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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Camp Pendleton hosted an Ocean Therapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Mar beach here, Jan. 26, 2016. The ocean therapy sessions give the Marines a chance to learn how to surf while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea) - Camp Pendleton hosted an Ocean Therapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Mar beach here, Jan. 26, 2016. The ocean therapy sessions give the Marines a chance to learn how to surf while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-- Camp Pendleton hosts a heroes’ dinner at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan. 22, 2015. The honorees were chosen to participate in the heroes’ dinner in recognition of their superior performance in the execution of their duties. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/released) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-- Camp Pendleton hosts a heroes’ dinner at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan. 22, 2015. The honorees were chosen to participate in the heroes’ dinner in recognition of their superior performance in the execution of their duties. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/released)

Camp Pendleton Marine, Staff Sgt. Ryan Farish, a career planner with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, rescued a girl from the surf in the La Jolla Cove area, Jan. 17. - Camp Pendleton Marine, Staff Sgt. Ryan Farish, a career planner with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, rescued a girl from the surf in the La Jolla Cove area, Jan. 17.

Col. Michael Borqschulte, MAG-39 commanding officer,Sameet Gadi, Balfour Beatty senior vice president, Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, MCI-West Commanding Genera and Col. Ian R. Clark, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commanding officer, cut a ribbon to unveil hangar six in MCAS Camp Pendleton, a hangar uniquely designed with the purpose of storing and maintaining MV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released) - Col. Michael Borqschulte, MAG-39 commanding officer,Sameet Gadi, Balfour Beatty senior vice president, Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, MCI-West Commanding Genera and Col. Ian R. Clark, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commanding officer, cut a ribbon to unveil hangar six in MCAS Camp Pendleton, a hangar uniquely designed with the purpose of storing and maintaining MV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released) - Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Marines conduct a hike as part of 'back in the saddle' training Jan. 5. The bi-annual training consists of various classes and briefs from air station personnel and concluded with a 6-mile hike aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)