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Shaun Sorensen, right, a small unmanned aerial systems instructor with Training and Logistics Support Activity, instructs a Marine with Task Force Southwest on proper controls for the Instant Eye SUAS at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2017. The Instant Eye is the first drone in the Marine Corps’ repertoire that can launch and land without a runway or manpower assistance. Approximately 300 Marines are assigned to Task Force Southwest, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Shaun Sorensen, right, a small unmanned aerial systems instructor with Training and Logistics Support Activity, instructs a Marine with Task Force Southwest on proper controls for the Instant Eye SUAS at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2017. The Instant Eye is the first drone in the Marine Corps’ repertoire that can launch and land without a runway or manpower assistance. Approximately 300 Marines are assigned to Task Force Southwest, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines with Task Force Southwest speak with an Afghan role player and an interpreter during a rapport-building exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. A team of about 30 Marines with the unit trained to enhance their communicative skillsets and build relationships with role players in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of approximately 300 Marines, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) - Marines with Task Force Southwest speak with an Afghan role player and an interpreter during a rapport-building exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 2, 2016. A team of about 30 Marines with the unit trained to enhance their communicative skillsets and build relationships with role players in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Task Force Southwest is comprised of approximately 300 Marines, whose mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, count and prepare the ammunition to be used for training during a live fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted the training in order to familiarize themselves with their newly issued rifles in preparation for annual rifle qualifications. The Marines were able to get their Battle Sight Zero (BZO) to provide accurate and effective training as they continue on to other ranges in the coming months. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening) - Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, count and prepare the ammunition to be used for training during a live fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines conducted the training in order to familiarize themselves with their newly issued rifles in preparation for annual rifle qualifications. The Marines were able to get their Battle Sight Zero (BZO) to provide accurate and effective training as they continue on to other ranges in the coming months. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening)

A Marine with 2nd Marine Division fills out his card at the sign in station for the 2nd MarDiv 50 mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. The cards enable the marines to log their hours during the challenge and provides credibility to their achievements upon completion. The hike originated in 1908 with an executive order administered by President Theodore Roosevelt and has since then only been attempted and completed twice since its inception. - A Marine with 2nd Marine Division fills out his card at the sign in station for the 2nd MarDiv 50 mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. The cards enable the marines to log their hours during the challenge and provides credibility to their achievements upon completion. The hike originated in 1908 with an executive order administered by President Theodore Roosevelt and has since then only been attempted and completed twice since its inception.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.—Lance Cpl. Luke Peters and his fellow Marine discuss an MV-22B Block C Osprey after it landed aboard MCAS New River, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. This is the first time the training squadron has received a brand-new, straight from the factory aircraft. The MV-22B Block C incorporates weather radar; an improved environmental control system; troop commander situational awareness display; upgraded standby flight instrument and GPS; and additional chaff/flare equipment. Block C development first began in 2006. Peters is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.—Lance Cpl. Luke Peters and his fellow Marine discuss an MV-22B Block C Osprey after it landed aboard MCAS New River, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. This is the first time the training squadron has received a brand-new, straight from the factory aircraft. The MV-22B Block C incorporates weather radar; an improved environmental control system; troop commander situational awareness display; upgraded standby flight instrument and GPS; and additional chaff/flare equipment. Block C development first began in 2006. Peters is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn/Released)