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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), set up a defense of amphibious task force posture with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck of the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), set up a defense of amphibious task force posture with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck of the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector De Jesus

U.S. Navy Sailors with the USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares to chock and chain a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

U.S. Navy Sailors with the USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares to chock and chain a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector De Jesus

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone (WMSL 758) sails in formation while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone (WMSL 758) sails in formation while the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducts a simulated strait transit during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 26, 2024. The 24th MEU and Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting COMPTUEX, their final at-sea certification exercise under the evaluation of Carrier Strike Group 4 and Expeditionary Operations Training Group. Throughout COMPTUEX, the WSP ARG-24th MEU is evaluated across a spectrum of scenarios that determine their readiness to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Hector De Jesus

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor speaks to the Marine and Sailors as the new Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor speaks to the Marine and Sailors as the new Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks to the Marine and Sailors of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks to the Marine and Sailors of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to appoint Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor (right) as Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (center), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to appoint Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor (right) as Sergeant Major of the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to relieve Sgt. Maj. James Horr (right) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), prepares to relieve Sgt. Maj. James Horr (right) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. James Horr (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson (left), the commanding officer for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), relieves Sgt. Maj. James Horr (center) of his duties as Sergeant Major the 26th MEU(SOC) during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Apr. 19, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sergeant’s Major contributions during his tenure and allowing the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Sgt. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Todd Grindstaff, a native of Missouri and a weapons and tactics training chief with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, operates a drone during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Todd Grindstaff, a native of Missouri and a weapons and tactics training chief with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, operates a drone during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Todd Grindstaff, a native of Missouri and a weapons and tactics training chief with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, prepares drones for a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Todd Grindstaff, a native of Missouri and a weapons and tactics training chief with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, prepares drones for a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, run toward cover during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, run toward cover during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shavoci Jones, left, a native of Illinois and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, loads an M1014 shotgun during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shavoci Jones, left, a native of Illinois and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, loads an M1014 shotgun during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, listens to instruction during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, listens to instruction during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, loads an M4 carbine during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, loads an M4 carbine during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, fires an M4 carbine during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackery Potter, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, fires an M4 carbine during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, throw smoke grenades during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, throw smoke grenades during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard McCarty Jr., a native of Georgia and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) section leader with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, observes Marines during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard McCarty Jr., a native of Georgia and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) section leader with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, observes Marines during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Leach, a native of New York and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Alpha Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, patrols during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Leach, a native of New York and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) gunner with Alpha Battery, 2nd LAAD Battalion, patrols during a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, pose for a photo following a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, pose for a photo following a counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 16, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion conducted a dynamic tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith