Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger speaks to Marines and Sailors during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019. Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black met with Marines and leaders in the Pacific to discuss partnership, readiness and core values. - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger speaks to Marines and Sailors during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019. Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black met with Marines and leaders in the Pacific to discuss partnership, readiness and core values.

The President’s Own performs during a reunion at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2016. The band played music composed by John Phillip Sousa, also known as “The March King”, to honor the veterans of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. - The President’s Own performs during a reunion at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2016. The band played music composed by John Phillip Sousa, also known as “The March King”, to honor the veterans of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

Gen. Robert B. Neller is visiting III Marine Expeditionary Force to reinforce the importance of every Marine and Sailor and their role in continuing the mission of the ‘Fight Tonight’ MEF at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 13, 2016. Whether responding to a crisis or natural disaster, III MEF continues to train to ensure its capabilities in keeping peace and security throughout the region. “We have a very capable Marine Corps” said Neller. “Can we get better? Yes. Must we get better? Yes. Will we get better? Yes.” Neller, from East Lansing, Michigan, is the commandant of Marine Corps. - Gen. Robert B. Neller is visiting III Marine Expeditionary Force to reinforce the importance of every Marine and Sailor and their role in continuing the mission of the ‘Fight Tonight’ MEF at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 13, 2016. Whether responding to a crisis or natural disaster, III MEF continues to train to ensure its capabilities in keeping peace and security throughout the region. “We have a very capable Marine Corps” said Neller. “Can we get better? Yes. Must we get better? Yes. Will we get better? Yes.” Neller, from East Lansing, Michigan, is the commandant of Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017. - The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017.

The Marine Corps has released a new tattoo policy that seeks to balance the personal desires of Marines with high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, released June 2, 2016, explains the new Marine Corps tattoo policy, which replaces all previous tattoo policy guidance. - The Marine Corps has released a new tattoo policy that seeks to balance the personal desires of Marines with high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, released June 2, 2016, explains the new Marine Corps tattoo policy, which replaces all previous tattoo policy guidance.

Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines for the first time as commandant at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 1, 2015. Neller focused on people, readiness, training, Naval integration and modernization during his speech. - Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines for the first time as commandant at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 1, 2015. Neller focused on people, readiness, training, Naval integration and modernization during his speech.

Battle crosses are mounted on stage at the Mckenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Aug. 15, 2015. The battle crosses are symbolic replacements for crosses for service members who have fallen in the line of duty. Four Marines and one sailor died during a shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 16, 2015. - Battle crosses are mounted on stage at the McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Aug. 15, 2015. The battle crosses are symbolic replacements for crosses for service members who have fallen in the line of duty. Four Marines and one sailor died during a shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 16, 2015.

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during a dedication ceremony at the John W. Warner Center for Advanced Military Studies at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2015. The ceremony honored both Brig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons and John W. Warner, both of whom played an integral role in improving military education during their careers. - Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during a dedication ceremony at the John W. Warner Center for Advanced Military Studies at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 7, 2015. The ceremony honored both Brig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons and John W. Warner, both of whom played an integral role in improving military education during their careers.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, March 26. Dunford traveled to the Marine bases on Okinawa from March 24 to the 26 to talk with Marines about his expectations for the Marines and the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our leaders and to make sure they have the training, education and the experience that they need to be successful on the battlefield,” said Dunford. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released) - Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, March 26. Dunford traveled to the Marine bases on Okinawa from March 24 to the 26 to talk with Marines about his expectations for the Marines and the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our leaders and to make sure they have the training, education and the experience that they need to be successful on the battlefield,” said Dunford. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

Recently the Marine Corps underwent another change in its training and education spectrum as Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, in its third iteration, was altered Feb. 20 to enhance the overall quality of operational readiness and the commander’s flexibility in training. The motivation for this set of changes to Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, a comprehensive list of all required annual training, was to optimize available training time so unit commanders can be provided with more flexible training schedules to conduct mission-oriented tasks. - Recently the Marine Corps underwent another change in its training and education spectrum as Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, in its third iteration, was altered Feb. 20 to enhance the overall quality of operational readiness and the commander’s flexibility in training. The motivation for this set of changes to Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, a comprehensive list of all required annual training, was to optimize available training time so unit commanders can be provided with more flexible training schedules to conduct mission-oriented tasks.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford addresses Okinawa-based personnel during a town hall meeting March 25 at the Camp Foster Theater. Dunford traveled to Okinawa to speak about his planning guidance, which outlines his vision for the Marine Corps. Dunford also answered questions, touching on topics such as women in the infantry, the growing field of cyber warfare and the Corps’ tattoo policy. - Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford addresses Okinawa-based personnel during a town hall meeting March 25 at the Camp Foster Theater. Dunford traveled to Okinawa to speak about his planning guidance, which outlines his vision for the Marine Corps. Dunford also answered questions, touching on topics such as women in the infantry, the growing field of cyber warfare and the Corps’ tattoo policy.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., speaks to Marines of Company A and Weapons Company during their final field exercise at Range G6 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2015. Dunford visited GCEITF Marines to observe their training and discuss the future of the Corps, and how the Marines are helping shape a better Marine Corps. From October 2014 to July 2015, the GCEITF will conduct individual and collective level skills training in designated ground combat arms occupational specialties in order to facilitate the standards based assessment of the physical performance of Marines in a simulated operating environment performing specific ground combat arms tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., speaks to Marines of Company A and Weapons Company during their final field exercise at Range G6 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 3, 2015. Dunford visited GCEITF Marines to observe their training and discuss the future of the Corps, and how the Marines are helping shape a better Marine Corps. From October 2014 to July 2015, the GCEITF will conduct individual and collective level skills training in designated ground combat arms occupational specialties in order to facilitate the standards based assessment of the physical performance of Marines in a simulated operating environment performing specific ground combat arms tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)