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A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sights in with an M-240B machine gun while in the defense during Exercise Bougainville I at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sights in with an M-240B machine gun while in the defense during Exercise Bougainville I at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, observes his surroundings while executing improvised explosive device training during Exercise Bougainville I at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, observes his surroundings while executing improvised explosive device training during Exercise Bougainville I at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Davis, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, throws a training grenade while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Davis, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, throws a training grenade while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Konner Pontius, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, advances down range while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Konner Pontius, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, advances down range while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, communicates with his troops while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, rifleman, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, communicates with his troops while executing squad attacks during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, tactically moves while on patrol during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, tactically moves while on patrol during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, identifies a simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

A U.S. Marine with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, identifies a simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2020. Bougainville I is designed to train and evaluate team leaders in small unit proficiency and increase the Battalion’s combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid infiltration exercise at Ie Shima, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020. The exercise represented a step forward in demonstrating how III Marine Expeditionary Force units can leverage the unique capabilities of joint partners in rapidly dispersing to and operating from key maritime terrain, sustain distributed positions, and quickly displace or withdraw as necessitated by the tactical situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donovan Massieperez)

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid infiltration exercise at Ie Shima, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020. The exercise represented a step forward in demonstrating how III Marine Expeditionary Force units can leverage the unique capabilities of joint partners in rapidly dispersing to and operating from key maritime terrain, sustain distributed positions, and quickly displace or withdraw as necessitated by the tactical situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donovan Massieperez)

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Massieperez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, right, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. James Bierman at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, right, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. James Bierman at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, right, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. James Bierman at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, right, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. James Bierman at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Bradley (left) and Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook stand in front of the “Division Sergeants Major” board in the 3rd Marine Division Headquarters building on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2020. This traditional board captures the lineage of the senior enlisted leaders who have carried the title of Division Sergeant Major. Bradley will transfer the title to Sgt. Maj. Cook on July 15 without a ceremony to avoid formations or large gatherings, therefore lowering the chances to spread COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Bradley (left) and Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook stand in front of the “Division Sergeants Major” board in the 3rd Marine Division Headquarters building on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2020. This traditional board captures the lineage of the senior enlisted leaders who have carried the title of Division Sergeant Major. Bradley will transfer the title to Sgt. Maj. Cook on July 15 without a ceremony to avoid formations or large gatherings, therefore lowering the chances to spread COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez

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The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released)

The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released)

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Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez

Col. Jason D. Perry, the outgoing Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment and Commander of Camp Schwab, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 4th Marine Regiment and the civilian and Japanese employees of Camp Schwab to gives his thanks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Col. Jason D. Perry, the outgoing Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment and Commander of Camp Schwab, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 4th Marine Regiment and the civilian and Japanese employees of Camp Schwab to gives his thanks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Photo by Cpl. Kallahan Morris

Col. Jason D. Perry, the outgoing Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment and Commander of Camp Schwab, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 4th Marine Regiment and the civilian and Japanese employees of Camp Schwab to gives his thanks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Col. Jason D. Perry, the outgoing Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment and Commander of Camp Schwab, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 4th Marine Regiment and the civilian and Japanese employees of Camp Schwab to gives his thanks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Photo by Cpl. Kallahan Morris

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. This iteration of the exercise is executed by units across III Marine Expeditionary Force including an activated reserve unit, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. This iteration of the exercise is executed by units across III Marine Expeditionary Force including an activated reserve unit, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes

A U.S. Marine with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division participates in the Advanced Infantry Marine Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2020. 3rd Marine Division conducts mission essential training to remain ready to respond to any crisis situation throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division participates in the Advanced Infantry Marine Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2020. 3rd Marine Division conducts mission essential training to remain ready to respond to any crisis situation throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez

Mrs. Barbara Mathews speaks to service members and guests during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earns this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Mrs. Barbara Mathews speaks to service members and guests during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earns this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment sights down range in the platoon defensive position at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is the beginning exercise that focus on squad level battle drills and tactical training aiming to strengthen the units pre-deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment sights down range in the platoon defensive position at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2020. Bougainville I is the beginning exercise that focus on squad level battle drills and tactical training aiming to strengthen the units pre-deployment readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Tso

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