MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 1, 2018) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Perez Torres, a radio operator with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced (REIN) prepares to be promoted durin a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) March 1, 2018. The Marine Corps holds promotions on the first day of the month, promotions are based on the ability of Marines proficiency in their military occupational field, physical fitness and leadership traits to take on further responsibilities.( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

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