U.S. Marines bow their heads during the invocation at a French Fourragrere dedication ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 25. - U.S. Marines bow their heads during the invocation at a French Fourragrere dedication ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 25.

U.S. Marines from different units arm a breaching charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2018. Marines performed urban breaching exercises to gain hands-on experience in conducting tactical maneuvers, as well as proper handling and making of explosive charges. The Marines are with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. - U.S. Marines from different units arm a breaching charge during an urban breaching range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2018. Marines performed urban breaching exercises to gain hands-on experience in conducting tactical maneuvers, as well as proper handling and making of explosive charges. The Marines are with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment uses the cover of smoke from a simulation artillery round to move into the tree-line during the battalions' Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 10, 2016. The MCCRE, a pre deployment exercise, tests the Marines on operational readiness and their ability to operate as a whole. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment uses the cover of smoke from a simulation artillery round to move into the tree-line during the battalions' Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 10, 2016. The MCCRE, a pre deployment exercise, tests the Marines on operational readiness and their ability to operate as a whole.

Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Millican stands security during casualty evacuation drills at Fort Stewart, S.C., Feb. 25, 2016. During the exercise, Marines trained in events such as casualty evacuation, assault support missions and aerial refueling, proving the Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a highly effective combat force. Millican is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. - Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Millican stands security during casualty evacuation drills at Fort Stewart, S.C., Feb. 25, 2016. During the exercise, Marines trained in events such as casualty evacuation, assault support missions and aerial refueling, proving the Marine Air-Ground Task Force is a highly effective combat force. Millican is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment advances down range during a battalion exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. The battalion-wide exercise reinforced basic infantry skills and brought junior Marines up to optimal operability across the companies. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment advances down range during a battalion exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. The battalion-wide exercise reinforced basic infantry skills and brought junior Marines up to optimal operability across the companies.

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, looks a through compass during a 60mm mortar live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. Despite heavy rainfall and wind, the Marines completed the mortar shoot in order to retain and refine their skills with the weapons system and prove they could complete a fire mission under any conditions. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, looks a through compass during a 60mm mortar live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. Despite heavy rainfall and wind, the Marines completed the mortar shoot in order to retain and refine their skills with the weapons system and prove they could complete a fire mission under any conditions.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, assault an objective during a platoon-reinforced attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. “What I truly hope my Marines take from this training is that they build that implicit communication and that mutual trust between each other. I want them to know the Marines on the support by fire position are covering them so the Marines in the assault know they are able to lean into those fires in order to stay covered while destroying the enemy on the objective,” said 1st Lt. Mark Dela Pena, a platoon commander with the unit. The battalion is conducting this training in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, assault an objective during a platoon-reinforced attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. “What I truly hope my Marines take from this training is that they build that implicit communication and that mutual trust between each other. I want them to know the Marines on the support by fire position are covering them so the Marines in the assault know they are able to lean into those fires in order to stay covered while destroying the enemy on the objective,” said 1st Lt. Mark Dela Pena, a platoon commander with the unit. The battalion is conducting this training in order to prepare for their upcoming deployment on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

Two Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment maintain security during the Basic Urban Skills Training course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. The BUST Course trains Marines to perform multiple combat operations on urban environments. - Two Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment maintain security during the Basic Urban Skills Training course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. The BUST Course trains Marines to perform multiple combat operations on urban environments.

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment throws a simulated grenade during lane training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. Marines with the company were required to assault a bunker and when within range, throw a grenade to eliminate any possible threats. The training consisted of four stations, each of which would provide instructions and hands-on training in radio communications, grenade employment, patrolling and emplacing M18 Claymores. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment throws a simulated grenade during lane training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015. Marines with the company were required to assault a bunker and when within range, throw a grenade to eliminate any possible threats. The training consisted of four stations, each of which would provide instructions and hands-on training in radio communications, grenade employment, patrolling and emplacing M18 Claymores.

Lance Corporal Jerimiah Trajkovski, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of Macomb, Michigan, fires his rifle during a close-quarters training exercise aboard the USS San Antonio en route from New York City to Europe, May 26-June 6, 2015. BALTOPS is an annual exercise that provides the opportunity for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and regional partners to strengthen inoperability through a series of tactical maneuvers and scenarios. The exercise involves Marines, sailors, airmen and soldiers of participating nations working side-by-side to enhance each other’s tactics and expertise, both on land and sea. - Lance Corporal Jerimiah Trajkovski, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of Macomb, Michigan, fires his rifle during a close-quarters training exercise aboard the USS San Antonio en route from New York City to Europe, May 26-June 6, 2015. BALTOPS is an annual exercise that provides the opportunity for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and regional partners to strengthen inoperability through a series of tactical maneuvers and scenarios. The exercise involves Marines, sailors, airmen and soldiers of participating nations working side-by-side to enhance each other’s tactics and expertise, both on land and sea.

Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe ordnance from U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers during a combined arms live-fire event as part of exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. - Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe ordnance from U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers during a combined arms live-fire event as part of exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Private First Class John McGraw, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and native of Ashland, Kentucky, collapses during the initial blast of an improvised explosive device during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. Another Marine steps up and assumes the role and responsibilities that belonged to that Marine that was affected allowing the patrol to continue. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Private First Class John McGraw, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and native of Ashland, Kentucky, collapses during the initial blast of an improvised explosive device during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. Another Marine steps up and assumes the role and responsibilities that belonged to that Marine that was affected allowing the patrol to continue. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)