Marines and technicians from the U.S. Army tested the craft to learn its capabilities and practical application in field environments. - A Marine takes control of a small unmanned aerial system during flight testing at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 27, 2017. Marines and technicians from the U.S. Army tested the craft to learn its capabilities and practical application in field environments.
Marines fire an M1A1 Abrams tank during a gunnery range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2017. The semi-annual range consists of multiple firing tables and a final qualification. The Marines are with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - Marines fire an M1A1 Abrams tank during a gunnery range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2017. The semi-annual range consists of multiple firing tables and a final qualification. The Marines are with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)
Marines make their way to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during aerial insert drills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 13, 2017. The exercise is part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - Marines make their way to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during aerial insert drills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 13, 2017. The exercise is part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)
A Marine prepares to fire simunition rounds at an opposing force during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marine is with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - A Marine prepares to fire simunition rounds at an opposing force during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marine is with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)
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)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Solomon S. Thomas, platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-ground Taskforce-8 (MAGTF-8) gives an order while conducting Platoon hasty attack & maneuver range 410a during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 22, 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 Cpl. Justin M. Smith) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Solomon S. Thomas, platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-ground Taskforce-8 (MAGTF-8) gives an order while conducting Platoon hasty attack & maneuver range 410a during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 22, 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 Cpl. Justin M. Smith)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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 Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 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 Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 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 Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - A Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, come together for a group photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2017. Marines celebrated the unit’s 100-year anniversary with a rededication ceremony, dinner and a night of shared camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo.) - Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, come together for a group photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2017. Marines celebrated the unit’s 100-year anniversary with a rededication ceremony, dinner and a night of shared camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo.)