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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juan Vasquez Jr., right, senior enlisted leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 25, reads a meritorious promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Bobby Philips Jr., motor transport chief, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during a meritorious promotion ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 2, 2026. Philips was selected for meritorious promotion spanning across Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko)

Photo by Sgt. Alexander Lesko

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, gathers foliage for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, gathers foliage for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Sgt. Arthur Corbett, a light armored vehicle commander with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, during the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Sgt. Arthur Corbett, a light armored vehicle commander with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, during the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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

Australian Army Trooper Rieley Ward, a combat reconnaissance vehicle gunner with the Australian Army’s School of Armor, poses for a photo prior to the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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)

Australian Army Trooper Rieley Ward, a combat reconnaissance vehicle gunner with the Australian Army’s School of Armor, poses for a photo prior to the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division and soldiers with the Australian Army’s School of Armor, prepare for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division and soldiers with the Australian Army’s School of Armor, prepare for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Stewart, operations chief with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division provides a safety brief to Marines and partnered service members prior to the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Stewart, operations chief with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division provides a safety brief to Marines and partnered service members prior to the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, waits in concealment for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon sgt with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, waits in concealment for the cover and concealment event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, left and Cpl. Ryan Danley, both light armor reconnaissance Marines with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, plot grid points for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, left and Cpl. Ryan Danley, both light armor reconnaissance Marines with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, plot grid points for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, a Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, plots grid points for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, a Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, plots grid points for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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

Light Armored Vehicles 25 used by U.S. Marines and partnered service members during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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)

Light Armored Vehicles 25 used by U.S. Marines and partnered service members during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Stewart, operations chief with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division provides a safety brief to Marines and partnered service members prior to the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Master Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Stewart, operations chief with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division provides a safety brief to Marines and partnered service members prior to the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Cole Reeb, combat instructor with Alpha Company, School of Infantry-West, Training Command, evaluates a squad of competitors for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Cole Reeb, combat instructor with Alpha Company, School of Infantry-West, Training Command, evaluates a squad of competitors for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, light armor reconnaissance Marine with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, locates first point for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Nathaniel Schneiders, light armor reconnaissance Marine with 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, locates first point for the mounted land navigation event during the 2026 Bushmaster Competition, Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 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. Ian Shapiro, a light armored vehicle crewman with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoots 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, shoots 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 First Sgt. Kevin Robinson, company First Sgt, right and Cpl. Perez Priscilla, a range coach, middle, with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division evaluate Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon Sgt., left, with 4th LAR 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 First Sgt. Kevin Robinson, company First Sgt, right and Cpl. Perez Priscilla, a range coach, middle, with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division evaluate Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Nunez, a platoon Sgt., left, with 4th LAR 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 with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division, is one of the competitors representing 4th LAR 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 with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division, is one of the competitors representing 4th LAR 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 with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoots 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 with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoots 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, right, with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division is briefed by Cpl. Perez Priscilla, center, a range coach, middle and 1st Sgt. Kevin Robinson, company First Sgt, left, both with 4th LAR, 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, right, with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 4th Marine Division is briefed by Cpl. Perez Priscilla, center, a range coach, middle and 1st Sgt. Kevin Robinson, company First Sgt, left, both with 4th LAR, 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 Lance Cpl. Kevin Zeron, a motor transport operator with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoots 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 Lance Cpl. Kevin Zeron, a motor transport operator with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, shoots 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 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