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You're an Osprey in the dark U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a V-22 Osprey for a night raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 1, 2020. Realistic Urban Training allows Marines and Sailors the opportunity to train in a controlled, realistic environment, utilizing the MEU’s command, air, ground, and logistics elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah Campbell)

Happy Birthday Marines.

We don't stop at making Marines, we turn them into leaders too U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Support Battalion, Information Group, conduct various tasks at the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) during MEFEX 21.1 on Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2020. The LRC encourages Marines to think critically and work as fire teams to complete a scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Capt Alex Flores, a judge advocate from Albuquerque, NM, talks about his journey as a civilian to a Marine and how the Marines helped him become an assistant united states attorney. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Did you know? Michael Myers' mask was $2. The movie had a tight budget, so the crew selected the cheapest mask they could find - a Star Trek Captain Kirk mask. They spray painted it white and reshaped the eyes, creating the mask we all know and love.

Pull lanyard, go bang U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to fire an M777A2 155mm Howitzer as a part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 20.3 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 20, 2020. Marines worked in teams to sharpen their skills with these weapons systems, strengthening combat readiness. This training contributes to the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. The skills developed at ARTP increase the lethality and proficiency of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Rolling thunder U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, execute Exercise Rolling Thunder 21-1 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 9 through 13, 2020. Rolling Thunder is a large-scale exercise that integrates all battalions within the regiment to showcase their ability to maneuver and operate to further enhance their combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aaron Douds)

4th Battalion | running before sunrise Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct physical training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 20, 2020. Physical fitness is an integral part of a recruits’ lifestyle. In one week, November Company will step off on their final test of physical and mental endurance, the Crucible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

One Shot | Marine Corps Forces Reserve Marines Train for Success U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU) instruct a marksmanship course on Quantico, Virginia on Sept. 19, 2020. The MTU conducts formal schools to train combat coaches and combat marksmanship trainers. These formal schools are the primary tool for creating organic marksmanship expertise in the ranks of Marine Forces Reserve, leading to a more lethal reserve force ready to go, fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Kansas and Missouri natives train together aboard the USS Germantown EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 18, 2020) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Ridley (left), an administration specialist and a native of Louisburg, Kansas, is checked by Sgt. Andrew Mazurkiewicz, an infantry squad leader and a native of Springfield, Missouri, both with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for ammunition after a live-fire shoot aboard dock landing ship US...S Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez) Olathe Marines Marines of Springfield MO

Now THIS is a glow up.

Freefallin' | It's raining Marines Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct airborne operations during an annual training event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6-7, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon display the capabilities airborne operations bring to the fight to maintain proficiency as the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Conner Downey)

4th Battalion | MCMAP U.S. Marine Recruits from Platoon 4046, Company O., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts training at the 4th Battalion thunder dome on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island., S.C., Sept. 27, 2016. Marine Corps Martial Arts tan belt basics are taught to recruits throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Sarah Stegall/Released)

Landing craft air cushion exercise | train like you fight U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force conduct a Landing Craft Air Cushion exercise to transport vehicles, equipment and personnel from Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sep. 17, 2020. CBIRF was activated in April of 1996 by Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, to counter the effects of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Paige M. Verry)