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Lt. Cmdr. Martin Kelly (left), a system battalion surgeon, and Chief Augusto Gador (right), the battalion chief, both with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, administer aide to a Marine with blistered heals after a conditioning hike during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Lt. Cmdr. Martin Kelly (left), a system battalion surgeon, and Chief Augusto Gador (right), the battalion chief, both with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, administer aide to a Marine with blistered heals after a conditioning hike during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, cross a stream of rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, cross a stream of rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, rush to get out of an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, rush to get out of an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, rush to get out of an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, rush to get out of an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, wait to cross an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, wait to cross an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, cross an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, cross an ice-cold stream, as part of a lesson on how to safely cross rushing water, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Staff Sgt. James Fowler, an instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, gives a lesson to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, on different methods to safely traverse a stream, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Staff Sgt. James Fowler, an instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, gives a lesson to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, on different methods to safely traverse a stream, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Staff Sgt. James Fowler, an instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, gives a lesson to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, on how to safely traverse a stream, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Staff Sgt. James Fowler, an instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, gives a lesson to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, on how to safely traverse a stream, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, Calif., June 21, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

A reconnaissance Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, watches to make sure a Marine safely rappels down a cliff side, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

A reconnaissance Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, watches to make sure a Marine safely rappels down a cliff side, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

A reconnaissance Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, rappels down a cliff side during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

A reconnaissance Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, rappels down a cliff side during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks with reconnaissance Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th MARDIV, during a rappel training exercise, at Mountain Exercise 3-18, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, talks with reconnaissance Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th MARDIV, during a rappel training exercise, at Mountain Exercise 3-18, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, rappel down a cliffside during Mountain Exercise 3-18 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, rappel down a cliffside during Mountain Exercise 3-18 at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 20, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a group of Marines from Marine Forces Reserve about the importance of their training during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The CMC visited exercise Northern Strike to observe the Marines and their training. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with a group of Marines from Marine Forces Reserve about the importance of their training during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The CMC visited exercise Northern Strike to observe the Marines and their training. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A Marine with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provides security for his amphibious assault vehicle at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The exercise also included infantry training techniques and military operations in urban terrain. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A Marine with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provides security for his amphibious assault vehicle at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The exercise also included infantry training techniques and military operations in urban terrain. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provide fire support by calling in movements and attacks during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provide fire support by calling in movements and attacks during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A Marine with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, practices his maneuver under fire during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The exercise also included infantry training techniques and military operations in urban terrain. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A Marine with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, practices his maneuver under fire during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The exercise also included infantry training techniques and military operations in urban terrain. Exercise Northern Strike Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, paraloft chief for Company C, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, checks the distance left before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. Reserve Recon Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, paraloft chief for Company C, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, checks the distance left before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. Reserve Recon Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, jump from the back of a C-130 during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The Marines demonstrated their skills and kept their qualifications up to date. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, jump from the back of a C-130 during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 17, 2016. The Marines demonstrated their skills and kept their qualifications up to date. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Capt. Patrick George, company commander of Company C, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Capt. Patrick George, company commander of Company C, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Maj. Mark Lenzi, Inspector-Instructor Company C, Headquarters and Support Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Maj. Mark Lenzi, Inspector-Instructor Company C, Headquarters and Support Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett