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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Shapiro, a light armored vehicle crewman with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, aims down range before shooting down range during the rifle skill range portion event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Shapiro, a light armored vehicle crewman with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, aims down range before shooting down range during the rifle skill range portion event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Bodily, a light armored vehicle driver, left and Lance Cpl. Kevin Zeron, a motor transport operator, right, both with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoot down range during the rifle skill range portion event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Bodily, a light armored vehicle driver, left and Lance Cpl. Kevin Zeron, a motor transport operator, right, both with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoot down range during the rifle skill range portion event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Micah Nordmoe, left, with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, evaluates Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, for a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Micah Nordmoe, left, with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, evaluates Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, for a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tyler Himmer, center, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division, finishes his evaluation on soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tyler Himmer, center, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division, finishes his evaluation on soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

Royal New Zealand Lance Cpl. Firzi Daud, applies a tourniquet on Lance Cpl. Josh Latham, both soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for an evaluated tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Royal New Zealand Lance Cpl. Firzi Daud, applies a tourniquet on Lance Cpl. Josh Latham, both soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for an evaluated tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tyler Himmer, center, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division, prepares soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for an evaluated tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tyler Himmer, center, with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2d Marine Division, prepares soldiers with 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, for an evaluated tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaiden Cano, left, Sgt. Ethan Corbin, middle and Lance Cpl. Samuel Martinez, right, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, participate in a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaiden Cano, left, Sgt. Ethan Corbin, middle and Lance Cpl. Samuel Martinez, right, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, participate in a tactical combat casualty care event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marines participate in a light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marines participate in a light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, loads the light armored vehicle 25 with smoke grenades for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, loads the light armored vehicle 25 with smoke grenades for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Taylor, light armored vehicle gunner, left and Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine, right, both with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, await the start of the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Taylor, light armored vehicle gunner, left and Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine, right, both with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, await the start of the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Taylor, light armored vehicle gunner, left and Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine, right, both with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, prep their light armored vehicle for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Taylor, light armored vehicle gunner, left and Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine, right, both with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, prep their light armored vehicle for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

7.62 mm rounds, for the M240 Machine Guns attached to light armored vehicles for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

7.62 mm rounds, for the M240 Machine Guns attached to light armored vehicles for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marines participate in a light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marines participate in a light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire the light armored vehicle 25’s main canon during the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marines with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire the light armored vehicle 25’s main canon during the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fires out of a light armored vehicle for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex Schmidt, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fires out of a light armored vehicle for the light armored vehicle live-fire range event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2026. This year, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, the friendly competition gathers Light Armored Vehicle crews from across the U.S. Marine Corps, Australia and New Zealand to test their tactical and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, calls Marines into a huddle at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, calls Marines into a huddle at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, left, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, right, do push-ups with Marines at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, left, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, right, do push-ups with Marines at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility as part of the SMMC Force Level Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. James Parks, G-4 Chief, Marine Forces Reserve, stands at parade rest at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility to attend the annual sergeant major summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. James Parks, G-4 Chief, Marine Forces Reserve, stands at parade rest at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 10, 2026. Ruiz visited the facility to attend the annual sergeant major summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears