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U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit perform flutter kicks 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. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit perform flutter kicks 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 Sgt. Brandon Lammond, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transport operator and native of Evart, Mich., performs a body builder exercise as part of a MEU 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. Brandon Lammond, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transport operator and native of Evart, Mich., performs a body builder exercise as part of a MEU 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. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit perform a dynamic warm up 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. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit perform a dynamic warm up 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

British Royal Navy Able Seaman Ratu Rodelana, logistics steward with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the scope of an M40A5 sniper rifle during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

British Royal Navy Able Seaman Ratu Rodelana, logistics steward with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the scope of an M40A5 sniper rifle during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, a refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the viewing display of a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, a refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the viewing display of a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the scope of an M40A5 sniper rifle during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the scope of an M40A5 sniper rifle during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Wheeler, right, a motor transportation operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a presentation on the M2 .50 caliber machine gun to British Royal Navy sailors with the HMS Lancaster during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Wheeler, right, a motor transportation operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a presentation on the M2 .50 caliber machine gun to British Royal Navy sailors with the HMS Lancaster during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Wheeler, right, a motor transportation operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a presentation on the M2 .50 caliber machine gun to British Royal Navy sailors with the HMS Lancaster during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Wheeler, right, a motor transportation operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a presentation on the M2 .50 caliber machine gun to British Royal Navy sailors with the HMS Lancaster during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fla., May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

Amy LeGaux, right, a disaster recovery coordinator with the Audubon Nature Institute, gives a presentation to U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on the Chinese tallow tree at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Amy LeGaux, right, a disaster recovery coordinator with the Audubon Nature Institute, gives a presentation to U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on the Chinese tallow tree at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) cut down and remove a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) cut down and remove a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

Lance Cpl. Mark Anthony Gutierrez, an administration specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Lance Cpl. Mark Anthony Gutierrez, an administration specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

Private First Class Omar Rojas, a heavy equipment operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Private First Class Omar Rojas, a heavy equipment operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a Chinese tallow tree during an environmental recovery community relations event at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans during Navy Week 2015, April 28. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd MEU of Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in New Orleans Navy Week from April 23-28. The purpose of Navy Week is to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James R. Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Fabio Patino, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administrative chief, congratulates Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, MEU logistics chief, after Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson received a Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony, retiring after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Fabio Patino, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) administrative chief, congratulates Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, MEU logistics chief, after Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson received a Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony, retiring after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Ryan, right, awards Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) logistics chief, with a Meritorious Service Medal during Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson retired after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Ryan, right, awards Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) logistics chief, with a Meritorious Service Medal during Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson retired after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Ryan, right, presents Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) logistics chief, with a shadow box during Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson also received a Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony, retiring after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Ryan, right, presents Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Nelson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) logistics chief, with a shadow box during Nelson’s retirement ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 in Jacksonville, N.C., April 10, 2015. Nelson also received a Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony, retiring after 18 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn, left, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, awards a Meritorious Service Medal to Master Sgt. Lon Stedman, a native of Los Angeles, for his service as the 22nd MEU communications chief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Dunn, left, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, awards a Meritorious Service Medal to Master Sgt. Lon Stedman, a native of Los Angeles, for his service as the 22nd MEU communications chief at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Henderson, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit assistant cyber security manager and native of Edmond, Okla., is pinned to his current rank by his father, Steve Henderson, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Henderson, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit assistant cyber security manager and native of Edmond, Okla., is pinned to his current rank by his father, Steve Henderson, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Schilling, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Harmonsburg, Pa., is pinned to his current rank by Sgt. Luke Gehrke, 22nd MEU data clerk and native of West Bend, Wis., at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Schilling, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Harmonsburg, Pa., is pinned to his current rank by Sgt. Luke Gehrke, 22nd MEU data clerk and native of West Bend, Wis., at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kalab Johnson, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark noncommissioned officer in charge and native of Pierre Part, La., is pinned to his current rank by his grandmother, Delta Channey, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kalab Johnson, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark noncommissioned officer in charge and native of Pierre Part, La., is pinned to his current rank by his grandmother, Delta Channey, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22 Osprey aircraft at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015. The unit conducted a seven-mile hike to maintain unit readiness and build morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22 Osprey aircraft at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015. The unit conducted a seven-mile hike to maintain unit readiness and build morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald