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"The Fighting Thirteenth"

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra takes flight as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra takes flight as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra is guided through takeoff as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra is guided through takeoff as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra sits in preparation for takeoff as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra sits in preparation for takeoff as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine air crew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks away after guiding an aircraft through take off during flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine air crew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks away after guiding an aircraft through take off during flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, UH-1Y Huey and AH-1Z Super Cobra, are staged in preparation as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, UH-1Y Huey and AH-1Z Super Cobra, are staged in preparation as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an all-terrain vehicle to move around the airfield while conducting flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an all-terrain vehicle to move around the airfield while conducting flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine aircrew member runs across the flight deck as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine aircrew member runs across the flight deck as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

The sun sets over the airfield as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

The sun sets over the airfield as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies over grounded aircraft as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies over grounded aircraft as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 1, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl /Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk flies overhead as the sun sets while Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk flies overhead as the sun sets while Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra ascends over the flight line as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Super Cobra ascends over the flight line as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 31, 2015. RUT is the final ground-based training requirement prior to deployment, as the 13th MEU moves toward operating embarked at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

A Marine observes the impact of rounds from Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as they fire a .50 caliber heavy machine gun at targets during sustainment training with multiple weapons platforms on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

A Marine observes the impact of rounds from Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as they fire a .50 caliber heavy machine gun at targets during sustainment training with multiple weapons platforms on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A U.S. Marine with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls a radio antenna clear of the backblast of a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile during training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

A U.S. Marine with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls a radio antenna clear of the backblast of a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile during training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Jay Singh, a U.S. Marine with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs maintenance on an M2 .50-Caliber machine gun during training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. Jay Singh, a U.S. Marine with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs maintenance on an M2 .50-Caliber machine gun during training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading and unloading rounds during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading and unloading rounds during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading and unloading rounds during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading and unloading rounds during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practiced employing hunter-killer techniques with multiple weapons platforms during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practiced employing hunter-killer techniques with multiple weapons platforms during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

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