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The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Frederick M. Padilla Jr., Marine Combat Instructor of the Year, during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Frederick M. Padilla Jr., Marine Combat Instructor of the Year, during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers remarks during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 29, 2025. The CMC Combined Awards Program recognized outstanding performance by Recruiters, Prior Service Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Combat Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Career Retention Specialists. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Barker)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers remarks during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 29, 2025. The CMC Combined Awards Program recognized outstanding performance by Recruiters, Prior Service Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Combat Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Career Retention Specialists. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Barker

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, gives remarks during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, gives remarks during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe McAfee

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, stands at attention for honors during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, stands at attention for honors during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony for Fiscal Year 2024 at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Jan. 29, 2025. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, established in 1995, honors the Recruiters, Drill Instructors, Marine Security Guards, and Marine Combat Instructors who embody the highest standards of character, commitment, and dedication to the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Godoy, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, walks across the pool deck after performing the gear float portion of the pool station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Godoy, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, walks across the pool deck after performing the gear float portion of the pool station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Colton Wright, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, swims across a pool with his flak, assault pack, and rifle at the pool station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Colton Wright, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, swims across a pool with his flak, assault pack, and rifle at the pool station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacobus Vink, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, sets up a radio at the radio station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacobus Vink, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, sets up a radio at the radio station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrell Lewis, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, aims a dummy rocket launcher at the rocket station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrell Lewis, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, aims a dummy rocket launcher at the rocket station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Ryan, left, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with SSgt. Cole Lietha, right, a combat instructor of the course, at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Ryan, left, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with SSgt. Cole Lietha, right, a combat instructor of the course, at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Cole Lietha, left, a combat instructor of the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, shakes hands with Sgt. Brandon Cooper, right, a student in the course, after grappling at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Cole Lietha, left, a combat instructor of the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, shakes hands with Sgt. Brandon Cooper, right, a student in the course, after grappling at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Ryan, left, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with SSgt. Cole Lietha, middle, a combat instructor of the course, as U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kean Cortina, right, a corpsman of the course, times the event at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Ryan, left, a student in the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with SSgt. Cole Lietha, middle, a combat instructor of the course, as U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kean Cortina, right, a corpsman of the course, times the event at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Cole Lietha, left, a combat instructor of the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with Sgt. Sean Ryan, right, a student in the course, at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Cole Lietha, left, a combat instructor of the Detachment Hawaii Enhanced Squad Leader Course, grapples with Sgt. Sean Ryan, right, a student in the course, at the ground fighting station, one of twelve stations in the initial performance assessment portion of the course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2021. The course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

A pocket mask is held up in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

A pocket mask is held up in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This course is an experimental proof of concept, with the intent of modernizing training and providing squad leaders with new capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines conduct water survival sustainment training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 16, 2021. This portion of the course prepares Marines for the upcoming challenges and tasks of conducting amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines participate in tactical rope suspension training during the Enhanced Squad Leader Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2021. This portion of the course exposes and familiarizes Marines with techniques that can be utilized to navigate mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

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