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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in the pistol team match Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a Combat Marksmanship Trainer Instructor with, Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a Combat Marksmanship Trainer Instructor with, Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. Authorized weapons for MCMC-W are the issued service rifle and service pistol as authorized for annual rifle and pistol training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, spots targets during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, spots targets during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W provides an opportunity to refine the fundamental skills that make a Marine lethal on the battlefield and able to deliver lethal force in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a special reactions team member with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. In addition to receiving advanced marksmanship training within the action shooting rifle and pistol disciplines, Marines attending the regional MCMCs will also complete their annual rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a special reactions team member with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. In addition to receiving advanced marksmanship training within the action shooting rifle and pistol disciplines, Marines attending the regional MCMCs will also complete their annual rifle and pistol qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Formal Marksmanship Training Center, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W participants enhance their lethality in the use of individual small arms by refining fundamental marksmanship skills, learning advanced marksmanship techniques, and pushing through mental and physical boundaries in a competitive environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, creates a stage plan during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. a combat graphics specialist with 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, creates a stage plan during Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. a ground safety manager with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl... a combat marksmanship coach with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl... a combat marksmanship coach with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fires his weapon during a competition stage while participating in Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition West (MCMC-W) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2022. MCMC-W enhances a Marine’s lethality on the battlefield via advanced marksmanship training and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, converses with a regional resident service manager for Liberty Military Housing at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, converses with a regional resident service manager for Liberty Military Housing at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives an opening speech at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives an opening speech at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses questions or concerns from Liberty Military Housing staff members at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses questions or concerns from Liberty Military Housing staff members at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, answers questions for a Camp Pendleton resident at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, answers questions for a Camp Pendleton resident at the Base Housing Quality of Life open house at Marine Corps Family Team Building Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 23, 2022. The open house was held to increase awareness of current procedures, services and various resources available to residents along with addressing housing related questions or concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

Cedric Collins, a High School Athletics Coach, with Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona, reunites with one of his Students during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Cedric Collins, a High School Athletics Coach, with Casa Grande Union High School in Arizona, reunites with one of his Students during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales

Monique Romero, a High School Professor, with Chollah High School Arizona, sends rounds down range during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Monique Romero, a High School Professor, with Chollah High School Arizona, sends rounds down range during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales

High School Educators from both Utah and Arizona, get to opportunity to explore a Marine Corps F-18 Jet during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 9th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

High School Educators from both Utah and Arizona, get to opportunity to explore a Marine Corps F-18 Jet during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 9th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, center, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salutes U.S. Marines preparing to be awarded for superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, center, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salutes U.S. Marines preparing to be awarded for superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker