Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio, 21, died Dec. 3 following a tactical training vehicle mishap.
While the bald eagle is a national emblem, the 101st’s screaming eagle insignia pays homage to a genuine war bird from the Civil War.
The activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith announced that retention goals were met just weeks after the target window opened.
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