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U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an Amphibious Combat Vehicle through the surf zone for an amphibious raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an Amphibious Combat Vehicle through the surf zone for an amphibious raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land an Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore after completing a surf zone transit for an amphibious raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land an Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore after completing a surf zone transit for an amphibious raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, pose in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. The agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, pose in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. The agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

Photo by Senior Airman Ariel OShea

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, sits on the flight line during the agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, sits on the flight line during the agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

Photo by Senior Airman Ariel OShea

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Boyd, the company commander for Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range as part of the division’s first company commander course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2023. The course, which will be held twice a year, is designed to better prepare incoming captains for company and battery command. Boyd is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Luke Boyd, the company commander for Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range as part of the division’s first company commander course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2023. The course, which will be held twice a year, is designed to better prepare incoming captains for company and battery command. Boyd is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mariah Klenke, a company commander with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range as part of the division’s first company commander course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2023. The course, which will be held twice a year, is designed to better prepare incoming captains for company and battery command. Klenke is a native of Highland, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mariah Klenke, a company commander with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range as part of the division’s first company commander course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 22, 2023. The course, which will be held twice a year, is designed to better prepare incoming captains for company and battery command. Klenke is a native of Highland, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roman Elizondo, a grenadier assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M32 grenade launcher during a live-fire range as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roman Elizondo, a grenadier assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M32 grenade launcher during a live-fire range as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Leon, a squad leader assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with an M4 carbine for a battle sight zero range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Leon, a squad leader assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in with an M4 carbine for a battle sight zero range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage their targets during a battle sight zero range as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage their targets during a battle sight zero range as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

A CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

A CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandy, a platoon sergeant assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a night raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandy, a platoon sergeant assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a night raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

xA British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, for a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

xA British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, for a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to a helicopter pickup zone in preparation for a low-light raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to a helicopter pickup zone in preparation for a low-light raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker