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U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provide security while awaiting the arrival of an aircraft during a casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 2, 2018.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to the Marines of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Sept. 13, 2018.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant Timothy Cottell, a platoon commander with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assists an young attendee into a Light Armored Vehicle during Los Angeles Fleet Week, Aug. 31, 2018

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Peru, arrive in San Diego after spending weeks deployed to Peru and Chile, Dec. 21, 2018.

Children cheer as the 1st Marine Division Band’s Brass Quintet marches by during the San Clemente Veteran’s Day Parade in San Clemente, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018.

Retired Marine Corps Capt. Bill Horn receives a decorated robe as a token of appreciation for his military service at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido, Calif., Nov. 8, 2018.

From left, Tiah Sengebau, a member with Norwegian Peoples Aid, a Palau Norwegian Peoples Aid member, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dent Hall, explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, EOD 3 and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Charles Brown, with EOD Mobile Unit 5, Detachment Marianas, place Composition 4 explosives onto shell fragments during EOD training at a demolition range, Babeldaop, Republic of Palau, Nov. 28.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Coleman, a military policeman with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Force Koa Moana, talks to an officer with Palau Police Force, during a live-five training at Ngardmau, Republic of Palau, Nov. 28.

Marines with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, transport canned goods during a hike for those in need at Camp Pendleton, Calif., November 16, 2018.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jay Hanlon, command inspector general, I Marine Expeditionary Force kisses his wife Heather Pauline Hanlon during his retirement ceremony at the Ranch House, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 11, 2018.

Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Gen. Yoshinari Marumo, chief of staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, during a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while docked at Naval Base San Diego, Jan. 25.

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Chuong Ngyuen, the sergeant major of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command, speaks to Marines and Sailors during a town hall meeting Oct. 19, 2018. During the town hall, the SPMAGTF-CR-CC Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major briefed Marines on operations in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Teagan Fredericks)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Marine Corps Col. George Schreffler, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command, speaks to Marines and Sailors during a town hall meeting October 19, 2018. During the town hall, the SPMAGTF-CR-CC Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major briefed Marines on operations in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Teagan Fredericks)

SOUTHWEST ASIA – A U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to board an MV-22 Osprey at a site near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, Sept. 7, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines supported Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, conducting live-fire demonstrations showcasing the unit’s crisis response capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Lopez)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command and Kuwait Armed Forces service members rush to their objective during exercise Invincible Sentry August 8, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC works with partner nations on maintaining regional security through joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA – U.S. Marines with India Company 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command board an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise August 19, 2018. The training exercise provided Marines the opportunity to enhance combat readiness and crisis response skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Teagan Fredericks)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA -- U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Scott Symons, a pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares his notepad prior to takeoff. The pilots of the F/A-18 provide aerial security for the Marines on the ground while providing a close air support for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, MIDDLE EAST – An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 164 loaded with Marines attached to 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment prepare to execute a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise July 8, 2018. The exercise simulated the rescue of two downed pilots in a night time environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, SOUTHWEST ASIA – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Johnson, an intelligence analyst with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), recovers an Instant Eye quadcopter system out of the night sky July 27, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines regularly support Task Force Spartan, whose mission is to advise and assist Iraqi forces in the Ramadi area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabino Perez)

U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 2, 2018. The drill was part of a field exercise the battalion executed providing the Marines realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice.)