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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

Major General John K. Love stands with Marines 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 stands with Marines 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 with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion perform Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion perform Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

A Marine with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion reloads a .50 caliber machine gun at Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 cal mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

A Marine with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion reloads a .50 caliber machine gun at Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 cal mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

Cpl. Keith Defino, a vehicle recovery operator with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion fires an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle after Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Cpl. Keith Defino, a vehicle recovery operator with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion fires an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle after Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

Marines with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion are given a run-through of Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with Motor Transport platoon, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion are given a run-through of Gunnery Table 5 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7-9. The range focused on disassembling and assembling the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on an AMK-23 7-ton armored vehicle, using the weapon properly and adhering to weapon safety rules. The Marines cross-trained on the vehicles they routinely service to familiarize them and provide the ability to fill in for a fallen Marine in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson

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

Attendees interact with each other before 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 has participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Attendees interact with each other before 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 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

Attendees of the 6th Marine Regiment anniversary dinner take their seats and socialize at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors 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 participated in famous battles such as Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

Attendees of the 6th Marine Regiment anniversary dinner take their seats and socialize at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Aug. 18, 2017. The Marines and Sailors 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 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

A chaplain gives a prayer 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 has been in famous battles like Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

A chaplain gives a prayer 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 has been in famous battles like Belleau Wood, Tarawa, and Saipan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicholas Guevara)

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)

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

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) load move simulated casualties on to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a long range raid, for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Aug. 13, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) load move simulated casualties on to a CH-53E Super Stallion during a long range raid, for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., Aug. 13, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely speaks with Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Maj. Gen. John K. Love after a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely speaks with Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Maj. Gen. John K. Love after a Silver Star Medal ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely is congratulated after being awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2017. Seely was awarded the medal for his actions on March 23, 2003, when his platoon came under enemy and friendly fire during the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. While exposed to both enemy and friendly fire, Seely calmly evacuated casualties and coordinated communication to cease the strafing from friendly aircraft. Seely was a second lieutenant serving with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at the time.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner