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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo next to the Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendelton’s monument on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo next to the Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendelton’s monument on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

Eddie Lee Pendleton, Gale Pendleton Spagnolo, and Lesta Vogel, the great grandchildren of Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, pose for a photo next to the Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendelton’s monument on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Eddie Lee Pendleton, Gale Pendleton Spagnolo, and Lesta Vogel, the great grandchildren of Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, pose for a photo next to the Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendelton’s monument on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton unveil the monument dedicated to Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton unveil the monument dedicated to Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Camp Pendleton unveiled a historical monument dedicated to Pendleton for his efforts to establish a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.“... the good weather and proximity of the harbor to the new Panama Canal makes San Diego a natural choice as a base for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Base Force to be stationed on the West Coast,” said Col. Joseph H. Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flex for the Classic Physique during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flex for the Classic Physique during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

A U.S. Marine with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flexes his physique during a Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

A U.S. Marine with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team flexes his physique during a Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team pose for a photo during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories, such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marines with the Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team pose for a photo during a team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories, such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ausar, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Regional Disbursing Office-West, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ausar, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Regional Disbursing Office-West, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a Camp Pendleton Varsity Bodybuilding team promotion event at the Pendleton Theater & Training Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The event consisted of competitors from different categories such as Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique, showcasing their physiques for the audience. The participating Marines intended to raise awareness about the team and inspire other Marines to join them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and the Bell H-1 team pose for a photo in front of the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and the Bell H-1 team pose for a photo in front of the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

Bell H-1 vice president and program director and U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pose for a picture with the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

Bell H-1 vice president and program director and U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pose for a picture with the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), lands the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the aircraft from Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft rolled off the assembly line as the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper from Bell. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), lands the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the aircraft from Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft rolled off the assembly line as the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper from Bell. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps transmission system operator, with 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fireman-carries a notional casualty for experimentation of Autonomous Casualty Evacuation (ACE) during Battalion Field exercise 1-23 on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 19, 2022. Battalion FX 1-23 is a 1st Transportation Battalion exercise integrated with Project Convergence 22, where Marines and Sailors leverage a series of joint, multi-domain engagements, integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy to enhance warfighting capabilities and accelerate decision-making timelines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lamas)

U.S. Marine Corps transmission system operator, with 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fireman-carries a notional casualty for experimentation of Autonomous Casualty Evacuation (ACE) during Battalion Field exercise 1-23 on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 19, 2022. Battalion FX 1-23 is a 1st Transportation Battalion exercise integrated with Project Convergence 22, where Marines and Sailors leverage a series of joint, multi-domain engagements, integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy to enhance warfighting capabilities and accelerate decision-making timelines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lamas)

Photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and contractors sweep through an area for simulated improvised explosive devices with a Standoff Radar Imaging Detection System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and contractors sweep through an area for simulated improvised explosive devices with a Standoff Radar Imaging Detection System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a Standoff Radar Imaging System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 27, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a Standoff Radar Imaging System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 27, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land a CH-53E Super Stallion for refueling during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land a CH-53E Super Stallion for refueling during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Grasso, an aviation communications system technician with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off loads an MRZR from a CH-53E Super Stallion during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument . Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Grasso, an aviation communications system technician with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off loads an MRZR from a CH-53E Super Stallion during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument . Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gomez, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M320 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gomez, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M320 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M320 Grenade Launchers on range 408, Aug 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M320 Grenade Launchers on range 408, Aug 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a M320 Grenade Launchers on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a M320 Grenade Launchers on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl.Hatcher, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M32 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl.Hatcher, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M32 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Garcia, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares ammunition for his M320 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California (Aug. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Garcia, a rifleman with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares ammunition for his M320 Grenade Launcher on range 408, Aug. 15. Synchronizing the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team multiplies the traditional influence of sea power by projecting landing forces ashore. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gillam)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua