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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

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. 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

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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), 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

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 mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

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

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

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