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U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 will use this training as practice towards a certification exercise during integrated training exercise, which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during a training scenario at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 will use this training as practice towards a certification exercise during integrated training exercise, which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

Operation Slow Down Thumb

Operation Slow Down Thumb

Photo by Jayme Koucoules

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)

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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, exits the water after conducting 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)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, exits the water after conducting 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting 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)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting 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)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, come ashore in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle after conducting 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct 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)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct 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)

U.S. Marines with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pass through the surf in order to conduct 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)

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)

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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gaven W. Sack, an assault amphibious vehicle crewmember with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, does pre-operation checks prior to 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gaven W. Sack, an assault amphibious vehicle crewmember with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, does pre-operation checks prior to 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, embark Amphibious Combat Vehicles 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)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, embark Amphibious Combat Vehicles 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)

Photo by Cpl. Quince Bisard

The M18 Modular Handgun System is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol used during the advanced marksmanship training course at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

The M18 Modular Handgun System is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol used during the advanced marksmanship training course at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration 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)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observe a class during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observe a class during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marines with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marines with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

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)

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)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego times a student 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego times a student 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)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Bobby Gonzales a visual information officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego participates in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Bobby Gonzales a visual information officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego participates in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, participate in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, participate in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio