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A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in exercise Summer Fury 22, in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in exercise Summer Fury 22, in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marine platoon sergeant with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marine platoon sergeant with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division sit in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division sit in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and U.S. Airmen with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing load a Humvee onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and U.S. Airmen with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing load a Humvee onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are staged on a flight line during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are staged on a flight line during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Hernandez, the platoon commander for 1st platoon with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program, marches with students during the second increment Devil Pups graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Hernandez, the platoon commander for 1st platoon with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program, marches with students during the second increment Devil Pups graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program march during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program march during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

The Holland M. Smith award for outstanding motivation and inspiration from U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Stone, the reviewing officer, during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

The Holland M. Smith award for outstanding motivation and inspiration from U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Stone, the reviewing officer, during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

The top five percent of physical fitness performers are given an award during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

The top five percent of physical fitness performers are given an award during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

The guide for 4th platoon, presents the platoon guidon during the presentation of colors for the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

The guide for 4th platoon, presents the platoon guidon during the presentation of colors for the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

The guide for 3rd platoon, stands at parade rest with the platoon guidon during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

The guide for 3rd platoon, stands at parade rest with the platoon guidon during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

The guide for 4th platoon, stands at parade rest with the platoon guidon during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

The guide for 4th platoon, stands at parade rest with the platoon guidon during the second increment Devil Pups Youth for America Program graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program stand at parade rest during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Students with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program stand at parade rest during the second increment graduation ceremony at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

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Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment play basketball during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment play basketball during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caden Phillips

Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment shoot during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment shoot during a training camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca. from July 17-23, 2022. Marines selected to represent Team Marine Corps at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games are attending the camp to hone their skills in multiple sports. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillips)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caden Phillips