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U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 30, 2024. Fast-roping provides Marines with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions to areas where helicopter landings are impractical. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 30, 2024. Fast-roping provides Marines with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions to areas where helicopter landings are impractical. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion hovercraft with Assault Craft Unit 5 brings U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ashore at Red Beach as part of a mobile reconnaissance battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 6, 2024. The exercise is designed to train Marines with 1st LAR Bn. to deploy as a mobile reconnaissance battalion, which will offer enhanced capabilities that exceed legacy LAR formations as a part of Force Design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during aviation delivered ground refueling training with Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during aviation delivered ground refueling training with Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage multiple Light Armored Vehicle variants during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage multiple Light Armored Vehicle variants during aviation delivered ground refueling training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2024. The Marines conducted the training to practice coordination and increase familiarity with refueling and re-arming while operating in forward locations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Futch, left, the sergeant major, Lt. Col. John Miller, center, the commanding officer, Maj. Willis Woods, right, the executive officer, all of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton pose for a squadron photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Futch, left, the sergeant major, Lt. Col. John Miller, center, the commanding officer, Maj. Willis Woods, right, the executive officer, all of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton pose for a squadron photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a UH-1Y Venom attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean for a reconnaissance and surveillance mission supporting a raid exercise April 6, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a UH-1Y Venom attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean for a reconnaissance and surveillance mission supporting a raid exercise April 6, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for take-off while an MV-22B Osprey flies toward the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean April 6, 2024. The Venoms conducted a helicopter insert for Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th MEU, performing a reconnaissance and surveillance mission for a raid exercise ashore. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for take-off while an MV-22B Osprey flies toward the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean April 6, 2024. The Venoms conducted a helicopter insert for Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th MEU, performing a reconnaissance and surveillance mission for a raid exercise ashore. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, as an MV-22B Osprey flies above, April 6, 2024. The Venom conducted a helicopter insert for Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th MEU, performing a reconnaissance and surveillance mission for a raid exercise ashore. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, as an MV-22B Osprey flies above, April 6, 2024. The Venom conducted a helicopter insert for Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th MEU, performing a reconnaissance and surveillance mission for a raid exercise ashore. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, center, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris has played for the All-Marine Men’s Basketball team for nearly 10 years and contributed to his team winning the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, center, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris has played for the All-Marine Men’s Basketball team for nearly 10 years and contributed to his team winning the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, left, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, and Cpl. Jefferson, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris and Jefferson are recognized for their efforts in playing for the All-Marine Basketball Teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Harris, left, the company first sergeant with Weapons and Field Training Battalion at Edson Range, and Cpl. Jefferson, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Harris and Jefferson are recognized for their efforts in playing for the All-Marine Basketball Teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jefferson, center, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Jefferson was recognized for her efforts playing as a point-guard for the All-Marine Women’s Basketball team for two years.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jefferson, center, a new join program advisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group poses for a photo with Brig. Gen. Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Cabrera, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton during the 2024 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Marine Athlete of the Year ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 4, 2024. Jefferson was recognized for her efforts playing as a point-guard for the All-Marine Women’s Basketball team for two years.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppression during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides suppression during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks with Sgt. Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,1st MARDIV, during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Watson is a native of New York, and Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks with Sgt. Chavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,1st MARDIV, during the division’s annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. The week-long competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Watson is a native of New York, and Chavez is a native of Alabama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a knee during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2024. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a knee during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2024. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Miller, a ground intelligence officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Drew Reider)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, far right, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee pose for a photo with staff and the MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter, and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. The Woodworths hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, far right, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and his wife, Renee pose for a photo with staff and the MCI-West Marine of the Year, Marine of the Quarter, and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during a breakfast at the Commanding General’s Quarters at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 14, 2024. The Woodworths hosted the breakfast to recognize and celebrate the newly-awarded Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a UH–1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, to land during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for a UH–1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, MAG-41, 4th MAW, to land during a refueling exercise at Red Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2024. MWSS-471 collaborated with MWSS-373, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd MAW, to execute live forward arming and refueling point operations to understand how the reserve component augments the active-duty component during FARP operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts