U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Benedict Stur, with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, changes his socks at the halfway mark of a 8-kilometer hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2024. The purpose of the hike is to condition recruits to the rigorous terrain on Camp Pendleton and prepare them for their 13-kilometer hike and eventually the culminating event - the Crucible. Stur was recruited out of RSS Denver Metro South. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl) - U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Benedict Stur, with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, changes his socks at the halfway mark of a 8-kilometer hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2024. The purpose of the hike is to condition recruits to the rigorous terrain on Camp Pendleton and prepare them for their 13-kilometer hike and eventually the culminating event - the Crucible. Stur was recruited out of RSS Denver Metro South. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

A U.S. Navy chaplain cuts the birthday cake at the 2023 San Diego Area Navy Chaplain Corps Ball, San Diego, California, Oct. 19, 2023. The cake is decorated with the seal, which read “Vocati ad Servitium” meaning “called to serve.” The motto reminds chaplains their ministry is a calling from God, to leave hearth and home, to serve the men and women of our Nation and care for their souls in times of war and peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa L. Karnath) - A U.S. Navy chaplain cuts the birthday cake at the 2023 San Diego Area Navy Chaplain Corps Ball, San Diego, California, Oct. 19, 2023. The cake is decorated with the seal, which read “Vocati ad Servitium” meaning “called to serve.” The motto reminds chaplains their ministry is a calling from God, to leave hearth and home, to serve the men and women of our Nation and care for their souls in times of war and peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa L. Karnath)

Cpl. Nicholas Christensen executes infantry maneuvers during a training exercise in Okinawa, Japan. Christensen, a native of St. Charles, Ill. a machine gunner, provided lifesaving medical care to a gravely injured Marine after a vehicle collision in Oceanside, Calif., September 2023. (Department of Defense photo) - Cpl. Nicholas Christensen executes infantry maneuvers during a training exercise in Okinawa, Japan. Christensen, a native of St. Charles, Ill. a machine gunner, provided lifesaving medical care to a gravely injured Marine after a vehicle collision in Oceanside, Calif., September 2023. (Department of Defense photo)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego hold a memorial ceremony for Military Working Dog Nero at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. MWD Nero showed great dedication and courage while working on MCRD San Diego from June 11, 2021 through Sept. 9, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego hold a memorial ceremony for Military Working Dog Nero at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 18, 2023. MWD Nero showed great dedication and courage while working on MCRD San Diego from June 11, 2021 through Sept. 9, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023 - U.S. Marine Pvt. Robert Garcia, with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his harness fastened before conducting the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 21, 2023. Rappel training is one of the final events during recruit training that is conducted to build confidence in the new Marines and prepares them for similar circumstances they may encounter while in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a pugil sticks event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 18, 2023. - U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a pugil sticks event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 18, 2023. Recruits executed Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques throughout the pugil sticks event. Martinez was recruited out of Recruiting Station Los Angeles, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)