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Laptop computer over New York city skyline. Retro filter effect. - Laptop computer over New York city skyline. Retro filter effect.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, enforce precautionary measures such as cleaning and disinfecting the barracks during field day on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 23. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, enforce precautionary measures such as cleaning and disinfecting the barracks during field day on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 23.

A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

Responsible hunting on Camp Pendleton balances sport and stewardship to the environment - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Holt, deputy commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, searches for deer during a hunting session in the 52 area of MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2018. Deer hunting season runs from the 3rd through the 25th of November, and just as is the case for other wildlife hunting seasons, it is conducted to preserve a sustainable wildlife environment throughout MCB Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

PM Infantry Weapons undergoing largest modernization effort in decades - U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire weapons exercise at range F-18 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2017. The Program Manager for Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command is modernizing various weapon systems to gain a competitive edge over near-peer threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory)

U.S. Marines conduct a simulated assault during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. - U.S. Marines conduct a simulated assault during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020.

A U.S. Marine assists a customer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 24. - A U.S. Marine assists a customer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 24.

U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8. - U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8.

A U.S. Marine participates in an online classroom at Camp Devil Dog, North Carolina, May 5. - A U.S. Marine participates in an online classroom at Camp Devil Dog, North Carolina, May 5.

A U.S. Marine operates a skid steer during a command post exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8. - A U.S. Marine operates a skid steer during a command post exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8.

Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton implements new policies, provisions, and guidance by the establishment of the Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Hotline Program. - Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton implements new policies, provisions, and guidance by the establishment of the Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Hotline Program.

A U.S. Marine inputs data into a computer during a flight simulation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 15. - A U.S. Marine inputs data into a computer during a flight simulation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 15.

A Light Armored Vehicle-25 is used to secure a position during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 31. - A Light Armored Vehicle-25 is used to secure a position during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 31.

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America during flight operations, April 18. - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America during flight operations, April 18.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jennifer Wilbur, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 1, 2020. Wilbur, a 25 year-old Clearwater, Florida native and chief instructor for the College of Military Education Courses, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, was the winner of the second quarter’s Commanding General Innovation Challenge for her introduction of Design Thinking into command sponsored primary military education courses. Design Thinking encourages organizations to focus on the people they are creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jennifer Wilbur, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 1, 2020. Wilbur, a 25 year-old Clearwater, Florida native and chief instructor for the College of Military Education Courses, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, was the winner of the second quarter’s Commanding General Innovation Challenge for her introduction of Design Thinking into command sponsored primary military education courses. Design Thinking encourages organizations to focus on the people they are creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins)

A U.S. Marine puts on ear protection before shooting on the Weapon Training Simulation System at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 29. - A U.S. Marine puts on ear protection before shooting on the Weapon Training Simulation System at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 29.

Fidelis Rides: U-Shop - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Niko Abutin, an aviation ordnanceman with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sanitizes his hands prior to retrieving groceries on April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Abutin was volunteering for “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, a free-to-use shopping service that allows patrons to order their groceries over the phone instead of risking exposure of COVID-19. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Madero)

A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during a full mission profile defense of the amphibious task force exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during a full mission profile defense of the amphibious task force exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

1st Lt. Cinja Webster smiles for a picture at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 30, 2020. - 1st Lt. Cinja Webster smiles for a picture at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 30, 2020.

U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15. - U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15.

The Marine Corps released a request for information for a suite of hearing enhancement devices to help Marines communicate better and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command will assess industry’s capability to provide devices that are compatible with Marine Corps radios and the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet. - The Marine Corps released a request for information for a suite of hearing enhancement devices to help Marines communicate better and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command will assess industry’s capability to provide devices that are compatible with Marine Corps radios and the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet.

CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). - CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020. - U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020.

A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020. - A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020.

A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19. - A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19.

Firefighters initiate prescribed burns at Ranges 108 and 109 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 12. - Firefighters initiate prescribed burns at Ranges 108 and 109 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 12.

A U.S. Marine drives an amphibious assault vehicle onto the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl during an operation to onload and offload equipment for construction of an Expeditionary Medical Facility April, 16. - A U.S. Marine drives an amphibious assault vehicle onto the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl during an operation to onload and offload equipment for construction of an Expeditionary Medical Facility, April 16.

U.S. Marines pilots fly new F-35B 's out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to be delivered to Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Japan on March 26. - U.S. Marines pilots fly new F-35B 's out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to be delivered to Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Japan on March 26.

Gear from Camp Pendleton Fire Department’s Swift-Water Rescue Team is laid out at the 22 Area fire department on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 17. - Gear from Camp Pendleton Fire Department’s Swift-Water Rescue Team is laid out at the 22 Area fire department on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 17.

Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27. - Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27.

A U.S. Marine wires load-studs during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16. - A U.S. Marine wires load-studs during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16.

U.S. Marines are assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force as part of a Marine security detachment supporting Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). - U.S. Marines are assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force as part of a Marine security detachment supporting Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20).

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin.

A U.S. Marine boards an MV-22B Osprey as they prepare for takeoff from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 10. - A U.S. Marine boards an MV-22B Osprey as they prepare for takeoff from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 10.

Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”. - Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”.

A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12. - A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12.

Naval Base Guam - A U.S. Sailor with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, tests a USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sailor for symptoms of COVID-19, on Naval Base Guam, Guam, April 8, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is in Guam for a scheduled port visit for resupply and crew rest during their scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific. - Naval Base Guam - A U.S. Sailor with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, tests a USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sailor for symptoms of COVID-19, on Naval Base Guam, Guam, April 8, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is in Guam for a scheduled port visit for resupply and crew rest during their scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

MCSC fields upgraded tablet-based technology - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 relay information through the Marine Air Ground Task Force Common Handheld during a platoon-supported attack range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 7, 2018. In December 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command fielded the upgraded version of MCH that increases interoperability and reduces bandwidth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

A graphic in support of content about the Secretary of the Navy. - A graphic in support of content about the Secretary of the Navy.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020.

Corps fields next-generation body armor to Marines - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Nash, a rifleman with 1st Marine Division, provides cover fire while wearing the Plate Carrier Generation III during the Integrated Training Exercise at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2020. Developed by Marine Corps Systems Command, the PC Gen. III is a lightweight body armor system comprising protective plates to guard against bullets and fragmentation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

U.S. Marines embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region. - U.S. Marines embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region.

A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020. - A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020.

A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5. - A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5.

Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21. - Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21.

A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020. - A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020.

Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12. - Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12.

A U.S. Marine fires his M4A1 service rifle during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 26. - A U.S. Marine fires his M4A1 service rifle during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 26.

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