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A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) logo is placed on the entrance of the VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Intake Site on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2024. The new VA BDD Intake Site, located at Bldg. 316 on G Street, supports service members through the BDD process, allowing service members to file a claim for service-connected disabilities up to 180 days prior to separation. The BDD site also supports service members going through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System process and veterans seeking support from the VA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19, Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted advanced ARG/MEU readiness sustainment training. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19, Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted advanced ARG/MEU readiness sustainment training. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Ground Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion while on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), lands aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), lands aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to land aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the Aviation Combat Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to land aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 18, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) conducted a five-day ARG/MEU readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Yeh, a corpsman with Seal Team 17, displays his Infantry Rifle Squad Competition shooting badge after the 4th Marine Division (MARDIV) Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony concludes on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Yeh, a corpsman with Seal Team 17, displays his Infantry Rifle Squad Competition shooting badge after the 4th Marine Division (MARDIV) Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony concludes on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, center, sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, gives his remarks during the 4th MARDIV Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, center, sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, gives his remarks during the 4th MARDIV Infantry Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, center right, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition badges and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals during the Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, center right, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition badges and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals during the Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, right, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Sgt. Markanthony Cambron, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition badge during the Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, right, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awards Sgt. Markanthony Cambron, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition badge during the Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, makes remarks to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jerome W. Bostick, G-3/5 chief with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, makes remarks to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, stand in formation during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, stand in formation during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition Awards Ceremony on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Juni, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, takes notes while chowing down on a Meal Ready to Eat in the field during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Juni, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, takes notes while chowing down on a Meal Ready to Eat in the field during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Juni, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, zeroes his rifle during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Juni, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, zeroes his rifle during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, observes an area down range during a team leader’s reconnaissance event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, observes an area down range during a team leader’s reconnaissance event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Yeh, left, a corpsman with Seal Team 17, participates in the 4th Marine Division (MARDIV) Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Yeh, left, a corpsman with Seal Team 17, participates in the 4th Marine Division (MARDIV) Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, leads his squad out of a defensive position during 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, a squad leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, leads his squad out of a defensive position during 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, left, squad leader, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Payne, a rifleman, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, share a laugh while preparing to move positions in the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Tumbleson, left, squad leader, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Payne, a rifleman, both with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, share a laugh while preparing to move positions in the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Fortin, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for the next evaluated event during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Fortin, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, prepares for the next evaluated event during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Tyer, a team leader with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awaits instructions during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Tyer, a team leader with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (MARDIV), Marine Forces Reserve, awaits instructions during the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 9, 2024. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Borjas