A Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment posts security during a military operations on urbanized terrain exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 21, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment posts security during a military operations on urbanized terrain exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 21, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)
Sgt. Timothy Buntting, an infantry squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, talks to artillery Marines from 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment about their performance during a training patrol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 14, 2017. The infantry Marines taught the artillerymen advanced patrolling tactics in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - Sgt. Timothy Buntting, an infantry squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, talks to artillery Marines from 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment about their performance during a training patrol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 14, 2017. The infantry Marines taught the artillerymen advanced patrolling tactics in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)
Marines stand on line before commencing a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 30. The Marines participated in the MCCRE to prepare for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video still by Cpl. Boston Berg) - Marines stand on line before commencing a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 30. The Marines participated in the MCCRE to prepare for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video still by Cpl. Boston Berg)
A Marine pulls a cord to fire a 120-mm mortar as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Bold Alligator is designed to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team, and demonstrate our cohesion with allied nations. The U.S. Marines and British troops gained camaraderie through integrated training, allowing them to familiarize themselves with each other’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara) - A Marine pulls a cord to fire a 120-mm mortar as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Bold Alligator is designed to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team, and demonstrate our cohesion with allied nations. The U.S. Marines and British troops gained camaraderie through integrated training, allowing them to familiarize themselves with each other’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)
Royal Marines make their way to their first infiltration point for a ground insertion operation during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection. - Royal Marines make their way to their first infiltration point for a ground insertion operation during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection.
The 3-D printer from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prints pack clips at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2017. 2/8 is the first infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps to utilize a 3-D printer to ensure battalion readiness in the event of equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - The 3-D printer from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prints pack clips at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2017. 2/8 is the first infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps to utilize a 3-D printer to ensure battalion readiness in the event of equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment enter a building during a military operation on urbanized terrain exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment enter a building during a military operation on urbanized terrain exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)
A Marine pulls the cord to fire an M777 howitzer during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 28, 2017. The Marines conducted the MCCRE to maintain readiness for future operations. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper) - A Marine pulls the cord to fire an M777 howitzer during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 28, 2017. The Marines conducted the MCCRE to maintain readiness for future operations. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)
Marines fire an M777 howitzer at simulated enemy positions during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 28, 2017. The Marines conducted the MCCRE to maintain readiness for future operations. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper) - Marines fire an M777 howitzer at simulated enemy positions during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 28, 2017. The Marines conducted the MCCRE to maintain readiness for future operations. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)
A U.S. Research Laboratory employee inspects a 3D printed unmanned aerial system vehicle after it landed during a demonstration at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The UAS vehicles are designed to cater to individual missions based on distance, endurance, and carrying capacity needs. By creating a system that is easier to set up and more cost effective than traditional UAS devices, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory hopes to revolutionize the way troops conduct assignments.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko) - A U.S. Research Laboratory employee inspects a 3D printed unmanned aerial system vehicle after it landed during a demonstration at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The UAS vehicles are designed to cater to individual missions based on distance, endurance, and carrying capacity needs. By creating a system that is easier to set up and more cost effective than traditional UAS devices, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory hopes to revolutionize the way troops conduct assignments.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko)