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Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson gives a speech as the guest of honor during the anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson gives a speech as the guest of honor during the anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson is presented a French Fourragere during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The French Fourragere was given to the regiment by France after their bravery during at Belleau Wood in WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson is presented a French Fourragere during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The French Fourragere was given to the regiment by France after their bravery during at Belleau Wood in WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

6th Marine Regiment Marines, Sailors and guests watch a video from the Commandant of the Marine Corps in honor of their anniversary at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

6th Marine Regiment Marines, Sailors and guests watch a video from the Commandant of the Marine Corps in honor of their anniversary at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson cuts the ceremony’s cake with a bayonet during a dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson cuts the ceremony’s cake with a bayonet during a dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

The color guard presents the colors for the national anthem during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

The color guard presents the colors for the national anthem during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) load move simulated casualties on to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a long range raid, for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Aug. 13, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) load move simulated casualties on to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a long range raid, for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Aug. 13, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely speaks with Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Maj. Gen. John K. Love after a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely speaks with Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Maj. Gen. John K. Love after a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely listens as Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks during a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely listens as Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks during a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely, prepares to receive the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely, prepares to receive the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, delivers the battalion safety brief after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, delivers the battalion safety brief after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt Brandon Thomas

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) provide security while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) provide security while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

A U.S. Marine antitank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fires a BMG-71E inert TOW missile at a target for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

A U.S. Marine antitank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fires a BMG-71E inert TOW missile at a target for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole