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U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run a morning 5k at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Freddy G. Cantu /Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run a morning 5k at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Freddy G. Cantu /Released)

Photo by GySgt Freddy G. Cantu

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element cross the street during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element cross the street during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) commanding officer Col. Todd P. Simmons, right, and acting MEU sergeant major Master Gunnery Sgt. John A. McGrath, lead the Marines and Sailors of the MEU command element on a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) commanding officer Col. Todd P. Simmons, right, and acting MEU sergeant major Master Gunnery Sgt. John A. McGrath, lead the Marines and Sailors of the MEU command element on a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cheng Mor V. Vang, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element dons his pack at the end of a 10-minute break at the turn-around point during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cheng Mor V. Vang, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element dons his pack at the end of a 10-minute break at the turn-around point during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element verify their personnel count at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element verify their personnel count at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element perform 22 push-ups at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element perform 22 push-ups at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) commanding officer Col. Todd P. Simmons, talks to the Marines and Sailors of the MEU at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) commanding officer Col. Todd P. Simmons, talks to the Marines and Sailors of the MEU at the end of a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element step off for a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element step off for a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edward S. Salivie, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element pauses to adjust his gear load during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edward S. Salivie, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element pauses to adjust his gear load during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin White, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element takes a sip of water while the unit pauses to adjust their gear load during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin White, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element takes a sip of water while the unit pauses to adjust their gear load during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element drive a safety vehicle during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element drive a safety vehicle during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element conduct a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element drop their gear at the turn-around point for a 10-minute break during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element drop their gear at the turn-around point for a 10-minute break during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marine Maj. J. D. Thornburg, the S-4 officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element takes a sip of water while the unit takes a 10-minute break at the turn-around point during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

U.S. Marine Maj. J. D. Thornburg, the S-4 officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element takes a sip of water while the unit takes a 10-minute break at the turn-around point during a 5-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The hike gave the MEU command element an opportunity to build comradery and prepare for future hikes of greater distance and heavier loads. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Matt Epright

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run a morning 5k at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run a morning 5k at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer leads 22 unit push-ups at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer leads 22 unit push-ups at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run off road at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element run off road at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Amanda Brown, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) adjutant and native of Palmdale, Calif., calls cadence during a unit run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Amanda Brown, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) adjutant and native of Palmdale, Calif., calls cadence during a unit run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 31, 2015. All sections within the MEU’s command element came together to build morale and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald