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Major General John K. Love receives the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Major General John K. Love receives the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones

Major General John K. Love gives a speach after receiving the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Major General John K. Love gives a speach after receiving the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones

Major General John K. Love gives a speach after receiving the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Major General John K. Love gives a speach after receiving the Elliot Trophy at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sep. 1, 2017. The trophy is given to the winning rifle team of an annual shooting competition. This year, the competition was won by Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment which marked the first time a unit from 2nd Marine Division has won the award in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones

Marines from the rifle team of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepare to present the Elliot Trophy to Major General John K. Love at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sep. 1, 2017. The Elliot Trophy is awarded to the rifle team that scores the highest during an annual shooting competition. This year marks the first time a rifle team from 2nd Marine Division won the trophy in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Marines from the rifle team of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepare to present the Elliot Trophy to Major General John K. Love at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sep. 1, 2017. The Elliot Trophy is awarded to the rifle team that scores the highest during an annual shooting competition. This year marks the first time a rifle team from 2nd Marine Division won the trophy in over 55 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones

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

Marines clear the area after conducting an ambush on 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 clear the area after conducting an ambush on 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

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

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

Attendees bow their heads during the chaplain’s prayer as part of an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Attendees bow their heads during the chaplain’s prayer as part of an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Attendees stand at attention while others put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem for a anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Attendees stand at attention while others put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem for a anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson gives a speech as the guest of honor during the anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson gives a speech as the guest of honor during the anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson is presented a French Fourragere during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The French Fourragere was given to the regiment by France after their bravery during at Belleau Wood in WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson is presented a French Fourragere during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The French Fourragere was given to the regiment by France after their bravery during at Belleau Wood in WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

6th Marine Regiment Marines, Sailors and guests watch a video from the Commandant of the Marine Corps in honor of their anniversary at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

6th Marine Regiment Marines, Sailors and guests watch a video from the Commandant of the Marine Corps in honor of their anniversary at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson cuts the ceremony’s cake with a bayonet during a dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson cuts the ceremony’s cake with a bayonet during a dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and has been in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

The color guard presents the colors for the national anthem during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

The color guard presents the colors for the national anthem during an anniversary dinner for 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon, Syria, and participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara

The 2nd Marine Division Band plays music for attendees of the 6th Marine Regiment anniversary dinner at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon and Syria, and has participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

The 2nd Marine Division Band plays music for attendees of the 6th Marine Regiment anniversary dinner at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were celebrating their 100th anniversary since the regiment was created in 1917. The regiment has conducted operations in places such as Lebanon and Syria, and has participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara