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Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, a 111th Attack Wing photojournalist, stares in confusion at her computer screen while working in the Defense Travel System (DTS) at Horsham Air Guard Station, Aug. 8, 2016. - Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond, a 111th Attack Wing photojournalist, stares in confusion at her computer screen while working in the Defense Travel System (DTS) at Horsham Air Guard Station, Aug. 8, 2016. DTS is a is the travel system that handles all military travel plans and travel pay for all temporary duty, or in some cases, home station training for members outside the commuting area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Botzum)

Lt. Col. Sean Zukowsky (left), commanding officer of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and Dale Hoffman (right), volunteer at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, present officer Mark Delage (center) with a letter of appreciation for his support to the Reserve Force members on March 2, 2018, in Tampa Fla. - Lt. Col. Sean Zukowsky (left), commanding officer of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and Dale Hoffman (right), volunteer at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, present officer Mark Delage (center) with a letter of appreciation for his support to the Reserve Force members on March 2, 2018, in Tampa Fla. Marines from 4th AAVs spent the day with members of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve foundation demonstrating their capabilities as a Battalion and teaching basic weapons system operations, basic combat lifesaving skills and showing how the Amphibious Assault Vehicle operates.

U.S. Marine Col. Steven J. White, the commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in the groundbreaking ceremony of a brand new Reserve Training Center hosting Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and the Navy Operational Support Center in Des Moines, Iowa, May 24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Col. Steven J. White, the commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in the groundbreaking ceremony of a brand new Reserve Training Center hosting Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and the Navy Operational Support Center in Des Moines, Iowa, May 24, 2018. The construction of the new joint Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center will better meet the functional needs of the unit and provide service members the opportunity to increase overall training and unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Davila)

U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Malone (left), combat engineer with Bridge Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, discards a piece of cut plywood as Lance Cpl. Matthew P. Winter (right), combat engineer with Engineer Company C, 6th ESB, 4th MLG, cuts plywood with a circular saw at a construction site during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 23, 2018. - U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Malone (left), combat engineer with Bridge Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, discards a piece of cut plywood as Lance Cpl. Matthew P. Winter (right), combat engineer with Engineer Company C, 6th ESB, 4th MLG, cuts plywood with a circular saw at a construction site during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 23, 2018. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanie Wolf/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael C. Thweatt, combat engineer with Bridge Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, practices using a nail gun at a construction site during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 19, 2018. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael C. Thweatt, combat engineer with Bridge Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, practices using a nail gun at a construction site during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 19, 2018. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanie Wolf/Released)

U.S. Marine Private First Class Cody A. Evans, combat engineer with Engineer Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, posts as a road guard during a five mile hike with Marines with 6th ESB, 4th MLG, and British commando’s with 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, British Army, during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 17, 2018. - U.S. Marine Private First Class Cody A. Evans, combat engineer with Engineer Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, posts as a road guard during a five mile hike with Marines with 6th ESB, 4th MLG, and British commando’s with 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, British Army, during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 17, 2018. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanie Wolf/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon D. Flake, hospital corpsman with Engineer Support Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 17, 2018. - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon D. Flake, hospital corpsman with Engineer Support Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 17, 2018. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanie Wolf/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Derek R. Rush, marksmanship coach with Headquarters and Service Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, teaches how to properly break down a rifle during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 13, 2018. - U.S. Marine Sgt. Derek R. Rush, marksmanship coach with Headquarters and Service Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, teaches how to properly break down a rifle during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 13, 2018. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanie Wolf/Released)

Reserve Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, perform a five-mile movement to a possible observation post in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. - Reserve Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, perform a five-mile movement to a possible observation post in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Sgt. Michael Kozik, a firepower control team chief with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, unpacks his gear before establishing an observation post, in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. - Sgt. Michael Kozik, a firepower control team chief with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, unpacks his gear before establishing an observation post, in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.