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U.S. Marines with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a combat marksmanship practice range at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a combat marksmanship practice range at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Gonzalez (center), squad leader with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, supervises Marines during a combat marksmanship practice range, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Gonzalez (center), squad leader with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, supervises Marines during a combat marksmanship practice range, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marines with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct rifle to pistol transitions during a combat marksmanship practice range at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct rifle to pistol transitions during a combat marksmanship practice range at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary force, ‘goes ashore’ for the last time at the conclusion of his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Stemming from the naval tradition of requesting permission to leave the ship, ‘going ashore’ signifies the honorable retirement of a sailor from naval service. Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary force, ‘goes ashore’ for the last time at the conclusion of his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Stemming from the naval tradition of requesting permission to leave the ship, ‘going ashore’ signifies the honorable retirement of a sailor from naval service. Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The shadowbox of Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, lies on display during his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton, June 3, 2016. The shadowbox was a gift given to Smith by the Navy, which displays duty stations he served in, ribbons and medals he was awarded, and the insignias of the ranks he rose through. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The shadowbox of Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, lies on display during his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton, June 3, 2016. The shadowbox was a gift given to Smith by the Navy, which displays duty stations he served in, ribbons and medals he was awarded, and the insignias of the ranks he rose through. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, center, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and his two sons receive letters of appreciation from Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I MEF, right, and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major of I MEF, during Smith’s change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Smith, a Ridgecrest native, is retiring from the United States Navy after 30 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, center, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and his two sons receive letters of appreciation from Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I MEF, right, and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major of I MEF, during Smith’s change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Smith, a Ridgecrest native, is retiring from the United States Navy after 30 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I MEF, after being awarded the Legion of Merit during his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Replacing Smith as I MEF CMC is Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, who served with Smith, a Ridgecrest native, during Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I MEF, after being awarded the Legion of Merit during his change of charge and retirement ceremony on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Replacing Smith as I MEF CMC is Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, who served with Smith, a Ridgecrest native, during Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, front, and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, march to Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, for the change of charge and retirement ceremony for Smith on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. As a veteran of 3 armed conflicts, Smith is retiring after 30 years of honorable service. Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, front, and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, march to Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, for the change of charge and retirement ceremony for Smith on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. As a veteran of 3 armed conflicts, Smith is retiring after 30 years of honorable service. Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, bow their head for the invocation during the change of charge and retirement ceremony for Smith on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Smith is retiring after 30 years of honorable service in the United States Navy. Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, bow their head for the invocation during the change of charge and retirement ceremony for Smith on Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. Smith is retiring after 30 years of honorable service in the United States Navy. Dominguez, a Superior, Arizona native, is replacing Smith, a Ridgecrest native, as the command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, looked at some of the tools used throughout the history of the Marine Corps during the unit’s 75th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton May 27, 2016. On the second day, veterans were center stage as they presented themselves and their military experiences with the current personnel of 1st CEB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, looked at some of the tools used throughout the history of the Marine Corps during the unit’s 75th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton May 27, 2016. On the second day, veterans were center stage as they presented themselves and their military experiences with the current personnel of 1st CEB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine veteran speaks to current service members about his time in the Marine Corps during the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 75th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton May 27, 2016. On the second day, veterans were center stage as they presented themselves and their military experiences with the current personnel of 1st CEB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine veteran speaks to current service members about his time in the Marine Corps during the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 75th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton May 27, 2016. On the second day, veterans were center stage as they presented themselves and their military experiences with the current personnel of 1st CEB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. Colin Smith, the commanding officer of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives remarks during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB hosted a rededication ceremony, where Smith recognized service members and veterans who once served with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. Colin Smith, the commanding officer of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives remarks during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB hosted a rededication ceremony, where Smith recognized service members and veterans who once served with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. Colin Smith, the commanding officer of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pins the defense superior service medal to the unit colors during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB hosted a rededication ceremony, where Marines individually pinned each unit award onto the unit colors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. Colin Smith, the commanding officer of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pins the defense superior service medal to the unit colors during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB hosted a rededication ceremony, where Marines individually pinned each unit award onto the unit colors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, salute during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. The ceremony honored its current unit awards while also recognizing the veterans in attendance who served in some of the notorious battles of old, during World War II, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, salute during a rededication ceremony as part of the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. The ceremony honored its current unit awards while also recognizing the veterans in attendance who served in some of the notorious battles of old, during World War II, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines and veterans bow their heads during a rededication ceremony as part of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB honored its current unit awards while also recognizing the veterans in attendance who served in some of the notorious battles of old, during World War II, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines and veterans bow their heads during a rededication ceremony as part of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. After touring the area, 1st CEB honored its current unit awards while also recognizing the veterans in attendance who served in some of the notorious battles of old, during World War II, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Mr. Harrison Tanksley, Career Course Seminar chief instructor, College of Distance Education and Training, congratulates the staff sergeants of the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. To be eligible for promotion, staff sergeants are required to attend Career Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. -- Mr. Harrison Tanksley, Career Course Seminar chief instructor, College of Distance Education and Training, congratulates the staff sergeants of the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. To be eligible for promotion, staff sergeants are required to attend Career Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. – Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, congratulates the Marine graduates of Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff, and Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. The College of Distance Education and Training mission is to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the Marine Corps training and education continuum in order to increase operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. – Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, congratulates the Marine graduates of Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff, and Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. The College of Distance Education and Training mission is to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the Marine Corps training and education continuum in order to increase operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Sean Fordham, the chemical, biological, radiological, neurological chief for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a graduation certificate from Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, after the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. Career Course Seminar provides the skills necessary for a staff sergeant to act as a problem solver, lead at a platoon level, mentor company-grade officers and lead and develop subordinate leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Sean Fordham, the chemical, biological, radiological, neurological chief for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a graduation certificate from Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, after the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. Career Course Seminar provides the skills necessary for a staff sergeant to act as a problem solver, lead at a platoon level, mentor company-grade officers and lead and develop subordinate leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, present veterans with a current small-arms weaponry display during the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. During the event, veterans who served with 1st CEB gathered at the current headquarters building and toured the area, while speaking with current service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, present veterans with a current small-arms weaponry display during the unit’s 75th anniversary at Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. During the event, veterans who served with 1st CEB gathered at the current headquarters building and toured the area, while speaking with current service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

Photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Harrison

I Marine Expeditionary Force