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U.S. Marines prepare for the official cake cutting during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

U.S. Marines prepare for the official cake cutting during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers

U.S. Marines present the colors during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading Gen. John A. Lejeune’s, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

U.S. Marines present the colors during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading Gen. John A. Lejeune’s, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers

U.S. Marines prepare for the march off of the traditional cake during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony, at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

U.S. Marines prepare for the march off of the traditional cake during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony, at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers

Michael Lazzara, right, Jacksonville Mayor pro tempore and the guest of honor, gives a speech during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

Michael Lazzara, right, Jacksonville Mayor pro tempore and the guest of honor, gives a speech during the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune cake cutting ceremony at the Goettge Memorial Field House on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2020. Marines with MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune celebrated the 245th Marine Corps birthday by reading the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps and cutting the traditional birthday cake while adhering to COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands in honor of those who have served our country in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Veterans Day is a time of reflection and an opportunity to give recognition to men and women who have served in the armed services throughout history. “To devote yourself to this country and sacrifice time with your family, and possibly even your life for the love of your country says a lot about service members’ character,” said U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brenden McDaniel, commanding officer, Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “I am proud to be part of an organization that carries so much pride and honor.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands in honor of those who have served our country in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Veterans Day is a time of reflection and an opportunity to give recognition to men and women who have served in the armed services throughout history. “To devote yourself to this country and sacrifice time with your family, and possibly even your life for the love of your country says a lot about service members’ character,” said U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brenden McDaniel, commanding officer, Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “I am proud to be part of an organization that carries so much pride and honor.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as recognition for the nearly ten million veterans of the five branches of the Armed Forces who served active duty during the Vietnam era in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Veterans Day is a time of reflection and an opportunity to give recognition to men and women who have served in the armed services throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as recognition for the nearly ten million veterans of the five branches of the Armed Forces who served active duty during the Vietnam era in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Veterans Day is a time of reflection and an opportunity to give recognition to men and women who have served in the armed services throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

Mathew Cork, right, manager for Marathon Targets, informs Marines with 2nd Marine Division about the use of robotic targets during combat simulations for effective fire and movement during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Mathew Cork, right, manager for Marathon Targets, informs Marines with 2nd Marine Division about the use of robotic targets during combat simulations for effective fire and movement during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

Mathew Cork, right, manager for Marathon Targets, informs Marines with 2nd Marine Division about the use of robotic targets during combat simulations for effective fire and movement during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Mathew Cork, right, manager for Marathon Targets, informs Marines with 2nd Marine Division about the use of robotic targets during combat simulations for effective fire and movement during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

David W. VanHorn, center, the assistant site lead at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shows a Marine with 2nd Marine Division a new range under construction that simulates real life scenarios that can take place during combat missions during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

David W. VanHorn, center, the assistant site lead at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, shows a Marine with 2nd Marine Division a new range under construction that simulates real life scenarios that can take place during combat missions during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

Dale Kruse, the director for range and training area management, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Dale Kruse, the director for range and training area management, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division, gives his remarks during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division, gives his remarks during the Warfighter Training Symposium at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. The symposium provided more than 150 leaders with information on facilities available on MCB Camp Lejeune to Marines for training and provides an opportunity to inquire about range complex capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion attend an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion attend an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks following an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Alford awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives his remarks following an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Alford awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, presents a letter of appreciation to Fredrick L. Small, the range developmental progress officer for MCB Camp Lejeune, during an awards ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Small received the letter for his efforts during the planning and transformation of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, presents a letter of appreciation to Fredrick L. Small, the range developmental progress officer for MCB Camp Lejeune, during an awards ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Small received the letter for his efforts during the planning and transformation of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion stand at attention during an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available while forward deployed and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion stand at attention during an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available while forward deployed and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awards Lance Cpl. Jacob J. Morales, right, heavy equipment operator with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Morales received the award for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awards Lance Cpl. Jacob J. Morales, right, heavy equipment operator with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Morales received the award for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awards Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan E. Hill, right, heavy equipment chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, the Meritorious Achievement Medal on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Hill received the award for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, center, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awards Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan E. Hill, right, heavy equipment chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, the Meritorious Achievement Medal on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Hill received the award for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan E. Hill, left, heavy equipment chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, stands at attention during an awards ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Hill received the Meritorious Service Medal for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan E. Hill, left, heavy equipment chief with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, stands at attention during an awards ceremony on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Hill received the Meritorious Service Medal for his efforts in building the G-36 Company Battle Course Range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reads the citation of a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during an awards ceremony at the site of the new G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion received the award for their efforts in helping to build the range. The range has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reads the citation of a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during an awards ceremony at the site of the new G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion received the award for their efforts in helping to build the range. The range has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion report to Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, during an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Alford awarded the Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in helping to building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion report to Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, during an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Alford awarded the Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in helping to building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ginnie Lee