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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, execute fire and maneuver drills at Range F-18 during a Field Exercise on Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 29, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, execute fire and maneuver drills at Range F-18 during a Field Exercise on Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 29, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Travis

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander Alvarracin a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security from a defensive position during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 26, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander Alvarracin a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security from a defensive position during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 26, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

Photo by 2d Marine Division

Cpl. Zachary Graham, a gunner with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, looks through sights and prepares to engage targets during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Zachary Graham, a gunner with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, looks through sights and prepares to engage targets during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, puts on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit incorporated MOPP gear into their training, which is designed to protect them from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments, and maintain Marines’ readiness to fight in any situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, puts on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit incorporated MOPP gear into their training, which is designed to protect them from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments, and maintain Marines’ readiness to fight in any situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, engages targets with an M240B machine gun during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit participates in various ranges throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. Each member of the crew was graded on maneuvers and accuracy while engaging various targets to include vehicle, moving and troop targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, engages targets with an M240B machine gun during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit participates in various ranges throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. Each member of the crew was graded on maneuvers and accuracy while engaging various targets to include vehicle, moving and troop targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver a Light Armored Vehicle to the staging area during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. The unit conducts yearly graded events to maintain expeditionary readiness for upcoming deployments and to build unit and crew cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver a Light Armored Vehicle to the staging area during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. The unit conducts yearly graded events to maintain expeditionary readiness for upcoming deployments and to build unit and crew cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division search a chemical lab during a field training exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2019. The purpose of this training is to ensure Marines follow proper procedures in the event of a real-life situation where a building would be deemed unsafe due to chemicals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Travis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division search a chemical lab during a field training exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2019. The purpose of this training is to ensure Marines follow proper procedures in the event of a real-life situation where a building would be deemed unsafe due to chemicals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Travis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Travis

Cpl. Scott Menan, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages targets with an M240B machine gun during an unstabilized gunnery range as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 16, 2018. Marines completed semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. Marines also conducted a variety of training to include non-live fire force-on-force training, unstabilized gunnery, a machine gun range, company lane-training and tank gun tables 3 – 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Scott Menan, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages targets with an M240B machine gun during an unstabilized gunnery range as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 16, 2018. Marines completed semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. Marines also conducted a variety of training to include non-live fire force-on-force training, unstabilized gunnery, a machine gun range, company lane-training and tank gun tables 3 – 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages a target during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages a target during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers toward its firing position during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers toward its firing position during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division inspect their M240B machine gun during a battalion observed event as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 10, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. The Marines will also complete semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division inspect their M240B machine gun during a battalion observed event as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 10, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. The Marines will also complete semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

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)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division secure M1A1 battle tanks 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 battle tanks 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)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to
Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan