U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve prepare to launch the RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. - An RQ-7 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System before being loaded onto the launcher on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 19th, 2017. The RQ-7 is helping Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters. In addition to offering a low-cost solution to conducting wildlife surveys, the exercise also provides valuable training to Marines who are learning to use the UAVs for aerial reconnaissance in areas of conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree D King)

Bruce Burlingham, U.S. Marine Raider Association, observes a diving demonstration at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas) - Thomas Jeschke, a Reconnaissance Marine's father, participates in a demonstration held at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016. - U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016.

Camp Pendleton Honors Employees For Their Faithful Service - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash) - U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)