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Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct military freefall parachute training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 8, 2023. MFF training ensures Marine Raiders maintain operational currency and capabilities to support global mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez) (This image was captured in color and changed to black-and-white.)

Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct military freefall parachute training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 8, 2023. MFF training ensures Marine Raiders maintain operational currency and capabilities to support global mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez) (This image was captured in color and changed to black-and-white.)

Photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez

Christopher C. Miller, former Acting Secretary of Defense, visits Marine Forces Special Operations Command as part of the Cognitive Raider Education Series on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 24, 2023. Miller met with Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Trollinger, MARSOC Commander, to discuss how MARSOC is implementing information as a warfighting function and leading the charge in strategic shaping and reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Christopher C. Miller, former Acting Secretary of Defense, visits Marine Forces Special Operations Command as part of the Cognitive Raider Education Series on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 24, 2023. Miller met with Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Trollinger, MARSOC Commander, to discuss how MARSOC is implementing information as a warfighting function and leading the charge in strategic shaping and reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Christopher C. Miller, former Acting Secretary of Defense, visits Marine Forces Special Operations Command as part of the Cognitive Raider Education Series on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 24, 2023. Miller shared his views on organizational dynamics and what winning looks like for special operations forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Christopher C. Miller, former Acting Secretary of Defense, visits Marine Forces Special Operations Command as part of the Cognitive Raider Education Series on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 24, 2023. Miller shared his views on organizational dynamics and what winning looks like for special operations forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosts an Honor Workout recognizing all fallen Marine Raiders who passed away during the month of October at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 6, 2022. Command personnel participated in a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives before competing in a team competition centered on physical and cognitive exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command and 2nd Marine Logistics Group load cargo into a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during an evaluation of the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command and 2nd Marine Logistics Group load cargo into a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during an evaluation of the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command prepare to board a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during an evaluation of the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command prepare to board a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during an evaluation of the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command receive instruction prior to performing static line-parachute jumps during an evaluation of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command receive instruction prior to performing static line-parachute jumps during an evaluation of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

A Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One pushes cargo off a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter while testing the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

A Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One pushes cargo off a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter while testing the aircraft in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

A crash test dummy approaches a landing zone during an evaluation of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. Paraloft personnel first used crash test dummies to ensure the aircraft and tail rotor would not impede parachute deployment bags or hanging lines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

A crash test dummy approaches a landing zone during an evaluation of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. Paraloft personnel first used crash test dummies to ensure the aircraft and tail rotor would not impede parachute deployment bags or hanging lines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command and 2nd Marine Logistics Group evaluate secondary mission capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command and 2nd Marine Logistics Group evaluate secondary mission capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 25, 2022. The evaluation included day and night aerial cargo delivery, low-level static line parachute operations, and military freefall operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 247th Birthday at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. Senior Navy leaders talked to the Marines and Sailors about naval history and traditions and the importance of the Navy-Marine Corps team at MARSOC. “As we reflect on our shared history and heritage, let us remember the sacrifices of those who sailed before us to keep the seas free and open,” said Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday in his message celebrating the Navy's 247th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 247th Birthday at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. Senior Navy leaders talked to the Marines and Sailors about naval history and traditions and the importance of the Navy-Marine Corps team at MARSOC. “As we reflect on our shared history and heritage, let us remember the sacrifices of those who sailed before us to keep the seas free and open,” said Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday in his message celebrating the Navy's 247th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest

Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 247th Birthday at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. Senior Navy leaders talked to the Marines and Sailors about naval history and traditions and the importance of the Navy-Marine Corps team at MARSOC. “As we reflect on our shared history and heritage, let us remember the sacrifices of those who sailed before us to keep the seas free and open,” said Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday in his message celebrating the Navy's 247th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Marines, Sailors and civilians with Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 247th Birthday at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. Senior Navy leaders talked to the Marines and Sailors about naval history and traditions and the importance of the Navy-Marine Corps team at MARSOC. “As we reflect on our shared history and heritage, let us remember the sacrifices of those who sailed before us to keep the seas free and open,” said Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday in his message celebrating the Navy's 247th Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest