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Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013.

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Sgt. Justin M. Logue (left) and Sgt. Scott C. Hunt (right), both assistant team leaders, Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, kneel in front of a battlefield cross during the 10th Annual Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2018. The Recon Challenge is open to all reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from around the world.

Sgt. Justin M. Logue (left) and Sgt. Scott C. Hunt (right), both assistant team leaders, Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, kneel in front of a battlefield cross during the 10th Annual Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2018. The Recon Challenge is open to all reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from around the world.

Photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, center, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Capt. Logan A. Giger, left, infantry officer, MBW, and Capt. Ryan Davis, logistics officer, MBW, stand at a ceremonial position during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. John A. Studds at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 10, 2018. General Studds was commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1960 and served the following 33 years as an Infantry Officer. He commanded Marines at all levels including; Commander, Charlie Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for valor and was the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Studds concluded his devout career as the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, center, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Capt. Logan A. Giger, left, infantry officer, MBW, and Capt. Ryan Davis, logistics officer, MBW, stand at a ceremonial position during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. John A. Studds at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 10, 2018. General Studds was commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1960 and served the following 33 years as an Infantry Officer. He commanded Marines at all levels including; Commander, Charlie Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for valor and was the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Studds concluded his devout career as the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, operate Light Armored Vehicles by convoy from Ventspils to Adazi, Latvia, during Exercise Saber Strike 17, June 2, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares NATO Allies and partners to effectively respond to regional crises and to meet their own security needs by strengthening their borders and countering threats.

Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, operate Light Armored Vehicles by convoy from Ventspils to Adazi, Latvia, during Exercise Saber Strike 17, June 2, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares NATO Allies and partners to effectively respond to regional crises and to meet their own security needs by strengthening their borders and countering threats.

Photo by Cpl. Devan Barnett

U.S. Marine jumps out of a UH1-Z Huey, into the ocean off the shore of San Onofre beach during the helocast section of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

U.S. Marine jumps out of a UH1-Z Huey, into the ocean off the shore of San Onofre beach during the helocast section of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, walk down logs during the innaugural Challenge Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and 2 pool stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, walk down logs during the innaugural Challenge Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and 2 pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Challenge competitors climb up the ropes on the obstacle course during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Challenge competitors climb up the ropes on the obstacle course during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, during the inaugural Challenge Reconnaissance on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and two pool stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, during the inaugural Challenge Reconnaissance on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

MGySgt. Christophe L. May and Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root cross the finish line of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

MGySgt. Christophe L. May and Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root cross the finish line of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root recovers his gear after scout swim to the shores of San Onofre beach during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The event consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root recovers his gear after scout swim to the shores of San Onofre beach during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor fallen recon Marines. The event consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live-fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., show children an M240B machine gun mounted on a Light Armored Vehicle during a static display in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 6. Marine Week Nashville celebrates the contributions of local Marines whose service to our nation has protected and preserved our way of life for hundreds of years.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., show children an M240B machine gun mounted on a Light Armored Vehicle during a static display in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 6. Marine Week Nashville celebrates the contributions of local Marines whose service to our nation has protected and preserved our way of life for hundreds of years.

Photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion pull a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion pull a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive at Warrior’s Cove for Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive at Warrior’s Cove for Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion bout with pugil sticks during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion bout with pugil sticks during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division screams while pulling during the battalion’s Highlander Night tug-of-war competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit.

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division screams while pulling during the battalion’s Highlander Night tug-of-war competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Training that took place during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held between the USMC and JGSDF, focused on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning and amphibious landing operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Training that took place during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held between the USMC and JGSDF, focused on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning and amphibious landing operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols