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A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division fires downrange amid an immediate action drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with the KJK to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. The main technique the Marines executed was “buddy rushing,” a system where appointed Marines fire at the target, while other Marines rush in the designated direction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division fires downrange amid an immediate action drill during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with the KJK to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. The main technique the Marines executed was “buddy rushing,” a system where appointed Marines fire at the target, while other Marines rush in the designated direction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Photo by Sgt. Tayler Schwamb

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, patrols during exercise Platinum Ren at an undisclosed location, Norway, May 13, 2019. The evening patrol was conducted to acclimatize the team to the harsh Artic climate and mountainous terrain, increase interoperability within the allies and partners of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and prepare the integrated teams for their future demanding operations during Platinum Ren. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, patrols during exercise Platinum Ren at an undisclosed location, Norway, May 13, 2019. The evening patrol was conducted to acclimatize the team to the harsh Artic climate and mountainous terrain, increase interoperability within the allies and partners of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and prepare the integrated teams for their future demanding operations during Platinum Ren. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Photo by Sgt. Tayler Schwamb

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Autumn Taniguchi, a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fireman carries Cpl. Antonio Garcia, a fire support Marine with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, during an Urban Leaders Course (ULC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 24, 2019. The ULC provides Marines an opportunity to improve their leadership skills and abilities as small unit leaders in an urban combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Autumn Taniguchi, a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fireman carries Cpl. Antonio Garcia, a fire support Marine with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, during an Urban Leaders Course (ULC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 24, 2019. The ULC provides Marines an opportunity to improve their leadership skills and abilities as small unit leaders in an urban combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana Madrigal

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), provides security during the Urban Leaders Course (ULC), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2019. The ULC enhances Marines' skills and leadership abilities as small unit leaders in urban combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), provides security during the Urban Leaders Course (ULC), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2019. The ULC enhances Marines' skills and leadership abilities as small unit leaders in urban combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Cpl. Audrey Rampton

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) conduct CB90-class fast assault craft drills during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 8, 2019. The CB90 is a 500 horsepower class of fast military assault craft that can execute extremely sharp turns at high speeds and decelerate from top speed to a full stop in 2.5 boat lengths allowing the boats to operate in close proximity to one another. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) conduct CB90-class fast assault craft drills during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 8, 2019. The CB90 is a 500 horsepower class of fast military assault craft that can execute extremely sharp turns at high speeds and decelerate from top speed to a full stop in 2.5 boat lengths allowing the boats to operate in close proximity to one another. Exercise Platinum Ren is a theater security cooperation training evolution held with Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando to sustain mission essential tasks in harsh operating environments and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Photo by Sgt. Tayler Schwamb

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ryan McCormic, the motor transport officer with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, showcases 3D printing capabilities at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 19, 2018. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment is the first infantry battalion on the west coast to implement 3D printing at their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ryan McCormic, the motor transport officer with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, showcases 3D printing capabilities at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 19, 2018. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment is the first infantry battalion on the west coast to implement 3D printing at their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone and Lena Basilone on their wedding day July 10, 1944 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Oceanside, Calif. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary's Star of the Sea)

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone and Lena Basilone on their wedding day July 10, 1944 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Oceanside, Calif. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary's Star of the Sea)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

This Valentine's Day, 1st Marine Division shares the story of the celebrated Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone and his wife Lena Mae. This is St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church in Oceanside, Calif., where the couple got married in 1944.

This Valentine's Day, 1st Marine Division shares the story of the celebrated Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone and his wife Lena Mae. This is St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church in Oceanside, Calif., where the couple got married in 1944.

Photo by Cpl. Teagan Fredericks

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, come ashore in assault amphibious vehicles during an amphibious landing exercise for Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 4, on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, multilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, come ashore in assault amphibious vehicles during an amphibious landing exercise for Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 4, on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, multilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

Photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers move a combat rubber raiding craft inland during Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 1, on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, multilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers move a combat rubber raiding craft inland during Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 1, on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, multilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

Photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Henry Young, an anti-tank missile gunner with 1st Tank Battalion, provides security for a patrol during the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 29, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones III)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Henry Young, an anti-tank missile gunner with 1st Tank Battalion, provides security for a patrol during the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 29, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, patrol during the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 29, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones III)

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, patrol during the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 29, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Quinones

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Edgar Maldonado Jr., a main battle tank technician with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stages a M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle in preparation for exercise Comanche Run at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2019. Comanche Run consists of mobilization and embarkation procedures, offensive and defensive monitoring evaluation teams that provide the battalion the opportunity to improve its combat readiness, resiliency, and its ability to fight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sahara A. Zepeda)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Edgar Maldonado Jr., a main battle tank technician with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stages a M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle in preparation for exercise Comanche Run at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2019. Comanche Run consists of mobilization and embarkation procedures, offensive and defensive monitoring evaluation teams that provide the battalion the opportunity to improve its combat readiness, resiliency, and its ability to fight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sahara A. Zepeda)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sahara Zepeda

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Everett Libolt, a missile gunner with 1st Tank Battalion, fires a M16 rifle during the live fire portion of the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 30, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M.C. Rampton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Everett Libolt, a missile gunner with 1st Tank Battalion, fires a M16 rifle during the live fire portion of the 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 30, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and combat marksmanship, to determine the best squad within 1st MARDIV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M.C. Rampton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey Rampton

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, move to their combat operation center, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, move to their combat operation center, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High-mobility artillery rocket system fires a M270 rocket during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 19 at Army Facility Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 7, 2018. SK19 is an annual training exercise and assesses the 1st Marine Division’s ability to conduct ground combat operations against a peer or near-peer adversary. The exercise challenges the division’s commanders, staff, and units in a dynamic scenario against a reactive and opposing force to refine the units’ command and control, interoperability, and fundamental warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High-mobility artillery rocket system fires a M270 rocket during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 19 at Army Facility Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 7, 2018. SK19 is an annual training exercise and assesses the 1st Marine Division’s ability to conduct ground combat operations against a peer or near-peer adversary. The exercise challenges the division’s commanders, staff, and units in a dynamic scenario against a reactive and opposing force to refine the units’ command and control, interoperability, and fundamental warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Cpl. Audrey Rampton

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