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U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, addresses attendees Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles reflected on the command’s 40-year legacy and recognized Col. Francis “Len” Loving, its inaugural commanding officer, whose leadership helped establish the organization and develop maritime prepositioning into an operational capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, addresses attendees Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles reflected on the command’s 40-year legacy and recognized Col. Francis “Len” Loving, its inaugural commanding officer, whose leadership helped establish the organization and develop maritime prepositioning into an operational capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, speaks with former Blount Island Command commanding officers Sept. 4, 2026, before the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, and included a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, speaks with former Blount Island Command commanding officers Sept. 4, 2026, before the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, and included a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, and their daughter, Susan Van Camp, applaud Sept. 4, 2026, during Blount Island Command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, with a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, and their daughter, Susan Van Camp, applaud Sept. 4, 2026, during Blount Island Command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, with a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Service members lead government civilians and defense contractors in a motivational run Sept. 4, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of Blount Island Command’s 40th anniversary observance. The command was established Sept. 1, 1986. The run preceded a ceremony honoring the command’s history and founding commander, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Service members lead government civilians and defense contractors in a motivational run Sept. 4, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of Blount Island Command’s 40th anniversary observance. The command was established Sept. 1, 1986. The run preceded a ceremony honoring the command’s history and founding commander, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, joins family members and Blount Island Command leaders for a group photo beneath the newly unveiled Len Loving Boulevard sign Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The military installation’s main road was renamed in honor of Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, joins family members and Blount Island Command leaders for a group photo beneath the newly unveiled Len Loving Boulevard sign Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The military installation’s main road was renamed in honor of Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, attaches a streamer to the command colors Sept. 4, 2026, during a rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The rededication commemorated the command’s 40-year history as part of an anniversary ceremony honoring the command’s inaugural commanding officer, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, attaches a streamer to the command colors Sept. 4, 2026, during a rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The rededication commemorated the command’s 40-year history as part of an anniversary ceremony honoring the command’s inaugural commanding officer, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, addresses attendees Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles reflected on the command’s 40-year legacy and recognized Col. Francis “Len” Loving, its inaugural commanding officer, whose leadership helped establish the organization and develop maritime prepositioning into an operational capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, addresses attendees Sept. 4, 2026, during the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles reflected on the command’s 40-year legacy and recognized Col. Francis “Len” Loving, its inaugural commanding officer, whose leadership helped establish the organization and develop maritime prepositioning into an operational capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks with Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, and former Blount Island Command commanding officers Sept. 4, 2026, following the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, and included a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks with Suzie Loving, widow of Col. Francis “Len” Loving, and former Blount Island Command commanding officers Sept. 4, 2026, following the command’s 40th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The ceremony honored Loving, the command’s inaugural commanding officer, and included a rededication of the command colors and the unveiling of Len Loving Boulevard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, receives a streamer Sept. 4, 2026, during a colors rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The rededication commemorated the command’s 40-year history as part of an anniversary ceremony honoring the command’s inaugural commanding officer, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, receives a streamer Sept. 4, 2026, during a colors rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The rededication commemorated the command’s 40-year history as part of an anniversary ceremony honoring the command’s inaugural commanding officer, Col. Francis “Len” Loving. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member prepares a hydro-disruptor for use on a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The specialized tool uses a water-shot technique to disrupt suspected explosive devices while reducing risk to responders. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member prepares a hydro-disruptor for use on a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The specialized tool uses a water-shot technique to disrupt suspected explosive devices while reducing risk to responders. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Emergency Preparedness Division member coordinates activities at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested coordination among military, local, state and federal responders during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Emergency Preparedness Division member coordinates activities at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested coordination among military, local, state and federal responders during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member prepares a hydro-disruptor for use on a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The specialized tool uses a water-shot technique to disrupt suspected explosive devices while reducing risk to responders. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member prepares a hydro-disruptor for use on a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The specialized tool uses a water-shot technique to disrupt suspected explosive devices while reducing risk to responders. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member positions an X-ray system to examine a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Portable X-ray systems allow technicians to assess a device’s internal components remotely. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member positions an X-ray system to examine a simulated explosive device Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Portable X-ray systems allow technicians to assess a device’s internal components remotely. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Capt. Shawn Hall, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, briefs at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested coordination among military, local, state and federal responders during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Capt. Shawn Hall, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, briefs at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested coordination among military, local, state and federal responders during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Marine Corps Police Department officer coordinates with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Marine Corps Police Department officer coordinates with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel at a staging area Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel evacuate a simulated casualty Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel evacuate a simulated casualty Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Exercise role players portraying active assailants move inland from the shoreline Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Exercise role players portraying active assailants move inland from the shoreline Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Marine Corps Police Department officer secures an exercise role player portraying an active assailant Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Marine Corps Police Department officer secures an exercise role player portraying an active assailant Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member responds to a simulated explosive threat Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Devices Unit member responds to a simulated explosive threat Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A Marine Corps Police Department officer responds to an exercise role player portraying an active assailant inside an office building Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

A Marine Corps Police Department officer responds to an exercise role player portraying an active assailant inside an office building Sept. 3, 2026, during Exercise Urgent Response at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The full-scale force protection exercise tested military, local, state and federal coordination during a simulated complex incident involving an active assailant, mass casualties and explosive hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger