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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Martinez, a tank crewman with 2d Tank Battalion (2nd Tanks), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), fires an M1A1 Abrams tank from the main gun during a live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2020. The range prepares Marines to make rapid and attentive decisions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Reine Whitaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Martinez, a tank crewman with 2d Tank Battalion (2nd Tanks), 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), fires an M1A1 Abrams tank from the main gun during a live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 20, 2020. The range prepares Marines to make rapid and attentive decisions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Reine Whitaker)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Rodriguez, a human intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo during a Battalion Field Exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2020. The exercise focused on mission readiness, lethality, and combat effectiveness within the Division. The training included defensive combat procedures, chemical weapons readiness, communications, and convoy operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Rodriguez, a human intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo during a Battalion Field Exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2020. The exercise focused on mission readiness, lethality, and combat effectiveness within the Division. The training included defensive combat procedures, chemical weapons readiness, communications, and convoy operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Sgt. Mitch Nordskog, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and the American instructor for the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course, instructs Marines during the LRRP in Norway, Feb. 22, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Mitch Nordskog, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and the American instructor for the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course, instructs Marines during the LRRP in Norway, Feb. 22, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Sgt. J.D. Folsom, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, calls out to his team during the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course in Norway, Feb. 22, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

U.S. Marine Sgt. J.D. Folsom, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, calls out to his team during the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course in Norway, Feb. 22, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Steven Sigafose Jr., a tank crewman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), participates in the Passing of Ol’ Glory during a retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Steven Sigafose Jr., a tank crewman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), participates in the Passing of Ol’ Glory during a retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 13, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps combat tracker dog, Bella, with Alpha Company, 2d Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, bites on her biting pillow during a military dog demonstration at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps combat tracker dog, Bella, with Alpha Company, 2d Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, bites on her biting pillow during a military dog demonstration at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares to land during a refueling exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares to land during a refueling exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

A Dutch Royal Marine Fastens his seatbelt while inside an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

A Dutch Royal Marine Fastens his seatbelt while inside an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 10, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Furness, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division tours the front defensive line during a visit to range G-30 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 5, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Furness, the commanding general of 2d Marine Division tours the front defensive line during a visit to range G-30 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 5, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Christopher S. Conner, the battalion commander of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd LAR), 2d Marine Division, gives a speech to his Marines and Sailors in preparation for National Training Center 20-05 in Ft. Irwin, California on March 4, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Christopher S. Conner, the battalion commander of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd LAR), 2d Marine Division, gives a speech to his Marines and Sailors in preparation for National Training Center 20-05 in Ft. Irwin, California on March 4, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

Vince Pope, program manager at the Advanced Small Arms Lethality Trainer, left, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen III, commanding general of Training and Education Command on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 4, 2020.

Vince Pope, program manager at the Advanced Small Arms Lethality Trainer, left, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen III, commanding general of Training and Education Command on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 4, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Conley, a professionally instructed gunman with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) aims at a target during a known distance qualification range at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 5, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Conley, a professionally instructed gunman with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) aims at a target during a known distance qualification range at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 5, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), fires the main gun during a table 12 qualification at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2020.

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), fires the main gun during a table 12 qualification at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Vettleson, left, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), dismisses the other graduates of the Sapper Leadership Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2020. The Sapper Leadership Course is a training event that solidifies the leadership skills and proficiency of combat engineers in 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Vettleson, left, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV), dismisses the other graduates of the Sapper Leadership Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2020. The Sapper Leadership Course is a training event that solidifies the leadership skills and proficiency of combat engineers in 2d MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Sgt Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Nathan Hanley, First Sergeant with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division receives ashes during an Ash Wednesday field service on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a six-week observance of repentance and prayer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Nathan Hanley, First Sergeant with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division receives ashes during an Ash Wednesday field service on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a six-week observance of repentance and prayer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Sgt Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shamar Matheny, an infantry assault Marine with Adversary Force Company (ADFOR Co.), Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs a hit-and-run attack during a situational training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. ADFOR Co. provides realistic force-on-force training to 2d MARDIV units by simulating aspects of potential foreign threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shamar Matheny, an infantry assault Marine with Adversary Force Company (ADFOR Co.), Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs a hit-and-run attack during a situational training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. ADFOR Co. provides realistic force-on-force training to 2d MARDIV units by simulating aspects of potential foreign threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Sgt Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a quarterly hike at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2020. The hike brings the battalion together and ensures the combat readiness of the Marines in preparation for potential operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a quarterly hike at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2020. The hike brings the battalion together and ensures the combat readiness of the Marines in preparation for potential operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Sgt Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and Hellenic Marines with the 32nd Marine Brigade, 1st Division post security during Exercise Alexander the Great 2020 in Skyros, Greece, Feb. 7, 2020. This exercise conducts integrated battalion-level command and control and company/platoon-level combined arms training to increase interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, and Hellenic and French Armed Forces, reassure Allied and Partner Nations, improve readiness, reinforce relations, and advance the ability to deploy alongside partnered forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and Hellenic Marines with the 32nd Marine Brigade, 1st Division post security during Exercise Alexander the Great 2020 in Skyros, Greece, Feb. 7, 2020. This exercise conducts integrated battalion-level command and control and company/platoon-level combined arms training to increase interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, and Hellenic and French Armed Forces, reassure Allied and Partner Nations, improve readiness, reinforce relations, and advance the ability to deploy alongside partnered forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fires blank ammunition during Exercise Alexander the Great 2020 in Skyros, Greece, Feb. 7, 2020. This exercise conducts integrated battalion-level command and control and company/platoon-level combined arms training to increase interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, and Hellenic and French Armed Forces, reassure Allied and Partner Nations, improve readiness, reinforce relations, and advance the ability to deploy alongside partnered forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division fires blank ammunition during Exercise Alexander the Great 2020 in Skyros, Greece, Feb. 7, 2020. This exercise conducts integrated battalion-level command and control and company/platoon-level combined arms training to increase interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, and Hellenic and French Armed Forces, reassure Allied and Partner Nations, improve readiness, reinforce relations, and advance the ability to deploy alongside partnered forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a movement on skis during the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course in Norway, Feb. 17, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company (FORECON), 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a movement on skis during the Norwegian Military’s Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) course in Norway, Feb. 17, 2020. The Marines are conducting the LRRP to strengthen the interoperability, mobility, expeditionary readiness and warfighting excellence of FORECON and the Norwegian Military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko