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U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John McGrath, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) operations chief and native of Redlands, Calif., instructs Lance Cpl. Levi Nation, 22nd MEU intelligence analyst and native of Blackfoot, Idaho, on proper disassembly procedures for the M249 squad automatic weapon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John McGrath, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) operations chief and native of Redlands, Calif., instructs Lance Cpl. Levi Nation, 22nd MEU intelligence analyst and native of Blackfoot, Idaho, on proper disassembly procedures for the M249 squad automatic weapon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John McGrath, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) operations chief and native of Redlands, Calif., disassembles a M249 squad automatic weapon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John McGrath, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) operations chief and native of Redlands, Calif., disassembles a M249 squad automatic weapon at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert Clark, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administrative assistant chief and native of Gastonia, N.C., reassembles a Mossburg 12 gauge shotgun model 500 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert Clark, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administrative assistant chief and native of Gastonia, N.C., reassembles a Mossburg 12 gauge shotgun model 500 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts weapons cleaning at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts weapons cleaning at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2015. The MEU preforms regular weapons maintenance to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joel Bailey, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transportation maintenance chief and native of Erie, Pa., performs a preventative maintenance check of a humvee at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 16, 2015. The MEU conducts weekly preventative maintenance checks of all their vehicles to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joel Bailey, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transportation maintenance chief and native of Erie, Pa., performs a preventative maintenance check of a humvee at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 16, 2015. The MEU conducts weekly preventative maintenance checks of all their vehicles to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Mullen, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transportation operator and native of Detroit, dresses a M1161 internally transportable vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 16, 2015. The MEU conducts weekly preventative maintenance checks of all their vehicles to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Mullen, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transportation operator and native of Detroit, dresses a M1161 internally transportable vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 16, 2015. The MEU conducts weekly preventative maintenance checks of all their vehicles to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, addresses his Marines and Sailors during a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, addresses his Marines and Sailors during a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kalab Johnson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit embark noncommissioned officer in charge and native of Pierre Part, La., gives a period of instruction during a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kalab Johnson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit embark noncommissioned officer in charge and native of Pierre Part, La., gives a period of instruction during a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a holiday safety brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

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U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Parker, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) corpsman and native of Katy, Texas, is frocked to his current rank by U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dunlap, 22nd MEU corpsman and native of Toledo, Ohio, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Parker, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) corpsman and native of Katy, Texas, is frocked to his current rank by U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dunlap, 22nd MEU corpsman and native of Toledo, Ohio, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 11, 2015. (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 addresses his Marines, Sailors, and guest during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. Simmons succeeds U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn as MEU commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer addresses his Marines, Sailors, and guest during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. Simmons succeeds U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn as MEU commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) render a salute in honor of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) render a salute in honor of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) execute rifle manual during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) execute rifle manual during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarod Burnett, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) intelligence analyst and native of Philadelphia, marches to his position during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarod Burnett, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) intelligence analyst and native of Philadelphia, marches to his position during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. U.S. Marine Col. Todd Simmons assumed command of the 22nd MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer receives the Unit Battle Colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. Simmons succeeds U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn as MEU commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Simmons, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer receives the Unit Battle Colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 5, 2015. Simmons succeeds U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn as MEU commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn, center, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, awards a Meritorious Service Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Grant, a native of Brewton, Ala., for his service as the 22nd MEU electronic key management system manager at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn, center, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, awards a Meritorious Service Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Grant, a native of Brewton, Ala., for his service as the 22nd MEU electronic key management system manager at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarrod Burnett, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) intelligence analyst and native of Philadelphia, alongside Sgt. Cruz Gonzalez, left, 22nd MEU senior intelligence analyst and native of Dallas, lead Marines in squad pushups as part of an operational pause (OP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. The MEU participated in the OP to increase a safety-minded culture focusing on risk management, on and off duty safe behavior, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarrod Burnett, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) intelligence analyst and native of Philadelphia, alongside Sgt. Cruz Gonzalez, left, 22nd MEU senior intelligence analyst and native of Dallas, lead Marines in squad pushups as part of an operational pause (OP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. The MEU participated in the OP to increase a safety-minded culture focusing on risk management, on and off duty safe behavior, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chengmor Vang, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administration clerk and native of Minneapolis, performs a standing sit-up with the help of Lance Cpl. Cody Obrien, left, 22nd MEU marine-air-ground-task-force planner and native of Tampa Bay, Fla., as part of an operational pause (OP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. The MEU participated in the OP to increase a safety-minded culture focusing on risk management, on and off duty safe behavior, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chengmor Vang, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administration clerk and native of Minneapolis, performs a standing sit-up with the help of Lance Cpl. Cody Obrien, left, 22nd MEU marine-air-ground-task-force planner and native of Tampa Bay, Fla., as part of an operational pause (OP) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2015. The MEU participated in the OP to increase a safety-minded culture focusing on risk management, on and off duty safe behavior, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald