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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper