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An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), arrives at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 16, 2022. The aircraft landed on an airfield repaired by Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to demonstrate the Marine Corps’ self-sufficiency in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops landed on the heavily-fortified, Nazi occupied beach, of Normandy, France, as part of Operation Overlord. Over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft aided the troops on the shore in securing the beach, and ensuring the Allied invasion as a victory. However the victory came at a hefty cost, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives during the invasion. It was because of their sacrifices, that the Allies were able to secure a foothold in Europe, and eventually win the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG)

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops landed on the heavily-fortified, Nazi occupied beach, of Normandy, France, as part of Operation Overlord. Over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft aided the troops on the shore in securing the beach, and ensuring the Allied invasion as a victory. However the victory came at a hefty cost, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives during the invasion. It was because of their sacrifices, that the Allies were able to secure a foothold in Europe, and eventually win the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG)

Photo by LCpl. Keegan Bailey

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, during the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, center right, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses with his leadership following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zarzycki, center right, the heavy equipment chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, poses with his leadership following the Camp Pendleton Male Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 31, 2022. Zarzycki participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and a 32.5-mile ultramarathon, and has completed smaller races, such as half marathons and various triathlons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines learn how to teach Marines moving target engagement techniques as part of the Combat Marksmanship Coach Course at Range at 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The Combat Marksmanship Coach course develops Marines to be proficient marksmanship coaches in order to enhance combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines learn how to teach Marines moving target engagement techniques as part of the Combat Marksmanship Coach Course at Range at 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The Combat Marksmanship Coach course develops Marines to be proficient marksmanship coaches in order to enhance combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marines learn how to teach Marines moving target engagement techniques as part of the Combat Marksmanship Coach Course at Range at 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The Combat Marksmanship Coach course develops Marines to be proficient marksmanship coaches in order to enhance combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines learn how to teach Marines moving target engagement techniques as part of the Combat Marksmanship Coach Course at Range at 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The Combat Marksmanship Coach course develops Marines to be proficient marksmanship coaches in order to enhance combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trent Weber, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Weber is a native of Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trent Weber, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Weber is a native of Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marines engage targets from the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines engage targets from the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

A U.S. Marine conducts his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

A U.S. Marine conducts his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marines assume the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines assume the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marine Cpl. Dakotah Boatwright, a combat marksmanship coach with Marksmanship Training Division, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, watches over a fellow Marine during an annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Boatwright is a native of Cleveland, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Dakotah Boatwright, a combat marksmanship coach with Marksmanship Training Division, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, watches over a fellow Marine during an annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Boatwright is a native of Cleveland, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bailey Amey, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Amey is a native of Brisbane, Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bailey Amey, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Amey is a native of Brisbane, Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

A U.S. Marine conducts his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

A U.S. Marine conducts his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marines receive ammo before conducting their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marines receive ammo before conducting their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

U.S. Marine Cpl. Sydney Smith, a combat videographer with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaks down her M16A4 service rifle for inspection before conducting her annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Smith is a native of Exeter, Rhode Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Sydney Smith, a combat videographer with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaks down her M16A4 service rifle for inspection before conducting her annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. Smith is a native of Exeter, Rhode Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst

A U.S. Marine sights in M4 carbine before conducting his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

A U.S. Marine sights in M4 carbine before conducting his annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2022. Camp Pendleton’s Marksmanship Training Division trains 22,000 Marines and sailors each year across the installation to effectively engage targets with both rifles and pistols. The ARQ is a timed course of fire, ranging from 500 yards down to 15 yards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst