OCS - Officer Candidate School - U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Officer Selection Team San Diego, work through a scenario during the leadership reaction course at an Officer Candidates School preparation weekend, Camp Pendleton, California on April 30, 2022. The OCS preparation weekend is designed to prepare aspiring Marine Corps officers mentally and physically for the rigors of OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

US Marines Conduct Realistic Training Exercises - A U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, attaches support chains to a simulated downed aircraft to conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles conduct a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard) - A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for launch during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard)

M18 Pistol Advanced Marksmanship Training - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Antonelli, commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego adjusts a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton - U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. - U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Tyler Leggett, a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires blank rounds during a simulated ambush on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. Leggett was recruited out of Los Angeles, Calif. with Recruiting Lancaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)