Marine Cpl. Edgar Enriquez-Barrois, an infantry rifle Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines attending his promotion ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2023. Corporal is the first rank within the noncommissioned officer (NCO) ranks. With this promotion comes greater responsibilities and expectations as NCOs serve as the backbone of the Marine Corps and as a vital link between officers and enlisted Marines. Enriquez-Barrios is a native of Ponder, TX, and joined the MEB on Oct. 11, 2022.
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