Commander James Johnson, right, marks Capt. Christopher Karle with ash during an Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 10, 2016. During the service, those in attendance were marked with ash on their forehead. The ash symbolizes confession, repentance and penance. The observance commences the Lenten season in the liturgical calendar. The service was given by Johnson, Navy chaplain, with I Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and was held at Camp Pendleton. Karle is the logistics officer for I MHG, I MEF. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

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