Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Batson applies camouflage paint to cover his face before participating in a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 15, 2017. Batson is an infantryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. The training is a week-long exercise aimed at promoting proficiency and operational readiness. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory