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U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Gates, a ground electronics maintenance officer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, forges a knife during a blacksmithing class held by Black Horse Forge at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. This event was organized by 2nd Marine Logistics Group U.S. Navy chaplains with the goal of boosting morale throughout the holiday season while providing Marines and Sailors with a sense of accomplishment, personal well-being and brotherhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

251202-M-XP317-1307.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Gates, a ground electronics maintenance officer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, forges a knife during a blacksmithing class held by Black Horse Forge at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. This event was organized by 2nd Marine Logistics Group U.S. Navy chaplains with the goal of boosting morale throughout the holiday season while providing Marines and Sailors with a sense of accomplishment, personal well-being and brotherhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

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