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Paul Albaugh, a training specialist with Marine Corps Engineer School, explains the different settings and functions of the Compact Metal Detector during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. Albaugh said that CIED is essential to 2nd CEB’s mission accomplishment because IED’s aren’t just centralized to Afghanistan, but are a global threat and will continue to be a global threat; having effective tactics, techniques and procedures in place is important. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Paul Albaugh, a training specialist with Marine Corps Engineer School, explains the different settings and functions of the Compact Metal Detector during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. Albaugh said that CIED is essential to 2nd CEB’s mission accomplishment because IED’s aren’t just centralized to Afghanistan, but are a global threat and will continue to be a global threat; having effective tactics, techniques and procedures in place is important. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, practices implementing the Compact Metal Detector during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Zerites, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, practices implementing the Compact Metal Detector during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The course included classes covering individual preparedness in an improvised explosive device environment, small unit leader considerations in an IED environment, homemade explosives and a metal detector operator’s course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

A Marine with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds a Compact Metal Detector over a piece of metal to hear how it registers when being scanned during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. 2nd CEB’s mission is to provide close combat engineer support to the 2nd Marine Division in order to enhance the division’s mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability while in any theatre of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A Marine with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds a Compact Metal Detector over a piece of metal to hear how it registers when being scanned during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. 2nd CEB’s mission is to provide close combat engineer support to the 2nd Marine Division in order to enhance the division’s mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability while in any theatre of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Paul Albaugh, a training specialist with the Marine Corps Engineer School, explains to Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, the importance of using a Compact Metal Detector during a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. Albaugh said that CIED is essential to 2nd CEB’s mission accomplishment because improvised explosive devices aren’t just centralized to Afghanistan, but are a global threat and will continue to be a global threat so having effective tactics, techniques and procedures in place is important. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Paul Albaugh, a training specialist with the Marine Corps Engineer School, explains to Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, the importance of using a Compact Metal Detector during a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. Albaugh said that CIED is essential to 2nd CEB’s mission accomplishment because improvised explosive devices aren’t just centralized to Afghanistan, but are a global threat and will continue to be a global threat so having effective tactics, techniques and procedures in place is important. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

A training specialist with the Marine Corps Engineer School demonstrates how to use a holley stick to Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. A holley stick is a long metal rod utilized by combat engineer Marines that allows them to feel for any wires that are attached to an IED. It is implemented by scraping along the ground and entrances to compounds for trip wires that could detonate any IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

A training specialist with the Marine Corps Engineer School demonstrates how to use a holley stick to Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. A holley stick is a long metal rod utilized by combat engineer Marines that allows them to feel for any wires that are attached to an IED. It is implemented by scraping along the ground and entrances to compounds for trip wires that could detonate any IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Lance Cpl. Justin Kolman, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, practices using a holley stick during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The holley stick is a long metal rod utilized by combat engineer Marines that allows them to feel for any wires that are attached to an IED of any kind. It is implemented by scraping along the ground and entrances to compounds for trip wires that could detonate any IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Lance Cpl. Justin Kolman, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, practices using a holley stick during the practical application portion of a week-long Counter-IED course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2-5, 2015. The holley stick is a long metal rod utilized by combat engineer Marines that allows them to feel for any wires that are attached to an IED of any kind. It is implemented by scraping along the ground and entrances to compounds for trip wires that could detonate any IEDs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Maj. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, thanks the Second Marine Division Association for being present to celebrate the unit’s birthday with the Marines of the division aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Beaudreault talked about what it meant to be in the unit, and how he was honored to be a part of the unit as they celebrate their past and future together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Maj. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, thanks the Second Marine Division Association for being present to celebrate the unit’s birthday with the Marines of the division aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Beaudreault talked about what it meant to be in the unit, and how he was honored to be a part of the unit as they celebrate their past and future together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A member of the Second Marine Division Association attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division’s colors during a battle colors rededication ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. Cpl. Trevor Wallace, left, assisted in attaching the Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer with one Bronze Star. Marines from past and present joined together during the ceremony to celebrate the future as well as remembering their roots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

A member of the Second Marine Division Association attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division’s colors during a battle colors rededication ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. Cpl. Trevor Wallace, left, assisted in attaching the Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer with one Bronze Star. Marines from past and present joined together during the ceremony to celebrate the future as well as remembering their roots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A member of the 2nd Marine Division Association attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division’s unit colors with the assistance of Sgt. Charles Dunphy, right, during a battle colors rededication ceremony, to celebrate the division’s 74th birthday, Jan. 30, 2015, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marines from past and present joined together for the ceremony as a way to celebrate the future and remember their roots. The division was once called the 2nd Brigade until a name change in 1941. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

A member of the 2nd Marine Division Association attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division’s unit colors with the assistance of Sgt. Charles Dunphy, right, during a battle colors rededication ceremony, to celebrate the division’s 74th birthday, Jan. 30, 2015, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marines from past and present joined together for the ceremony as a way to celebrate the future and remember their roots. The division was once called the 2nd Brigade until a name change in 1941. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

A sailor with 2nd Marine Division lights a candle as part of the memorial ceremony held on the 74th birthday of 2nd Marine Division, Jan. 30, 2014, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The memorial ceremony was held to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of their country. A candle was lit and a bell was rung as Nick Naumov, the second Vice President of the Second Marine Division Association, announced the number of lives lost and Marines wounded for each battle that 2nd Marine Division played a role in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

A sailor with 2nd Marine Division lights a candle as part of the memorial ceremony held on the 74th birthday of 2nd Marine Division, Jan. 30, 2014, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The memorial ceremony was held to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice in honor of their country. A candle was lit and a bell was rung as Nick Naumov, the second Vice President of the Second Marine Division Association, announced the number of lives lost and Marines wounded for each battle that 2nd Marine Division played a role in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

The president of the Second Marine Division Association, retired Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth, gives a short speech during a memorial service held aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. A candle lighting ceremony was held in remembrance of the fallen heroes throughout the existence of the division and to honor what they fought for. Members of 2nd Marine Division, both past and present, prayed together, sang together and remembered those that have gone before them during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

The president of the Second Marine Division Association, retired Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth, gives a short speech during a memorial service held aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. A candle lighting ceremony was held in remembrance of the fallen heroes throughout the existence of the division and to honor what they fought for. Members of 2nd Marine Division, both past and present, prayed together, sang together and remembered those that have gone before them during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Captain James Smith, an assault amphibious vehicle officer with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, runs for cover during a simulated attack during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. The Battalion faced insurgent role-players during the exercise, which simulated an on-going conflict to maintain combat readiness within the unit.

Captain James Smith, an assault amphibious vehicle officer with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, runs for cover during a simulated attack during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. The Battalion faced insurgent role-players during the exercise, which simulated an on-going conflict to maintain combat readiness within the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion scans for enemy troops after a simulated attack during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. Maintaining amphibious units is vital to the naval expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, and maintaining the readiness and standards of every Marine ensures high performance and fast deployment capabilities.

A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion scans for enemy troops after a simulated attack during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. Maintaining amphibious units is vital to the naval expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, and maintaining the readiness and standards of every Marine ensures high performance and fast deployment capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion set up a communication antenna during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan 24, 2015. The unit encountered obstacles to its operations with heavy rain, low temperatures and attacks by insurgent role-players, which made constant communication more difficult and more important.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion set up a communication antenna during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan 24, 2015. The unit encountered obstacles to its operations with heavy rain, low temperatures and attacks by insurgent role-players, which made constant communication more difficult and more important.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to move a container from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement with an Assault Amphibious Vehicle-mounted crane during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. The exercise gave Marines new to the unit insight into how the battalion operates and the unit's role on deployments and in combat.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to move a container from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement with an Assault Amphibious Vehicle-mounted crane during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. The exercise gave Marines new to the unit insight into how the battalion operates and the unit's role on deployments and in combat.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Assault Amphibious Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion sit in defensive positions around the battalion command operation center during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. Assault Amphibious Vehicles have been the amphibious troop transport of the Marine Corps since they were introduced in 1972 and serve a key role in ship-to-shore and ground operations.

Assault Amphibious Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion sit in defensive positions around the battalion command operation center during a week-long field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2015. Assault Amphibious Vehicles have been the amphibious troop transport of the Marine Corps since they were introduced in 1972 and serve a key role in ship-to-shore and ground operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Marines attending the 10th Marine Regiment’s Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar listen to their instructor, Sgt. Devin E. Greer, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., as he describes the qualities in a leader of Marines, Jan. 13, 2015. The instructor served as a guide while the Marines discussed what each of the qualities -- inspiration, technical proficiency, and moral responsibility -- meant to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Marines attending the 10th Marine Regiment’s Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar listen to their instructor, Sgt. Devin E. Greer, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., as he describes the qualities in a leader of Marines, Jan. 13, 2015. The instructor served as a guide while the Marines discussed what each of the qualities -- inspiration, technical proficiency, and moral responsibility -- meant to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Lance Cpl. Skyler W. Rath and Lance Cpl. Demetrio Moralessalazar, students with 10th Marine Regiment’s Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar, read through their class papers aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The seminar provided an open-discussion, student-teaching-student environment where instructors guided them through topics that challenge a Marines’ ethical and moral compass. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Lance Cpl. Skyler W. Rath and Lance Cpl. Demetrio Moralessalazar, students with 10th Marine Regiment’s Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar, read through their class papers aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The seminar provided an open-discussion, student-teaching-student environment where instructors guided them through topics that challenge a Marines’ ethical and moral compass. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Lance Cpl. Demetrio Moralessalazar and Lance Cpl. William C. Duttine, students at 10th Marine Regiment’s Leadership School, help each other as they search through their class handbook for an answer during a Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The seminar challenged the Marines’ knowledge of Marine Corps ethical values and leadership traditions as a way to refresh their moral compass as leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Lance Cpl. Demetrio Moralessalazar and Lance Cpl. William C. Duttine, students at 10th Marine Regiment’s Leadership School, help each other as they search through their class handbook for an answer during a Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The seminar challenged the Marines’ knowledge of Marine Corps ethical values and leadership traditions as a way to refresh their moral compass as leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Sergeant Devin E. Greer, an instructor with Headquarters Battery, 10th Marine Regiment’s Leadership School guides the discussion during a Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The purpose of the seminar is to bridge the gap between the basic leadership skills taught in boot camp and the progression of skills taught in Corporals Course later in a Marine’s career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Sergeant Devin E. Greer, an instructor with Headquarters Battery, 10th Marine Regiment’s Leadership School guides the discussion during a Lance Corporal Ethics and Leadership Seminar aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The purpose of the seminar is to bridge the gap between the basic leadership skills taught in boot camp and the progression of skills taught in Corporals Course later in a Marine’s career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia McDonald