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Bruce Burlingham, U.S. Marine Raider Association, observes a diving demonstration at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Bruce Burlingham, U.S. Marine Raider Association, observes a diving demonstration at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Thomas Jeschke, a Reconnaissance Marine's father, participates in a demonstration held at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Thomas Jeschke, a Reconnaissance Marine's father, participates in a demonstration held at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Steve Harrison, a reunion guest, observes a demonstration given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Steve Harrison, a reunion guest, observes a demonstration given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Retired Marine Raiders observe a presentation given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Retired Marine Raiders observe a presentation given at the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Guests observe Marine Corps vehicles on display during the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion event is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Guests observe Marine Corps vehicles on display during the annual Gold Star Families and Raider Reunion at the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Headquarters on August 11, 2017. The reunion event is held annually to honor the families of the fallen and to maintain ties to the original Marine Raiders. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016.

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016.

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Installations West, participate in exercise Citadel Rumble 2016 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 3, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosts the Civilian Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters, August 8, 2017. The awards are given to honor the civilian’s service to the federal government and to recognize their accomplishments aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, a speaker at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), shares his personal experiences with fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, a speaker at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), shares his personal experiences with fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, a presenter at the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), gives a lesson titled ‘Lead Where You Are’ to fellow officers at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a token of appreciation for his hard work from U.S. Navy Cmdr. Denise McCallaCreary, President of the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a token of appreciation for his hard work from U.S. Navy Cmdr. Denise McCallaCreary, President of the National Naval Officers Association Symposium (NNOA), at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Calif., July 26, 2017. The NNOA actively supports U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse Officer Corps that is representative of the best our nation has to offer. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Developing Leaders Through Education, Experience and Personal Development.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah M. Rudash)

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Hazardous waste specialists from MCI-West and surrounding communities analyze radiation portals to ensure they're operational on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Hazardous waste specialists from MCI-West and surrounding communities analyze radiation portals to ensure they're operational on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke adjusts a radiation portal during the fire department's annual hazardous materials training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke adjusts a radiation portal during the fire department's annual hazardous materials training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighters assemble radiation portals for annual training on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke inventories equipment to ensure the firetrucks are well-equipped in case of an emergency on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Camp Pendleton firefighter Rusty Duke inventories equipment to ensure the firetrucks are well-equipped in case of an emergency on July 19, 2017. Annual hazardous materials training ensures Camp Pendleton's readiness in case of a HAZMAT emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks to guests about he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks to guests about he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks with guests about how he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski ret. speaks with guests about how he recived the Medal of Honor at a room dedication ceremony at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, Calif, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash)

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, speaks to guests at the room dedication ceremony for Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, SOI-W, Camp Pendleton, July 14, 2017.

The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, speaks to guests at the room dedication ceremony for Medal of Honor recipient Col. Robert J. Modrzejewski at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, SOI-W, Camp Pendleton, July 14, 2017. The ceremony was held to dedicate a classroom, now called the Hall of Heroes, to the Medal of Honor recipients of the past and present. Colonel Robert J. Modrzejewski, a Medal of Honor recipient who retired from the Marine Corps in 1986, was the ceremony’s guest of honor.

Photo by Pfc. Noah Rudash