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A liaison team from I Marine Expeditionary Force walks down a corridor into the holds of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Contractor mariners and Blount Island Command subject-matter experts guided the team through key operational areas to strengthen understanding of prepositioning ship capabilities. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

A liaison team from I Marine Expeditionary Force walks down a corridor into the holds of the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Contractor mariners and Blount Island Command subject-matter experts guided the team through key operational areas to strengthen understanding of prepositioning ship capabilities. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains a tool and maintenance room aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor— became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains a tool and maintenance room aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor— became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Mike Harvey, a contracted senior logistics analyst at the Marine Corps’ Global Positioning Network and Strategic Mobility Branch, the focal point for current global prepositioning network operations and future plans, conducts a brief on arrival and assembly operations during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Harvey, a veteran with four decades of service, played a key role in shaping Blount Island into a hub of global readiness. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Mike Harvey, a contracted senior logistics analyst at the Marine Corps’ Global Positioning Network and Strategic Mobility Branch, the focal point for current global prepositioning network operations and future plans, conducts a brief on arrival and assembly operations during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Harvey, a veteran with four decades of service, played a key role in shaping Blount Island into a hub of global readiness. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains equipment and supply storage aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor—became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains equipment and supply storage aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor—became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines from Blount Island Command form a color guard on Dec. 4, 2025, along the slipway at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The color guard's presence highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to tradition and service as Blount Island Command continues its critical role in executing the Marine Corps’ prepositioning program, ensuring global readiness and rapid response. The command works closely with Marine expeditionary forces to maintain forward-deployed, combat-ready equipment and supplies. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines from Blount Island Command form a color guard on Dec. 4, 2025, along the slipway at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The color guard's presence highlights the Marine Corps' commitment to tradition and service as Blount Island Command continues its critical role in executing the Marine Corps’ prepositioning program, ensuring global readiness and rapid response. The command works closely with Marine expeditionary forces to maintain forward-deployed, combat-ready equipment and supplies. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains a battery storage room aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor— became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Robert Hazlett, contracting officer's technical representative for Blount Island Command, explains a battery storage room aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine Expeditionary Force liaison team on Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Hazlett, a Marine Corps veteran who served six years in motor transportation and nearly 20 years afloat as a KBR contractor—including six years as a squadron supervisor— became a sworn civilian at Blount Island in 2024. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Jacob George, chief mate contractor for Crowley, contracted by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, explains ship capabilities and crew support aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine expeditionary force liaison team Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. With 22 years of experience in the Merchant Marines, George has supported numerous military operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Jacob George, chief mate contractor for Crowley, contracted by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, explains ship capabilities and crew support aboard the USNS Sgt. William R. Button during a visit by a Marine expeditionary force liaison team Dec. 2, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. With 22 years of experience in the Merchant Marines, George has supported numerous military operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, speaks with Shannon Easdale, environmental manager at the facility, during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, speaks with Shannon Easdale, environmental manager at the facility, during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general and delivers remarks during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognized the sacrifices and achievements of Marines throughout history. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general and delivers remarks during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognized the sacrifices and achievements of Marines throughout history. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan recognizes local environmental efforts during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Sitting up front, Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, would later accept the Government and Institutional Achievement Award from the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan recognizes local environmental efforts during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Sitting up front, Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, would later accept the Government and Institutional Achievement Award from the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired U.S. Marine Corps major general who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, takes a bite of the ceremonial cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired U.S. Marine Corps major general who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, takes a bite of the ceremonial cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Clint Noble, Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board member, poses for photos with Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, and Shannon Easdale, environmental manager, after presenting the Government and Institutional Achievement Award during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Clint Noble, Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board member, poses for photos with Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, and Shannon Easdale, environmental manager, after presenting the Government and Institutional Achievement Award during the Environmental Achievement Awards luncheon Nov. 21, 2025, at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general and delivers remarks during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognized the sacrifices and achievements of Marines throughout history. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general and delivers remarks during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognized the sacrifices and achievements of Marines throughout history. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines march the colors during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The evening honored generations of service shared between Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and the surrounding Jacksonville community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines march the colors during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The evening honored generations of service shared between Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and the surrounding Jacksonville community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. service members, civilians, contractors and veterans gather with community leaders to watch the 250th Marine Corps birthday message during the ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. service members, civilians, contractors and veterans gather with community leaders to watch the 250th Marine Corps birthday message during the ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, stands with guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, after a cake-cutting ceremony hosted Nov. 21 during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, stands with guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, after a cake-cutting ceremony hosted Nov. 21 during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marines march a birthday cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The evening honored generations of service shared between Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and the surrounding Jacksonville community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marines march a birthday cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The evening honored generations of service shared between Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and the surrounding Jacksonville community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, delivers remarks Nov. 21 during the 250th Marine Corps Birthday ball at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles spoke about legacy, unity and professionalism, celebrating the Marine Corps’ ongoing mission excellence and the people driving its pivotal role in global operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, delivers remarks Nov. 21 during the 250th Marine Corps Birthday ball at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. Merles spoke about legacy, unity and professionalism, celebrating the Marine Corps’ ongoing mission excellence and the people driving its pivotal role in global operations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan McDougall of Coral Springs, Florida, stands beside a ceremonial cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. As the youngest Marine present, McDougall, 21, received a piece of cake from the oldest Marine present, James Whitlow, 70, a retired master gunnery sergeant with 33 years of service. The presentation signifies the passing of experience and knowledge. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan McDougall of Coral Springs, Florida, stands beside a ceremonial cake during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. As the youngest Marine present, McDougall, 21, received a piece of cake from the oldest Marine present, James Whitlow, 70, a retired master gunnery sergeant with 33 years of service. The presentation signifies the passing of experience and knowledge. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

The oldest Marine present, James Whitlow, 70, a retired master gunnery sergeant with 33 years of service, passes a piece of cake to the youngest Marine present, Sgt. Bryan McDougall, 21, of Coral Springs, Florida, during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The exchange symbolizes the passing of experience and knowledge from one generation of Marines to the next. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

The oldest Marine present, James Whitlow, 70, a retired master gunnery sergeant with 33 years of service, passes a piece of cake to the youngest Marine present, Sgt. Bryan McDougall, 21, of Coral Springs, Florida, during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 by Blount Island Command at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Florida. The exchange symbolizes the passing of experience and knowledge from one generation of Marines to the next. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger