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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC); Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, sergeant major, MARFORPAC; and Master Chief Petty Officer Donald C. Schrader III, command master chief, MARFORPAC, deliver remarks as part of the 2020 MARFORPAC year-in-review video. Rudder highlighted MARFORPAC’S resilience in the face of COVID-19 and ability to conduct and sustain Marine Corps operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), and Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, sergeant major, MARFORPAC, deliver a birthday message to the Marines of MARFORPAC, Nov. 10, 2020, celebrating 245 years of our Marine Corps' history and highlighting the 75th Anniversary of the End of the War in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Benjamin M. Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), sweep for unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Republic of Palau. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remained quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. Task Force Koa Moana 20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. TFKM 20 remained COVID-19 free during the duration of the deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific to Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, July 16, 2020. The change of command signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority between commanders. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to account for health and safety, no formal ceremony was held. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Benjamin M. Whitehurst)

Gunnery Sgt. Will Pierce (bass guitar), Sgt. Kurt Lambert (vocals/rhythm guitar), Sgt. Jonathan Soeung (lead guitar) and Lance Cpl. Chris Nunez (drums), musicians with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) band, perform a cover of "Come Together," Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 24, 2020. "Come Together," originally recorded by the Beatles, was recorded by the MARFORPAC Band as part of an initiative to produce a collection of popular music group recordings commensurate with current industry standards in order to facilitate personnel procurement and community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians with I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) conduct an operational clearing range on San Clemente Island, California, April 9, 2020. The Marines conducted the range to sustain their skills and maintain readiness for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Israel Chincio)

A message from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Force Chaplain, CAPT Jim Edwards, promoting positive and forward thinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Vandehoef)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice throwing grenades at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2020. The Marines conducted the grenade training to ensure every Marine is confident with the execution of throwing a grenade. This training also allows the unit to maintain their proficiency and combat lethality with M67 grenades. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brandon Salas)

The senior enlisted advisors of Marine Forces Korea (MARFORK) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) reflect on the history of Marine Corps in the Indo-Pacific and the continuing support of the Indo-PACOM mission. Sgt. Maj. Kreamer is the enlisted advisor for MARFORPAC, Sgt. Maj. Saucedo is the enlisted advisor for MARFORK and Sgt. Maj. Marquez is the enlisted advisor for III MEF.