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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander Alvarracin a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security from a defensive position during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 26, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander Alvarracin a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security from a defensive position during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 26, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

Photo by 2d Marine Division

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provides suppression while coducting a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provides suppression while coducting a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)

Photo by 2d Marine Division

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, execute fire and maneuver drills at Range F-18 during a Field Exercise on Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 29, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, execute fire and maneuver drills at Range F-18 during a Field Exercise on Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 29, 2019. This two week-long exercise promotes proficiency and operational readiness for potential combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Travis

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) prepares to conduct a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) prepares to conduct a company urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 on Range 230 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 2, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skylar M. Harris)

Photo by 1st Lt. Thomas Kleiber

Cpl. Zachary Graham, a gunner with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, looks through sights and prepares to engage targets during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Zachary Graham, a gunner with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, looks through sights and prepares to engage targets during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, puts on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit incorporated MOPP gear into their training, which is designed to protect them from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments, and maintain Marines’ readiness to fight in any situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, puts on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit incorporated MOPP gear into their training, which is designed to protect them from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environments, and maintain Marines’ readiness to fight in any situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, engages targets with an M240B machine gun during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit participates in various ranges throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. Each member of the crew was graded on maneuvers and accuracy while engaging various targets to include vehicle, moving and troop targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Alexander Thompson, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, engages targets with an M240B machine gun during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The unit participates in various ranges throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. Each member of the crew was graded on maneuvers and accuracy while engaging various targets to include vehicle, moving and troop targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver a Light Armored Vehicle to the staging area during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. The unit conducts yearly graded events to maintain expeditionary readiness for upcoming deployments and to build unit and crew cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver a Light Armored Vehicle to the staging area during annual gunnery qualification training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 21, 2018. The training allowed Light Armored Vehicle crew to demonstrate their proficiency in using the M242 25-millimeter Bushmaster Automatic Canon and M240B machine gun while conducting four separate live-fire courses. The unit conducts yearly graded events to maintain expeditionary readiness for upcoming deployments and to build unit and crew cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use an exterior strip charge to gain entry through a doorway during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

A Marine prepares an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine is with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Cpl. Samuel Valderas primes an exterior strip charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Valderas is a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division build exterior strip charges during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The range was conducted in preparation for the platoon’s upcoming deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The range allowed Marines to get hands-on training before moving on to qualifying exercises for the MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Cpl. Scott Menan, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages targets with an M240B machine gun during an unstabilized gunnery range as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 16, 2018. Marines completed semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. Marines also conducted a variety of training to include non-live fire force-on-force training, unstabilized gunnery, a machine gun range, company lane-training and tank gun tables 3 – 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Cpl. Scott Menan, an intelligence specialist with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages targets with an M240B machine gun during an unstabilized gunnery range as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 16, 2018. Marines completed semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. Marines also conducted a variety of training to include non-live fire force-on-force training, unstabilized gunnery, a machine gun range, company lane-training and tank gun tables 3 – 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages a target during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division engages a target during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers toward its firing position during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

An M1A1 Abrams tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers toward its firing position during semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division inspect their M240B machine gun during a battalion observed event as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 10, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. The Marines will also complete semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division inspect their M240B machine gun during a battalion observed event as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 10, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. The Marines will also complete semi-annual gunnery qualifications to sustain proficiency and enhance maximum operational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to execute the course of fire during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. Scout Marines performed fire and maneuver tactics to improve overall unit cohesion and the ability to operate as forward reconnaissance in support of Light Armored Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to execute the course of fire during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. Scout Marines performed fire and maneuver tactics to improve overall unit cohesion and the ability to operate as forward reconnaissance in support of Light Armored Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Pfc. Matthew Donaher, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers through a scout training course of fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Pfc. Matthew Donaher, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division maneuvers through a scout training course of fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Lance Cpl. Scot Poette, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides security during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Lance Cpl. Scot Poette, a scout Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides security during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. 2nd LAR Marines conduct scout training multiple times throughout the year to continuously sharpen their skills and maintain expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides suppressive fire against targets during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. Scout Marines performed fire and maneuver tactics to improve overall unit cohesion and the ability to operate as forward reconnaissance in support of Light Armored Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division provides suppressive fire against targets during scout training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 21, 2018. Scout Marines performed fire and maneuver tactics to improve overall unit cohesion and the ability to operate as forward reconnaissance in support of Light Armored Vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo