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Two Marines raise their right hands on the sand while family members watch in front of the beach.

Committed to Serve

Marine Corps Reserve Liaison Officer Lt. Col. Shannon M. Potts, center left, administers the oath of enlistment to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stevie N. Cardona during a promotion ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 1, 2025. Cardona's promotion ceremony was held in conjunction with a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command beach family day event, allowing family and friends to attend.

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