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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garald John, combat marksmanship trainer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, assesses Marines while they “snap in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garald John, combat marksmanship trainer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, assesses Marines while they “snap in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing.

Courage under fire: Eleven year-old assists evacuation efforts during wildfire - Eleven year-old Gavin Zeek (center) and his family pose for a photo at the National Night Out event at the De Luz Community Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 2, 2018. During the event, Gavin was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Camp Pendleton Fire Department for assisting his friends and neighbors in evacuating from the South De Luz Housing area during the Pendleton Complex Fire on July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

The mission of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines - U.S. Marine Pfc. Brian Omoro, hand lineman, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, uses a fireman axe to cut, pry and break through metal during a gear drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The fireman axe is a versatile tool that provide ARFF Marines a means of breaking through a downed aircraft in order to save passengers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Seeing the world through new eyes: Marine sets sight on business opportunities - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael Landry, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo at the battalion headquarters, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 5, 2018. Landry went blind in November of 2015, but through a cornea transplant he is able to see again. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Food pantry organizations lend helping hand to Camp Pendleton service members and families - Volunteers with the Saddleback Church help families pick out groceries during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. All the food handed out was donated by the church and was given out to service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

CPDF supports partnered agencies in fighting historical fire - Nevada and California National Guard assists with Mendocino Complex wildfire.

Improving leadership from the inside out - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cameron McCain, amphibious assault technician, Assault Amphibian School Battalion, speaks at a group discussion during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2018. Open and respectful communication and effective conflict resolutions were discussed in group settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery. - Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery.

Passing the torch: Wounded Warrior Battalion welcomes new commanding officer - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen H. Mount, right, outgoing commanding officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion West (WWBn-W), Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR), passes the organizational standard to Lt. Col. Mary K. Flatley, incoming commanding officer, WWBn-W, WWR, during the WWBn-W change of command ceremony at the battalion headquarters, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2018. The exchange of the organizational standard represented Mount passing his responsibilities of command of WWBn-W to Flatley. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

To train and protect: Camp Pendleton balances training with maintaining the environment - Camp Pendleton Fire Department, CAL Fire, and Orange County firefighters excavate fire breaks along the highway during joint operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 30, 2018. The goal was to establish 38 miles of a total of 164 miles of firebreaks used to keep fires from leaving the installation and damaging property on and off base for the rest of the fire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)