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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike up the "Reaper" during the final portion of the crucible on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training, to earn the title of United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Guyette)

Photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, pose in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. The agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, pose in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. The agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base, for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

Photo by Senior Airman Ariel OShea

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, sits on the flight line during the agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, sits on the flight line during the agile combat employment (ACE) exercise known as Agile Hunter at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 23, 2023. Agile Hunter saw an Air Force MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft land on Camp Pendleton for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman O'Shea)

Photo by Senior Airman Ariel OShea

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, lifts an M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a helicopter support team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. HSTs are responsible for the rapid transportation of cargo via helicopter for ship-to-shore movements, or movement to expeditionary sites when ground transportation is not feasible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

A British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages a target during a shooting drill as part of a close quarters tactics enablers course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 13, 2023. During the CQTE course, instructors from Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, trained 15th MEU and British Royal Marines on detainee handling, urban operations, enhanced marksmanship proficiency, and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

A British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages a target during a shooting drill as part of a close quarters tactics enablers course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 13, 2023. During the CQTE course, instructors from Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, trained 15th MEU and British Royal Marines on detainee handling, urban operations, enhanced marksmanship proficiency, and squad tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

A CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

A CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

xA British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, for a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

xA British Royal Marines Commando assigned to 40 Commando, currently attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, for a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 2, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandy, a platoon sergeant assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a night raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandy, a platoon sergeant assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a night raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2023. The raid course, conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches and evaluates MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to a helicopter pickup zone in preparation for a low-light raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to a helicopter pickup zone in preparation for a low-light raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 27, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during a helicopter raid as part of an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion to conduct a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion to conduct a helicopter raid during an amphibious raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2023. The raid course, taught by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is designed to teach and evaluate MEU forces’ capabilities to complete effective raids to seize an area to deny enemy actions and potentially provide information for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares land during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares land during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss identification and recovery procedures of a simulated downed pilot during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss identification and recovery procedures of a simulated downed pilot during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

A U.S. Marine assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 29, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 29, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to board a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Morse, a machine gunner assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes security during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Morse, a machine gunner assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes security during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2023. The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle