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Marines shoot at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines shoot at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

Marines move into positions during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines move into positions during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

A Marine shoots at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Marine shoots at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

Marines rush into position during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines rush into position during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

Marines take cover behind a wooden palette while shooting at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines take cover behind a wooden palette while shooting at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

A Marine reloads his rifle during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Marine reloads his rifle during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

A Marine reloads his rifle during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A Marine reloads his rifle during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator 17 and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

Marines shoot at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Marines shoot at targets during a cross training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017. Marines from both Echo Company and Combined Anti-Armor Team with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted cross training in preparation for Exercise Bold Alligator and the units’ overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo

Marines conducting an ambush, use an M240B medium machine gun to fire at opposing forces during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Marines conducting an ambush, use an M240B medium machine gun to fire at opposing forces during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

Marines clear the area after conducting an ambush on opposing forces during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Marines clear the area after conducting an ambush on opposing forces during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marines are with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

A Marine clears an area after conducting an ambush on an opposing force during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marine is with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

A Marine clears an area after conducting an ambush on an opposing force during defensive operations training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2017. The exercise is used by the battalion to improve proficiency with combat tactics and in preparation for future operations. The Marine is with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly Pernell

Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Marines fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun, mounted to an amphibious assault vehicle, at simulated enemy targets during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, carries his main pack up multiple hills during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted multiple training events such as conditioning hikes, simulating attacking the enemy, rope climbing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, carries his main pack up multiple hills during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted multiple training events such as conditioning hikes, simulating attacking the enemy, rope climbing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker

Marines fire a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missile at simulated hostile vehicle positions during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Marines fire a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missile at simulated hostile vehicle positions during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division receive water from the water trailer during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, support 2d Battalion, 8th Marines logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. The water trailer can hold up to 600 gallons of water and serves as the primary source of water to Marines in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division receive water from the water trailer during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, August 6, 2017. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, support 2d Battalion, 8th Marines logistically by tackling the technical aspects of mountainous and cold weather operations by providing them chow, water, and fuel. The water trailer can hold up to 600 gallons of water and serves as the primary source of water to Marines in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Shoemaker

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-8 fire an M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Large Scale Exercise 2017 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 16, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-8 fire an M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Large Scale Exercise 2017 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 16, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, both with Regimental Combat Team-8, conducted a live-fire range during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, both with Regimental Combat Team-8, conducted a live-fire range during Large scale Exercise-17 at Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 15-18, 2017. LSE-17 is a multinational exercise, led by 2nd Marine Division, with elements from the United Kingdom, France, Canada and II Marine Expeditionary Force, focused on integrating all capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and coalition forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 stands by to be refueled during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug 04, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photograph by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force-8 stands by to be refueled during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug 04, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photograph by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

Photo by Cpl Smith, Justin

Pfc. William Brooks, machine gunner, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, sights in his M240B during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., August 2, 2017. Marines with 2/8, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale)

Pfc. William Brooks, machine gunner, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, sights in his M240B during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., August 2, 2017. Marines with 2/8, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale

Lance Cpl. Aidan Blansfield, machine gunner, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, sets up security during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., August 2, 2017. Marines with 2/8, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale)

Lance Cpl. Aidan Blansfield, machine gunner, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, sets up security during Mountain Training Exercise 4-17 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., August 2, 2017. Marines with 2/8, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Pfc. Margaret Gale

12th Marine Littoral Regiment