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A U.S. flag hangs above the parade deck during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding general to Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

A U.S. flag hangs above the parade deck during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding general to Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division, salute the flag during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division, salute the flag during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, left, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division, congratulates Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd AABN during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, left, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division, congratulates Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd AABN during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018. The ceremony was held in honor of O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize, left, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division and Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd AABN, 1st Marine Division, stand for the playing of Waltzing Matilda during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018.The ceremony was held in honor of O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Keith C. Brenize, left, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (AABN), 1st Marine Division and Lt. Col. William E. O’Brien, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd AABN, 1st Marine Division, stand for the playing of Waltzing Matilda during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2018.The ceremony was held in honor of O’Brien, who relinquished his post as 3rd AABN commanding general to Brenize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey M. C. Rampton

SERGEANT MAJOR AMMAN E. CATALAN

SERGEANT MAJOR AMMAN E. CATALAN

Photo by SERGEANT MAJOR AMMAN E. CATALAN

SgtMaj Al Torres

SgtMaj Al Torres

Photo by SgtMaj Al Torres

Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Glenn

Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Glenn

Photo by Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Glenn

U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

A U.S. Marine with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, marches by the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial during the unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

A U.S. Marine with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, marches by the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial during the unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps and Navy veterans observe the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial during the unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marine Corps and Navy veterans observe the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial during the unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2018. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 2,706 Marines and sailors who gave their lives serving our great nation. (U.S. photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, holds the battalion's battle axe 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. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Nakonieczny, commanding officer of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, holds the battalion's battle axe 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, 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

1st Marine Division