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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, prep wooden crates and stability structures for loading M777 Howitzer cannons on C-17 aircraft at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, prep wooden crates and stability structures for loading M777 Howitzer cannons on C-17 aircraft at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 21, 2022 for European Support 2022. The United States has now committed more than $3.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24 (U.S. Air Force photo by Wendy Day, 452 Air Mobility Wing/ Public Affairs).

Photo by Wendy Day

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration during 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 Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego provides a demonstration during 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

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observe a class during 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)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observe a class during 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. Marines with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo during 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)

U.S. Marines with Headquarter Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo during 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 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

The M18 Modular Handgun System is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol used during the advanced marksmanship training course at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

The M18 Modular Handgun System is a 9mm, striker-fired pistol used during the advanced marksmanship training course at Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2022. (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 provides a demonstration 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 provides a demonstration 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

A U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, attaches support chains to a simulated downed aircraft to conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

A U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, attaches support chains to a simulated downed aircraft to conduct an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M2 .50 caliber machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M2 .50 caliber machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M2 .50 caliber machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M2 .50 caliber machine gun at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marine Pfc. Nathanael Reyes, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, provides security at a forward arming and refueling point on Red Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marine Pfc. Nathanael Reyes, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, provides security at a forward arming and refueling point on Red Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, perform first aid on a simulated casualty on Red Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022, as an MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands to extract the casualty. Realistic training is preparing the Marines of MWSS-473 for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, as well as future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, perform first aid on a simulated casualty on Red Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2022, as an MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands to extract the casualty. Realistic training is preparing the Marines of MWSS-473 for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, as well as future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marine Lance Cpl. Isaiah Kilian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a fuel line to replenish an AH-1 Cobra at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marine Lance Cpl. Isaiah Kilian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a fuel line to replenish an AH-1 Cobra at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marine Lance Cpl. Isaiah Kilian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a fuel line to replenish an AH-1 Cobra at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marine Lance Cpl. Isaiah Kilian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a fuel line to replenish an AH-1 Cobra at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marine bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, await an aircraft at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marine bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, await an aircraft at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. A FARP extends the combat radius of aircraft and reduces their turn-around time to the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to fix a simulated damaged airfield at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Reserve Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to fix a simulated damaged airfield at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. The Marines of MWSS-473 are preparing for a month long integrated training exercise which takes place at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch