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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tim Szymanski, commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command, addresses the audience during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Intrepid Spirt Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2018. The Intrepid Spirt Center will work together with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to treat traumatic brain, physical and psychological injuries. This location is one of nine centers being opened nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tim Szymanski, commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command, addresses the audience during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Intrepid Spirt Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2018. The Intrepid Spirt Center will work together with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to treat traumatic brain, physical and psychological injuries. This location is one of nine centers being opened nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

Mr. Arnold Fisher, the honorary chairman of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, middle right, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Intrepid Spirit Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2018. The Intrepid Spirt Center will work together with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to treat traumatic brain, physical and psychological injuries. This location is one of nine centers being opened nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Mr. Arnold Fisher, the honorary chairman of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, middle right, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Intrepid Spirit Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2018. The Intrepid Spirt Center will work together with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to treat traumatic brain, physical and psychological injuries. This location is one of nine centers being opened nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, are recognized for being the top of the company during their graduation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/female MCT company on the West Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, are recognized for being the top of the company during their graduation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/female MCT company on the West Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, stand at attention during their graduation at the SOI-W parade deck on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/female MCT company on the West Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, stand at attention during their graduation at the SOI-W parade deck on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/female MCT company on the West Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Galvan

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Brig participate in Prisoners Overcoming Obstacles & Creating Hope (POOCH) program at the brig facility on base, Calif., March 29, 2018. MCB Camp Pendleton’s Brig has partnered with Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs to create this program. POOCH was designed to provide inmates with vocational training in the hope that the training will open up employment opportunities upon release from confinement. Though not its primary objective, the program meets an increasing demand for service dogs. Each trained dog is given to at no cost to disabled veterans and veteran families with autistic children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Gunner Gilbert H. Bolton was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959. He served as an infantry Marine and officer until he retired in 1991 at the age of 50. During his time in the Marine Corps, Bolton rose through the ranks from private to an infantry weapons officer, also known as a Marine Gunner. A Marine Corps Gunner is a technical expert of all Marine Corps weapons systems, and their employment.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunner Gilbert H. Bolton was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959. He served as an infantry Marine and officer until he retired in 1991 at the age of 50. During his time in the Marine Corps, Bolton rose through the ranks from private to an infantry weapons officer, also known as a Marine Gunner. A Marine Corps Gunner is a technical expert of all Marine Corps weapons systems, and their employment.

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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