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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Millard Odom’s, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 1st Marine Division, medals and badges on display in Vista, California, Oct. 17, 2018. Odom died on the first day of the battle of Tarawa at the age of 26 and his remains were identified on Aug. 20, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Millard Odom’s, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 1st Marine Division, medals and badges on display in Vista, California, Oct. 17, 2018. Odom died on the first day of the battle of Tarawa at the age of 26 and his remains were identified on Aug. 20, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

From left to right, Russell Woody, secretary, National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Diane Collins, historian, NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and 1st Lt. Kyra Dotson, vice president, NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, take a photo after presenting Killea with the Overall Outstanding Chapter award at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11, 2018. Killea was awarded for providing the NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar chapter with a platform for success through his command support, as well as his support with resources to help the NNOA accomplish their mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

From left to right, Russell Woody, secretary, National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Diane Collins, historian, NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and 1st Lt. Kyra Dotson, vice president, NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar Chapter, take a photo after presenting Killea with the Overall Outstanding Chapter award at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11, 2018. Killea was awarded for providing the NNOA Camp Pendleton/Miramar chapter with a platform for success through his command support, as well as his support with resources to help the NNOA accomplish their mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Huy Nguyen, combat marksmanship trainer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, in the Wilcox Rifle Range tower at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Huy Nguyen, combat marksmanship trainer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, in the Wilcox Rifle Range tower at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Barsella, legal service specialist, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, aims in on a firing barrel while “snapping in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Barsella, legal service specialist, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, aims in on a firing barrel while “snapping in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marines conduct live firing with the M4 carbine rifle at Wilcox Rifle Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2018. All Marines are required to complete either an annual rifle or pistol qualification consisting of multiple courses of fire in order to develop the fundamentals of combat marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marines conduct live firing with the M4 carbine rifle at Wilcox Rifle Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2018. All Marines are required to complete either an annual rifle or pistol qualification consisting of multiple courses of fire in order to develop the fundamentals of combat marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garald John, combat marksmanship trainer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, assesses Marines while they “snap in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garald John, combat marksmanship trainer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, assesses Marines while they “snap in” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2018. "Snapping in" is the term used to describe practicing dry-firing with an empty weapon before live-firing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Eleven year-old Gavin Zeek (center) and his family pose for a photo at the National Night Out event at the De Luz Community Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 2, 2018. During the event, Gavin was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Camp Pendleton Fire Department for assisting his friends and neighbors in evacuating from the South De Luz Housing area during the Pendleton Complex Fire on July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Eleven year-old Gavin Zeek (center) and his family pose for a photo at the National Night Out event at the De Luz Community Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 2, 2018. During the event, Gavin was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Camp Pendleton Fire Department for assisting his friends and neighbors in evacuating from the South De Luz Housing area during the Pendleton Complex Fire on July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, conduct a hand-line drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The training simulated a notional plane crash that required the hand linemen to suppress a fuel-leakage fire in order for ARFF Marines to reach victims. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, conduct a hand-line drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The training simulated a notional plane crash that required the hand linemen to suppress a fuel-leakage fire in order for ARFF Marines to reach victims. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Palmer, hand lineman, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, prepares to do a hand lineman drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. Palmer’s job was to make contact with fire while using the water hose to create a safe path for rescue men to execute rescue procedures in the case of a plane crash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Palmer, hand lineman, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, prepares to do a hand lineman drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. Palmer’s job was to make contact with fire while using the water hose to create a safe path for rescue men to execute rescue procedures in the case of a plane crash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marine Pfc. Brian Omoro, hand lineman, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, uses a fireman axe to cut, pry and break through metal during a gear drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The fireman axe is a versatile tool that provide ARFF Marines a means of breaking through a downed aircraft in order to save passengers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marine Pfc. Brian Omoro, hand lineman, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, uses a fireman axe to cut, pry and break through metal during a gear drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The fireman axe is a versatile tool that provide ARFF Marines a means of breaking through a downed aircraft in order to save passengers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, finish conducting a hand line drill at an airfield at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. During the drill, Marines set up cones to simulate an area of leaked fuel that required suppression by a water hose. While moving the cones with water, the Marines learned when it was safe to push forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, finish conducting a hand line drill at an airfield at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. During the drill, Marines set up cones to simulate an area of leaked fuel that required suppression by a water hose. While moving the cones with water, the Marines learned when it was safe to push forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, extinguish a simulated fire during a hand-line drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The hand-line man’s job is to fight fires to clear a path for a rescue team to maneuver through to save victims of an aircraft crash and to preserve government property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, extinguish a simulated fire during a hand-line drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The hand-line man’s job is to fight fires to clear a path for a rescue team to maneuver through to save victims of an aircraft crash and to preserve government property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael Landry, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo at the battalion headquarters, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 5, 2018. Landry went blind in November of 2015, but through a cornea transplant he is able to see again. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael Landry, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo at the battalion headquarters, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 5, 2018. Landry went blind in November of 2015, but through a cornea transplant he is able to see again. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael Landry, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, irons his logo onto a t-shirt at his home in Vista, California, September 5, 2018. During his recovery process Landry started designing and making shirts, which led him to create his own clothing line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

Roberta Smigel, right, a volunteer with Saddleback Church, helps families find cans of food during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. This was Smigel’s first time volunteering at the food pantry and she plans to continue helping. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Roberta Smigel, right, a volunteer with Saddleback Church, helps families find cans of food during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. This was Smigel’s first time volunteering at the food pantry and she plans to continue helping. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

Volunteers with the Saddleback Church help families pick out groceries during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. All the food handed out was donated by the church and was given out to service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Volunteers with the Saddleback Church help families pick out groceries during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. All the food handed out was donated by the church and was given out to service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

Nevada and California National Guard assists with Mendocino Complex wildfire.

Nevada and California National Guard assists with Mendocino Complex wildfire.

Photo by Spc. Malachi Mansfield

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians create a circle while participating in “the perfect square” group activity during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2018. The program focused on the different types of spiritualties to create stronger self-awareness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians create a circle while participating in “the perfect square” group activity during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2018. The program focused on the different types of spiritualties to create stronger self-awareness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians participate in “the human knot,” a team-building activity, during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2018. The 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program focused on the different elements of teamwork in the work environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians participate in “the human knot,” a team-building activity, during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2018. The 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program focused on the different elements of teamwork in the work environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cameron McCain, amphibious assault technician, Assault Amphibian School Battalion, speaks at a group discussion during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2018. Open and respectful communication and effective conflict resolutions were discussed in group settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cameron McCain, amphibious assault technician, Assault Amphibian School Battalion, speaks at a group discussion during the 21 Area Mentorship Workshop Program at Del Mar Beach Resort at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2018. Open and respectful communication and effective conflict resolutions were discussed in group settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts