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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

Retired Marine Maj. Michael Seely listens as Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks during 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 listens as Maj. Gen. John K. Love speaks during 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, prepares to receive 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, prepares to receive 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

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Lt. Col. Reginald McClam, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, delivers the battalion safety brief after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Sgt. Kevin Peach, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, delivers the battalion safety brief after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a battalion formation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, 2017. Peach was awarded for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on I-5 in California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Sgt Brandon Thomas

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company,1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) provide security while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) provide security while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

A U.S. Marine antitank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fires a BMG-71E inert TOW missile at a target for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

A U.S. Marine antitank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fires a BMG-71E inert TOW missile at a target for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abram battle tanks with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) scan for targets while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abram battle tanks with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) scan for targets while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams main battle tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuvers to the next objective while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams main battle tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuvers to the next objective while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target area from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter before beginning a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target area from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter before beginning a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target area from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Peek, an aerial observer, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) searches for a potential target area from a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter while conducting a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) conducts pre-operation flight checks on a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter before beginning a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dustin S. Miller, Crew Chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Air Ground Task Force 8 (MAGTF) conducts pre-operation flight checks on a UH-1Y Huey Helicopter before beginning a close air support drill during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuver to the next objective for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuver to the next objective for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams battle tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuvers to the next objective while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams battle tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) maneuvers to the next objective while conducting a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole