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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Antonelli, commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego adjusts a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric Antonelli, commanding officer for Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego adjusts a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego times a student during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego times a student during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Bobby Gonzales a visual information officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego participates in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Bobby Gonzales a visual information officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego participates in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines conducted various drills consisting of 200 rounds throughout the day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, participate in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, participate in an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. AMT builds upon the foundation set through the Marine Corps annual pistol qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego marks a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Jones, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego marks a student’s grip during an advanced marksmanship training course (AMT) at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. Marines were invited to Edson Range to advance their knowledge in the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, along with Col. Charles Dudik, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; Col.Thomas Bedell, the commanding officer of MCAS Miramar; Col. Gregory Pace, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistic Base Barstow; and Col. David Moore, the commanding officer of MCAS Camp Pendleton, sign a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. During the month of April, each installation will host a series of events to highlight various aspects of the sexual assault prevention and response program, as well as promoting the services and resources SAPR offices can provide to survivors of sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado, Cpl. Daniel Medina, Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, along with Col. Charles Dudik, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; Col.Thomas Bedell, the commanding officer of MCAS Miramar; Col. Gregory Pace, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistic Base Barstow; and Col. David Moore, the commanding officer of MCAS Camp Pendleton, sign a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. During the month of April, each installation will host a series of events to highlight various aspects of the sexual assault prevention and response program, as well as promoting the services and resources SAPR offices can provide to survivors of sexual assault. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donato Maffin, Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado, Cpl. Daniel Medina, Cpl. Benjamin Whitehurst and Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Donato Maffin

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is congratulated by a fellow Marine after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is congratulated by a fellow Marine after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo after the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses fellow Marines after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses fellow Marines after receiving the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, presents 1st Lt. Riley Compton, the logistics officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with the Camp Pendleton Female Marine Athlete of the Year award during a ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2022. Compton received this honor after being nominated by her command for her various physical achievements in 2021, including becoming a developmental bobsled pilot for Team USA. Woodworth is a native of Suffield, Connecticut. Compton is a native of Carmel, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a battalion field exercise (FEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Fort Hunter Liggett, California, March 3-7, 2022. The FEX is a routine training exercise that sharpens the battalion’s combat efficiency and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a battalion field exercise (FEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Fort Hunter Liggett, California, March 3-7, 2022. The FEX is a routine training exercise that sharpens the battalion’s combat efficiency and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl., Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and his family pose for a group photo during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl., Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and his family pose for a group photo during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his family during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his family during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his family during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his family during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his daughter during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets his daughter during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shares a moment with his daughter during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

A U.S. Marine attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shares a moment with his daughter during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28th, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28th, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28th, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28th, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Family members await the arrival of U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a homecoming on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28, 2022. The squadron returned from the unit’s Western Pacific 21.2 deployment in support of U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet area of operations as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley