The 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pins sergeant ranks onto Sgt. Peyton Nott, a Jefferson City, Tennessee native, and motor vehicle operator with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment 2d Marine Division, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2023. - The 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pins sergeant ranks onto Sgt. Peyton Nott, a Jefferson City, Tennessee native, and motor vehicle operator with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment 2d Marine Division, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2023. Nott was awarded in recognition of his ability to take on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade in an effective manner while working with Romeo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division. General Smith visited Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division as part of a command tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

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)

Amber N. Carter, a resident of Hubert, N.C., conducts “The Marines’ Hymn” for the 2nd Marine Division Band during her visit to their rehearsal at the band’s command post at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2015. Amber always dreamed of joining the Marine Corps, but could not due to William’s syndrome. Staff Sgt. Isaiah Riley, a mess chief with 10th Marine Regiment, brought her and her family aboard the base to watch the band play. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Amber N. Carter, a resident of Hubert, N.C., conducts “The Marines’ Hymn” for the 2nd Marine Division Band during her visit to their rehearsal at the band’s command post at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2015. Amber always dreamed of joining the Marine Corps, but could not due to William’s syndrome. Staff Sgt. Isaiah Riley, a mess chief with 10th Marine Regiment, brought her and her family aboard the base to watch the band play. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M-327 120mm towed rifled mortar expeditionary fire support system for training during the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 8, 2014. During this training, the Marines worked with Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in order to become more technically and tactically proficient in the utilization of their assault amphibious vehicles. - Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M-327 120mm towed rifled mortar expeditionary fire support system for training during the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 8, 2014. During this training, the Marines worked with Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in order to become more technically and tactically proficient in the utilization of their assault amphibious vehicles.

Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, employ the M-777 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during a competition for the title of Top Gun as part of Rolling Thunder held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines learn to be more proficient at effectively employing their respective weapons systems. - Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, employ the M-777 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during a competition for the title of Top Gun as part of Rolling Thunder held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines learn to be more proficient at effectively employing their respective weapons systems.

Marines with 10th Marine Regiment prepare to fire a howitzer as part of their fire support coordination exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 22-24, 2013. The FSCEX brought together 10th Marine Regiment and members of the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company to practice fire missions. - Marines with 10th Marine Regiment prepare to fire a howitzer as part of their fire support coordination exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 22-24, 2013. The FSCEX brought together 10th Marine Regiment and members of the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company to practice fire missions.

A Marine from Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, screws on fuses to high explosive 155mm rounds during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2013. A single 155 mm round weighs 90 pounds and can be launched out of a canon more than 30,000 meters. - A Marine from Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, screws on fuses to high explosive 155mm rounds during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2013. A single 155 mm round weighs 90 pounds and can be launched out of a canon more than 30,000 meters.

Marines with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, grit their teeth as they shoulder the 100 pound rounds for the M777 Howitzer and move the gun line to a new location. Battery A took part in a recent battalion-wide training event in which they practiced the skills needed to operate the gun positions in a simulated, deployed environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Frazer) - Marines with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, grit their teeth as they shoulder the 100 pound rounds for the M777 Howitzer and move the gun line to a new location. Battery A took part in a recent battalion-wide training event in which they practiced the skills needed to operate the gun positions in a simulated, deployed environment. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Frazer)

Marines and a corpsman with Battery T, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, take their positions along the gun line. The unit spent the day refreshing their skills with the M240-B machine gun with senior corporals and sergeants coaching their junior Marines and sailors. - Marines and a corpsman with Battery T, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, take their positions along the gun line. The unit spent the day refreshing their skills with the M240-B machine gun with senior corporals and sergeants coaching their junior Marines and sailors.