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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Danielle Pothoof leads a group of cyclists during the 2018 Marine Corps Trials cycling competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2018. Pothoof is a member of the 2018 Marine Corps Trials Wounded Warrior Battalion-West Team. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members (RSMs) and veterans. It is an opportunity for RSMs to demonstrate their achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Drew Tech)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Danielle Pothoof leads a group of cyclists during the 2018 Marine Corps Trials cycling competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2018. Pothoof is a member of the 2018 Marine Corps Trials Wounded Warrior Battalion-West Team. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members (RSMs) and veterans. It is an opportunity for RSMs to demonstrate their achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Drew Tech)

Photo by Sgt. Drew Tech

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Battle Color Ceremony at the Paige Field house on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2018. The ceremony featured “The Commandant’s Own," the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Pfc. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Battle Color Ceremony at the Paige Field house on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 15, 2018. The ceremony featured “The Commandant’s Own," the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marine Col. Jeffery Holt, commanding officer, School of Infantry - West, and Sgt. Maj. Jonathon Groth, School of Infantry - West sergeant major, greets Pvt. Nathalie Lizama. She is the second female to arrive at SOI - W on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

U.S. Marine Col. Jeffery Holt, commanding officer, School of Infantry - West, and Sgt. Maj. Jonathon Groth, School of Infantry - West sergeant major, greets Pvt. Nathalie Lizama. She is the second female to arrive at SOI - W on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Pfc. Savana Anderson steps off the bus to the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

U.S. Marine Pfc. Savana Anderson steps off the bus to the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to the School of Infantry – West, stands in formation waiting for instruction on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to the School of Infantry – West, stands in formation waiting for instruction on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marines walk off the bus to start their check-in process for Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

U.S. Marines walk off the bus to start their check-in process for Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to School of Infantry – West, stands in line to turn in her medical records on Camp Pendleton, March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to School of Infantry – West, stands in line to turn in her medical records on Camp Pendleton, March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

Photo by Pfc. Kerstin Roberts

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph D. Williams, Marine Corps Installation West chief of staff, speaks to the crowd during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph D. Williams, Marine Corps Installation West chief of staff, speaks to the crowd during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Heath

Representatives with Base Safety speak to candidates during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

Representatives with Base Safety speak to candidates during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Heath

Representatives with Base Safety speak to candidates during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

Representatives with Base Safety speak to candidates during Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018. Operation Rapid Hire 2.0 is a hiring initiative sponsored by Marine Corps Installations West Civilian Human Resources Office and Marine Corps Community Services. For notifications about upcoming career events as well as registration information, visit www.mccscp.com/careerevents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Heath)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Heath

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Perezsosa, with Security and Emergency Services Bn., was recognized as an Installation Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter by Brig.Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Perezsosa, with Security and Emergency Services Bn., was recognized as an Installation Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter by Brig.Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Zawalski, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, was recognized as a Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Brig.Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. These recognitions were established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Zawalski, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, was recognized as a Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Brig.Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. These recognitions were established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses

U.S. Marines recognized as Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and Marine of the Quarter pose for a picture (left to right ) with Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Lance Cpl Kyle A. Montoya, with Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. David S. Perezsosa, with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cpl. Uriah A. Richards, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Cpl. Anthony B. Zawalski, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and Sgt.Maj. Julio E. Meza, Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Installations-West, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

U.S. Marines recognized as Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and Marine of the Quarter pose for a picture (left to right ) with Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Lance Cpl Kyle A. Montoya, with Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sgt. David S. Perezsosa, with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cpl. Uriah A. Richards, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Cpl. Anthony B. Zawalski, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and Sgt.Maj. Julio E. Meza, Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Installations-West, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Montoya, with Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity, was recognized as an Installation Marine of the Quarter by Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Montoya, with Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity, was recognized as an Installation Marine of the Quarter by Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 22, 2018. The designation was established to provide acknowledgement to enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional performance both on and off duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl Megan Roses)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Megan Roses

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division adjusts his night vision as the sun set on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a night raid training exercise at Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Area 25 in order to maintain mission readiness. (Marine Corps photo by PFC. Stephen Beard)

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division adjusts his night vision as the sun set on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a night raid training exercise at Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Area 25 in order to maintain mission readiness. (Marine Corps photo by PFC. Stephen Beard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Retired U.S. Marine Carl Dikeman, survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Jenis Ortega during the commemorative cake cutting ceremony at the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Retired U.S. Marine Carl Dikeman, survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Jenis Ortega during the commemorative cake cutting ceremony at the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

Thomas H Begay, Navajo Code Talker and survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, speaks with Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese at the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Thomas H Begay, Navajo Code Talker and survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, speaks with Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese at the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines, veterans and family gathered for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marines, veterans and family gathered for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

Marines, veterans and family gather for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Marines, veterans and family gather for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines, veterans and family gathered for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marines, veterans and family gathered for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash