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U.S. Marines from various units participate in a five-day Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance surveillance decontamination course lead by Sgt. Bruce Luu, CBRN specialist, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, I MEF on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 13, 2019. The course certified any individual Marine outside of the CBRN occupational field to be qualified to handle a CBRN situation or environment.

U.S. Marines from various units participate in a five-day Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance surveillance decontamination course lead by Sgt. Bruce Luu, CBRN specialist, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, I MEF on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 13, 2019. The course certified any individual Marine outside of the CBRN occupational field to be qualified to handle a CBRN situation or environment.

Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy

U.S. Marines with 3rd platoon, commonly known as “LOWLIFE,” Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), pose for a photo in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in June of 2010. Nine years later, team “LOWLIFE” is participating in the annual Recon Challenge, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 16, 2019. The Recon Challenge is a 30-mile obstacle course held to honor fallen Reconnaissance Marines. The team will be carrying Jonathon Blank, who was medically retired after both of his legs were severed after stepping on an improvised explosive device, during a dismounted patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 26, 2010. (Courtesy photo by Jonathon Blank.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd platoon, commonly known as “LOWLIFE,” Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), pose for a photo in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in June of 2010. Nine years later, team “LOWLIFE” is participating in the annual Recon Challenge, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 16, 2019. The Recon Challenge is a 30-mile obstacle course held to honor fallen Reconnaissance Marines. The team will be carrying Jonathon Blank, who was medically retired after both of his legs were severed after stepping on an improvised explosive device, during a dismounted patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 26, 2010. (Courtesy photo by Jonathon Blank.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Payten Batalden (left), correctional specialist, 3rd platoon, Brig Company, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton gets a simulated bullet wound applied to his head by Chad Clawson, simulation operations specialist, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, during Exercise Semper Durus on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2019. Simulation operations specialists create realistic, simulated wounds for training exercises to ensure that the proper casualty assessment and care is being performed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Payten Batalden (left), correctional specialist, 3rd platoon, Brig Company, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton gets a simulated bullet wound applied to his head by Chad Clawson, simulation operations specialist, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, during Exercise Semper Durus on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2019. Simulation operations specialists create realistic, simulated wounds for training exercises to ensure that the proper casualty assessment and care is being performed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea (left), Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, Lance Cpl. Linda Aviles(center), administration clerk with MCI-W, MCB Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, installation sergeant major, MCI-W, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo in front of a patriotic-themed display case at the Commanding General’s Building on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2019. The artwork in the display case was painted and decorated by Aviles in recognition of Voting Awareness month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea (left), Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, Lance Cpl. Linda Aviles(center), administration clerk with MCI-W, MCB Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Julio Meza, installation sergeant major, MCI-W, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo in front of a patriotic-themed display case at the Commanding General’s Building on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2019. The artwork in the display case was painted and decorated by Aviles in recognition of Voting Awareness month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy)

Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Laboy

Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base.

Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base.

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Placido Sanchez, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Personal Property Branch, Distribution Management Office (DMO), Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, assists a customer with his PCS at DMO on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 16 2019. Transitioning service members go to DMO to receive services such as shipment, receipt, pickup, delivery and storage of all personal property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Placido Sanchez, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Personal Property Branch, Distribution Management Office (DMO), Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, assists a customer with his PCS at DMO on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, April 16 2019. Transitioning service members go to DMO to receive services such as shipment, receipt, pickup, delivery and storage of all personal property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

Photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez

U.S. Marines visit the Distribution Management Office (DMO) to ask questions about their upcoming moves on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 16 2019. Transitioning service members go to DMO to receive services such as shipment, receipt, pickup, delivery and storage of all personal property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

U.S. Marines visit the Distribution Management Office (DMO) to ask questions about their upcoming moves on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 16 2019. Transitioning service members go to DMO to receive services such as shipment, receipt, pickup, delivery and storage of all personal property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

Photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez

Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Isaiah Garcia tightens a camber and toe assembly to accurately align the wheels of a vehicle being serviced at the BMW of Murrieta Service Center in Murrieta, California, April 4, 2019. Garcia has been working at the center for nine months since graduating from the Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The MSTEP is a 16-week training workshop that provides service members who are transitioning from active duty with hands-on training, and upon completion, connects them with service centers to secure a job as an automotive technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Isaiah Garcia tightens a camber and toe assembly to accurately align the wheels of a vehicle being serviced at the BMW of Murrieta Service Center in Murrieta, California, April 4, 2019. Garcia has been working at the center for nine months since graduating from the Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The MSTEP is a 16-week training workshop that provides service members who are transitioning from active duty with hands-on training, and upon completion, connects them with service centers to secure a job as an automotive technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez

Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Isaiah Garcia checks an oil gauge to make sure the right amount of oil is put in the engine of a vehicle being serviced at the BMW of Murrieta Service Center in Murrieta, California, April 4, 2019. Garcia has been working at the center for nine months since graduating from the Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The MSTEP is a 16-week training workshop that provides service members who are transitioning from active duty with hands-on training, and upon completion, connects them with service centers to secure a job as an automotive technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Isaiah Garcia checks an oil gauge to make sure the right amount of oil is put in the engine of a vehicle being serviced at the BMW of Murrieta Service Center in Murrieta, California, April 4, 2019. Garcia has been working at the center for nine months since graduating from the Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The MSTEP is a 16-week training workshop that provides service members who are transitioning from active duty with hands-on training, and upon completion, connects them with service centers to secure a job as an automotive technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez

The commemorative statue of 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal being carried by Lance Cpl. Chris Marquez and Lance Cpl. Dan Shaffer, after taking heavy fire, stands outside of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West headquarters building on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. WWBn-W is committed to the successful recovery and transition of each Marine and family assigned to its care, and focuses on the mind, body and spirit of every individual when addressing recovery needs. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

The commemorative statue of 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal being carried by Lance Cpl. Chris Marquez and Lance Cpl. Dan Shaffer, after taking heavy fire, stands outside of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West headquarters building on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. WWBn-W is committed to the successful recovery and transition of each Marine and family assigned to its care, and focuses on the mind, body and spirit of every individual when addressing recovery needs. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Koman, multi-purpose canine handler with Delta Company, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, awaits command during the retirement ceremony of his multi-purpose canine, Roy, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 29, 2019. Koman and Roy have served together with 1st MRSB for five years. Upon his retirement, Roy was adopted by Koman.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Koman, multi-purpose canine handler with Delta Company, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, awaits command during the retirement ceremony of his multi-purpose canine, Roy, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 29, 2019. Koman and Roy have served together with 1st MRSB for five years. Upon his retirement, Roy was adopted by Koman.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Frank English (far right), principal, Santa Margarita Elementary School, recognizes U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and contractors with Facilities Maintenance Department, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, during a “thank you” ceremony at Santa Margarita Elementary School on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2019. The students of the elementary school wrote personal “thank you” letters to the Marines and contractors for building a bridge over and repairing a sinkhole in Carnes Road that resulted in the evacuation and temporary closing of the school on Feb. 4. The sinkhole was caused by erosion resulting from persistent heavy rain storms that swept through Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

Frank English (far right), principal, Santa Margarita Elementary School, recognizes U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and contractors with Facilities Maintenance Department, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, during a “thank you” ceremony at Santa Margarita Elementary School on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2019. The students of the elementary school wrote personal “thank you” letters to the Marines and contractors for building a bridge over and repairing a sinkhole in Carnes Road that resulted in the evacuation and temporary closing of the school on Feb. 4. The sinkhole was caused by erosion resulting from persistent heavy rain storms that swept through Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

Photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and contractors with Facilities Maintenance Department, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receive “thank you” letters from students at Santa Margarita Elementary School on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2019. The students of the elementary school wrote personal “thank you” letters to the Marines and contractors for building a bridge over and repairing a sinkhole in Carnes Road that resulted in the evacuation and temporary closing of the school on Feb. 4. The sinkhole was caused by erosion resulting from persistent heavy rain storms that swept through Southern California.

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and contractors with Facilities Maintenance Department, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receive “thank you” letters from students at Santa Margarita Elementary School on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2019. The students of the elementary school wrote personal “thank you” letters to the Marines and contractors for building a bridge over and repairing a sinkhole in Carnes Road that resulted in the evacuation and temporary closing of the school on Feb. 4. The sinkhole was caused by erosion resulting from persistent heavy rain storms that swept through Southern California.

Photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph D. Williams, chief of staff, Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), discusses the command’s Environmental Security Program with the California Energy Compliance Agency during an Environmental Law Training Symposium at the Pacific Views Event Center, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2019. Since 1994, the Western Area Counsel Office has hosted an Environmental Law Training Symposium to provide updates in environmental and land use law, regulations, and policies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph D. Williams, chief of staff, Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), discusses the command’s Environmental Security Program with the California Energy Compliance Agency during an Environmental Law Training Symposium at the Pacific Views Event Center, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2019. Since 1994, the Western Area Counsel Office has hosted an Environmental Law Training Symposium to provide updates in environmental and land use law, regulations, and policies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Billy Manning, team leader, 1st Recon Force Company, demonstrates barbell thrusters as part of a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Billy Manning, team leader, 1st Recon Force Company, demonstrates barbell thrusters as part of a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Blackwood, radio operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a wall ball exercise as a part of a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Blackwood, radio operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a wall ball exercise as a part of a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford, aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in formation as the guidon bearer prior to conducting a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford, aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in formation as the guidon bearer prior to conducting a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Simpson, center, airframes division chief, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs his Marines on their responsibilities during an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Simpson, center, airframes division chief, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs his Marines on their responsibilities during an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julius Sanchez, tiltrotor airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to conduct an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julius Sanchez, tiltrotor airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to conduct an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage mattresses on the flight line during an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage mattresses on the flight line during an MV-22 Osprey hung gear malfunction drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that in the event of a landing gear malfunction the pilot, air crew and ground crew would be trained to conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels