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Marines and Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion air out their uniforms during a quarterly gas chamber qualification on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. - Marines and Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion check the proper fit of their masks during a quarterly gas chamber qualification on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Service members with the unit qualify quarterly to ensure they are effectively able to use protective equipment in a contaminated environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion destroy vacant beach houses at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 30 - Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion operate heavy equipment while destroying vacant beach houses at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 30. The beach houses were torn down with heavy equipment, sledge hammers and by hand. The cabanas are being destroyed to create pathways for amphibious assault vehicles during Exercise Bold Alligator slated to occur in October. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley Lawson)

Col. David Owen, the Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group Commanding Officer, presents a challenge coin to a Marine with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion Alpha Company during Mountain Warfare Training in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 24, 2017. - Col. David Owen, the Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group Commanding Officer, presents a challenge coin to a Marine with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion Alpha Company during Mountain Warfare Training in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 24, 2017. Mountain Warfare Training is a field exercise designed to teach Marines fighting tactics and survival skills in high altitudes and cold weather. The Marines are with 2nd LEB, 3rd LEB, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, 6th Communication Battalion, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, and 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gloria Lepko.)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) fire a mine clearing line charge (MCLIC) for a Tank Mechanized Assault Course (TMAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 28, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Bikers park their vehicles after escorting the buses carrying the Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2017. Marines and Sailors returned from a 6-month Unit Deployment Program in Okinawa, Japan. V38 conducted exercises in Okinawa, Mainland Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam and other smaller islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) - Bikers park their vehicles after escorting the buses carrying the Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2017. Marines and Sailors returned from a 6-month Unit Deployment Program in Okinawa, Japan. V38 conducted exercises in Okinawa, Mainland Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam and other smaller islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Maj. Sasha Kuhlow presents the Pyeatt family an American flag. The flag was flown at Sgt. Pyeatt’s camp during the time of his death. Sgt. Pyeatt was killed in action Afghanistan, February 2011. - Maj. Sasha Kuhlow presents the Pyeatt family an American flag. The flag was flown at Sgt. Pyeatt’s camp during the time of his death. Sgt. Pyeatt was killed in action Afghanistan, February 2011.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF-8) convoy in a Humvee from range 114A after conducting a Motorized Fire and Movement Exercise (MFME) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 23, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

A Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell) - A Marine prepares to load the charge into an M777A2 Howitzer during a live-fire range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2017. The purpose of this field operation is to test and improve the unit’s capabilities by putting the Marines into a simulated combat environment. The Marine is with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

A Marine carrying an award streamer approaches the unit colors during the rededication ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2017. Marines celebrated their unit’s 100-year anniversary with a rededication ceremony, dinner and a night of shared camaraderie. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) - A Marine carrying an award streamer approaches the unit colors during the rededication ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2017. Marines celebrated their unit’s 100-year anniversary with a rededication ceremony, dinner and a night of shared camaraderie. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner) - M1A1 Abrams battle tanks scan for targets during a combined arms range for Iron Wolf 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2017. Iron Wolf 17 is a multi-unit exercise designed to simulate battlefield conditions Marines may face while deployed. The tanks are from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)