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A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion guides vehicles to the water to perform amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The Marines operated amphibious assault vehicles with mounted MK-154 Mine Clearance Launchers to remove notional mines and obstacles that the enemy may place on the beach or inland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion guides vehicles to the water to perform amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The Marines operated amphibious assault vehicles with mounted MK-154 Mine Clearance Launchers to remove notional mines and obstacles that the enemy may place on the beach or inland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion launches into the water to perform amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The training was designed to bolster the Marines’ proficiency and prepare them for supporting future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion launches into the water to perform amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The training was designed to bolster the Marines’ proficiency and prepare them for supporting future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion communicate to Marines on the shore after performing amphibious breaching operations with in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The Marines operated amphibious assault vehicles with a mounted MK-154 Mine Clearance Launchers to remove notional mines and obstacles that the enemy may place on the beach or inland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion communicate to Marines on the shore after performing amphibious breaching operations with in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The Marines operated amphibious assault vehicles with a mounted MK-154 Mine Clearance Launchers to remove notional mines and obstacles that the enemy may place on the beach or inland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion approaches the shore after performing amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The purpose of an AAB is to tactically employ troops and equipment during ship to shore movements and subsequent operations ashore. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion approaches the shore after performing amphibious breaching operations in preparation for the combined, joint exercise, Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The purpose of an AAB is to tactically employ troops and equipment during ship to shore movements and subsequent operations ashore. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

A Marine aims an M240B medium machine gun at the oppositional force during defensive operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 15, 2017. The exercise is part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

A Marine aims an M240B medium machine gun at the oppositional force during defensive operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 15, 2017. The exercise is part of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters prepare to land 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)

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters prepare to land 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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

A Marine scans for enemy movement from an M1A1 Abrams tank in support of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 15, 2017. The MCCRE is testing the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marine is with 2nd Tank Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

A Marine scans for enemy movement from an M1A1 Abrams tank in support of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 15, 2017. The MCCRE is testing the unit’s capabilities in a combat environment. The Marine is with 2nd Tank Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, calls in a medical evacuation for a wounded Marine during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, calls in a medical evacuation for a wounded Marine during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, reloads an M240B machine gun during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, reloads an M240B machine gun during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, patrol an area after a smoke bomb was let off during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, patrol an area after a smoke bomb was let off during a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, sprint out of the tree line at the beginning of a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, sprint out of the tree line at the beginning of a squad attack at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2017. The live-fire range focused on a squad-level attack, where Marines were broken down into three 4-man fire teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

A range safety officer directs a Marine on the firing line during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

A range safety officer directs a Marine on the firing line during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

A Marine helps a shooter adjust his rifle’s infrared laser while waiting to fire during a combat marksmanship program for at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

A Marine helps a shooter adjust his rifle’s infrared laser while waiting to fire during a combat marksmanship program for at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

Marines fire at close-range targets during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Marines fire at close-range targets during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

Marines prepare to conduct live-fire range during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Marines prepare to conduct live-fire range during a combat marksmanship program at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 31, 2017. The Marines took part in the routine qualification training to maintain their combat skills for mission readiness. The Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

A Marine covertly approaches an opposing force to initiate an ambush during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 30, 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 covertly approaches an opposing force to initiate an ambush during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 30, 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

Marines conducting an ambush, use an M240B medium machine gun to fire at opposing forces 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 Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Marines conducting an ambush, use an M240B medium machine gun to fire at opposing forces 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 Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell