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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator breaks through the waves as he pilots toward the beaches of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. Marines began their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which tested the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator breaks through the waves as he pilots toward the beaches of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. Marines began their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which tested the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Amphibious Assault Vehicles set a defense as the remaining AAV-7s assault the beach on Camp Pendleton Feb. 25, 2016. The exercise evaluated the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles set a defense as the remaining AAV-7s assault the beach on Camp Pendleton Feb. 25, 2016. The exercise evaluated the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A Marine removes a heavily armored engine cover from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle in order to conduct maintenance on the engine during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. Marines in the maintenance section are also tested during the MCCRE along with the AAV-7 crew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

A Marine removes a heavily armored engine cover from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle in order to conduct maintenance on the engine during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. Marines in the maintenance section are also tested during the MCCRE along with the AAV-7 crew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman scans the area for enemy activity during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman scans the area for enemy activity during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

An Assault Amphibious Vehicle embarks on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Once aboard the ship, the AAV-7s staged for the start of a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation, which prepares Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for its upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

An Assault Amphibious Vehicle embarks on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Once aboard the ship, the AAV-7s staged for the start of a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation, which prepares Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for its upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Assault Amphibious Vehicles break through the fog to arrive at the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. The beach assault was part of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Assault Amphibious Vehicles break through the fog to arrive at the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. The beach assault was part of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Lance Cpl. Faris Abbassi, right, communicates with his driver after embarking on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Marines conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s readiness for its upcoming deployment. Abbassi is a crewman with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division and is from Dallas, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Faris Abbassi, right, communicates with his driver after embarking on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Marines conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test the unit’s readiness for its upcoming deployment. Abbassi is a crewman with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division and is from Dallas, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue presents the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award to Lt. Michael Kennedy at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue is the commanding general of 1st Marine Division. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue presents the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award to Lt. Michael Kennedy at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue is the commanding general of 1st Marine Division. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue speaks at the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, was a guest speaker and presented awards to the recipients. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue speaks at the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, was a guest speaker and presented awards to the recipients. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue presents the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award to Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, was a guest speaker and presented awards to the recipients. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O'Donohue presents the Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award to Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, was a guest speaker and presented awards to the recipients. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss

Rear Adm. Brent Scott gives the opening remarks for the first Professional Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Rear Adm. Brent Scott gives the opening remarks for the first Professional Naval Chaplaincy Excellence award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23, 2016. The ceremony recognized Lt. Michael Kennedy and Petty Officer 3rd Class Dawaylon Farr for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide spiritual guidance and renewed faith to Marines and sailors serving I Marine Expeditionary Force. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. Kennedy is a chaplain with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Farr is a religious program specialist with 1st Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss

A crew member aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion directs a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle driver into position at Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were transported to the USS Essex (LHD 2) to start the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The LCAC crew is with Assault Craft Unit 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

A crew member aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion directs a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle driver into position at Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were transported to the USS Essex (LHD 2) to start the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The LCAC crew is with Assault Craft Unit 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Marines wait to board a Landing Craft Air Cushion to transport to the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The Marines prepared to start a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure the unit is ready for an upcoming deployment. The Marines are with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Marines wait to board a Landing Craft Air Cushion to transport to the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The Marines prepared to start a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure the unit is ready for an upcoming deployment. The Marines are with Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A well deck crew member aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) waits to guide High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles off a Landing Craft Air Cushion to the cargo hull of the ship near Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were the first wave transported to the ship for the start of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

A well deck crew member aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) waits to guide High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles off a Landing Craft Air Cushion to the cargo hull of the ship near Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were the first wave transported to the ship for the start of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Sergeant Hatsumura Shoutarou, a rifleman with 3rd Company, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, prepares to dismount an amphibious assault vehicle to conduct a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Sergeant Hatsumura Shoutarou, a rifleman with 3rd Company, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, prepares to dismount an amphibious assault vehicle to conduct a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

A rifleman assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

A rifleman assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

A field radio operator assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, relays orders to his squad, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

A field radio operator assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, relays orders to his squad, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, observes the impact area as several service members fire on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, observes the impact area as several service members fire on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 9, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bi-lateral training exercise between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines to strengthen warfighting capabilities in ship to shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

1st Marine Division