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A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman verifies a donor’s information on a unit of blood during an Emergency Whole Blood Transfusion Training Program in Kuwait, July 30. - A U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman verifies a donor’s information on a unit of blood during an Emergency Whole Blood Transfusion Training Program in Kuwait, July 30.

MCSC employs virtual training during COVID-19 - U.S. Marine socially distances and wears a mask while attending the in-classroom portion of his Apprentice Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst course aboard Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 20.

Summer Fury showcases reach of 3rd MAW’s lethal weapons - U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions depart from a forward arming and refueling point during Exercise Summer Fury 20 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., July 31.

A Navy corpsman with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inserts an intravenous therapy into a simulated combat casualty during a nightingale exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - A Navy corpsman inserts an intravenous therapy into a simulated combat casualty during a nightingale exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 29.

U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23. - U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23.

A U.S. Marine UC-12W Huron takes off at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4. - A U.S. Marine UC-12W Huron takes off at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4.

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U.S. Marines arrive to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 31. - U.S. Marines arrive to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 31.

Civilian employees use hand signals to lower the M1A1 “Abrams” tank onto the rail cars aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 7. - Civilian employees use hand signals to lower the M1A1 “Abrams” tank onto the rail cars aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 7.

Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24. - Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24.

U.S. Marines and Sailors wave from a distance to their friends and family as they depart San Diego, Calif. aboard USNS City of Bismarck (EPF-9) July 2. - U.S. Marines and Sailors wave from a distance to their friends and family as they depart San Diego, Calif. aboard USNS City of Bismarck (EPF-9) July 2.

A U.S. Marine prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29. - A U.S. Marine prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29.

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Personnel are monitoring sea turtle nests aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, June 10. - Personnel are monitoring sea turtle nests aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, June 10.

A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24. - A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24.

A U.S. Marine receives over-the-shoulder Networking On-the-Move training from Dylan Cummiford aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 12. - A U.S. Marine receives over-the-shoulder Networking On-the-Move training from Dylan Cummiford aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 12.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

A U.S. Marine posts security during an airfield assault and seizure simulation at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field, Camp Davis, N.C., June 9. - A U.S. Marine posts security during an airfield assault and seizure simulation at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field, Camp Davis, N.C., June 9.

A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26. - A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26.

200622-M-MV109-1348 BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released) - BIZE, Albania (June 22, 2020) Cpl. John Cartwright III, UH-1Y Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M134 GAU-17 during routine sustainment training June 22, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Juliet Calvin, the commanding officer of 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, conducts a walkthrough of the battalion workspaces at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 4, 2020. 1st Network Bn., the first of six new Marine Corps network units, was created to improve oversight, command, and control of the Marine Corps enterprise network while managing building and local area networks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Juliet Calvin, the commanding officer of 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, conducts a walkthrough of the battalion workspaces at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 4, 2020. 1st Network Bn., the first of six new Marine Corps network units, was created to improve oversight, command, and control of the Marine Corps enterprise network while managing building and local area networks around base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

One of only 49 Japanese Type 4 Ka-Tsus ever built is on display at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. - One of only 49 Japanese Type 4 Ka-Tsus ever built is on display at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.

A U.S. Marine briefs task force leaders during a virtual team meeting at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 29. - A U.S. Marine briefs task force leaders during a virtual team meeting at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 29.

A U.S. Marine takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27. - A U.S. Marine takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27.

Marines operate an AN/PRC-117G radio aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, March 6. - Marines operate an AN/PRC-117G radio aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, March 6.

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27. - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II lands on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 11. - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II lands on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 11.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, lifts supplies off the flight deck of USNS Patuxent during a vertical replenishment with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) May 15. - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, lifts supplies off the flight deck of USNS Patuxent during a vertical replenishment with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) May 15.

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.

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)

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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A U.S. Navy sailor ground guides a Kalmar Lidhults Mekaniska Verkstad container forklift truck down the ramp during a Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 27. - A U.S. Navy sailor ground guides a Kalmar Lidhults Mekaniska Verkstad container forklift truck down the ramp during a Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 27.

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 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.

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.