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U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Air Force Airmen take off in a C-5M Super Galaxy from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise. The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Air Force Airmen take off in a C-5M Super Galaxy from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise. The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Air Force airmen depart in a C-5M Super Galaxy from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Air Force airmen depart in a C-5M Super Galaxy from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West evacuate a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West evacuate a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Navy sailors with Field Medical Training Battalion - West assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Idelia Brandflu, left, and Seaman Sam Applin, right, both students with Field Medical Training Battalion - West, assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. Brandflu is a native of Murrieta, California. Applin is a native of Hanford, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Idelia Brandflu, left, and Seaman Sam Applin, right, both students with Field Medical Training Battalion - West, assess a simulated casualty as part of the Field Medical Service Technician Course final exercise at the FMTB training site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The final exercise is the last task the sailors must complete before earning the title of Fleet Marine Force corpsman. The staff and instructors at FMTB-West are responsible for training the corpsman and officers who provide medical support to Marine Corps units. Brandflu is a native of Murrieta, California. Applin is a native of Hanford, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

A member from the Lt. Dan Band reaches out to the crowd while performing during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

A member from the Lt. Dan Band reaches out to the crowd while performing during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

The Lt. Dan Band performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

The Lt. Dan Band performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

The Lt. Dan Band performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

The Lt. Dan Band performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

Yesenia Duran, an employee with My Little Carnival, hangs up childrens paintings during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Yesenia Duran, an employee with My Little Carnival, hangs up childrens paintings during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

Gary Sinise, Hollywood actor and bassist for the Lt. Dan Band, performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Gary Sinise, Hollywood actor and bassist for the Lt. Dan Band, performs during the Fall Carnival at the Wire Mountain softball fields on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 13, 2019. The Fall Carnival was a free event hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation to show support for service members, and featured a concert by Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

A retired service member visits one of the vendors at the annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

A retired service member visits one of the vendors at the annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Robert Meyers visits with vendors during the annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Robert Meyers visits with vendors during the annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Attendees of the annual Retiree Expo listen to a brief by the Marine Officers’ Association of America at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Attendees of the annual Retiree Expo listen to a brief by the Marine Officers’ Association of America at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 7, 2019. The event was open to retired service members of any branch of service in the surrounding area, and offered career opportunities and resources from various organizations that cater to or support military retirees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Norris Wise, an adjunct faculty member with Park University, Camp Pendleton Campus, waits for the start of the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Norris Wise, an adjunct faculty member with Park University, Camp Pendleton Campus, waits for the start of the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

College graduates walk across the stage during the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

College graduates walk across the stage during the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Crystal Ledbetter, right, the legal administration officer with the Legal Services Support Section-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives her diploma during the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Crystal Ledbetter, right, the legal administration officer with the Legal Services Support Section-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives her diploma during the 2019 Base Education Center Commencement Ceremony at the Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2019. The graduating class of 133 students earned 141 degrees from three of the colleges offered through the Base Education Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels