Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Arturo Mares, center, a staff secretary chief with I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Anahuac, Texas, recites the oath of enlistment during a meritorious promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2023. Meritorious promotions are awarded to Marines who demonstrate outstanding performance and capability of assuming positions of more responsibility. Mares has been meritoriously promoted to the ranks of lance corporal, corporal, sergeant and now staff sergeant.

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