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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shane Ryan, left, and Sgt. Shaun Muller, instructors with the Mobile Training Team, Marine Corps Shooting Team, pose for a photo after conducting training for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 3, 2023. The Mobile Training Team provides unique additional training for Marines in preparation for the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shane Ryan, left, and Sgt. Shaun Muller, instructors with the Mobile Training Team, Marine Corps Shooting Team, pose for a photo after conducting training for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 3, 2023. The Mobile Training Team provides unique additional training for Marines in preparation for the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022. In order to enhance the Marine Corps’ capability to control littoral areas with a reduced footprint, 2d LAR facilitated the employment of a TOW missile fired from a LAV-AT utilizing a radio frequency signal between the launch tube and missile. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022.

Sgt. Gregory Stewart looks on as a fellow Marine learns proper underwater breathing techniques during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The Modular Amphibious Egress Training, also known as the Helo Dunker, teaches Marines survival techniques to use if a helicopter lands in the water. Stewart is a crewman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. - Sgt. Gregory Stewart looks on as a fellow Marine learns proper underwater breathing techniques during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 26, 2016. The Modular Amphibious Egress Training, also known as the Helo Dunker, teaches Marines survival techniques to use if a helicopter lands in the water. Stewart is a crewman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

Lance Cpl. Cary Chafton, a rifleman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion gives directions to his squad during a patrolling exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness. - Lance Cpl. Cary Chafton, a rifleman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion gives directions to his squad during a patrolling exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities. - Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities.

A light armored vehicle crew with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division moves from one battle position to another during a pre-qualification on the LAV weapon systems aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2015. During the exercise, the crew on the LAV moved from position to position to engage several targets and were evaluated on their accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness in identifying the target that presented the highest threat. - A light armored vehicle crew with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division moves from one battle position to another during a pre-qualification on the LAV weapon systems aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2015. During the exercise, the crew on the LAV moved from position to position to engage several targets and were evaluated on their accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness in identifying the target that presented the highest threat.

Light armored vehicle crewmen with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion man a crew-served M240 Bravo medium machine gun during a live-fire platoon attack exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. The unit utilized machine guns, which stood in for the battalion’s light armored vehicles for the exercise, but the weapon systems still provided an opportunity for Marines to maintain their combat skills. - Light armored vehicle crewmen with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion man a crew-served M240 Bravo medium machine gun during a live-fire platoon attack exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2015. The unit utilized machine guns, which stood in for the battalion’s light armored vehicles for the exercise, but the weapon systems still provided an opportunity for Marines to maintain their combat skills.