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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, interacts with Marines during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows Marines to simulate a series of cyber space attacks by identifying and countering them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, interacts with Marines during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows Marines to simulate a series of cyber space attacks by identifying and countering them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)

A Royal Thai Marine talks with a U.S. Marine during a combined joint High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid insertion as part of Cobra Gold 2020, at Chandy Range Kingdom of Thailand, March 2. - A Royal Thai Marine talks with a U.S. Marine during a combined joint High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid insertion as part of Cobra Gold 2020, at Chandy Range Kingdom of Thailand, March 2.

Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11. - Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11.

Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen conduct a simulated casualty evacuation while participating in the final exercise during exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Ban Chan Khrem, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 5. - U.S. Navy Corpsmen conduct a simulated casualty evacuation while participating in the final exercise during exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Ban Chan Khrem, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 5.

A U.S. Marine receives a brief during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28. - A U.S. Marine receives a brief during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Reynolds, left, a pool program specialist from Recruiting Station Nashville, tosses a freshly cut tree branch to Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Coppersmith, the administrative chief at RS Nashville, as they work together to clear fallen trees and debris on March 6, 2020. The Marines worked with local authorities and volunteers to assist with the clean-up and recovery efforts in the local area after severe storms and tornados blew across Middle Tennessee on March 3rd, 2020, which caused death, injury and widespread property damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Phommachanh) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Reynolds, left, a pool program specialist from Recruiting Station Nashville, tosses a freshly cut tree branch to Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Coppersmith, the administrative chief at RS Nashville, as they work together to clear fallen trees and debris on March 6, 2020. The Marines worked with local authorities and volunteers to assist with the clean-up and recovery efforts in the local area after severe storms and tornados blew across Middle Tennessee on March 3rd, 2020, which caused death, injury and widespread property damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Phommachanh)

Hershel Woodrow Williams, Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four and Medal of Honor recipient, salutes as he is introduced to the stage along with other members of the ship commissioning committee, March 7. - Hershel Woodrow Williams, Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four and Medal of Honor recipient, salutes as he is introduced to the stage along with other members of the ship commissioning committee, March 7.

A Royal Thai Marine showcases a scorpion to U.S. Marines during jungle survival training at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand, March 4. - A Royal Thai Marine showcases a scorpion to U.S. Marines during jungle survival training at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand, March 4.

U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion West athletes gather to show the medals won during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials powerlifting competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. - U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion West athletes gather to show the medals won during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials powerlifting competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans.

The 10th annual Marine Corps Trials opening ceremony welcomed athletes from six countries including Colombia, United Kingdom, Georgia, Canada, France, and Italy to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 29. The Marine Corps Trials is an adaptive sports event involving more than 200 wounded, ill or injured Marines, Sailors, veterans and international competitors, promoting recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Garrett Gillespie) - The 10th annual Marine Corps Trials opening ceremony welcomed athletes from six countries including Colombia, United Kingdom, Georgia, Canada, France, and Italy to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 29. The Marine Corps Trials is an adaptive sports event involving more than 200 wounded, ill or injured Marines, Sailors, veterans and international competitors, promoting recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Garrett Gillespie)

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard passes through the streets of San Antonio, during the Western Heritage Parade, Feb. 1. - The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard passes through the streets of San Antonio, during the Western Heritage Parade, Feb. 1.

Capt. Nick Berger, project officer in Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds the M320A1 during a weeklong review of the system. - Capt. Nick Berger, project officer in Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command, holds the M320A1 during a weeklong review of the system.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alex R. Diaz, retail operations chief for Marine Corps Community Services, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, staples on a new target point during the 2016 intramural rifle and pistol competition on Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8. - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alex R. Diaz, retail operations chief for Marine Corps Community Services, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, staples on a new target point during the 2016 intramural rifle and pistol competition on Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8.

From left to right, U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Stacy Clardy, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, Thai Army Lt. Gen. Sittipol Nimnuan, director general of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Thai Mine Action Center, and the RTAF Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Pariphat Phalasin celebrate after detonating a group of recovered landmines at a landmine reduction event during Cobra Gold 2020 at Watthana Nakjon, Sa Kaeo, Kingdom of Thailand, March 3. - From left to right, U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Stacy Clardy, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, Thai Army Lt. Gen. Sittipol Nimnuan, director general of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Thai Mine Action Center, and the RTAF Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Pariphat Phalasin celebrate after detonating a group of recovered landmines at a landmine reduction event during Cobra Gold 2020 at Watthana Nakjon, Sa Kaeo, Kingdom of Thailand, March 3.

A U.S. Marine builds a snow wall during cold-weather training near Bjerkvik, Norway, Feb. 23. - A U.S. Marine builds a snow wall during cold-weather training near Bjerkvik, Norway, Feb. 23.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific waits participates in the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual kickoff event at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 2. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific waits participates in the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual kickoff event at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 2.

Cobra Gold: Partner Nations Practice Noncombatant Evacuation Operations - Chemical, biochemical, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Royal Thai Navy Sailors scan a simulated noncombatant evacuee during a noncombatant evacuation operation as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Utapao, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 29, 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20 is the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region.

Americans will head to the polls Nov. 3, 2020, to elect the president of the United States. - Americans will head to the polls Nov. 3, 2020, to elect the president of the United States.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a direct air support center during Cobra Gold 20 at Camp Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao, Chon Buri, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 26. - U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a direct air support center during Cobra Gold 20 at Camp Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao, Chon Buri, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 26.

U.S. Marines participate in a foot patrol during cold-weather training at Bjerkvik, Norway, Feb. 23. - U.S. Marines participate in a foot patrol during cold-weather training at Bjerkvik, Norway, Feb. 23.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George E. Wahlen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

PFC Douglas T. Jacobson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his actions on Feb. 26, 1945. - PFC Douglas T. Jacobson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his actions on Feb. 26, 1945.

Private Wilson “Doug” Watson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at the White House Oct. 5, 1945, for his actions on Feb. 26-27, 1945. - Private Wilson “Doug” Watson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at the White House Oct. 5, 1945, for his actions on Feb. 26-27, 1945.

Members of the U.S. military community on Okinawa participated in the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The summit was held to help service members and their families transition out of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen) - Members of the U.S. military community on Okinawa participated in the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The summit was held to help service members and their families transition out of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Volunteers from across the island of Okinawa came to participate in the English Day Camp at the Nago Youth House, Feb. 22. - Volunteers from across the island of Okinawa came to participate in the English Day Camp at the Nago Youth House, Feb. 22.

Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Battle Colors Rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C, Feb. 21. - Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Battle Colors Rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C, Feb. 21.

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Sgt. Ross F. Gray was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 21, 1945. - Sgt. Ross F. Gray was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 21, 1945.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd MAW, work together to refuel an F-35B Lighting II during a forward area refueling point operation at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Feb. 4. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd MAW, work together to refuel an F-35B Lighting II during a forward area refueling point operation at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Feb. 4.

Equipment from the Tromsdal, Frigaard, and Bjugn caves waits to be loaded onto a Britannia Seaways shipping vessel at Orkanger Port, Norway, Feb. 17. - Equipment from the Tromsdal, Frigaard, and Bjugn caves waits to be loaded onto a Britannia Seaways shipping vessel at Orkanger Port, Norway, Feb. 17.

Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japanese Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade service members communicate during a simulated bilateral small-boat raid on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9. - Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japanese Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade service members communicate during a simulated bilateral small-boat raid on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 9.

U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. - U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.

Cpl. Tony Stein was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945. - Cpl. Tony Stein was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945.

U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks with Marines, Sailors and civilians during the Enlisted Professional and Personal Development Summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 3, 2020. The attendees were solicited to provide the Commandant of the Marine Corps with opinions and recommendations on how to improve education, health, recruitment, and retainment of Marines in a professional environment. - U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks with Marines, Sailors and civilians during the Enlisted Professional and Personal Development Summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 3, 2020. The attendees were solicited to provide the Commandant of the Marine Corps with opinions and recommendations on how to improve education, health, recruitment, and retainment of Marines in a professional environment.

Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15. - Twenty-eight Iwo Jima veterans and members of the Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee pose for a group photo after the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15.

Marines test new night vision goggles in realistic setting - U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct practical application to compare green and white phosphor night vision goggles at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, June 18, 2019. White phosphor goggles will replace the traditional green phosphor goggles for improved night vision capabilities during MRF-D aviation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos)

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. David H. Berger presents an American flag to Barbara Kelley, wife of retired Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Paul X. Kelley, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 13, 2020. Kelley served as CMC from 1983 to 1987. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Morgan L. R. Burgess) - Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. David H. Berger presents an American flag to Barbara Kelley, wife of retired Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Paul X. Kelley, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 13, 2020. Kelley served as CMC from 1983 to 1987. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Morgan L. R. Burgess)

U.S. Marines with the Tactical Air Control Party Program call for close air support while mobile during exercise Fireball Eagle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, February 4. - U.S. Marines with the Tactical Air Control Party Program call for close air support while mobile during exercise Fireball Eagle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, February 4.

A formation of skis belonging to U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as they conduct a bilateral sniper rifle range with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28. - A formation of skis belonging to U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as they conduct a bilateral sniper rifle range with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion and 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up an antenna during a HAM Amateur Radio Licensing Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10, 2020. The objective of the course was to increase knowledge on amateur radios and radio operating procedures in order to develop and enhance the Marines’ capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion and 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up an antenna during a HAM Amateur Radio Licensing Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10, 2020. The objective of the course was to increase knowledge on amateur radios and radio operating procedures in order to develop and enhance the Marines’ capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Color Guard presents the colors during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6. - The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Color Guard presents the colors during a wreath laying ceremony for the 109th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Feb. 6.

U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill participates in the Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 14. - U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill participates in the Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 14.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with U.S. Marines while conducting Vertical Assault training during exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 28. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with U.S. Marines while conducting Vertical Assault training during exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 28.

A U.S. Marine prepares his aircraft in support of Exercise Winter Fury on Jan. 15th. - A U.S. Marine prepares his aircraft in support of Exercise Winter Fury on Jan. 15th.

The Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) is a cooperative partnership of Naval Aviation stakeholders focused on sustaining required current readiness and advancing future warfighting capabilities at best possible cost. It is comprised of Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contractors from across service branches and organizations, working together to identify and resolve readiness barriers and warfighting degraders. - The Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) is a cooperative partnership of Naval Aviation stakeholders focused on sustaining required current readiness and advancing future warfighting capabilities at best possible cost. It is comprised of Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contractors from across service branches and organizations, working together to identify and resolve readiness barriers and warfighting degraders.

A U.S. Marine competes against an opponent during an open wrestling tournament at the Semper Fit Gym, Feb. 1. - A U.S. Marine competes against an opponent during an open wrestling tournament at the Semper Fit Gym, Feb. 1.

Marines cut the ceremonious ribbon to commemorate the expansion and modernization of Townsend Bombing Range, the East Coast’s premier air-to-ground bombing range. - Marines cut the ceremonious ribbon to commemorate the expansion and modernization of Townsend Bombing Range, the East Coast’s premier air-to-ground bombing range.

U.S. Marine and the commanding officer of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, chant with the forces during an opening ceremony to start off exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26. - U.S. Marine and the commanding officer of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, chant with the forces during an opening ceremony to start off exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26.

U.S. Marines conduct a six-mile hike during cold weather familiarization training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22. - U.S. Marines conduct a six-mile hike during cold weather familiarization training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22.