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U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2018. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, grapple during Highlanders’ Night at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2018. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard

U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pull during the battalion’s Highlanders' Night tug-of-war competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2018. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pull during the battalion’s Highlanders' Night tug-of-war competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2018. Highlanders’ Night is an annual event the battalion holds to celebrate its history and traditions while building camaraderie through competitive events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the battle of Iwo Jima, shakes hands with Marines during his visit to the 5th Marine Regiment Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 29, 2018. Williams visits the newly unveiled memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who gave their lives guarding our great nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the battle of Iwo Jima, shakes hands with Marines during his visit to the 5th Marine Regiment Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 29, 2018. Williams visits the newly unveiled memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who gave their lives guarding our great nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa Hernandez

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the battle of Iwo Jima, speaks to Marines during his visit to the 5th Marine Regiment Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 29, 2018. Williams visits the newly unveiled memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who gave their lives guarding our great nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the battle of Iwo Jima, speaks to Marines during his visit to the 5th Marine Regiment Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 29, 2018. Williams visits the newly unveiled memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who gave their lives guarding our great nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa Hernandez

Sergeant Major Anthony J. Pompos

Sergeant Major Anthony J. Pompos

Photo by Sergeant Major Anthony J. Pompos

Captain Peter C. Foster

Captain Peter C. Foster

Photo by Captain Peter C. Foster

1st Sgt. L. M. Ortega

1st Sgt. L. M. Ortega

Photo by 1st Sgt. L. M. Ortega

Lt. Col. John S. Kinitz

Lt. Col. John S. Kinitz

Photo by Lt. Col. John S. Kinitz

SERGEANT MAJOR MICHAEL E. CHILDS

SERGEANT MAJOR MICHAEL E. CHILDS

Photo by SERGEANT MAJOR MICHAEL E. CHILDS

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, dig fighting holes during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 29, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, dig fighting holes during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 29, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob McLean, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, engages the enemy during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 30, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob McLean, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, engages the enemy during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 30, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Reihm, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 28, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Reihm, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 28, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, utilize amphibious assault vehicles during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 29, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, utilize amphibious assault vehicles during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 29, 2017. MCCREs are conducted to ensure unit standardization and combat readiness in preparation for operational deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division provide security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 23, 2017. A MCCRE is designed to evaluate all assigned Mission Essential Tasks prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division provide security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 23, 2017. A MCCRE is designed to evaluate all assigned Mission Essential Tasks prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division clear buildings during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 23, 2017. A MCCRE is the commander’s method to formally evaluate units in execution of core Mission Essential Tasks prior to an operational deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division clear buildings during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 23, 2017. A MCCRE is the commander’s method to formally evaluate units in execution of core Mission Essential Tasks prior to an operational deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 19, 2017. A MCREE is the commander’s method to formally evaluate units in execution of core Mission Essential Tasks prior to an operational deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 19, 2017. A MCREE is the commander’s method to formally evaluate units in execution of core Mission Essential Tasks prior to an operational deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division poses for a portrait during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 22, 2017. A MCCRE is designed to evaluate all assigned Mission Essential Tasks prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division poses for a portrait during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 22, 2017. A MCCRE is designed to evaluate all assigned Mission Essential Tasks prior to deploying. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division confirms grids during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. I Marine Expeditionary Force implemented the MCCRE as an evaluation of the company through regimental units in core Mission Essential Tasks in order to ensure unit preparation for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division confirms grids during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017. I Marine Expeditionary Force implemented the MCCRE as an evaluation of the company through regimental units in core Mission Essential Tasks in order to ensure unit preparation for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Marines from the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., maneuver across a route during a dry run for a live fire training exercise in a light armored vehicle (LAV), Feb. 18, 2018 at Phu Lamyai, Kingdom of Thailand. The LAV is an amphibious vehicle being tested on its ability to function under combat conditions. The unit is forward-deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of the unit deployment program. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Eastham)

Marines from the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., maneuver across a route during a dry run for a live fire training exercise in a light armored vehicle (LAV), Feb. 18, 2018 at Phu Lamyai, Kingdom of Thailand. The LAV is an amphibious vehicle being tested on its ability to function under combat conditions. The unit is forward-deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of the unit deployment program. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Eastham)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jodi Eastham

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division adjusts his night vision as the sun set on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a night raid training exercise at Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Area 25 in order to maintain mission readiness. (Marine Corps photo by PFC. Stephen Beard)

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division adjusts his night vision as the sun set on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a night raid training exercise at Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Area 25 in order to maintain mission readiness. (Marine Corps photo by PFC. Stephen Beard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

1st Marine Division