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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Santiagobirriel, a logistics embark specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant during a promotion ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea, May 6th, 2024.

(Cpl. Dean Gurule, U.S. Marine Corps)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Santiagobirriel, a logistics embark specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant during a promotion ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea, May 6th, 2024. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps Service component for United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command. MARFORK commands all U.S. Marine Forces assigned to USFK and UNC; as well as advises on the Marine Corps capabilities, support and proper employment of Marine Forces.

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