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Marine Raiders fire the MK 44 minigun during a company training event in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The Marine Raiders refined their marksmanship techniques on various weapons systems including sniper rifles, machine guns and grenade launchers prior to conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders fire the MK 44 minigun during a company training event in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The Marine Raiders refined their marksmanship techniques on various weapons systems including sniper rifles, machine guns and grenade launchers prior to conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Marine Raiders conduct assaults as a Marine special operations company in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The training gave the Marine Raiders an opportunity to work together as a company sized element before conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders conduct assaults as a Marine special operations company in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The training gave the Marine Raiders an opportunity to work together as a company sized element before conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Marine Raiders conduct assaults as a Marine special operations company in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The training gave the Marine Raiders an opportunity to work together as a company sized element before conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders conduct assaults as a Marine special operations company in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1, 2021. The training gave the Marine Raiders an opportunity to work together as a company sized element before conducting team level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course rehearse close-quarters battle techniques at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course rehearse close-quarters battle techniques at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course fine-tune various shooting techniques at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course fine-tune various shooting techniques at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Special Operations Terminal Attack Controllers call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Special Operations Terminal Attack Controllers call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

A Marine Raider prepares to complete a raid during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 30, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

A Marine Raider prepares to complete a raid during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 30, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

A Marine Raider photographs a simulated detainee during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., May 11, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

A Marine Raider photographs a simulated detainee during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., May 11, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

Marine Raiders provide medical care to a simulated casualty during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., May 11, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Marine Raiders provide medical care to a simulated casualty during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., May 11, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

Special Operations Terminal Attack Controllers call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Special Operations Terminal Attack Controllers call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Special Operations Capability Specialists - B call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Special Operations Capability Specialists - B call in close air support from an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the SOTACs an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

An A-10C Thunderbolt II with the 75th Fighter Squadron fires its GAU-8/A 30mm cannon in support of Marine Raiders at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the Raiders an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II with the 75th Fighter Squadron fires its GAU-8/A 30mm cannon in support of Marine Raiders at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The training gave the Raiders an opportunity to call in CAS from various aircraft. This reinforces past knowledge to ensure proficiency in the operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Marine Raiders with Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, execute a night raid in support of the Logistics Support Team, Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec.11, 2020. This training allows the LST to be evaluated prior to attaching to a Marine Special Operations Company that, in turn, will be capable of supporting full-spectrum special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Marine Raiders with Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, execute a night raid in support of the Logistics Support Team, Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec.11, 2020. This training allows the LST to be evaluated prior to attaching to a Marine Special Operations Company that, in turn, will be capable of supporting full-spectrum special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

The Logistics Support Team with Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, unloads mission critical equipment during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 4, 2020. This training allows the LST to be evaluated prior to attaching to a Marine Special Operations Company that, in turn, will be capable of supporting full-spectrum special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

The Logistics Support Team with Golf Company, 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion, unloads mission critical equipment during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 4, 2020. This training allows the LST to be evaluated prior to attaching to a Marine Special Operations Company that, in turn, will be capable of supporting full-spectrum special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion train Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines on close quarters battles tactics at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The training included hallway and stairwell clearing procedures, as well as teaching sensitive site exploitation, which allows for better integration between Special Operations Forces and Fleet Marine Force assets to improve combat readiness for the future operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan Green)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Personnel with Marine Forces Special Operations Command are awarded for their accomplishments during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 22, 2021. On Feb. 24, 2006, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units, gave them a name and a commander and directed them to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis