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Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. 8th Engineer Support Battalion has the only full-manned Bridge Company in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion and British soldiers rehearse combat scenarios at a Digital Combat Simulator in Edinburgh, U.K., Nov. 4, 2015. The scenario helped service members practice their shooting, communication and decision making skills to better prepare them for real life confrontations, and ultimately enhance interoperability. The forces conducted Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II which helped increase joint intelligence operations and military skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera/Released) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion and British soldiers rehearse combat scenarios at a Digital Combat Simulator in Edinburgh, U.K., Nov. 4, 2015. The scenario helped service members practice their shooting, communication and decision making skills to better prepare them for real life confrontations, and ultimately enhance interoperability. The forces conducted Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II which helped increase joint intelligence operations and military skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera/Released)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion pose for a photo with British soldiers following a Remembrance Day Parade in Berwick-upon-Tweed, U.K., Nov. 8, 2015. The Marines gathered with various British armed services to commemorate the holiday, which honors service members who sacrificed their lives in war. The forces concluded Exercise Phoenix Odyssey with British soldiers Nov. 6, which was designed to enhance joint intelligence operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion pose for a photo with British soldiers following a Remembrance Day Parade in Berwick-upon-Tweed, U.K., Nov. 8, 2015. The Marines gathered with various British armed services to commemorate the holiday, which honors service members who sacrificed their lives in war. The forces concluded Exercise Phoenix Odyssey with British soldiers Nov. 6, which was designed to enhance joint intelligence operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 25 work together to input operational statuses during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Staff Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Subordinate commands in 2nd MLG came together during the two-week exercise to establish a basis of standard operating procedures. Throughout the week, the commands progressively built rapport and familiarized themselves through constructive workshops and briefs. - Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 25 work together to input operational statuses during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Staff Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Subordinate commands in 2nd MLG came together during the two-week exercise to establish a basis of standard operating procedures. Throughout the week, the commands progressively built rapport and familiarized themselves through constructive workshops and briefs.

A round leaves the chamber of a Marine’s M4 carbine assault rifle during Expeditionary Operations Training Group’s close quarters tactics course before he switches to use his pistol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2015. These drills tested the Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion’s ability to change between the two weapons systems, simulating a malfunction or depleting their ammunition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/Released) - A round leaves the chamber of a Marine’s M4 carbine assault rifle during Expeditionary Operations Training Group’s close quarters tactics course before he switches to use his pistol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2015. These drills tested the Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion’s ability to change between the two weapons systems, simulating a malfunction or depleting their ammunition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/Released)

General Joseph F. Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines, sailors, families and guests, during the 240th Marine Corps’ birthday ball held by the II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2015. Dunford reminisced about how some of his first memories during his time in the Marine Corps were formed at Camp Lejeune. - General Joseph F. Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines, sailors, families and guests, during the 240th Marine Corps’ birthday ball held by the II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2015. Dunford reminisced about how some of his first memories during his time in the Marine Corps were formed at Camp Lejeune.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion and British soldiers search for a checkpoint during Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II near Edinburgh, U.K., Oct. 30, 2015. The service members executed a three-mile conditioning hike and shooting competition as part of the exercise, which is designed to enhance joint intelligence operations. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Intelligence Battalion and British soldiers search for a checkpoint during Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II near Edinburgh, U.K., Oct. 30, 2015. The service members executed a three-mile conditioning hike and shooting competition as part of the exercise, which is designed to enhance joint intelligence operations. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building process, and is hosting Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based in Camp Hansen, Okinawa. During the exercise, Marines constructed and deconstructed a bridge 11 bays in length. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

A British soldier addresses U.S. Marines and other soldiers during Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II in Edinburgh, U.K., Oct. 27, 2015. The two-week exercise is designed to enhance joint intelligence operations between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released) - A British soldier addresses U.S. Marines and other soldiers during Exercise Phoenix Odyssey II in Edinburgh, U.K., Oct. 27, 2015. The two-week exercise is designed to enhance joint intelligence operations between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)