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The 3-D printer from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prints pack clips at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2017. 2/8 is the first infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps to utilize a 3-D printer to ensure battalion readiness in the event of equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - The 3-D printer from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prints pack clips at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2017. 2/8 is the first infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps to utilize a 3-D printer to ensure battalion readiness in the event of equipment malfunctions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment enter a building during a military operation on urbanized terrain exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment enter a building during a military operation on urbanized terrain exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted MOUT training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

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) - 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)

Marines fire an M777 howitzer at simulated enemy positions 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 Marines are with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper) - Marines fire an M777 howitzer at simulated enemy positions 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 Marines are with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

A U.S. Research Laboratory employee inspects a 3D printed unmanned aerial system vehicle after it landed during a demonstration at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The UAS vehicles are designed to cater to individual missions based on distance, endurance, and carrying capacity needs. By creating a system that is easier to set up and more cost effective than traditional UAS devices, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory hopes to revolutionize the way troops conduct assignments.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko) - A U.S. Research Laboratory employee inspects a 3D printed unmanned aerial system vehicle after it landed during a demonstration at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The UAS vehicles are designed to cater to individual missions based on distance, endurance, and carrying capacity needs. By creating a system that is easier to set up and more cost effective than traditional UAS devices, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory hopes to revolutionize the way troops conduct assignments.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko)

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)