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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

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to execute the course of fire 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 Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to execute the course of fire 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Pfc. Matthew Donaher, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers through a scout training course of fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Pfc. Matthew Donaher, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers through a scout training course of fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Lance Cpl. Scot Poette, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides security during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lance Cpl. Scot Poette, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides security during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division run into position while conducting rocket battle drills during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division run into position while conducting rocket battle drills during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves to a firing position during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves to a firing position during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves down range during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves down range during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion sit on top of a Light Armored Vehicle after finishing a course of fire during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25A2 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion sit on top of a Light Armored Vehicle after finishing a course of fire during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25A2 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion operates a Light Armored Vehicle during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion operates a Light Armored Vehicle during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ejects a spent round from an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. The 10-day course provides small unit leaders with the confidence, knowledge and ability to effectively lead Marines in combat situations. The course aimed to make the Marines team leaders and increase proficiency with various weapon systems and tactics so they can mentor their Marines and become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ejects a spent round from an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. The 10-day course provides small unit leaders with the confidence, knowledge and ability to effectively lead Marines in combat situations. The course aimed to make the Marines team leaders and increase proficiency with various weapon systems and tactics so they can mentor their Marines and become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Lance Cpl. Jonathan Whitfield, a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Lance Cpl. Jonathan Whitfield, a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Lance Cpl. Zachary Baker, a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires a M72AS 21mm Trainer System during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Lance Cpl. Zachary Baker, a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires a M72AS 21mm Trainer System during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division observe the downrange area during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division observe the downrange area during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins

Private Eric Depaolo, an infantry Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division sights in on a target using an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Private Eric Depaolo, an infantry Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division sights in on a target using an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins

An infantry Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ensures 40mm training rounds are loaded into an M32 multi-shot grenade launcher during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

An infantry Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ensures 40mm training rounds are loaded into an M32 multi-shot grenade launcher during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. During the training, team leaders supervised their junior counterparts to ensure they were able to accurately hit their targets. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division observes the impact of a 40mm high-explosive round during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The Marines launched training rounds from the M203 and M32 multi-shot grenade launcher before moving on to launch high-explosive rounds. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division observes the impact of a 40mm high-explosive round during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The Marines launched training rounds from the M203 and M32 multi-shot grenade launcher before moving on to launch high-explosive rounds. The unit conducted the training to increase their proficiency with handling and utilizing grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins

Marines with fire a M224 60mm mortar system during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with fire a M224 60mm mortar system during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Lance Cpl. Dylan Sheperd, a M224 60mm mortar system assistant gunner, loads a round during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Lance Cpl. Dylan Sheperd, a M224 60mm mortar system assistant gunner, loads a round during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A Marine loads a round into an M224 60mm mortar system during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A Marine loads a round into an M224 60mm mortar system during a live-fire mortar range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2017. The unit used the hand held, direct lay and direct alignment methods to engage targets 1,500 meters away. This provided Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division the opportunity to increase their proficiency and familiarization with the weapon system (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson