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An AH-1Z Viper helicopter flies alongside a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during an aerial gunnery range at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, July 16, 2020. The range was part of Exercise Summer Fury, a three-week training evolution conducted by Marines and sailors with 3rd MAW, 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Logistics Group to refine the capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to conduct expeditionary advanced basing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter flies alongside a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during an aerial gunnery range at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, July 16, 2020. The range was part of Exercise Summer Fury, a three-week training evolution conducted by Marines and sailors with 3rd MAW, 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Logistics Group to refine the capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to conduct expeditionary advanced basing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Navy veteran Ian Beard, a psychiatric technician at the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Treatment Program Department, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo after discussing the benefits of group therapy on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The group therapy classes that are provided promote better emotional health practices and resiliency in a safe and supportive environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Navy veteran Ian Beard, a psychiatric technician at the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Treatment Program Department, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo after discussing the benefits of group therapy on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The group therapy classes that are provided promote better emotional health practices and resiliency in a safe and supportive environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Yoga is one of many physical activities offered by the Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Program aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Through the use of live-streaming, those with access to the installation have the option to safely strengthen physical and mental fitness from home. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that has been a reliable outlet for many patrons on base. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Yoga is one of many physical activities offered by the Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Program aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Through the use of live-streaming, those with access to the installation have the option to safely strengthen physical and mental fitness from home. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that has been a reliable outlet for many patrons on base. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Cigarette papers used by U.S. Marine POW's during the Korean war for providing information on Marines who were captured are displayed prior to a collection transfer at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

Cigarette papers used by U.S. Marine POW's during the Korean war for providing information on Marines who were captured are displayed prior to a collection transfer at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. Several Marine Corps artifacts were collected from the MCB Camp Pendleton History Museum Branch for transport to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Broc Story a combat graphics specialist,

Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, draws a

bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp

Pendleton, Jan. 8, 2020. The Rattlesnake Canyon Range is an open access range

for all to participate in the sport of archery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by

Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Broc Story a combat graphics specialist, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8, 2020. The Rattlesnake Canyon Range is an open access range for all to participate in the sport of archery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Klassen now works with more than four surf therapy organizations, with close ties to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s military population. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Darren Klassen, co-founder of Torrey Pines Surf Ministry, watches the waves at San Onofre Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2020. Klassen now works with more than four surf therapy organizations, with close ties to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s military population. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marines with the Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire a round from an M224 60 mm mortar during live-fire training at Mortar Position 6 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2020. Marines with IULC utilized various weapons systems during the training to increase proficiency and readiness. The Marines participating in the course will leave as 0369 infantry unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marines with the Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire a round from an M224 60 mm mortar during live-fire training at Mortar Position 6 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2020. Marines with IULC utilized various weapons systems during the training to increase proficiency and readiness. The Marines participating in the course will leave as 0369 infantry unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Benjamin Yearick, the air traffic control chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, looks out over the flight line while observing flight operations on the air station June 30, 2020. The ATC tower coordinates all flights incoming and outgoing from the air station to ensure safety and efficient flight operations. Yearick is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Benjamin Yearick, the air traffic control chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, looks out over the flight line while observing flight operations on the air station June 30, 2020. The ATC tower coordinates all flights incoming and outgoing from the air station to ensure safety and efficient flight operations. Yearick is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

The Fisher House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The house is available for family members of active duty military, retirees and veterans, providing them with complimentary lodging while their loved one is being treated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

The Fisher House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The house is available for family members of active duty military, retirees and veterans, providing them with complimentary lodging while their loved one is being treated. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Col. Christeon Griffin, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, releases a carp back into the water at Case Springs Camp Pendleton Ca. Col. Griffin is one of the installations many avid fishermen and enjoys the on-base fishing opportunities.

U.S. Marine Col. Christeon Griffin, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, releases a carp back into the water at Case Springs Camp Pendleton Ca. Col. Griffin is one of the installations many avid fishermen and enjoys the on-base fishing opportunities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Broc Story

Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton celebrates Father's Day on June 21, 2020.

Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton celebrates Father's Day on June 21, 2020.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Cpl. Allen Waller, a marksman observer with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fires an M45A1 service pistol during a live-fire range at Range 221 on Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2020. During the range, SRT completed their monthly qualification with the M9A1 service pistol, the M45A1 service pistol, the M1014 semiautomatic shotgun, and the M4A1 carbine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Allen Waller, a marksman observer with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, fires an M45A1 service pistol during a live-fire range at Range 221 on Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2020. During the range, SRT completed their monthly qualification with the M9A1 service pistol, the M45A1 service pistol, the M1014 semiautomatic shotgun, and the M4A1 carbine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Dahl, a student with Corporals Course 3-20, hosted by Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes present sword during sword manual practical application at the 13 Area parade deck on Camp Pendleton, California, June 12, 2020. The Marine noncommissioned officer’s sword is authorized for use by all enlisted Marines in the grade of corporal through sergeant major for parades, reviews and other ceremonies. Dahl is a native of San Clemente, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Dahl, a student with Corporals Course 3-20, hosted by Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes present sword during sword manual practical application at the 13 Area parade deck on Camp Pendleton, California, June 12, 2020. The Marine noncommissioned officer’s sword is authorized for use by all enlisted Marines in the grade of corporal through sergeant major for parades, reviews and other ceremonies. Dahl is a native of San Clemente, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

A firefighter with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department ignites vegetation with a drip torch during a controlled burn training as part of CPFD's Fire School on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2020. The training is hosted by CPFD to strengthen partnerships with the surrounding agencies and to perform prescribed burns on the installation training areas in preparation for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

A firefighter with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department ignites vegetation with a drip torch during a controlled burn training as part of CPFD's Fire School on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2020. The training is hosted by CPFD to strengthen partnerships with the surrounding agencies and to perform prescribed burns on the installation training areas in preparation for the upcoming fire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

A crucifix waits on the altar at Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2020. Pendleton’s Marine Memorial Chapel and Blinder Memorial Chapel are holding the first worship services this weekend since closing in response to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year. Several precautions have been taken to help mitigate the spread of disease during worship services. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

A crucifix waits on the altar at Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 3, 2020. Pendleton’s Marine Memorial Chapel and Blinder Memorial Chapel are holding the first worship services this weekend since closing in response to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year. Several precautions have been taken to help mitigate the spread of disease during worship services. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Skyler Tooker

Nate Redetzke, wildlife technician, Game Wardens Section (GWS), places a red diamond rattlesnake in a tube before implanting a transmitter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 31, 2018. Natural resource laws and environmental policies that protect wild animals, plant species and their habitats are enforced by the GWS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Nate Redetzke, wildlife technician, Game Wardens Section (GWS), places a red diamond rattlesnake in a tube before implanting a transmitter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 31, 2018. Natural resource laws and environmental policies that protect wild animals, plant species and their habitats are enforced by the GWS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Maj. Matthew H. Hilton, communication strategy and operations officer for the Entertainment Media liaisons Office, shows historical photos during a production at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 20, 2020 . The EMLO's primary responsibility is to assists directors, producers, and writers in the entertainment industry by providing DoD support for major motion pictures, television shows, video games and documentaries to inform and educate the public about the roles and missions, history, operations, and training of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Maj. Matthew H. Hilton, communication strategy and operations officer for the Entertainment Media liaisons Office, shows historical photos during a production at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 20, 2020 . The EMLO's primary responsibility is to assists directors, producers, and writers in the entertainment industry by providing DoD support for major motion pictures, television shows, video games and documentaries to inform and educate the public about the roles and missions, history, operations, and training of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Photo by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

A firefighter with Camp Pendleton Fire Department feeds a prescribed burn in the Juliet Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2020. Firefighters with CPFD are using a series of prescribed burns to clear approximately 50 acres of dense vegetation over the Memorial Day weekend. The fires will improve the habitat for the kangaroo rat, one of 18 endangered species that lives on Camp Pendleton, and prevent wildfires during the summer fire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

A firefighter with Camp Pendleton Fire Department feeds a prescribed burn in the Juliet Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2020. Firefighters with CPFD are using a series of prescribed burns to clear approximately 50 acres of dense vegetation over the Memorial Day weekend. The fires will improve the habitat for the kangaroo rat, one of 18 endangered species that lives on Camp Pendleton, and prevent wildfires during the summer fire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

Command Photo

Command Photo

Photo by LCpl. Cheng Chang

The Las Pulgas Fire burns behind the Marine Corps Air Station at Camp Pendleton, Calif., 16 May, 2014. The Las Pulgas Wildfire on Camp Pendleton has burned more than 15,000 acres and is the largest fire in San Diego County history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan Johnson/MCIW-MCB CamPen COMCAM/Released)

The Las Pulgas Fire burns behind the Marine Corps Air Station at Camp Pendleton, Calif., 16 May, 2014. The Las Pulgas Wildfire on Camp Pendleton has burned more than 15,000 acres and is the largest fire in San Diego County history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan Johnson/MCIW-MCB CamPen COMCAM/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Johnson