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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), July 25, 2017. - A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, communicates with an MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 during a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), July 25, 2017. During a NEO, Marines provide security, evacuate civilians, establish an intermediate support base and operate from naval support platforms at sea. Military personnel with Marine Aircraft Group 24 and 3rd Marines worked together in conducting a NEO which took place at three training areas across Oahu to include MCTAB, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay and the Kahuku Training Area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – A CH-47 Chinook helicopter approaches Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company to conduct a static line airborne jump at Schofield Barracks, July 14, 2017. The Marines trained with U.S. Army Special Forces to maintain proficiency in completing static line and high altitude free fall airborne jumps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – A CH-47 Chinook helicopter approaches Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company to conduct a static line airborne jump at Schofield Barracks, July 14, 2017. The Marines trained with U.S. Army Special Forces to maintain proficiency in completing static line and high altitude free fall airborne jumps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY - Children of John Finn’s family stand on a Super Stallion CH-53E helicopter during a tour aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 14, 2017. The tour allowed family members to explore the legacy left by Finn after carrying out the feats of heroism that earned himself the first Medal of Honor of WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY - Children of John Finn’s family stand on a Super Stallion CH-53E helicopter during a tour aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 14, 2017. The tour allowed family members to explore the legacy left by Finn after carrying out the feats of heroism that earned himself the first Medal of Honor of WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Dr. Story Musgrave conducts a professional military education seminar at the base theater aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 7, 2017. Musgrave spoke to Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 24 about his career as a Marine, and his subsequent success as a pilot, scholar, scientist, and astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Dr. Story Musgrave conducts a professional military education seminar at the base theater aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 7, 2017. Musgrave spoke to Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 24 about his career as a Marine, and his subsequent success as a pilot, scholar, scientist, and astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Marine Corps Community Service staff and employees with “The Pig and The Lady” restaurant hand out meals during a free lunch at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar and Grill ballroom, July 7, 2017. The Pig and The Lady hosted a free lunch last year due to a customer offering to pay for all military members. “I thought of John Nishida, [The Director of Business Operations for Food and Hospitality with Marine Corps Community Services] a good friend of mine,” said Alex Le, a chef with The Pig and The Lady. “We coordinated and the donor put up the money to fund the free lunch.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - Marine Corps Community Service staff and employees with “The Pig and The Lady” restaurant hand out meals during a free lunch at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar and Grill ballroom, July 7, 2017. The Pig and The Lady hosted a free lunch last year due to a customer offering to pay for all military members. “I thought of John Nishida, [The Director of Business Operations for Food and Hospitality with Marine Corps Community Services] a good friend of mine,” said Alex Le, a chef with The Pig and The Lady. “We coordinated and the donor put up the money to fund the free lunch.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

Hospitalman Kaitlyn Levine, a corpsman with 21st Dental Company, makes ready to push off into her leg of the freestyle relay during Marine Corps Community Services’ swim meet at the base pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2017. The meet was part of Semper Fit’s 101 Days of Summer, which includes various activities and sports that promote team building and overall fitness and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Hospitalman Kaitlyn Levine, a corpsman with 21st Dental Company, makes ready to push off into her leg of the freestyle relay during Marine Corps Community Services’ swim meet at the base pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2017. The meet was part of Semper Fit’s 101 Days of Summer, which includes various activities and sports that promote team building and overall fitness and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – U.S. Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, march in formation during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on June 23, 2017. During the ceremony, Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquished command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Col. Raul Lianez and Killeen retired from the Corps after 34 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brittney Vella/Released) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – U.S. Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, march in formation during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay on June 23, 2017. During the ceremony, Col. Sean C. Killeen relinquished command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Col. Raul Lianez and Killeen retired from the Corps after 34 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brittney Vella/Released)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, applies camouflage paint before an assault during exercise Bougainville 1-17.2 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, June 17, 2017. Bougainville is an exercise conducted to enhance the battalion's lethality and effectiveness as a force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky S. Gomez) - A U.S. Marine assigned to Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, applies camouflage paint before an assault during exercise Bougainville 1-17.2 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, June 17, 2017. Bougainville is an exercise conducted to enhance the battalion's lethality and effectiveness as a force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky S. Gomez)