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Sergeant Derrick Higgs and Cpl. Clayton Degnan, both with Co. C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand after receiving the Mitchell Cup and their annual rifle squad competition badges for winning the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The Mitchell Cup was named after Cpl. Robert Mitchell, who received the Navy Cross for his heroic actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Sergeant Derrick Higgs and Cpl. Clayton Degnan, both with Co. C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand after receiving the Mitchell Cup and their annual rifle squad competition badges for winning the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The Mitchell Cup was named after Cpl. Robert Mitchell, who received the Navy Cross for his heroic actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, members of the winning squad of the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition, are awarded their annual infantry squad competition badges and Certificates of Commendation during an award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The competition included combat marksmanship, physical fitness tests, offensive and defensive operations, and highlighted the Marine Corps’ focus on small-unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, members of the winning squad of the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition, are awarded their annual infantry squad competition badges and Certificates of Commendation during an award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The competition included combat marksmanship, physical fitness tests, offensive and defensive operations, and highlighted the Marine Corps’ focus on small-unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vincent Kyzer, the 1st Marine Division Gunner, speaks during the 2016 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. “You are the best infantry squads that the Corps has to offer today, without a doubt,” said Kyzer. “Everyone did a very fine job and put a lot of heart and effort into this.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vincent Kyzer, the 1st Marine Division Gunner, speaks during the 2016 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. “You are the best infantry squads that the Corps has to offer today, without a doubt,” said Kyzer. “Everyone did a very fine job and put a lot of heart and effort into this.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

Lance Cpl. Jaime J. Camacho and Cpl. Edward R. O’Reilly consult a map to ensure their squad is hiking in the right direction during 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Camacho, a native of Laredo, Texas, is a team leader and O’Reilly, a native of Chicago, Illinois, is a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Lance Cpl. Jaime J. Camacho and Cpl. Edward R. O’Reilly consult a map to ensure their squad is hiking in the right direction during 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Camacho, a native of Laredo, Texas, is a team leader and O’Reilly, a native of Chicago, Illinois, is a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles

Lance Cpl. Jaime J. Camacho takes aim at a simulated enemy for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Camacho, a native of Laredo, Texas, is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Lance Cpl. Jaime J. Camacho takes aim at a simulated enemy for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Camacho, a native of Laredo, Texas, is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vincent Kyzer, the 1st Marine Division Gunner, and Lance Cpl. Kalin Mamales, a rifleman with Co. A, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division stand at the position of attention as Mamales is presented a Certificate of Commendation for placing second in the infantry marksmanship competition during the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The 1st Marine Division hosted its annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th, and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit, infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vincent Kyzer, the 1st Marine Division Gunner, and Lance Cpl. Kalin Mamales, a rifleman with Co. A, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division stand at the position of attention as Mamales is presented a Certificate of Commendation for placing second in the infantry marksmanship competition during the 2016 1st Marine Division Squad Competition award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 14, 2016. The 1st Marine Division hosted its annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th, and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit, infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

Lance Cpl. Christophe J. Belton takes aim at targets during a combat marksmanship course for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Belton, a native of Los Angeles is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Lance Cpl. Christophe J. Belton takes aim at targets during a combat marksmanship course for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Belton, a native of Los Angeles is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles

Lance Cpl. Chance A. Goff prepares to fire an M203 Grenade Launcher during a combat marksmanship course for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Goff, who placed first in the marksmanship competition, is a native of Fayette, Missouri and a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Lance Cpl. Chance A. Goff prepares to fire an M203 Grenade Launcher during a combat marksmanship course for 1st Marine Division’s annual Infantry Squad competitions. The competition pits squads from the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments along with one from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against one another in marksmanship, physical fitness and squad-level tactics. Goff, who placed first in the marksmanship competition, is a native of Fayette, Missouri and a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles

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Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division lay out gear for an inspection during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 13, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division lay out gear for an inspection during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 13, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division provide security during a patrol for the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 13, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division provide security during a patrol for the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 13, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division move towards defensive positions during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 14, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division move towards defensive positions during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 14, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division consult a map while building a terrain model during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 12, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division consult a map while building a terrain model during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 12, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division build a terrain model during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 12, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division build a terrain model during the 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition July 12, 2016 at Camp Pendleton, California. The 1st Marine Division hosted their annual Infantry Squad or “Super Squad” competition which pits the 1st, 5th and 7th Marine Regiments and a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion against each other in tests designed to evaluate their leadership and small unit infantry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)

Photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria

The 2016 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition medal. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl Timothy Valero)

The 2016 1st Marine Division Infantry Squad Competition medal. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl Timothy Valero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in pugil sticks matches during the battalion’s annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in pugil sticks matches during the battalion’s annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 1st Marine Division, conduct timed Humvee pulls during the battalion’s Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The intramural competitions strengthened the bonds between the Marines working in teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 1st Marine Division, conduct timed Humvee pulls during the battalion’s Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The intramural competitions strengthened the bonds between the Marines working in teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion cheer and motivate the Marines participating in a tug-of-war challenge during the battalion’s annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The competitions tighten the bonds of brotherhood and build esprit corps as units work together in head to head competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion cheer and motivate the Marines participating in a tug-of-war challenge during the battalion’s annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The competitions tighten the bonds of brotherhood and build esprit corps as units work together in head to head competitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division screams while pulling during the battalion’s Highlander Night tug-of-war competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

A Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division screams while pulling during the battalion’s Highlander Night tug-of-war competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night tightens the bonds of brotherhood through competitions that pit unit against unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct a six-mile hike to Red Beach where the battalion held its annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night brings the battalion together to strengthen their brotherhood and esprit-de-corps through a warrior’s fest and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct a six-mile hike to Red Beach where the battalion held its annual Highlander Night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2016. The Highlander Night brings the battalion together to strengthen their brotherhood and esprit-de-corps through a warrior’s fest and competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

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