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Ed Patelunas, technician from Hendrick Manufacturing, guides woodworker Jeremy Biggers through beam saw controls July 18, 2025, in a preservation, packing and packaging shop at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Installed for Blount Island Command, the computer-controlled saw increases production speed, precision and reliability in support of global prepositioning missions. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Ed Patelunas, technician from Hendrick Manufacturing, guides woodworker Jeremy Biggers through beam saw controls July 18, 2025, in a preservation, packing and packaging shop at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Installed for Blount Island Command, the computer-controlled saw increases production speed, precision and reliability in support of global prepositioning missions. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines listen to Cpl. Nicholas Martinez speak after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines listen to Cpl. Nicholas Martinez speak after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez holds a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. The medal is awarded to service members for exceptional, sustained volunteer service to the civilian community that produces tangible results and reflects favorably on the Marine Corps. Martinez’s commitment, spanning from October 2021 to October 2024, exemplified these criteria through his consistent coaching and mentorship. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez holds a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. The medal is awarded to service members for exceptional, sustained volunteer service to the civilian community that produces tangible results and reflects favorably on the Marine Corps. Martinez’s commitment, spanning from October 2021 to October 2024, exemplified these criteria through his consistent coaching and mentorship. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez receives a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez receives a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez awaits a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez awaits a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines congratulate Cpl. Nicholas Martinez after a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez stands at attention during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez stands at attention during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez receives a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Martinez receives a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during a formation July 15 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Martinez, 22, of Doral, Florida, earned the volunteer medal for his dedication to children with autism and their families, spanning more than 500 hours of volunteer service in Jacksonville. He explained that this decision stemmed from seeing a need and feeling a "call to action," which was also his motivation for joining the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles speaks to service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles speaks to service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson passes the colors to Col. David Merles, relinquishing command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. The ceremony took place in the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, docked at a 1,000-foot slipway near a high-capacity crane used to load and unload U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ships. Merles will lead more than 1,200 service members, government civilians and defense contractors at the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson passes the colors to Col. David Merles, relinquishing command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. The ceremony took place in the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, docked at a 1,000-foot slipway near a high-capacity crane used to load and unload U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ships. Merles will lead more than 1,200 service members, government civilians and defense contractors at the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, thanks Col. Luke Watson for his service and dedication during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, thanks Col. Luke Watson for his service and dedication during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines complete a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. David Merles took command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, relieving Col. Luke Watson. Service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders attended the ceremony aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines complete a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. David Merles took command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, relieving Col. Luke Watson. Service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders attended the ceremony aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson speaks to service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson speaks to service members, government civilians, defense contractors and community leaders during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, presides over a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, presides over a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, welcomes Col. David Merles during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, welcomes Col. David Merles during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Col. Luke Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm stands at attention after handing the colors to Col. Luke Watson, who will subsequently relinquish command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island to Col. David Merles during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. The ceremony took place in the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, docked at a 1,000-foot slipway near a high-capacity crane used to load and unload U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ships. Merles will lead more than 1,200 service members, government civilians and defense contractors at the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm stands at attention after handing the colors to Col. Luke Watson, who will subsequently relinquish command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island to Col. David Merles during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. The ceremony took place in the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, docked at a 1,000-foot slipway near a high-capacity crane used to load and unload U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ships. Merles will lead more than 1,200 service members, government civilians and defense contractors at the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, cuts a salute from Col. Luke Watson during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, cuts a salute from Col. Luke Watson during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. Watson, who had served as commanding officer of Blount Island Command since Aug. 11, 2023, relinquished command to Col. David Merles while aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay, a U.S. Navy maritime prepositioning ship. The facility is the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

A technical advisory committee for the Northeast Florida Military Installation Readiness Review listens to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, discuss facility vulnerabilities during a command brief June 17 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. After a presentation on global prepositioning mission readiness, a detailed tour highlighted key challenges, including shoreline erosion. The group explored the complexities of managing power, water and wastewater systems, and the dredging needed to maintain the slipway for Navy cargo ships, as Florida communities brace for a predicted above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

A technical advisory committee for the Northeast Florida Military Installation Readiness Review listens to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, discuss facility vulnerabilities during a command brief June 17 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. After a presentation on global prepositioning mission readiness, a detailed tour highlighted key challenges, including shoreline erosion. The group explored the complexities of managing power, water and wastewater systems, and the dredging needed to maintain the slipway for Navy cargo ships, as Florida communities brace for a predicted above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger