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U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, operate a LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during LAR Marine Course 2-20’s LAV swim operations at the Del Mar boat basin on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11, 2020. The mission of LARTC is to train entry-level light armored reconnaissance crewmen in the tactical employment of the LAV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, operate a LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during LAR Marine Course 2-20’s LAV swim operations at the Del Mar boat basin on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11, 2020. The mission of LARTC is to train entry-level light armored reconnaissance crewmen in the tactical employment of the LAV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Ugalde

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Hector Ortiz, the sergeant major of Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, reads a promotion warrant to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Karen Dymora, the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Brig, prior to her being promoted on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 10, 2020. Dymora made history by becoming the first female commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton Brig. Her new rank insignia was pinned on her uniform by her mentor and friend of nearly 23 years, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Denise Barnes, the only other female chief warrant officer four in the corrections military occupational specialty. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Hector Ortiz, the sergeant major of Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, reads a promotion warrant to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Karen Dymora, the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Brig, prior to her being promoted on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 10, 2020. Dymora made history by becoming the first female commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton Brig. Her new rank insignia was pinned on her uniform by her mentor and friend of nearly 23 years, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Denise Barnes, the only other female chief warrant officer four in the corrections military occupational specialty. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Karen Dymora, left, the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Brig, poses next to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Denise Barnes, the corrections policy officer with Headquarters Marine Corps, after being promoted to chief warrant officer four on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 10, 2020. Dymora made history by becoming the first female commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton Brig. Her new rank insignia was pinned on her uniform by Barnes, her mentor and friend of nearly 23 years, and the only other female chief warrant officer four in the corrections military occupational specialty. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Karen Dymora, left, the commanding officer of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Brig, poses next to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Denise Barnes, the corrections policy officer with Headquarters Marine Corps, after being promoted to chief warrant officer four on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 10, 2020. Dymora made history by becoming the first female commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton Brig. Her new rank insignia was pinned on her uniform by Barnes, her mentor and friend of nearly 23 years, and the only other female chief warrant officer four in the corrections military occupational specialty. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox

New base sergeant major arrives.

New base sergeant major arrives.

Photo by Jack Adamyk

U.S. Marine Cpl. Dylan Ackerman, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, salutes a white rose wreath during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6, 2020. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate Reagan’s life and legacy, with a ceremony being held every year on his birthday by presidential declaration since his death in 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Dylan Ackerman, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, salutes a white rose wreath during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6, 2020. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate Reagan’s life and legacy, with a ceremony being held every year on his birthday by presidential declaration since his death in 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

From left to right, U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Sweeney, the chaplain for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Joe Heubusch, executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, Drew Dix, president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Medal of Honor recipient, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo at the conclusion of the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6. 2020. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate Reagan’s life and legacy, with a ceremony being held every year on his birthday by presidential declaration since his death in 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

From left to right, U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Sweeney, the chaplain for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Joe Heubusch, executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, Drew Dix, president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Medal of Honor recipient, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, pose for a photo at the conclusion of the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6. 2020. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate Reagan’s life and legacy, with a ceremony being held every year on his birthday by presidential declaration since his death in 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marines lay a white rose wreath on a gravesite during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6.

U.S. Marines lay a white rose wreath on a gravesite during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6.

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

The Battle of Hue City began on 31 Jan. 1968. After the initial attack from the North Vietnamese Army on United States forces and their allies on 30 Jan. 1968, United States Marines began a 26 day battle in the city of Hue in central Vietnam.

The Battle of Hue City began on 31 Jan. 1968. After the initial attack from the North Vietnamese Army on United States forces and their allies on 30 Jan. 1968, United States Marines began a 26 day battle in the city of Hue in central Vietnam.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Broc Story

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, prepares to enter the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, prepares to enter the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle operated by Marines with the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle operated by Marines with the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, maneuver an Amphibious Combat Vehicle into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, maneuver an Amphibious Combat Vehicle into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the current Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The testing consisted of embarking and disembarking a naval vessel to assess and verify how well the ACV can integrate with naval shipping. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Dan Karrer, left, a firefighter paramedic with the Oceanside Fire Department, and Levi Randolph, a fire captain with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, operate a fire hose during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The CPFD regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Dan Karrer, left, a firefighter paramedic with the Oceanside Fire Department, and Levi Randolph, a fire captain with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, operate a fire hose during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The CPFD regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Firefighters from various agencies wait to enter a burning structure during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Camp Pendleton Fire Department regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Firefighters from various agencies wait to enter a burning structure during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Camp Pendleton Fire Department regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

A firefighter with the San Marcos Fire Department signals to another firefighter to climb up a ladder during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Camp Pendleton Fire Department regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

A firefighter with the San Marcos Fire Department signals to another firefighter to climb up a ladder during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Camp Pendleton Fire Department regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, buddy rushes during the last live-fire range of the Rifleman Course at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. ITB trains, develops and certifies Marines as riflemen, as well as their primary military occupational specialty within the infantry field, before sending them to join the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, buddy rushes during the last live-fire range of the Rifleman Course at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. ITB trains, develops and certifies Marines as riflemen, as well as their primary military occupational specialty within the infantry field, before sending them to join the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox

A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, calls to his buddy during the last live-fire range of the Rifleman Course at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. ITB trains, develops and certifies Marines as riflemen, as well as their primary military occupational specialty within the infantry field, before sending them to join the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, calls to his buddy during the last live-fire range of the Rifleman Course at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. ITB trains, develops and certifies Marines as riflemen, as well as their primary military occupational specialty within the infantry field, before sending them to join the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marines with Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rappel down a rope during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2020. HRST training includes classes and practical application of fast-roping, rappelling, belaying and special patrol insertion/extraction rigging from various aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marines detonate a charge during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assaultman Course at Range 211A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16, 2020. The students learned to create different types of explosive breaching charges in conjunction with mechanical breaching techniques and military urban terrain skills. This class is the last 0351 Infantry Assault Course being conducted at SOI-West. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marines detonate a charge during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assaultman Course at Range 211A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16, 2020. The students learned to create different types of explosive breaching charges in conjunction with mechanical breaching techniques and military urban terrain skills. This class is the last 0351 Infantry Assault Course being conducted at SOI-West. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox