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U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, set up a combat operations center during Tent Exercise 1-19 on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 4-15, 2019. The two-week-long exercise tested 2nd Marine Division's ability to rapidly break down and re-establish a combat operations center in a field environment, which is essential to the effectiveness and survivability of the command element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Liah A. Smuin) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, set up a combat operations center during Tent Exercise 1-19 on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 4-15, 2019. The two-week-long exercise tested 2nd Marine Division's ability to rapidly break down and re-establish a combat operations center in a field environment, which is essential to the effectiveness and survivability of the command element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Liah A. Smuin)

With boots on the ground and rounds down range, scout Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conducted scout training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20-21, 2018. - A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides suppressive fire against targets during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. Scout Marines performed fire and maneuver tactics to improve overall unit cohesion and the ability to operate as forward reconnaissance in support of Light Armored Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division secure M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and M88 recovery vehicles to train cars for transport to Fort Stewart, Ga., for a training exercise Jan. 22, 2017 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion is transporting 24 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and over 70 support vehicles for the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan) - Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division secure M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and M88 recovery vehicles to train cars for transport to Fort Stewart, Ga., for a training exercise Jan. 22, 2017 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion is transporting 24 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and over 70 support vehicles for the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

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.

M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner) - M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

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)

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)