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U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, wait for an MV-22B Osprey to land during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, wait for an MV-22B Osprey to land during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 and a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, take part in a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 and a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, take part in a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, board an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, board an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pose for a portrait during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pose for a portrait during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

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U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move simulated injured personnel onto an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The training tested the Marines' ability to react quickly and provide aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move simulated injured personnel onto an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The training tested the Marines' ability to react quickly and provide aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand by for take off in an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand by for take off in an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 23, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, patrol during the culminating event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, patrol during the culminating event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. student with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, leads his squad during the culminating event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. student with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, leads his squad during the culminating event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. an instructor with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, instructs students during a patrol on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. an instructor with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, instructs students during a patrol on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, buddy rush during a physical training exercise at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 16, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22, buddy rush during a physical training exercise at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 16, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia