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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Pagan, platoon sergeant, Headquarters Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in a live-fire range during the Combat Marksmanship Coach’s Course (CMC) at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2018. Pagan participated in the CMC to refresh the skills he previously gained in the course and to execute his annual marksmanship qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Pagan, platoon sergeant, Headquarters Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in a live-fire range during the Combat Marksmanship Coach’s Course (CMC) at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2018. Pagan participated in the CMC to refresh the skills he previously gained in the course and to execute his annual marksmanship qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Members of the Department of Defense service golf teams pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 22, 2018. Service members from across the country gathered in Southern California to participate in the 4-day competition at MCB Camp Pendleton’s Marine Memorial Golf Course. The tournament rotates across Department of Defense bases in the United States, and is back at MCB Camp Pendleton for the first time since 2009.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Members of the Department of Defense service golf teams pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 22, 2018. Service members from across the country gathered in Southern California to participate in the 4-day competition at MCB Camp Pendleton’s Marine Memorial Golf Course. The tournament rotates across Department of Defense bases in the United States, and is back at MCB Camp Pendleton for the first time since 2009.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company (EOD), 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo following the 2nd annual Gunnery Sgt. Michael J. Clark Commemoration Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2018. The ceremony was conducted to build camaraderie within the unit while paying tribute to past EOD technicians who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marines with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company (EOD), 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo following the 2nd annual Gunnery Sgt. Michael J. Clark Commemoration Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2018. The ceremony was conducted to build camaraderie within the unit while paying tribute to past EOD technicians who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

A rose bush dedicated to Cpl. Marshall E. Bennett, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician who was killed in action during the Korean War, is displayed at the EOD Memorial Rose Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2018. Bennett’s rose bush is one of 48 in the garden created to honor all EOD Marines who have died in the line of duty, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

A rose bush dedicated to Cpl. Marshall E. Bennett, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician who was killed in action during the Korean War, is displayed at the EOD Memorial Rose Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2018. Bennett’s rose bush is one of 48 in the garden created to honor all EOD Marines who have died in the line of duty, both past and present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Cpl. Barbara Cogburn, primary marksmanship instructor (PMI) with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, assists a Marine during a rifle qualification at Edson Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 1985. Cogburn, a food service specialist, became the first school-trained female PMI in 1984. PMIs act as an instructor to other Marines on how to precisely handle and fire weapon systems on small arms ranges.

Cpl. Barbara Cogburn, primary marksmanship instructor (PMI) with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, assists a Marine during a rifle qualification at Edson Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 1985. Cogburn, a food service specialist, became the first school-trained female PMI in 1984. PMIs act as an instructor to other Marines on how to precisely handle and fire weapon systems on small arms ranges.

Photo by Sgt. Shellie Hall

U.S. Marines fire M1911A1 .45 caliber pistols during the Far East Division Matches on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, in 1987. Division Matches were first held in 1901 to provide Marines with comprehensive marksmanship training through competition.

U.S. Marines fire M1911A1 .45 caliber pistols during the Far East Division Matches on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, in 1987. Division Matches were first held in 1901 to provide Marines with comprehensive marksmanship training through competition.

Photo by Sgt. Shellie Hall

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Bixby, air traffic control, Headquarters, Headquarters Squadron, gets information about a job with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark Stephens, human recourses specialist, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. Bixby attended the event to look for job opportunities since he is getting out of the Marine Corps in March of 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Bixby, air traffic control, Headquarters, Headquarters Squadron, gets information about a job with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark Stephens, human recourses specialist, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. Bixby attended the event to look for job opportunities since he is getting out of the Marine Corps in March of 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

Mike Gonzales, Stilo security officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, talks about when he was in the military at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. This event was held to allow service members to ask questions and discuss employment opportunities with a career advisor various company representatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Mike Gonzales, Stilo security officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, talks about when he was in the military at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. This event was held to allow service members to ask questions and discuss employment opportunities with a career advisor various company representatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

Members of the DoD Hiring Heroes program pose for a photo at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. The members flew in from Washington D.C. to increase awareness for job opportunities for service members transitioning out of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Members of the DoD Hiring Heroes program pose for a photo at the DoD Hiring Heroes Networking with Industry event, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2018. The members flew in from Washington D.C. to increase awareness for job opportunities for service members transitioning out of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Swenson, satellite communications operator, Support Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, deploys a satellite terminal antenna at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2018. The deployed very small aperture terminal-large (VSAT-L) established long range, real-time communications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Swenson, satellite communications operator, Support Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, deploys a satellite terminal antenna at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2018. The deployed very small aperture terminal-large (VSAT-L) established long range, real-time communications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Tracy, engineer equipment electrical systems technician, Charlie Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, repairs a power distribution panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2018. Tracy repaired the electrical equipment to ensure the user has solid connections for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Tracy, engineer equipment electrical systems technician, Charlie Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, repairs a power distribution panel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2018. Tracy repaired the electrical equipment to ensure the user has solid connections for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Preston Schaufenbuel, satellite communications operator, Charlie Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, sets up a very small aperture terminal-medium (VSAT-M) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 10, 2018. The VSAT-M has the ability to give Marine commanders the means to communicate beyond line of sight while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Preston Schaufenbuel, satellite communications operator, Charlie Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, sets up a very small aperture terminal-medium (VSAT-M) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 10, 2018. The VSAT-M has the ability to give Marine commanders the means to communicate beyond line of sight while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marines piloting UH-1Y Huey helicopters and firefighters from Camp Pendleton as well as surrounding communities work together to contain a 1,200 acre fire in the Camp Horno area at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marines piloting UH-1Y Huey helicopters and firefighters from Camp Pendleton as well as surrounding communities work together to contain a 1,200 acre fire in the Camp Horno area at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marines piloting UH-1Y Huey helicopters and firefighters from Camp Pendleton as well as surrounding communities work together to contain a 1,200 acre fire in the Camp Horno area at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

U.S. Marines piloting UH-1Y Huey helicopters and firefighters from Camp Pendleton as well as surrounding communities work together to contain a 1,200 acre fire in the Camp Horno area at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, retrieve water from Lake O'Neill to combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, retrieve water from Lake O'Neill to combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department combat a fire in the Santa Margarita/De Luz Housing area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Master Sgt. Victor Juarez, staff noncomissioned officer-in-charge, Manpower Information Systems Support Office 03 (MISSO-03), Marine Corps Installations – West, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2018. MISSO-03 is one of the multiple manpower information support offices across the Marine Corps responsible for assisting units west of the Mississippi River in accurately reporting and retrieving personnel and pay information using the various automated manpower information systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Master Sgt. Victor Juarez, staff noncomissioned officer-in-charge, Manpower Information Systems Support Office 03 (MISSO-03), Marine Corps Installations – West, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2018. MISSO-03 is one of the multiple manpower information support offices across the Marine Corps responsible for assisting units west of the Mississippi River in accurately reporting and retrieving personnel and pay information using the various automated manpower information systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Rusty Duke, right, a lieutenant with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Station #1, leads a morning meeting at Fire Station #1, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Duke has been a firefighter for 18 years, protecting local communities from hundreds of fires and leading junior firefighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Rusty Duke, right, a lieutenant with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Station #1, leads a morning meeting at Fire Station #1, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Duke has been a firefighter for 18 years, protecting local communities from hundreds of fires and leading junior firefighters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas