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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, gives opening remarks for the Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, gives opening remarks for the Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supporting arms coordination center exercise, (SACCEX), on San Clemente Island, Feb. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. SACCEX serves as a cooperative learning tool for the US-Japan partnership through the operation of a SACC, which has developed the USMC and JGSDF’s ability to intergrate naval gunfire, mortars and close-air support as a combined force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supporting arms coordination center exercise, (SACCEX), on San Clemente Island, Feb. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. SACCEX serves as a cooperative learning tool for the US-Japan partnership through the operation of a SACC, which has developed the USMC and JGSDF’s ability to intergrate naval gunfire, mortars and close-air support as a combined force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

AT SEA - Lance Cpl. Aric Gall, an interpreter attached to the 11th Marine Expeditonary Unit, speaks to a soldier with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25), Feb. 21, 2016, prior to their debarkation to San Clemente Island in preparation for the supported arms coordination center exercise(SACCEX) portion of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve USMC and JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

AT SEA - Lance Cpl. Aric Gall, an interpreter attached to the 11th Marine Expeditonary Unit, speaks to a soldier with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25), Feb. 21, 2016, prior to their debarkation to San Clemente Island in preparation for the supported arms coordination center exercise(SACCEX) portion of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve USMC and JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations at the platoon, company and battalion levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit Five, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, to offload gear and personnel in preparation for the culminating training event of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The event is a scenario-based, bilateral amphibious assault, between the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, launched from the USS Somerset in coordination with inland airborne troop movements aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit Five, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, to offload gear and personnel in preparation for the culminating training event of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The event is a scenario-based, bilateral amphibious assault, between the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, launched from the USS Somerset in coordination with inland airborne troop movements aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet.(Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Asia Sorenson/Released)

Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet.(Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Asia Sorenson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. (Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas/RELEASED)

Camp Pendleton hosts the 71st Iwo Jima Commemoration, Feb. 18-20, 2016. The Iwo Jima Commemoration included a tour of various units and facilities, a Sunset Memorial involving the laying of the commemorative wreath and a banquet. (Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas/RELEASED)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 takes off to load the bucket while performing firefighting training while the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection firefighters watch from below aboard Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base, Calif., Feb. 11. The Marines with VMM-165 flew out to Diamond Valley Lake on Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base to perform bucket dips in an effort to prove the aircraft was capable of such training while supporting Cal Fire.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 takes off to load the bucket while performing firefighting training while the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection firefighters watch from below aboard Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base, Calif., Feb. 11. The Marines with VMM-165 flew out to Diamond Valley Lake on Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base to perform bucket dips in an effort to prove the aircraft was capable of such training while supporting Cal Fire.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division for a demonstration of the Rider Essential Skills Training Course. The course is an intermediate rider course that was designed to provide training for riders at real-world speeds to further mitigate the risks of riding for service members.

Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division for a demonstration of the Rider Essential Skills Training Course. The course is an intermediate rider course that was designed to provide training for riders at real-world speeds to further mitigate the risks of riding for service members.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division for a demonstration of the Rider Essential Skills Training Course. The course is an intermediate rider course that was designed to provide training for riders at real-world speeds to further mitigate the risks of riding for service members.

Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division for a demonstration of the Rider Essential Skills Training Course. The course is an intermediate rider course that was designed to provide training for riders at real-world speeds to further mitigate the risks of riding for service members.

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Camp Pendleton hosted an Ocean Therapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Mar beach here, Jan. 26, 2016. The ocean therapy sessions give the Marines a chance to learn how to surf while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Camp Pendleton hosted an Ocean Therapy Seminar for Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Del Mar beach here, Jan. 26, 2016. The ocean therapy sessions give the Marines a chance to learn how to surf while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the ocean. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-- Camp Pendleton hosts a heroes’ dinner at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan. 22, 2015. The honorees were chosen to participate in the heroes’ dinner in recognition of their superior performance in the execution of their duties. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.-- Camp Pendleton hosts a heroes’ dinner at the Pacific Views Event Center, Jan. 22, 2015. The honorees were chosen to participate in the heroes’ dinner in recognition of their superior performance in the execution of their duties. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Officers participate in a Senior Leadership Mentorship Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton Jan.19, 2016. The annual seminar was hosted by the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and provided junior officers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding career advancement and personal development to senior officers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea