Cpl. Jeron Blackmon, assistant mission commander with CLB-8 and Zachary Hierl, a paramedic with Onslow County EMS and a member of Onslow County Swift Fire rescue team, provide an interview regarding recovery efforts in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 16, 2018. Marines from across II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are assisting with disaster relief efforts for those affected by strong winds, heavy rain, power outages, and flooded housing due to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is the biggest storm to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Floyd in 1999, causing power outages and flooding damages and forcing many first responders to be ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Omar Elorza)

U.S. Marines with Battle Skills Training School, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fire M224 60mm mortar systems for the first time since 2004 on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The Marines fired mortars during the first step in a training plan designed to provide 2nd MLG with an internal call for fire course to better prepare the Marines and Sailors for future contingency operations worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)