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A Marine Raider fires an M203 grenade attachment on an m4 carbine during the unknown distance live fire portion of the annual Marine Forces Special Operations Command 2019 Marine Raider Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2019. The competition fostered camaraderie and tested participants’ operational capabilities consistent with special operations missions through a rigorous evolution of events and to honor Marine Raider heritage. The competition consisted of six teams of six participants hailing from 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Training Center and 2nd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Heather J. Atherton)

A Marine Raider fires an M203 grenade attachment on an m4 carbine during the unknown distance live fire portion of the annual Marine Forces Special Operations Command 2019 Marine Raider Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2019. The competition fostered camaraderie and tested participants’ operational capabilities consistent with special operations missions through a rigorous evolution of events and to honor Marine Raider heritage. The competition consisted of six teams of six participants hailing from 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Training Center and 2nd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Heather J. Atherton)

Photo by Cpl. Heather J. Atherton

Marine Raiders participate in the land navigation portion of the annual Marine Forces Special Operations

Command 2019 Marine Raider Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2019. The

competition fostered camaraderie and tested participants’ operational capabilities consistent with special operations

missions through a rigorous evolution of events and to honor Marine Raider heritage. The competition consisted

of six teams of six participants hailing from 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, 3rd Marine

Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Training Center and 2nd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion.

Marine Raiders participate in the land navigation portion of the annual Marine Forces Special Operations Command 2019 Marine Raider Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 12, 2019. The competition fostered camaraderie and tested participants’ operational capabilities consistent with special operations missions through a rigorous evolution of events and to honor Marine Raider heritage. The competition consisted of six teams of six participants hailing from 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Training Center and 2nd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Heather J. Atherton

Master Sgt. Ryan E. Evans (right), the operations chief for Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s Communications Directorate, presents Chad M. Robichaux (left), the founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a gift as a token of appreciation for his support of active duty and veteran military members in their fight against post-traumatic stress at MARSOC’s headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. Robichaux conducted a military resiliency event for the Marines and Sailors in the command, to provide information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Master Sgt. Ryan E. Evans (right), the operations chief for Marine Forces Special Operations Command’s Communications Directorate, presents Chad M. Robichaux (left), the founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a gift as a token of appreciation for his support of active duty and veteran military members in their fight against post-traumatic stress at MARSOC’s headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. Robichaux conducted a military resiliency event for the Marines and Sailors in the command, to provide information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

Retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent provides opening remarks during a military resiliency event held by the Mighty Oaks Foundation at Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. The resiliency event was conducted by Might Oaks founder, Chad M. Robichaux, to provided information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent provides opening remarks during a military resiliency event held by the Mighty Oaks Foundation at Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. The resiliency event was conducted by Might Oaks founder, Chad M. Robichaux, to provided information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

(Left to Right) Master Sgt. Scott Pettus, Chad Robichaux, Sgt. Maj. Dan Knouse, retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, and Master Sgt. Ryan Evans, pose for a group photo following a military resiliency training event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in August. Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosted Robichaux, founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to provide information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

(Left to Right) Master Sgt. Scott Pettus, Chad Robichaux, Sgt. Maj. Dan Knouse, retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, and Master Sgt. Ryan Evans, pose for a group photo following a military resiliency training event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in August. Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosted Robichaux, founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to provide information to Marines and Sailors about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

Chad M. Robichaux, founder of Might Oaks Foundation, speaks to Marines and Sailors from Marine Forces Special Operations Command, during a military resiliency event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. The founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, provided information about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Chad M. Robichaux, founder of Might Oaks Foundation, speaks to Marines and Sailors from Marine Forces Special Operations Command, during a military resiliency event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 12, 2019. The founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, provided information about the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program. The program uses a grassroots approach, empowering veterans and active duty members to begin their healing and then be a positive impact on those in their surrounding communities. Through the methodologies used and the evaluation of those who have experienced combat, Robichaux and his team discovered that the same methods used to “heal” PTSD are equally effective if implemented prior to traumatic events such as those experienced in combat. Knouse, Kent, and Evans have all attended Robichaux’s program, bringing back with them a new understanding of post-traumatic stress and different tools to help combat the effects. Robichaux and his wife, Kathy, founded Mighty Oaks in 2011 with the goal to share their story through the trials of PTS and assist others along the path to recovery and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Sgt. Bryann K. Whitley

MARSOC Sergeant Major

MARSOC Sergeant Major

Photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Dugan

The oldest and youngest Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, cut the ceremonial birthday cake for the Navy’s 243rd birthday at MARSOC Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 15, 2018. The oldest Sailor (right) was born in 1968 and the youngest (center) in 1998. The oldest Sailor passes cake to the youngest Sailor in a tradition that represents the transfer of experience and knowledge. MARSOC Commander, General Daniel D. Yoo (left), was honored as the guest of honor during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

The oldest and youngest Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, cut the ceremonial birthday cake for the Navy’s 243rd birthday at MARSOC Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 15, 2018. The oldest Sailor (right) was born in 1968 and the youngest (center) in 1998. The oldest Sailor passes cake to the youngest Sailor in a tradition that represents the transfer of experience and knowledge. MARSOC Commander, General Daniel D. Yoo (left), was honored as the guest of honor during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Marines and Sailors perform pushups at the Marine Raider Memorial March ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27, 2018. The ceremony marked the completion of the 900-mile march beginning in Mississippi and ending in North Carolina over the course of 10 days in honor of fallen Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon)

Marines and Sailors perform pushups at the Marine Raider Memorial March ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27, 2018. The ceremony marked the completion of the 900-mile march beginning in Mississippi and ending in North Carolina over the course of 10 days in honor of fallen Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon)

Photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Dugan

Marines, Sailors and Gold Star family members with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command arrive at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during the Marine Raider Memorial March, July 27, 2018. A ceremony marked the completion of the 900-mile march beginning in Mississippi and ending in North Carolina over the course of 10 days in honor of fallen Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon)

Marines, Sailors and Gold Star family members with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command arrive at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during the Marine Raider Memorial March, July 27, 2018. A ceremony marked the completion of the 900-mile march beginning in Mississippi and ending in North Carolina over the course of 10 days in honor of fallen Raiders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon)

Photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon

Marines, Sailors and local residents participate in the Marine Raider Memorial March in Sneads Ferry, N.C., July 27, 2018. The march spanned 900 miles from Mississippi to North Carolina, ending with a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon

Marines, Sailors and local residents participate in the Marine Raider Memorial March in Sneads Ferry, N.C., July 27, 2018. The march spanned 900 miles from Mississippi to North Carolina, ending with a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon

Photo by Sgt. Janessa K. Pon

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero receives congratulatory scratches after his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. During his five years of service, Nero served two deployments. Nero will spend his retirement as a companion to his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero receives congratulatory scratches after his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. During his five years of service, Nero served two deployments. Nero will spend his retirement as a companion to his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero proudly displays his U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. During his five years of service, Nero served two deployments. Nero will be adopted and spend his retirement as a companion to his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero proudly displays his U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. During his five years of service, Nero served two deployments. Nero will be adopted and spend his retirement as a companion to his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks during the retirement ceremony of a SOF multipurpose canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. MPC Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after two deployments during his five years of service to MARSOC, and will now be adopted by his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks during the retirement ceremony of a SOF multipurpose canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. MPC Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after two deployments during his five years of service to MARSOC, and will now be adopted by his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero stands in formation during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, retired Nero after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero stands in formation during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, retired Nero after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, retires SOF multipurpose canine Nero aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service with two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, retires SOF multipurpose canine Nero aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service with two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents SOF multipurpose canine Nero with a U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents SOF multipurpose canine Nero with a U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, applauds MARSOC SOF multipurpose canine Nero and his handler for outstanding teamwork, during Nero’s retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, applauds MARSOC SOF multipurpose canine Nero and his handler for outstanding teamwork, during Nero’s retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

Major General Carl E. Mundy III, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, visits students in the MARSOC Combat Support Orientation Course at the multipurpose canine training facility aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2018. MCSOC is designed to provide Marines interested in serving a tour of duty at MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist with the knowledge of what professional, mental, and physical attributes are desired for a potential assignment to MARSOC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley/released)

Major General Carl E. Mundy III, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, visits students in the MARSOC Combat Support Orientation Course at the multipurpose canine training facility aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2018. MCSOC is designed to provide Marines interested in serving a tour of duty at MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist with the knowledge of what professional, mental, and physical attributes are desired for a potential assignment to MARSOC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley/released)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley

A student in U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command’s Combat Support Orientation Course rappels off a tower at the multipurpose canine training facility aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2018. Marines who attend MCSOC learn about MARSOC duty assignments within their military occupational specialty; receive in-depth training on strength, conditioning and injury prevention; and advanced MOS skills and training to allow MARSOC the ability to identify the best-qualified candidates for potential assignment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley/released)

A student in U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command’s Combat Support Orientation Course rappels off a tower at the multipurpose canine training facility aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2018. Marines who attend MCSOC learn about MARSOC duty assignments within their military occupational specialty; receive in-depth training on strength, conditioning and injury prevention; and advanced MOS skills and training to allow MARSOC the ability to identify the best-qualified candidates for potential assignment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley/released)

Photo by Cpl. Bryann K. Whitley