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U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band rehearse with the Band De La Troupe Des Marines on Camp de Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band rehearsed along side the Band De La Troupe Des Marines to prepare for the upcoming Belleau Wood anniversary ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band rehearse with the Band De La Troupe Des Marines on Camp de Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band rehearsed along side the Band De La Troupe Des Marines to prepare for the upcoming Belleau Wood anniversary ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Luis Vega

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band rehearse with the Band De La Troupe Des Marines on Camp de Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band rehearsed along side the Band De La Troupe Des Marines to prepare for the upcoming Belleau Wood anniversary ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band rehearse with the Band De La Troupe Des Marines on Camp de Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band rehearsed along side the Band De La Troupe Des Marines to prepare for the upcoming Belleau Wood anniversary ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Luis Vega

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band observe as a quartet of French Army Orchestra members play at the school of music on Camp d' Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band took a tour of the French Army Music School after a rehearsal that had taken place earlier that day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band observe as a quartet of French Army Orchestra members play at the school of music on Camp d' Satory, Versailles, France, May 26, 2015. The 1st Marine Division Band took a tour of the French Army Music School after a rehearsal that had taken place earlier that day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis A. Vega/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Luis Vega

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Competitors trek through the mud and hills to complete the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. With rain pouring down their backs, competitors completed 11 stations spread across more than 25 miles.

Competitors trek through the mud and hills to complete the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. With rain pouring down their backs, competitors completed 11 stations spread across more than 25 miles.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

A Marine checks in during one of the two aquatic events during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The competitors not only swam in two events in a pool, but also conducted a 1-kilometer swim in the Pacific Ocean.

A Marine checks in during one of the two aquatic events during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The competitors not only swam in two events in a pool, but also conducted a 1-kilometer swim in the Pacific Ocean.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, reassures a corpsman he is fit to continue the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. Corpsmen were placed throughout the course to ensure the competitors were safe and able to continue.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, reassures a corpsman he is fit to continue the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. Corpsmen were placed throughout the course to ensure the competitors were safe and able to continue.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, pushes over a wall during the obstacle course portion of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. Jarvis would go on to win the Recon Challenge with his partner, Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, with a time of 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, pushes over a wall during the obstacle course portion of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. Jarvis would go on to win the Recon Challenge with his partner, Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, with a time of 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Competitors carried the banners of their fallen Marines on their rucks during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The competitors carried the names of these Marines to instill brotherhood and make sure they are never forgotten.

Competitors carried the banners of their fallen Marines on their rucks during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The competitors carried the names of these Marines to instill brotherhood and make sure they are never forgotten.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, complete their second aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The two-man teams were required to sink a tire in the deep end of a pool and later retrieve it.

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, complete their second aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15, 2015. The two-man teams were required to sink a tire in the deep end of a pool and later retrieve it.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

PFC Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment adjusts the sights of the 81 mm mortar system during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

PFC Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment adjusts the sights of the 81 mm mortar system during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Murray

PFC Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepares to drop a mortar round during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

PFC Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepares to drop a mortar round during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Murray

Mortarmen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment fire mortar rounds during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Mortarmen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment fire mortar rounds during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Murray

Mortarmen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prepare to drop a mortar round during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Mortarmen with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prepare to drop a mortar round during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Murray

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues

Corporal Christian Bills, gunner, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, nicknamed “America’s Company,” performs maintenance on his M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank named Star Lord during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 11, 2015. Desert Scimitar enables 1st Marine Division to test and refine its command and control capabilities and ensures 1st Marine Division units remain committed to consistently improving the quality of their training efforts and their resultant warfighting capabilities.

Corporal Christian Bills, gunner, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, nicknamed “America’s Company,” performs maintenance on his M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank named Star Lord during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 11, 2015. Desert Scimitar enables 1st Marine Division to test and refine its command and control capabilities and ensures 1st Marine Division units remain committed to consistently improving the quality of their training efforts and their resultant warfighting capabilities.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher J. Moore

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