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Sgt. Devin Brown, instructor, Corporal’s Course 630-18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, inspects Cpl. Patrick Flanigan and Cpl. Benigno Lopez-Duran during their guidon practice at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. Brown worked to prepare his students for their drill exam by fine tuning the techniques and repetition. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Sgt. Devin Brown, instructor, Corporal’s Course 630-18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, inspects Cpl. Patrick Flanigan and Cpl. Benigno Lopez-Duran during their guidon practice at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. Brown worked to prepare his students for their drill exam by fine tuning the techniques and repetition. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines from Corporal’s Course 630-18, held by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Headquarters, practice sword manual at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. Students were taught proper techniques for the guidon as well as the NCO sword during this class. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Marines from Corporal’s Course 630-18, held by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Headquarters, practice sword manual at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. Students were taught proper techniques for the guidon as well as the NCO sword during this class. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Sgt. Lonnie A. Cooley, instructor, Corporal’s Course 630-18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates sword manual at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. The instructors demonstrated the proper technique for sword manual to the students in preparation for their test later that week. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Sgt. Lonnie A. Cooley, instructor, Corporal’s Course 630-18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates sword manual at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 21. The instructors demonstrated the proper technique for sword manual to the students in preparation for their test later that week. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Gary Fultz, a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense clerk, puts on a M50 Field Protective Mask during a conditioning hike on March 7. The purpose of the conditioning hikes are to incrementally increase the weight and distances Marines’ hike to strengthen their bodies while under load. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Gary Fultz, a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense clerk, puts on a M50 Field Protective Mask during a conditioning hike on March 7. The purpose of the conditioning hikes are to incrementally increase the weight and distances Marines’ hike to strengthen their bodies while under load. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo

President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, speaks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Calif., March 13, 2018. President Trump visited MCAS Miramar during part of a larger trip to California to speak with service members and their families.

President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, speaks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Calif., March 13, 2018. President Trump visited MCAS Miramar during part of a larger trip to California to speak with service members and their families.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Dufour

President of the United States Donald J. Trump salutes military leaders after landing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 13, 2018. President Trump visited MCAS Miramar to speak with service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun/Released)

President of the United States Donald J. Trump salutes military leaders after landing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 13, 2018. President Trump visited MCAS Miramar to speak with service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, perform preventative maintenance to the medium girder bridge during a field training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 28, 2018. The Marines attach ropes to link reinforcements under the bridge to ensure it is tightly secured and in place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, perform preventative maintenance to the medium girder bridge during a field training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 28, 2018. The Marines attach ropes to link reinforcements under the bridge to ensure it is tightly secured and in place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker)

Photo by Pfc. Timothy Shoemaker

Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, participate in the unit mess night at Hopkins Hall Gymnasium at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 8. Marines and sailors throughout the command gathered to take part in this time-honored tradition, enhancing camaraderie esprit de corps for senior service members and junior service members alike. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, participate in the unit mess night at Hopkins Hall Gymnasium at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., March 8. Marines and sailors throughout the command gathered to take part in this time-honored tradition, enhancing camaraderie esprit de corps for senior service members and junior service members alike. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Wounded Warrior Detachment Portsmouth, Wounded Warrior Regiment, take a guided tour across the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. Marines toured the flight deck to gain an understanding of basic operations of how aircraft are safely launched and landed by the ship’s crew and machinery. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Wounded Warrior Detachment Portsmouth, Wounded Warrior Regiment, take a guided tour across the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. Marines toured the flight deck to gain an understanding of basic operations of how aircraft are safely launched and landed by the ship’s crew and machinery. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle

Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Halcomb, aviation boatswain equipment specialist, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is showing the group of Marines different parts of the ship’s flight deck aboard the USS Ford, Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. Halcomb showed the Marines different parts of the flight deck and aircraft launch and landing procedures between the flight deck and tower. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Halcomb, aviation boatswain equipment specialist, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is showing the group of Marines different parts of the ship’s flight deck aboard the USS Ford, Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. Halcomb showed the Marines different parts of the flight deck and aircraft launch and landing procedures between the flight deck and tower. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle

Maj. Arleigh Lacefield, operations officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, reads historical documents in the ship’s museum aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. The Marines from MARFORCOM and Wounded Warrior Detachment Portsmouth, Wounded Warrior Regiment, had a chance to review the history on The Honorable Mr. Gerald R. Ford before starting the ship tour. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Maj. Arleigh Lacefield, operations officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, reads historical documents in the ship’s museum aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. The Marines from MARFORCOM and Wounded Warrior Detachment Portsmouth, Wounded Warrior Regiment, had a chance to review the history on The Honorable Mr. Gerald R. Ford before starting the ship tour. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle

Marines from various Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams wait for instructions inside a CS gas chamber during a protective mask verification exercise aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. The exercise is designed to ensure their equipment is in full-working order so they are confident should they need it in a real-life situation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from various Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams wait for instructions inside a CS gas chamber during a protective mask verification exercise aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. The exercise is designed to ensure their equipment is in full-working order so they are confident should they need it in a real-life situation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Petty Officer 3rd Class Herbert Peterson, corpsman, 3rd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, looks in a window at Marines from various FAST units conducting a protective mask verification exercise, aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. Marines were exposed to 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, or CS gas, which caused irritation in the mucus membranes resulting in watery eyes, coughing, and other symptoms. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Herbert Peterson, corpsman, 3rd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, looks in a window at Marines from various FAST units conducting a protective mask verification exercise, aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. Marines were exposed to 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, or CS gas, which caused irritation in the mucus membranes resulting in watery eyes, coughing, and other symptoms. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, runs the "5-10-5" shuttle run during a High Intensity Tactical Training Level II instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 12. Marines had to demonstrate their abilities to instruct a HITT class, which included setting up drill stations, conducting functional assessments, and instructing other Marines on movement drills while maintaining safety standards. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris
Jones/Released)

Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, runs the "5-10-5" shuttle run during a High Intensity Tactical Training Level II instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 12. Marines had to demonstrate their abilities to instruct a HITT class, which included setting up drill stations, conducting functional assessments, and instructing other Marines on movement drills while maintaining safety standards. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Lance Cpl. David Hawes, administrative clerk, S1, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, takes part in a kettle bell workout during the High Intensity Tactical Training Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 7. During this four-day course, the HITT Level I instructor course coordinators taught Marines proper techniques for various workouts, safety measures, nutrition, and how to plan their own HITT workouts . (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Lance Cpl. David Hawes, administrative clerk, S1, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, takes part in a kettle bell workout during the High Intensity Tactical Training Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 7. During this four-day course, the HITT Level I instructor course coordinators taught Marines proper techniques for various workouts, safety measures, nutrition, and how to plan their own HITT workouts . (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, tosses a 20-pound medicine ball during a High Intensity Tactical Training Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb.
6. Marines worked with medicine balls to build their explosive power, however, an element of sprints and push-ups were added to build anaerobic endurance.
"This training teaches me more than just working out with weights," said Toney.
Every HITT workout begins and ends with a dynamic warm-up and cool-down stretching that focuses on core stability and flexibility. HITT coordinators stress these concepts because failure to do so can lead to serious injury, according to Harper. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, tosses a 20-pound medicine ball during a High Intensity Tactical Training Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6. Marines worked with medicine balls to build their explosive power, however, an element of sprints and push-ups were added to build anaerobic endurance. "This training teaches me more than just working out with weights," said Toney. Every HITT workout begins and ends with a dynamic warm-up and cool-down stretching that focuses on core stability and flexibility. HITT coordinators stress these concepts because failure to do so can lead to serious injury, according to Harper. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Air Group 49, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, do burpees while Christopher Harper, High Intensity Tactical Training coordinator, Semper Fit, monitors their technique during a HITT Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym, aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6. Marines split time between classroom lecture and practical application, learning about functional exercises, nutrition and stability.
"HITT and the Combat Fitness Test have a lot of similar elements," said Harper. "These include speed, agility, muscular endurance and power." (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Air Group 49, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, do burpees while Christopher Harper, High Intensity Tactical Training coordinator, Semper Fit, monitors their technique during a HITT Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym, aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6. Marines split time between classroom lecture and practical application, learning about functional exercises, nutrition and stability. "HITT and the Combat Fitness Test have a lot of similar elements," said Harper. "These include speed, agility, muscular endurance and power." (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Christopher Harper,(left) High Intensity Tactical Training coordinator, Semper Fit, and Justin Roberts, (right)assistant HITT coordinator, Semper Fit, help Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Air Group 49, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, stretch during a HITT Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6. Instructors taught Marines about the four elements of HITT: athlete, combat, warrior and reload. Each program has a different focus and different workouts and exercises tailored to give the participant a way to achieve the desired outcome. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Christopher Harper,(left) High Intensity Tactical Training coordinator, Semper Fit, and Justin Roberts, (right)assistant HITT coordinator, Semper Fit, help Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Marine Air Group 49, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, stretch during a HITT Level I instructor course at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6. Instructors taught Marines about the four elements of HITT: athlete, combat, warrior and reload. Each program has a different focus and different workouts and exercises tailored to give the participant a way to achieve the desired outcome. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Master Sgt. Jeremy Owens, battalion logistics chief, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, squats with a resistance band while Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, MARFORCOM, uses the rowing machine during a High Intensity Tactical Training session at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 1. Marines worked with a partner, switching between exercises at each station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Master Sgt. Jeremy Owens, battalion logistics chief, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, squats with a resistance band while Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, MARFORCOM, uses the rowing machine during a High Intensity Tactical Training session at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 1. Marines worked with a partner, switching between exercises at each station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Cpl. Cody Marx, legal services non-commissioned officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates a proper break-fall technique after a shoulder throw from Sgt. Lloyd Williams, assistant landing force operational reserve material
warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, while Staff Sgt. Frankie Ruiz, warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, observes the execution during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt exam at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va.,
Jan. 31. Marx had to demonstrate several techniques from lower belt levels before being tested on his green belt moves. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Cpl. Cody Marx, legal services non-commissioned officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates a proper break-fall technique after a shoulder throw from Sgt. Lloyd Williams, assistant landing force operational reserve material warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, while Staff Sgt. Frankie Ruiz, warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, observes the execution during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt exam at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Jan. 31. Marx had to demonstrate several techniques from lower belt levels before being tested on his green belt moves. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner