior Shield 24 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Pocheon, South Korea, March 6, 2024. Warrior Shield 24 is an annual joint, combined exercise held on the Korean Peninsula that seeks to strengthen the combined defensive capabilities of ROK and U.S. forces. This routine, regularly scheduled, field training exercise provides the ROK and U.S. Marines the opportunity to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capabilities of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

U.S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.4 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 29, 2024. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

U.S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.4 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 29, 2024. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis

U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 29, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 29, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 26, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 26, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Linney prepares to fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 25, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. Linney, a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Linney prepares to fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 25, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. Linney, a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 24, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 24, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

U.S. Marines prepare for a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun range during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marines prepare for a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun range during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

Col. Eltringham

Col. Eltringham

Photo by Courtesy photo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Commanding Officer, uncases 12th MLR’s unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 12th Marines to 12th MLR on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2023. 12th MLR is designed to deploy on short notice, persist inside an engagement area, and degrade an adversary’s decision-making ability. 12th MLR’s forward presence in the first island chain contributes to integrated deterrence efforts and ensures they are postured to quickly respond to a range of crises or contingencies.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Commanding Officer, uncases 12th MLR’s unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 12th Marines to 12th MLR on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2023. 12th MLR is designed to deploy on short notice, persist inside an engagement area, and degrade an adversary’s decision-making ability. 12th MLR’s forward presence in the first island chain contributes to integrated deterrence efforts and ensures they are postured to quickly respond to a range of crises or contingencies.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Commanding Officer, retires 12th Marines’ unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 12th Marines to 12th MLR on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2023. 12th MLR is designed to deploy on short notice, persist inside an engagement area, and degrade an adversary’s decision-making ability. 12th MLR’s forward presence in the first island chain contributes to integrated deterrence efforts and ensures they are postured to quickly respond to a range of crises or contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Commanding Officer, retires 12th Marines’ unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 12th Marines to 12th MLR on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2023. 12th MLR is designed to deploy on short notice, persist inside an engagement area, and degrade an adversary’s decision-making ability. 12th MLR’s forward presence in the first island chain contributes to integrated deterrence efforts and ensures they are postured to quickly respond to a range of crises or contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

12th Marine Littoral Regiment