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A U.S. Navy Sailor attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his mother after returning from deployment on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

A U.S. Navy Sailor attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his mother after returning from deployment on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a Combat Marksmanship Trainer Instructor with, Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a Combat Marksmanship Trainer Instructor with, Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, spots targets during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, spots targets during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a special reactions team member with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. In addition to receiving advanced marksmanship training within the action shooting rifle and pistol disciplines, Marines attending the regional MCMCs will also complete their annual rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a special reactions team member with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. In addition to receiving advanced marksmanship training within the action shooting rifle and pistol disciplines, Marines attending the regional MCMCs will also complete their annual rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, creates a stage plan during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, creates a stage plan during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl... a combat marksmanship coach with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl... a combat marksmanship coach with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, converses with a regional resident service manager for Liberty Military Housing at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, converses with a regional resident service manager for Liberty Military Housing at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives an opening speech at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives an opening speech at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses questions or concerns from Liberty Military Housing staff members at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses questions or concerns from Liberty Military Housing staff members at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, answers questions for a Camp Pendleton resident at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, answers questions for a Camp Pendleton resident at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

Cedric Collins, a High School Athletics Coach, with Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona, reunites with one of his Students during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Cedric Collins, a High School Athletics Coach, with Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona, reunites with one of his Students during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales