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A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment provides suppression at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment throws an M67 fragmentation grenade at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment provide suppressing fire with an M240 machine gun at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment activate the blasting caps for a Bangalore torpedo at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Cpl. Richard Wiebe, a combat engineer with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, guides Marines through a cleared obstacle at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Cpl. Richard Wiebe, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, drags a section of concertina wire to create an obstacle at a platoon live-fire range during a pre-deployment training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Lance Cpl. Branson Benavidez, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, checks the rear of a patrol at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

Lance Cpl. Branson Benavidez, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, posts security during a patrol at a platoon live-fire range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Dec. 7, 2017. The Marines are conducting the training to maintain proficiency at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion-level of warfighting in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Japan. The Marines patrolled, detonated Bangalore torpedoes to breach obstacles, threw M67 fragmentation grenades to clear trenches, and conducted live-fire movements to take an objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest are greeted by friends and family after returning from a nine-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan Jan. 21, 2018 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Task Force of roughly 300 personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in Spring of 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Led by Brig. Gen Roger B. Turner, the Task Force trained and advised key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police. The redeployment of the Marines and sailors is the largest since 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines concluded the Marine Corps’ combat role in Afghanistan in late 2014. They transferred authority to a new rotation of Marines, led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, at Camp Shorab, January 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division secure M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and M88 recovery vehicles to train cars for transport to Fort Stewart, Ga., for a training exercise Jan. 22, 2017 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion is transporting 24 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and over 70 support vehicles for the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division secure M1A1 battle tanks to train cars for transport to Fort Stewart, Ga., for a training exercise Jan. 22, 2017 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion is transporting 24 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks and over 70 support vehicles for the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves to a firing position during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion moves down range during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion sit on top of a Light Armored Vehicle after finishing a course of fire during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines operated the LAV-25A2 to better familiarize themselves with the weapon system and improve overall unit cohesion between the crew members. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion operates a Light Armored Vehicle during basic gunnery training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2018. Marines conducted the training to improve weapon proficiency, maintain unit readiness and prepare for upcoming intermediate gunnery qualifications. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division run into position while conducting rocket battle drills during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division ejects a spent round from an M203 40mm grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. The 10-day course provides small unit leaders with the confidence, knowledge and ability to effectively lead Marines in combat situations. The course aimed to make the Marines team leaders and increase proficiency with various weapon systems and tactics so they can mentor their Marines and become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson