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Corporal Collin Montgomery practices securing a fellow Marine onto a MEDEVAC litter.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Corporal Collin Montgomery practices securing a fellow Marine onto a MEDEVAC litter. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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Corporal Kaleb Zadeii communicates with MEDEVAC pilots as they descend for landing at the DetComm Home Training Center.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines executed ground-to-air communications training and received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on Med 101 and landing zone preparation and procedures. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Corporal Kaleb Zadeii communicates with MEDEVAC pilots as they descend for landing at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines executed ground-to-air communications training and received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on Med 101 and landing zone preparation and procedures. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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DetComm Radio Operators prepare 9-line reports for simulated real-world scenarios.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

DetComm Radio Operators prepare 9-line reports for simulated real-world scenarios. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

DetComm Radio Operators prepare 9-line reports for simulated real-world scenarios.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

DetComm Radio Operators prepare 9-line reports for simulated real-world scenarios. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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Gunnery Sergeant Dominic Leto briefs Detachment, Communications Company Marines before MEDEVAC aircrew arrives at the DetComm Home Training Center.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Gunnery Sergeant Dominic Leto briefs Detachment, Communications Company Marines before MEDEVAC aircrew arrives at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Marine Forces Reserve, march to the confidence course during the 4th Marine Division Super Team Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 21, 2023. During the multi-day competition, Reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Marine Forces Reserve, march to the confidence course during the 4th Marine Division Super Team Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 21, 2023. During the multi-day competition, Reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines during a Warrior's Night dinner at Fort Pickett, Virginia on Feb. 4, 2022. During this Warrior's Night, Marines enjoyed food and beverages provided by Deployed Resources. Deployed Resources is a Veteran-owned business, partnered with the Department of Defense, specializing in logistics and facility support services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Carlton W. Kent, 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines during a Warrior's Night dinner at Fort Pickett, Virginia on Feb. 4, 2022. During this Warrior's Night, Marines enjoyed food and beverages provided by Deployed Resources. Deployed Resources is a Veteran-owned business, partnered with the Department of Defense, specializing in logistics and facility support services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

Staff Sgt. Megan Harper, enlisted conductor, Marine Forces Reserve Band, presents the band during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Staff Sgt. Megan Harper, enlisted conductor, Marine Forces Reserve Band, presents the band during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

The color guard of Marine Forces Reserve and its major subordinate commands stand during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

The color guard of Marine Forces Reserve and its major subordinate commands stand during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

Marines of 14th Marine Regiment stand in formation during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Marines of 14th Marine Regiment stand in formation during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th Marine Division, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

The 4th Marine Division color guard march on the colors during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th MARDIV, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

The 4th Marine Division color guard march on the colors during the change of command ceremony of Maj. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commanding general, 4th MARDIV, to Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey, incoming commanding general, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 2, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held as a formal transfer of power of authority and responsibility for the division and its Marines and sailors from one general officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris

Marine with Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, prepare to bed down for the night after a live-fire range at Fort Pickett, Va., July 18, 2020, during Hotel Battery’s annual training. The Marine Corps Reserves was established on Aug. 29, 1916, after President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916. Since then, the Marine Corps Reserves have been called upon in every major conflict as well serving in humanitarian and security operations across the globe. This photo was created by stacking 75 images taken over the span of 45 minutes together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Niles Lee)

Marine with Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, prepare to bed down for the night after a live-fire range at Fort Pickett, Va., July 18, 2020, during Hotel Battery’s annual training. The Marine Corps Reserves was established on Aug. 29, 1916, after President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916. Since then, the Marine Corps Reserves have been called upon in every major conflict as well serving in humanitarian and security operations across the globe. This photo was created by stacking 75 images taken over the span of 45 minutes together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Niles Lee)

Photo by Sgt. Niles Lee

U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Rothrock, left, the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, stand at attention during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Rothrock, left, the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, stand at attention during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Capt. Chandler Brown, the executive officer for Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, marches forward with the color guard during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Capt. Chandler Brown, the executive officer for Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, marches forward with the color guard during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, holds two flag cases during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, holds two flag cases during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stand at parade rest prior to the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stand at parade rest prior to the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, right, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and Capt. Mark Rothrock, the company commander of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, case the company's colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, right, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and Capt. Mark Rothrock, the company commander of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, case the company's colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, retire the colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, retire the colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez