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In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast. - In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast.

U.S. Marines setup the Ground Data Terminal at a RQ-21A Blackjack spoke site in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 9. - U.S. Marines setup the Ground Data Terminal at a RQ-21A Blackjack spoke site in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 9.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall) - U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

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.

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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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.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 24. - U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, 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. - 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.

Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29. - Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29.

LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7. - LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7.

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 draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8. - A U.S. Marine draws a bow at the Rattlesnake Canyon Archery Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 8.

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.

A drill instructor prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7. - A drill instructor prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7.

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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)

A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21. - A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21.

Corporal Philip Jasso completes reports in his new office at was once the Base Safety Department. - Corporal Philip Jasso completes reports in his new office at was once the Base Safety Department.

Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released) - The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released)

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 hikes during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23. - A U.S. Marine hikes during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23.

Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez. - Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, visits The Citadel, a public military college temporarily utilized to stage poolees for a 14-day observation period in Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2020. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, visits The Citadel, a public military college temporarily utilized to stage poolees for a 14-day observation period in Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2020.

U.S. Marines attending the Gamerjibe virtual career fair occupy the Marine Corps booth, May 20. - U.S. Marines attending the Gamerjibe virtual career fair occupy the Marine Corps booth, May 20.

U.S. Marines conduct a flight training exercise with the MV-22B Osprey along the shores of Oahu, Hawaii, May 28th. - U.S. Marines conduct a flight training exercise with the MV-22B Osprey along the shores of Oahu, Hawaii, May 28th.

A U.S. Marine stretches before practice during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3. - A U.S. Marine stretches before practice during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3.

Three civilians speak at a table. - From left: Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness; Lisa W. Hershman, the Defense Department's chief management officer, and Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, conduct a news briefing at the Pentagon, May 26, 2020.

A U.S. Marine returns to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., after providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the whole-of-nation COVID-19 Response, May 19. - A U.S. Marine returns to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., after providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the whole-of-nation COVID-19 Response, May 19.

A firefighter feeds a prescribed burn in the Juliet Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23. - A firefighter feeds a prescribed burn in the Juliet Training Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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. 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.

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 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.

Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).