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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Marek, with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, attempts to catch a bean bag while wearing perception distorting goggles during a Substance Abuse Prevention brief on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2019. The goggles simulated the view of a person with a moderate level of blood alcohol content. The demonstration showed the audience and the participants that even moderate amounts of alcohol will impair judgement and coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Marek, with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, attempts to catch a bean bag while wearing perception distorting goggles during a Substance Abuse Prevention brief on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2019. The goggles simulated the view of a person with a moderate level of blood alcohol content. The demonstration showed the audience and the participants that even moderate amounts of alcohol will impair judgement and coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Adversary Force Company (ADFOR Co), Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrates the capabilities of the Instant Eye Small Unmanned Aerial System at Camp Geiger, North Carolina, December 10, 2019. ADFOR Co is tasked with creating a realistic, multi-level opposing force to maximize the effect of force-on-force training and the lethality of 2nd Marine Division. ADFOR Co uses the Instant Eye to replicate a foreign, cold-war technique of a fast, unmanned fly-over followed quickly by deadly accurate artillery or mortar fire.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Adversary Force Company (ADFOR Co), Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrates the capabilities of the Instant Eye Small Unmanned Aerial System at Camp Geiger, North Carolina, December 10, 2019. ADFOR Co is tasked with creating a realistic, multi-level opposing force to maximize the effect of force-on-force training and the lethality of 2nd Marine Division. ADFOR Co uses the Instant Eye to replicate a foreign, cold-war technique of a fast, unmanned fly-over followed quickly by deadly accurate artillery or mortar fire.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

United Against Hunger

United Against Hunger

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

United Against Hunger

United Against Hunger

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

United Against Hunger

United Against Hunger

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

Breanna Solberg A recipient of a Christmas tree given to them at the Trees for Troops charity event decorates her tree at home the on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Trees for Troops, an annual event held by the Christmas Spirit foundation provides service members stationed in the U.S. and overseas with Christmas trees during the holidays.This year, 500 trees were donated to the families on Camp Lejeune. Through donated Christmas trees, and sponsors Trees for Troops has delivered trees to thousands of service members and their families for 14 years.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

Breanna Solberg A recipient of a Christmas tree given to them at the Trees for Troops charity event decorates her tree at home the on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Trees for Troops, an annual event held by the Christmas Spirit foundation provides service members stationed in the U.S. and overseas with Christmas trees during the holidays.This year, 500 trees were donated to the families on Camp Lejeune. Through donated Christmas trees, and sponsors Trees for Troops has delivered trees to thousands of service members and their families for 14 years.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko

New joins with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division hold their French Fourragères during a formation that honors traditions on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. The French government awarded the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments this decoration after their participation in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Champagne. The two regiments are the only units in the Marine Corps authorized to wear the French Fourragère.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

New joins with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division hold their French Fourragères during a formation that honors traditions on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. The French government awarded the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments this decoration after their participation in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Champagne. The two regiments are the only units in the Marine Corps authorized to wear the French Fourragère.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)

Photo by sgt gloria lepko

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Payton Johnson, a percussion instrumentalist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), poses for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 10, 2019. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for a year. He said he enjoys the Marine Corps because, “The Marine Corps has given me a different outlook on life, I’ve learned how to appreciate people like my friends and family.” Johnson said the Marine Corps was an opportunity to travel the world. Johnson and the band participated in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 as a security force. MWX was the largest exercise conducted by 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Payton Johnson, a percussion instrumentalist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), poses for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 10, 2019. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for a year. He said he enjoys the Marine Corps because, “The Marine Corps has given me a different outlook on life, I’ve learned how to appreciate people like my friends and family.” Johnson said the Marine Corps was an opportunity to travel the world. Johnson and the band participated in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 as a security force. MWX was the largest exercise conducted by 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

Photo by LCpl Reine Whitaker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tiana Kemp, right, and Lance Cpl. Briana Kemp, both supply administration specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2019. The Kemp twins participated in the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 together. MWX was 2nd Marine Division’s largest unscripted, force-on-force, exercise in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tiana Kemp, right, and Lance Cpl. Briana Kemp, both supply administration specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2019. The Kemp twins participated in the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 together. MWX was 2nd Marine Division’s largest unscripted, force-on-force, exercise in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

Photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tiana Kemp, right, and Lance Cpl. Briana Kemp, both supply administration specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2019. The Kemp twins participated in the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 together. MWX was 2nd Marine Division’s largest unscripted, force-on-force, exercise in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tiana Kemp, right, and Lance Cpl. Briana Kemp, both supply administration specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose for a photograph at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2019. The Kemp twins participated in the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 together. MWX was 2nd Marine Division’s largest unscripted, force-on-force, exercise in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

Photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez

An MQ-1C Grey Eagle prepares to be moved at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 28, 2019. MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 will give 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) the opportunity to exercise joint capabilities. MWX is set to be 2d MARDIV’s largest operation in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell) (Portions of this image were obscured for security reasons)

An MQ-1C Grey Eagle prepares to be moved at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 28, 2019. MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 will give 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) the opportunity to exercise joint capabilities. MWX is set to be 2d MARDIV’s largest operation in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell) (Portions of this image were obscured for security reasons)

Photo by LCpl Jesse Carter-Powell

An RQ 7B Shadow V-2 takes-off at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 28, 2019. MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 will give 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) the opportunity to exercise joint capabilities. MWX is set to be 2d MARDIV’s largest operation in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

An RQ 7B Shadow V-2 takes-off at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 28, 2019. MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20 will give 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) the opportunity to exercise joint capabilities. MWX is set to be 2d MARDIV’s largest operation in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

Photo by LCpl Jesse Carter-Powell

A U.S. Marine with the commanding general’s JUMP Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) prepares to conduct a convoy at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 26, 2019. The JUMP Platoon Marines are tasked to provide security and transportation for the commanding general throughout the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest exercise conducted by the 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Patrick King)

A U.S. Marine with the commanding general’s JUMP Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) prepares to conduct a convoy at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 26, 2019. The JUMP Platoon Marines are tasked to provide security and transportation for the commanding general throughout the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest exercise conducted by the 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Patrick King)

Photo by Pfc. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, discusses the capabilities of the MQ1C Grey Eagle at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2019. Beaudreault visited 2nd Marine Division in Twentynine Palms in order to show his support to the Marines participating in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the division’s largest exercise in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, discusses the capabilities of the MQ1C Grey Eagle at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2019. Beaudreault visited 2nd Marine Division in Twentynine Palms in order to show his support to the Marines participating in MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the division’s largest exercise in decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez)

Photo by Sgt. Stormy Mendez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gilbert Barrett with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, operates the Instant Eye Small Unmanned Air System at Range 230 for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. The purpose of ITX 1-20 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gilbert Barrett with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, operates the Instant Eye Small Unmanned Air System at Range 230 for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. The purpose of ITX 1-20 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lutz

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, center, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) taxis before takeoff from the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. VMM-266 will be supporting the 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) in the execution of MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest exercise conducted by the 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Patrick King)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, center, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) taxis before takeoff from the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. VMM-266 will be supporting the 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) in the execution of MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest exercise conducted by the 2d MARDIV in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Patrick King)

Photo by Pfc. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, right, commandant of the Marine Corps, walks with Maj. Gen. David Furness, second from left, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), Brig. Gen. Roger B. Turner, second from right, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTF-TC), and members of the 2d MARDIV and MAGTF-TC staff after landing in an MV-22 Osprey at an undisclosed location at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. Berger toured 2d MARDIV’s main area of operations for MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest force-on-force, unscripted, exercise held by any Marine division in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leon Branchaud)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, right, commandant of the Marine Corps, walks with Maj. Gen. David Furness, second from left, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), Brig. Gen. Roger B. Turner, second from right, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTF-TC), and members of the 2d MARDIV and MAGTF-TC staff after landing in an MV-22 Osprey at an undisclosed location at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 23, 2019. Berger toured 2d MARDIV’s main area of operations for MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20. MWX is set to be the largest force-on-force, unscripted, exercise held by any Marine division in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leon Branchaud)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leon Branchaud

U.S. Marines with Company C., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct live-fire Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Range 230 for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 22, 2019. The purpose of ITX 1-20 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

U.S. Marines with Company C., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct live-fire Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Range 230 for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 22, 2019. The purpose of ITX 1-20 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lutz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Song Le, a tank crewman with Charlie Company, Second Tank Battalion, Second Marine Division, poses for a photograph on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2019. Le, a Vietnam native, gained his U.S. citizenship after completing Marine Corps Recruit Training. As Le approaches the end of his contract in the Marine Corps, he plans on reenlisting to continue his career. “I just want to set a nice foundation and let the Marine Corps guide my path in life,” Le Said.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Song Le, a tank crewman with Charlie Company, Second Tank Battalion, Second Marine Division, poses for a photograph on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2019. Le, a Vietnam native, gained his U.S. citizenship after completing Marine Corps Recruit Training. As Le approaches the end of his contract in the Marine Corps, he plans on reenlisting to continue his career. “I just want to set a nice foundation and let the Marine Corps guide my path in life,” Le Said.

Photo by Pfc. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with Security Forces, Division Combat Skills Company (DCSC), Headquarters Battalion, Second Marine Division (2d MARDIV) establish route security with a Utility Tactical Vehicle at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 14, 2019. Marines with DCSC are preparing to support 2d MARDIV’s execution of MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20, from mid-October through early November. MWX is set to be the largest operation conducted by the division in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

U.S. Marines with Security Forces, Division Combat Skills Company (DCSC), Headquarters Battalion, Second Marine Division (2d MARDIV) establish route security with a Utility Tactical Vehicle at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 14, 2019. Marines with DCSC are preparing to support 2d MARDIV’s execution of MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20, from mid-October through early November. MWX is set to be the largest operation conducted by the division in several decades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

Photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko