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Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment get ready to evacuate a recovered pilot to an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 29, 2017. The Marines conducted the TRAP as part of their Certification Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment as the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. Due to the time-sensitive nature of a TRAP mission, the Marines constantly train to maintain and improve their proficiency in recovering personnel and destroying or retrieving classified equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Torres) - Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment get ready to evacuate a recovered pilot to an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 29, 2017. The Marines conducted the TRAP as part of their Certification Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment as the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. Due to the time-sensitive nature of a TRAP mission, the Marines constantly train to maintain and improve their proficiency in recovering personnel and destroying or retrieving classified equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Torres)

Pfc. Alexander Sapp prepares to fire an M821 mortar round during a training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21, 2017. The training event was held to allow Marines from 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company the opportunity to conduct call for fire missions with artillery and mortar assets of other units. Sapp is a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones) - Pfc. Alexander Sapp prepares to fire an M821 mortar round during a training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 21, 2017. The training event was held to allow Marines from 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company the opportunity to conduct call for fire missions with artillery and mortar assets of other units. Sapp is a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Marines discuss enemy positions during a Spartan Tactical Games competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2017. The Marines participated in a squad versus squad virtual training exercise to improve their tactics and maneuvers in a controlled environment. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl Leynard Kyle Plazo) - Marines discuss enemy positions during a Spartan Tactical Games competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2017. The Marines participated in a squad versus squad virtual training exercise to improve their tactics and maneuvers in a controlled environment. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines stand in a formation during a Chesty Puller award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins) - Marines stand in a formation during a Chesty Puller award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins)

Marines attempt to locate a notional target during a company attack exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., May 1, 2017. The Marines conducted a live-fire exercise that helped improve their leadership and teamwork abilities. The Marines are with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins) - Marines attempt to locate a notional target during a company attack exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., May 1, 2017. The Marines conducted a live-fire exercise that helped improve their leadership and teamwork abilities. The Marines are with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins)

Marines prepare to breach an entrance during a Basic Urban Skills Training course at a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 5, 2017. The Marines participated in the training to learn and reinforce infantry skills as a predeployment work up. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins) - Marines prepare to breach an entrance during a Basic Urban Skills Training course at a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 5, 2017. The Marines participated in the training to learn and reinforce infantry skills as a predeployment work up. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins)

Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller (right), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Lt. Col. Robert Bodisch, commanding officer of 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, about the progression of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, “Iron Blitz,” at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. Iron Blitz is a weeklong, large scale operation and combat-readiness evaluation used to test the battalion’s ability to integrate all aspects of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and function as a deployment-ready unit. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening) - Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller (right), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Lt. Col. Robert Bodisch, commanding officer of 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, about the progression of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, “Iron Blitz,” at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. Iron Blitz is a weeklong, large scale operation and combat-readiness evaluation used to test the battalion’s ability to integrate all aspects of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and function as a deployment-ready unit. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening)

The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and sailors who served and continue to serve in 2nd Marine Division, while thanking the local community for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and sailors who served and continue to serve in 2nd Marine Division, while thanking the local community for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)