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Michal Beech, an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) instructor, demonstrates dry fire training aids at the ISMT at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Michal Beech, an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) instructor, demonstrates dry fire training aids at the ISMT at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Distinguished visitors observe infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Distinguished visitors observe infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Distinguished visitors learn about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Distinguished visitors learn about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, dry fires a training M18 pistol at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, dry fires a training M18 pistol at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, Distinguished Senior Fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, Distinguished Senior Fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, about infantry immersion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, observe training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, observe training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, left, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, right, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, pose for a photo during the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner on MCB Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, left, director of the Japan U.S. Military Program, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, right, distinguished senior fellow (non-resident), Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, pose for a photo during the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner on MCB Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Sasakawa Peace Foundations USA and their spouses attend the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, the Sasakawa Peace Foundations USA and their spouses attend the Japan U.S. Military Program dinner at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japan U.S. Military Program connects U.S. service members, families and civilians who have served in Japan through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, the Embassy of Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kovatch, center, commanding officer of 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, is interviewed by media during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

A Dutch Marine with 25 RSTA Squadron, prepares a Type 163 laser target designator during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

A Dutch Marine with 25 RSTA Squadron, prepares a Type 163 laser target designator during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

A Swedish armed forces member, right, and Dutch Marines with 25 RSTA Squadron, utilize an Android Tactical Assault Kit to observe a training site during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

A Swedish armed forces member, right, and Dutch Marines with 25 RSTA Squadron, utilize an Android Tactical Assault Kit to observe a training site during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

Dutch Marines with 25 RSTA Squadron, utilize a Joint Fires Support System, multifunctional binoculars, and an Android Tactical Assault Kit to conduct close air support during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

Dutch Marines with 25 RSTA Squadron, utilize a Joint Fires Support System, multifunctional binoculars, and an Android Tactical Assault Kit to conduct close air support during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathaniel Fuiten, a field artillery officer with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, posts security during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathaniel Fuiten, a field artillery officer with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, posts security during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathaniel Fuiten, a field artillery officer with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, traverses the terrain at a training site during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathaniel Fuiten, a field artillery officer with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, traverses the terrain at a training site during exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

A student with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfires a training M18 pistol during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A student with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfires a training M18 pistol during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

A student with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfires a training M2A1 .50 caliber machine gun during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

A student with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfires a training M2A1 .50 caliber machine gun during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfire training M240 machine guns during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfire training M240 machine guns during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfire training M18 pistols during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps dryfire training M18 pistols during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps drive a simulated High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Students with the Lejeune High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps drive a simulated High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during a visit to the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 5, 2025. Students visited the ISMT to gain a higher understanding of Marine Corps tactics and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

Photo by Cpl. Loriann Dauscher