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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 335th Signal Command (Theater) HHC participate in the 2023 HHC Best Warrior Competition at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Ca from Feb 5-11 20223. The winners of this competition will move on to the 335th Signal Command (Theater) overall competition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Tarako Braswell)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 335th Signal Command (Theater) HHC participate in the 2023 HHC Best Warrior Competition at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Ca from Feb 5-11 20223. The winners of this competition will move on to the 335th Signal Command (Theater) overall competition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Tarako Braswell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire toward targets at Range 800 during the 1st MARDIV annual squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The week-long division squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, posts security during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, posts security during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek Robertson, an anti-tank missileman with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, patrols during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Robertson is a native of San Bernardino, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek Robertson, an anti-tank missileman with Bravo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, patrols during the annual 1st MARDIV squad competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The week-long squad competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. Robertson is a native of San Bernardino, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Marines with the battalion conducted the exercise in order to rehearse the planning and execution of embarking a self-sustaining platoon on a C-5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

U.S. Marine mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M224 60 mm lightweight mortar during a training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2023. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of mortarmen when using a drone to direct their fire toward a target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

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A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes aim with his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires his rifle during a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The table one course of fire covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Devereux

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a

CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct external lifts during helicopter support team training as part of the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The

purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct external lifts during helicopter support team training as part of the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft

Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith