Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ride in a Light Armored Vehicle during the annual Pioneer Days Parade in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 21, 2017. Pioneer Days recognizes those who settled in the area and developed the community as it is today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Rachel K. Young) - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ride in a Light Armored Vehicle during the annual Pioneer Days Parade in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 21, 2017. Pioneer Days recognizes those who settled in the area and developed the community as it is today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Rachel K. Young)

The 1st Marine Division Band performs during 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR. - The 1st Marine Division Band performs during 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.