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A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the live-fire testing of the Machine Gunner’s Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. The course is one of the services offered to Marines by the Division Combat Skills Center and is a two-week course that familiarizes Marines with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun, M240B medium machine gun, M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the MK-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher. - A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the live-fire testing of the Machine Gunner’s Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. The course is one of the services offered to Marines by the Division Combat Skills Center and is a two-week course that familiarizes Marines with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun, M240B medium machine gun, M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the MK-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher.

Pfc. Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment adjusts the sights of the 81 mm mortar system during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015. - Pfc. Michael Ainsworth, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment adjusts the sights of the 81 mm mortar system during a combined-arms raid at Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California April 11, 2015. The raid was conducted by 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as part of exercise Desert Scimitar 2015.

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Nepalese military service members unload supplies from a UH-1Y Huey in Charikot, Nepal, May 5, Nepal, May 5. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 262 carried supplies in a UH-1Y Huey and MV-22 Ospreys to Charikot, Nepal. The supplies will provide Nepalese people with shelter after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Nepal, April 25, causing fatalities, injuries and significant damage. The government of Nepal declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance. The U.S. military, at the direction of the U.S. Agency for International Development, will continue to support Nepal as needed. HMLA-469 and VMM-262 are attached to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Nepalese military service members unload supplies from a UH-1Y Huey in Charikot, Nepal, May 5, Nepal, May 5. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 262 carried supplies in a UH-1Y Huey and MV-22 Ospreys to Charikot, Nepal. The supplies will provide Nepalese people with shelter after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Nepal, April 25, causing fatalities, injuries and significant damage. The government of Nepal declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance. The U.S. military, at the direction of the U.S. Agency for International Development, will continue to support Nepal as needed. HMLA-469 and VMM-262 are attached to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force depart the gorge crossing area during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, May 5, 2015. 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. - Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force depart the gorge crossing area during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, May 5, 2015. 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.

A critical skills operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command searches the horizon for the objective zone from the ramp of a KC-130J Super Hercules during parachute training above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. CSOs were supported by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Aerial deliveries are one of the mission essential skills VMGR-252 provides in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. - A critical skills operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command searches the horizon for the objective zone from the ramp of a KC-130J Super Hercules during parachute training above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. CSOs were supported by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Aerial deliveries are one of the mission essential skills VMGR-252 provides in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it leaves Port Everglades, Fla., May 10 at the conclusion of Fleet Week 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Fleet Week Port Everglades May 4-10. The purpose of Fleet Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. - U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it leaves Port Everglades, Fla., May 10 at the conclusion of Fleet Week 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Fleet Week Port Everglades May 4-10. The purpose of Fleet Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Victor CastilloGarcia, left, a field radio operator from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, provides security for an MV-22B Osprey at a landing zone in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, May 4, 2015. The Marines landed at the site to conduct range operations with the Spanish Marines, who used the Osprey as part of their battalion’s training exercise. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Victor CastilloGarcia, left, a field radio operator from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, provides security for an MV-22B Osprey at a landing zone in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, May 4, 2015. The Marines landed at the site to conduct range operations with the Spanish Marines, who used the Osprey as part of their battalion’s training exercise.

Lance Cpl. Xavier Castro, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fires his M203 rifle-mounted grenade launcher during a M203 qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2015. The M203 grenade launcher fires various types of 40 mm ammunition, ranging from high explosive to ground marking rounds. - Lance Cpl. Xavier Castro, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fires his M203 rifle-mounted grenade launcher during a M203 qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2015. The M203 grenade launcher fires various types of 40 mm ammunition, ranging from high explosive to ground marking rounds.

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force scout swimmers emerge out of the water and sight in on their rifles during the Japanese Observer Exchange Program April 28, 2015 at Kin Blue. JOEP is a III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF coordinated program designed to increase regional security, maintain unit readiness and enhance overall cooperation. This is the fourth iteration of JOEP for the 31st MEU after the initial partnership in September 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) - Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force scout swimmers emerge out of the water and sight in on their rifles during the Japanese Observer Exchange Program April 28, 2015 at Kin Blue. JOEP is a III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF coordinated program designed to increase regional security, maintain unit readiness and enhance overall cooperation. This is the fourth iteration of JOEP for the 31st MEU after the initial partnership in September 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fire an M-72 light anti-tank weapon during a live-fire rocket range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to build confidence, camaraderie and weapon proficiency throughout the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released) - Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fire an M-72 light anti-tank weapon during a live-fire rocket range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to build confidence, camaraderie and weapon proficiency throughout the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)

The “Ott Box” is an invention that was created by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Ott, the navigational aids chief for Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Detachment Alpha. Over time, Ott plans to gather additional parts for the Ott Box in order to perfect the idea of a solar powered Tactical Air Navigation system. - The “Ott Box” is an invention that was created by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Ott, the navigational aids chief for Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Detachment Alpha. Over time, Ott plans to gather additional parts for the Ott Box in order to perfect the idea of a solar powered Tactical Air Navigation system.

A light armored vehicle crew with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division moves from one battle position to another during a pre-qualification on the LAV weapon systems aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2015. During the exercise, the crew on the LAV moved from position to position to engage several targets and were evaluated on their accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness in identifying the target that presented the highest threat. - A light armored vehicle crew with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division moves from one battle position to another during a pre-qualification on the LAV weapon systems aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 1, 2015. During the exercise, the crew on the LAV moved from position to position to engage several targets and were evaluated on their accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness in identifying the target that presented the highest threat.

Marine scout sniper candidates with Scout Sniper Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fire at targets from an unknown distance during a live-fire exercise at SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. The live-fire exercise was the last event during a two-week Basic Scout Sniper Course Preparation Course. - Marine scout sniper candidates with Scout Sniper Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fire at targets from an unknown distance during a live-fire exercise at SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. The live-fire exercise was the last event during a two-week Basic Scout Sniper Course Preparation Course.

A Marine from 2nd Marine Division fires a MK-19 grenade launcher during the Advanced Machine Gunners Course at range G-3 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 30, 2015. In order to learn a new engagement method previously only employed by mortarmen, the Marines shot the MK-19 grenade launcher from behind a berm at targets that were not visible to them so that they could fire at the enemy without being in harm’s way. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala/Released) - A Marine from 2nd Marine Division fires a MK-19 grenade launcher during the Advanced Machine Gunners Course at range G-3 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 30, 2015. In order to learn a new engagement method previously only employed by mortarmen, the Marines shot the MK-19 grenade launcher from behind a berm at targets that were not visible to them so that they could fire at the enemy without being in harm’s way. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala/Released)

Two 123rd STS personnel off load 50 cc mini bikes to stage on a runway at an Eglin Air Force Base drop zone, prior to a static line jump and jump clearing team mission from a KC-130J Super Hercules belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released) - Two 123rd STS personnel off load 50 cc mini bikes to stage on a runway at an Eglin Air Force Base drop zone, prior to a static line jump and jump clearing team mission from a KC-130J Super Hercules belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

Lt. Col. Kenneth Hoffman, Bill Berger, the DART team leader and Peter W. Bodde witness the 36th Contingency Response Group arrive bringing in a 28-man team May 5 at Tribhuvan International Airport. The team consisted of pilots, mechanics, medical personnel and other trained airmen in order to assist Nepal after the earthquake. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after the earthquake. USAID is a U.S. Government agency that gives civilian foreign aid in time of natural disasters. Hoffman is the Joint liaison officer. Berger is the Disaster Assistance Response Team leader. Bodde is the United States Ambassador for Nepal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released) - Lt. Col. Kenneth Hoffman, Bill Berger, the DART team leader and Peter W. Bodde witness the 36th Contingency Response Group arrive bringing in a 28-man team May 5 at Tribhuvan International Airport. The team consisted of pilots, mechanics, medical personnel and other trained airmen in order to assist Nepal after the earthquake. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after the earthquake. USAID is a U.S. Government agency that gives civilian foreign aid in time of natural disasters. Hoffman is the Joint liaison officer. Berger is the Disaster Assistance Response Team leader. Bodde is the United States Ambassador for Nepal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a Rapid Response Kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel) - Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a Rapid Response Kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel)

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Sgt. Dustin Houghton, mortar man, with Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, secures an M252 81mm medium-weight mortar during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 24, 2015. 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. - Sgt. Dustin Houghton, mortar man, with Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, secures an M252 81mm medium-weight mortar during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 24, 2015. 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.

The view outside of the exercise command post prior to the launch of Exercise Maple Resolve 15 at the Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, April 30, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table. - The view outside of the exercise command post prior to the launch of Exercise Maple Resolve 15 at the Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, April 30, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table.

Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a rapid response kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces. - Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a rapid response kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces.

Corporal Jason A. Rigsby, an armorer with the GDP-RSM, pushes Anastasia on the swing set at the neighborhood playground. Marines of Georgia Deployment Program-Resolute Support Mission volunteered their time at KERA’s Women Shelter to help improve and maintain robust relationships with their local community while abroad. - Corporal Jason A. Rigsby, an armorer with the GDP-RSM, pushes Anastasia on the swing set at the neighborhood playground. Marines of Georgia Deployment Program-Resolute Support Mission volunteered their time at KERA’s Women Shelter to help improve and maintain robust relationships with their local community while abroad.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting partnered with members of the Wilmington Fire Department during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 30. Numerous firefighting exercises were conducted during the training session in order to prepare the firefighters for real-life scenarios they may face. - Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting partnered with members of the Wilmington Fire Department during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 30. Numerous firefighting exercises were conducted during the training session in order to prepare the firefighters for real-life scenarios they may face.

British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, a refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the viewing display of a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Florida, May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released) - British Royal Navy Petty Officer Marine Engineer Elliott Watson, a refrigeration engineer with the HMS Lancaster, looks through the viewing display of a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while out at sea April 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Navy Week 2015 in New Orleans April 23-29 and Fleet Week Port Everglades, Florida, May 4-10. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, providing the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James R. Smith/Released)

U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The aircraft are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released) - U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The aircraft are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

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Spanish, U.S. and British Royal Marines pose for a group photo aboard the USNS Spearhead, March 22, 2015. This multinational group of Marines spent three months traveling to four different African countries working with the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released) - Spanish, U.S. and British Royal Marines pose for a group photo aboard the USNS Spearhead, March 22, 2015. This multinational group of Marines spent three months traveling to four different African countries working with the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

Lance Cpl. Richard Emmis, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and native of Corona, California, posts security during a patrol to identify improvised explosive devices aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, April 21, 2015. Locating IEDs prepares Marines with 1st Bn., 2nd Marines for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Richard Emmis, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and native of Corona, California, posts security during a patrol to identify improvised explosive devices aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, April 21, 2015. Locating IEDs prepares Marines with 1st Bn., 2nd Marines for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The mannequins were equipped with a system that allows artificial blood to bleed from various wounds and recorded voices to talk, providing a more realistic experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released) - Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The mannequins were equipped with a system that allows artificial blood to bleed from various wounds and recorded voices to talk, providing a more realistic experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey/Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Newkirt (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Sebastian Quiceno (right), corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, check the vitals of a role-player with notional symptoms of concussion at the casualty control point during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Arizona, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-15, April 17. Role-players yelled in pain and pretended to be unconscious, providing a realistic scenario for the evaluated Sailors and Marines during the exercise. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Newkirt (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Sebastian Quiceno (right), corpsmen with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, check the vitals of a role-player with notional symptoms of concussion at the casualty control point during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Arizona, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-15, April 17. Role-players yelled in pain and pretended to be unconscious, providing a realistic scenario for the evaluated Sailors and Marines during the exercise. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released)

Mr. David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Cp-CEO of the Carlysle group, and Mr. Jonathan B. Jarvis, 18th Director of the National Park Service, Mr. Dan Wenk, Interim President of Washington DC, and Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, Staff Director at Headquarters Marine Corps, prepare to be seated at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial Donation Announcement Ceremony, in Arlington, Virginia, on April 29, 2015. Rubenstein donated $5.37 million to the National Park Foundation to restore U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. - Mr. David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Cp-CEO of the Carlysle group, and Mr. Jonathan B. Jarvis, 18th Director of the National Park Service, Mr. Dan Wenk, Interim President of Washington DC, and Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, Staff Director at Headquarters Marine Corps, prepare to be seated at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial Donation Announcement Ceremony, in Arlington, Virginia, on April 29, 2015. Rubenstein donated $5.37 million to the National Park Foundation to restore U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade conduct shoulder-to-shoulder communications training with their Philippine Marine counterparts from WESCOM's 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. The exercise is an opportunity for the two nations' militaries to share capabilities and best practices, and to build their partnership. - U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade conduct shoulder-to-shoulder communications training with their Philippine Marine counterparts from WESCOM's 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. The exercise is an opportunity for the two nations' militaries to share capabilities and best practices, and to build their partnership.

A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective. - A Marine with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a four-day certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., April 23, 2015. Marines commenced the exercise performing inserts through helocasting and double-bag static lines to collect information on the objective.

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, train with the M203 40mm grenade launcher during live-fire training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2015. They also trained with the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon, an 83mm portable weapon system that can fire high explosive, dual purpose rockets and high explosive anti-armor rockets. - Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, train with the M203 40mm grenade launcher during live-fire training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2015. They also trained with the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon, an 83mm portable weapon system that can fire high explosive, dual purpose rockets and high explosive anti-armor rockets.

Commodore Brenton Smyth returns a salute to U.S. Marines with Company A during the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day Parade April 25 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the Gallipoli peninsula April 25, 1915. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the landing. Smyth is the commander of Northern Command, Australian Defence Force. Company A is with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin. MRF-D is an excellent opportunity to improve our knowledge of one another’s customs and traditions which ultimately strengthen our military interoperability. - Commodore Brenton Smyth returns a salute to U.S. Marines with Company A during the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day Parade April 25 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the Gallipoli peninsula April 25, 1915. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the landing. Smyth is the commander of Northern Command, Australian Defence Force. Company A is with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin. MRF-D is an excellent opportunity to improve our knowledge of one another’s customs and traditions which ultimately strengthen our military interoperability.

Lance Cpl. Grant R. Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, simulates clearing a room during urban warfare training during Exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Michigan, April 24, 2014. Marines joined members of the Army National Guard and the Danish Home Guard at this exercise to train counterinsurgency tactics and urban warfare. - Lance Cpl. Grant R. Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, simulates clearing a room during urban warfare training during Exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Michigan, April 24, 2014. Marines joined members of the Army National Guard and the Danish Home Guard at this exercise to train counterinsurgency tactics and urban warfare.

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Pfc. John Fronbach, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a Berlin, Maryland. native, posts security in a patrol base built by the unit during a week-long survivability exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20-24, 2015. The Marines conducted the exercise to remain proficient in their military occupational specialty and to build camaraderie between the non-commissioned officers and the junior Marines of the battalion. - Pfc. John Fronbach, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a Berlin, Maryland. native, posts security in a patrol base built by the unit during a week-long survivability exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20-24, 2015. The Marines conducted the exercise to remain proficient in their military occupational specialty and to build camaraderie between the non-commissioned officers and the junior Marines of the battalion.

Navy corpsmen from 2nd Medical Battalion, along with supplemental Health Services Augmented Personnel, practice loading and unloading of simulated patients into the search and rescue aircraft during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to train and prepare the HSAP’s for deployment to exercises African and Eager Lion. - Navy corpsmen from 2nd Medical Battalion, along with supplemental Health Services Augmented Personnel, practice loading and unloading of simulated patients into the search and rescue aircraft during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to train and prepare the HSAP’s for deployment to exercises African and Eager Lion.

First Lieutenant Gabriel Walton talks to the Marines about the Battle of Antietam at the Antietam National Battlefield at Sharpsburg, Maryland, April 23. The officers in the unit were in charge of leading the professional military education on the Battle of Antietam. - First Lieutenant Gabriel Walton talks to the Marines about the Battle of Antietam at the Antietam National Battlefield at Sharpsburg, Maryland, April 23. The officers in the unit were in charge of leading the professional military education on the Battle of Antietam.

Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico personnel, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., hike through Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland April 24, 2015. The hike and battle study was a professional military education opportunity and unit cohesion building event. - Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico personnel, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., hike through Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland April 24, 2015. The hike and battle study was a professional military education opportunity and unit cohesion building event.

April is the month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child honors all military children and the daily sacrifices and challenges they make. - April is the month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child honors all military children and the daily sacrifices and challenges they make.

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U.S. Marines bow their heads as a chaplain prays during the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Anderson) - U.S. Marines bow their heads as a chaplain prays during the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Australian-New Zealand Army Corps Day Ceremony April 25, 2015, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The day commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian-New Zealand Army Corps forces in World War I. The battle is remembered for the valiant men and the significant losses the nations both suffered. Those who fought are known as “ANZACS” and are honored in one of the most recognized holidays in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it travels up the Mississippi River for Navy Week 2015 April 23, 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week New Orleans April 23-29. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors. - U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it travels up the Mississippi River for Navy Week 2015 April 23, 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in Navy Week New Orleans April 23-29. The purpose of Navy Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors.

Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Maryland native is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released) - Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Maryland native is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment clear a building in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment clear a building in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment.