U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Elissa Pedelty receives $1,000 and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her winning idea in designing an Environmental Control Unit (ECU) duct cover at MakerSpace, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Oct. 16, 2019. MakerSpace facilitates the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Commanding General’s Innovation Challenge, where Marines and Sailors submit innovative ideas to design an interesting culture that explores new ideas to improve policies, procedures or products. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ashley Lawson) - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Elissa Pedelty receives $1,000 and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her winning idea in designing an Environmental Control Unit (ECU) duct cover at MakerSpace, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Oct. 16, 2019. MakerSpace facilitates the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Commanding General’s Innovation Challenge, where Marines and Sailors submit innovative ideas to design an interesting culture that explores new ideas to improve policies, procedures or products. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ashley Lawson)

The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand province and Afghan National Defense and Security Force key leaders during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2017. The ceremony marked the end of the 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade 215th Corps’ operational readiness cycle, an eight-week course led by Afghan instructors at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center. Approximately 350 soldiers with the unit trained to enhance their infantry capabilities and will support Afghan National Defense and Security Force combat operations throughout the province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lucas Hopkins) - The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand province and Afghan National Defense and Security Force key leaders during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2017. The ceremony marked the end of the 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade 215th Corps’ operational readiness cycle, an eight-week course led by Afghan instructors at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center. Approximately 350 soldiers with the unit trained to enhance their infantry capabilities and will support Afghan National Defense and Security Force combat operations throughout the province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lucas Hopkins)

The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand Province key leaders and soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 24, 2017. The 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade completed an eight-week operational readiness cycle at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center, an eight-week course led by ANA instructors with assistance from U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest. The ORC is designed to enhance its students’ infantry skills in order to create an enduring and capable force to combat insurgency in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches the Afghan national colors past Helmand Province key leaders and soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps during a graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, July 24, 2017. The 2nd Kandak, 4th Brigade completed an eight-week operational readiness cycle at the Helmand Regional Military Training Center, an eight-week course led by ANA instructors with assistance from U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest. The ORC is designed to enhance its students’ infantry skills in order to create an enduring and capable force to combat insurgency in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo) - Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Cpl. Jacob Young, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, engages a target from the standing position during a live-fire exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Over 100 Marines from the unit participated in the training to improve unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner) - Cpl. Jacob Young, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, engages a target from the standing position during a live-fire exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Over 100 Marines from the unit participated in the training to improve unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment buddy carry their wounded off of the battlefield during an objective raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 9, 2016. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation from June 6-10 in preparation for an upcoming deployment. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment buddy carry their wounded off of the battlefield during an objective raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 9, 2016. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation from June 6-10 in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. Navy Seaman Cameron Alexander, a hospitalman with 2nd Medical Battalion, conducts physical exercises before a tactical combat casualty care exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. Sailors were intentionally exhausted prior to beginning the simulation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - U.S. Navy Seaman Cameron Alexander, a hospitalman with 2nd Medical Battalion, conducts physical exercises before a tactical combat casualty care exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. Sailors were intentionally exhausted prior to beginning the simulation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Sgt. Gordon Rodgers, a field radio operator with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, raises an antenna during a command post exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. The mission of 2nd Marine Logistics Group is to provide general support combat logistics to all forces operating in the II Marine Expeditionary Force battlespace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Sgt. Gordon Rodgers, a field radio operator with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, raises an antenna during a command post exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. The mission of 2nd Marine Logistics Group is to provide general support combat logistics to all forces operating in the II Marine Expeditionary Force battlespace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)