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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

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

Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, applauds as 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. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Taylor Comstock, environmental protection specialist at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, applauds as 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. (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, prior to a cake-cutting during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 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, prior to a cake-cutting during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony hosted Nov. 21 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, cuts a piece of cake for guest of honor James “Hammer” Hartsell, a retired Marine Corps major general who serves as executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, during the 250th Marine Corps birthday ball hosted Nov. 21 at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, Fla. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

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

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks to the gathered service members, civilians and distinguished guests during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida, honoring Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm for his 30 years of dedicated service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks to the gathered service members, civilians and distinguished guests during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida, honoring Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm for his 30 years of dedicated service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm salutes during the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm is retiring after 30 years of service, marking the conclusion of his tenure as the first sergeant major of Blount Island Command. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm salutes during the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm is retiring after 30 years of service, marking the conclusion of his tenure as the first sergeant major of Blount Island Command. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm walks with Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton to report to Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Burton assumed the role of senior enlisted leader, while Lumm retired after 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm walks with Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton to report to Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Burton assumed the role of senior enlisted leader, while Lumm retired after 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, receives the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm is retiring after 30 years of service, and Merles passed the sword to Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, who assumed the senior enlisted leadership role. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, receives the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm is retiring after 30 years of service, and Merles passed the sword to Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, who assumed the senior enlisted leadership role. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm speaks to the audience following his retirement ceremony on Nov. 14 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Reflecting on his 30-year career, Lumm shared his gratitude for the Marines, Sailors and civilians who shaped his journey, emphasizing the value of purpose, brotherhood and honor. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm speaks to the audience following his retirement ceremony on Nov. 14 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Reflecting on his 30-year career, Lumm shared his gratitude for the Marines, Sailors and civilians who shaped his journey, emphasizing the value of purpose, brotherhood and honor. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks to the gathered service members, civilians and distinguished guests during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida, honoring Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm for his 30 years of dedicated service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, speaks to the gathered service members, civilians and distinguished guests during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida, honoring Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm for his 30 years of dedicated service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm reports to Michael Sylvester and Daniel Kachmar during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm served alongside both men in Afghanistan and Iraq, with Kachmar, deputy director of interagency and data services for VA Electronic Health Record Modernization and a retired Marine staff sergeant, serving as the retiring official. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm reports to Michael Sylvester and Daniel Kachmar during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm served alongside both men in Afghanistan and Iraq, with Kachmar, deputy director of interagency and data services for VA Electronic Health Record Modernization and a retired Marine staff sergeant, serving as the retiring official. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Daniel Kachmar, deputy director of interagency and data services for VA Electronic Health Record Modernization and a retired U.S. Marine staff sergeant, speaks to the audience during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Kachmar, who served alongside Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm in Afghanistan and Iraq, honored Lumm’s leadership and legacy as he retired after 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Daniel Kachmar, deputy director of interagency and data services for VA Electronic Health Record Modernization and a retired U.S. Marine staff sergeant, speaks to the audience during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Kachmar, who served alongside Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm in Afghanistan and Iraq, honored Lumm’s leadership and legacy as he retired after 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton reports to Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, to receive the sword of office during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The sword was passed from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm, marking the transfer of senior enlisted leadership after Lumm’s 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton reports to Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, to receive the sword of office during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The sword was passed from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm, marking the transfer of senior enlisted leadership after Lumm’s 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton delivers brief remarks as the newly appointed senior enlisted leader of Blount Island Command during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Burton pledged to continue the command's momentum and maintain readiness as he assumes leadership. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton delivers brief remarks as the newly appointed senior enlisted leader of Blount Island Command during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Burton pledged to continue the command's momentum and maintain readiness as he assumes leadership. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, performs an inventory check Nov. 4, 2025, in the repairable issue point at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Mandujano ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, contributing to operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, performs an inventory check Nov. 4, 2025, in the repairable issue point at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Mandujano ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, contributing to operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Chad Brennan, repairable issue point supervisor, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, during an inventory check on Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The pair ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, supporting operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Chad Brennan, repairable issue point supervisor, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, during an inventory check on Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The pair ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, supporting operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, performs an inventory check Nov. 4, 2025, in the repairable issue point at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Mandujano ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, contributing to operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, performs an inventory check Nov. 4, 2025, in the repairable issue point at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Mandujano ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, contributing to operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Chad Brennan, repairable issue point supervisor, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, during an inventory check on Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The pair ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, supporting operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Chad Brennan, repairable issue point supervisor, walks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist at Blount Island Command, during an inventory check on Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The pair ensures the accuracy of critical warfighting supplies, supporting operational readiness and accountability. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

Robert Domen, logistics data analyst contracted by Blount Island Command, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist, about inventory quality assurance Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Their collaboration ensures accurate tracking and management of critical assets. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Robert Domen, logistics data analyst contracted by Blount Island Command, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Mandujano of Chicago, a supply administration specialist, about inventory quality assurance Nov. 4, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Their collaboration ensures accurate tracking and management of critical assets. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger