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U.S. Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and Marine Air Support Squadron 6, pose with Chilean Marines in front of U.S. and Chilean Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles at an Expeditionary Advanced Base in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 6, 2024, while participating in Exercise UNITAS LXV. The U.S. and Chilean Marines took a group photo to commemorate their combined training at UNITAS LXV and to celebrate the partnership between the countries. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and Marine Air Support Squadron 6, pose with Chilean Marines in front of U.S. and Chilean Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles at an Expeditionary Advanced Base in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 6, 2024, while participating in Exercise UNITAS LXV. The U.S. and Chilean Marines took a group photo to commemorate their combined training at UNITAS LXV and to celebrate the partnership between the countries. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

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U.S. Army Warrant Officer Kevin McCloskey, native of Minnesota with 1st Attack Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, talks to service members during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air control Squadron (MACS) 24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Kevin McCloskey, native of Minnesota with 1st Attack Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, talks to service members during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air control Squadron (MACS) 24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaiden Martino, a native of Washington and a communication chief with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), demonstrates the functions of an Air Traffic Control tower during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaiden Martino, a native of Washington and a communication chief with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), demonstrates the functions of an Air Traffic Control tower during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Richard Belfer, a native of New York and a utility chief, teaches Lance Cpl. Ulises Jaimes, a native of Texas and an engineer equipment mechanic, both with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), how to operate a MEP-1070 generator set during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Richard Belfer, a native of New York and a utility chief, teaches Lance Cpl. Ulises Jaimes, a native of Texas and an engineer equipment mechanic, both with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), how to operate a MEP-1070 generator set during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John O’Connor, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense gunner with 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reviews his notes while briefing Marines during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd LAAD, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John O’Connor, a native of Pennsylvania and a low-altitude air-defense gunner with 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reviews his notes while briefing Marines during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd LAAD, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 lands at a landing field during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air control Squadron (MACS) 24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 lands at a landing field during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air control Squadron (MACS) 24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan McClane, a native of Arizona and a radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), monitors air space during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan McClane, a native of Arizona and a radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), monitors air space during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vernal Emhoolah, left, a native of Texas, and Pfc. Kyle VanSteenbergen, a native of North Carolina, both low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), aim a simulated FIM-92 Stinger missile during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd LAAD, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vernal Emhoolah, left, a native of Texas, and Pfc. Kyle VanSteenbergen, a native of North Carolina, both low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), aim a simulated FIM-92 Stinger missile during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd LAAD, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 471, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, maintain communication and network capabilties during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, maintain communication and network capabilties during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Ensing, left, a tactical air defense controller, and Cpl. Adam Shattuck, an air support operations operator, both with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. Ensing is a native of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Shattuck is a native of McHenry, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Ensing, left, a tactical air defense controller, and Cpl. Adam Shattuck, an air support operations operator, both with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in various simulated mission scenarios during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. Ensing is a native of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Shattuck is a native of McHenry, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin Meisner, fixed and rotary wing frag officer with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, communicates critical information in a simulated mission scenario during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin Meisner, fixed and rotary wing frag officer with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, communicates critical information in a simulated mission scenario during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 13, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin Meisner, left, fixed and rotary wing frag officer with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Debra McKee, medical officer with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 48, assess a casualty evacuation procedure as part of a simulated mission scenario during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. Meisner is a native of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. McKee is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin Meisner, left, fixed and rotary wing frag officer with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Debra McKee, medical officer with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 48, assess a casualty evacuation procedure as part of a simulated mission scenario during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. Meisner is a native of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. McKee is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, maintain communication and network capabilties during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

U.S. Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, maintain communication and network capabilties during Northern Lightning 23 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 14, 2023. Northern Lightning is one of the seven Air National Guard joint accredited readiness exercises that increases military readiness by providing participating units a tactical, joint training environment to execute realistic combat training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun