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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

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, lies in the prone position on Range 800 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2022. Range 800 is capable of hosting platoon attacks supported by rockets and machine guns, allowing 1st MARDIV units to conduct this type of training without traveling to another installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, lies in the prone position on Range 800 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2022. Range 800 is capable of hosting platoon attacks supported by rockets and machine guns, allowing 1st MARDIV units to conduct this type of training without traveling to another installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marine Corps , a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 9, 2022. The table one course of fire covers the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

U.S. Marine Corps , a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 9, 2022. The table one course of fire covers the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 9, 2022. The table one course of fire covers the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots a table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 9, 2022. The table one course of fire covers the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Summer Fury 22 at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Summer Fury 22 at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies towards a range during exercise Summer Fury 22 in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies towards a range during exercise Summer Fury 22 in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load 20mm inert target practice rounds into an AH-1Z Viper in preparation for an ordnance loaded flight in support of exercise Summer Fury. Exercise Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load 20mm inert target practice rounds into an AH-1Z Viper in preparation for an ordnance loaded flight in support of exercise Summer Fury. Exercise Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, loads ordnance onto a UH-1Y Venom during Summer Fury 22 at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, loads ordnance onto a UH-1Y Venom during Summer Fury 22 at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 enhances Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increases aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, are staged awaiting flight at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. MAG-39 is participating in exercise Summer Fury 22, designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, are staged awaiting flight at Camp Roberts, San Miguel, California, August 1, 2022. MAG-39 is participating in exercise Summer Fury 22, designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in exercise Summer Fury 22, in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in exercise Summer Fury 22, in Bradley, California, August 1, 2022. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Woodward)

Photo by Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marine platoon sergeant with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marine platoon sergeant with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during Readiness Exercise 22.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2022. The purpose of REDEX 22.2 is to validate worldwide crisis-response capabilities and demonstrate deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division sit in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division sit in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and U.S. Airmen with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing load a Humvee onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and U.S. Airmen with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing load a Humvee onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are staged on a flight line during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are staged on a flight line during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Hernandez, the platoon commander for 1st platoon with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program, marches with students during the second increment Devil Pups graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Hernandez, the platoon commander for 1st platoon with the Devil Pups Youth for America Program, marches with students during the second increment Devil Pups graduation at the 11 Area parade deck on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 23, 2022. The Devil Pups mission is to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds learn self-reliance and responsibility. The Devil Pups program has been running since 1954. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley