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The family of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Roger Gonzales, with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regimant, 1st Marine Division, speak during his funeral service at the Green Hill Mortuary and Memorial Chaple, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Sept. 21, 2018. - The family of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Roger Gonzales, with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regimant, 1st Marine Division, speak during his funeral service at the Green Hill Mortuary and Memorial Chaple, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Sept. 21, 2018. Gonzales was killed in action on November 29,1950, from enemy sniper fire while attempting to find a lost comrade on Fox Hill where he was shortly after buried. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

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MCTSSA Marine rushes to aid car crash victim - Brig. Gen. A.J. (left) Pasagian, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, presents Capt. Michael Bates (right), a Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity Marine, with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at MCTSSA headquarters Sept. 12, for life-saving actions he took while off-duty this summer near Knoxville, Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sky M. Laron)

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amp Manion's footprint takes up a small corner of the base here, providing working space and housing for the Marines of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command. - Camp Manion's footprint takes up a small corner of the base here, providing working space and housing for the Marines of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command. The Marines live and work out of the area providing disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and crisis response amongst other things to the counties of Central and South America.

Jacob Lucero(second for left) and Nadeem Seirafi ((second from right) hold the leashes of Colli and Ricsi during the two Military Workings Dogs' retirement ceremony at the K-9 Training Field adjacent to the Adam Leigh Cann Canine Facility aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Sept. 12. The two handlers partnered with their K-9 companions on the beat and are now adopting the two dogs as they retire from active duty. Lieutenant Steven Goss, (far right) kennel master, Marine Corps Police Department, presented the two dogs with retirement certificates. The other officers in the photo also partnered with Colli and Ricsi at different times in their careers. - Jacob Lucero(second for left) and Nadeem Seirafi ((second from right) hold the leashes of Colli and Ricsi during the two Military Workings Dogs' retirement ceremony at the K-9 Training Field adjacent to the Adam Leigh Cann Canine Facility aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Sept. 12. The two handlers partnered with their K-9 companions on the beat and are now adopting the two dogs as they retire from active duty. Lieutenant Steven Goss, (far right) kennel master, Marine Corps Police Department, presented the two dogs with retirement certificates. The other officers in the photo also partnered with Colli and Ricsi at different times in their careers.

MCTSSA personnel welcomes Vietnam veterans, share legacy - Staff Sgt. Jedidiah Seiler, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity radar staff noncommissioned-officer-in-charge, discusses air search radar capabilities during a Vietnam veterans’ tour of MCTSSA this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sky M. Laron)

Food pantry organizations lend helping hand to Camp Pendleton service members and families - Volunteers with the Saddleback Church help families pick out groceries during a food pantry event at the Blinder Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 5, 2018. All the food handed out was donated by the church and was given out to service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)

Cpl. Mackinley E. Dyess peers back at his fellow Marines during a tour Sept. 7, 2018 at Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participated in the World War II battle site tour to learn about the U.S. Marine Corps’ history on Okinawa and remember those who have gone before them. Dyess is a radio technician with Jump Platoon, HQ Co., HQ Reg. and is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Wong) - Cpl. Mackinley E. Dyess peers back at his fellow Marines during a tour Sept. 7, 2018 at Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participated in the World War II battle site tour to learn about the U.S. Marine Corps’ history on Okinawa and remember those who have gone before them. Dyess is a radio technician with Jump Platoon, HQ Co., HQ Reg. and is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Wong)

Corps looks to increase comms, lethality with next-gen hearing system - The Marine Corps released a request for information for a suite of hearing enhancement devices to help Marines communicate better and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command will assess industry’s capability to provide devices that are compatible with Marine Corps radios and the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe)

The Silent Drill Platoon exits Marine Week Charlotte’s opening ceremony in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of the Marine Corps to demonstrate their capabilities and allows the public to interact with service members. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for Marines to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, veterans, and their families from different generations. - The Silent Drill Platoon exits Marine Week Charlotte’s opening ceremony in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of the Marine Corps to demonstrate their capabilities and allows the public to interact with service members. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for Marines to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, veterans, and their families from different generations.

Military working dog Oohio preforms an aggression exercise Aug. 31 at the kennels on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Marine and military working dog are a team. The job of being a handler is always a work in progress. Marines are encouraged to push their limits and learn more when it comes to doing their jobs. They are always learning new techniques and procedures when it comes to performing their job to the best of their abilities. - Military working dog Oohio preforms an aggression exercise Aug. 31 at the kennels on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Marine and military working dog are a team. The job of being a handler is always a work in progress. Marines are encouraged to push their limits and learn more when it comes to doing their jobs. They are always learning new techniques and procedures when it comes to performing their job to the best of their abilities.

Here is a sneak preview of the video. - U.S. Marine Corps Pilots with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) talk about how the invention of powered aviation has impacted their lives and how it has allowed 2nd MAW to accomplish its mission across the globe at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 9, 2018. National Aviation Day is a day to appreciate powered aviation and how it changed the world. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Cody Rowe)

MCSC teams with Marines to build world’s first continuous 3D-printed concrete barracks - Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force monitor the computer while the world's largest concrete 3D printer constructs a 500-square-foot barracks hut at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Champaign, Illinois. Marine Corps Systems Command conducted the field user evaluation in mid-August to inform future requirements for cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems. (Courtesy photo)

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Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery. - Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 13 work on communications equipment during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Counterland Training Center, Camp Douglas, Wis. Aug. 16. Exercise Northern Lightning 2018 allows the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy to strengthen interoperability between services and gives the different branches a greater understanding of aviation capabilities within a joint fighting force. - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 13 work on communications equipment during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Counterland Training Center, Camp Douglas, Wis. Aug. 16. Exercise Northern Lightning 2018 allows the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy to strengthen interoperability between services and gives the different branches a greater understanding of aviation capabilities within a joint fighting force.

180715-M-IM909-001.JPG - World War II veteran Sam Folsom flew the Grumman F4F Wildcat during his time of service in Guadalcanal in late 1942. His squadron, Marine Fighter Squadron 121, was the highest scoring Marine fighter squadron of WWII and received the presidential unit citation. During Folsom’s time with VMF-121, he shot down three total enemy aircrafts and received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. (Courtesy Photo)

Minds behind the flight: MAG-13 mechanics support Northern - Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 perform post-flight maintenance checks on AV-8B Harrier IIs during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Counterland Training Center, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 13. Exercise Northern Lightning 2018 allows the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy to strengthen interoperability between services and gives the different branches a greater understanding of aviation capabilities within a joint fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

Pfc. Alejandro Lazcano, a rifleman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participates in a hike during Mountain Training Exercise 4-18 aboard Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., July 30, 2018. - Pfc. Alejandro Lazcano, a rifleman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participates in a hike during Mountain Training Exercise 4-18 aboard Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., July 30, 2018. MWTC Bridgeport provides units a unique training experience by allowing the Marines to train in a mountainous environment and at high altitudes.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders.

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Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer, a marketing and communication Marine at Recruiting Station San Francisco, stands in the honor guard to welcome the USA Rugby women’s team onto the pitch during the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, July 20, 2018. This year, the Marine Corps attended the Rugby World Cup Sevens as part of its partnership with USA Rugby. Rugby players tend to share the fighting spirit embodied in Marines and by partnering with USA Rugby, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged rugby players as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, rugby alumni and parents. Stoehrer is from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and to the right of Stoehrer stands Nicole Heavirland, a native of Whitefish, Montana. - Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer, a marketing and communication Marine at Recruiting Station San Francisco, stands in the honor guard to welcome the USA Rugby women’s team onto the pitch during the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, July 20, 2018. This year, the Marine Corps attended the Rugby World Cup Sevens as part of its partnership with USA Rugby. Rugby players tend to share the fighting spirit embodied in Marines and by partnering with USA Rugby, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged rugby players as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, rugby alumni and parents. Stoehrer is from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and to the right of Stoehrer stands Nicole Heavirland, a native of Whitefish, Montana.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018.

Cpl. Kira R. Lavine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, breaks two Warrior Games’ records including both the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle swim events. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Armed Forces. - Cpl. Kira R. Lavine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, breaks two Warrior Games’ records including both the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle swim events. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Armed Forces.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to attach an external load to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 during helicopter support team operations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 19. HST operations are conducted to deliver supplies to service members who need the supplies quickly or are in difficult areas to reach via land. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to attach an external load to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 during helicopter support team operations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 19. HST operations are conducted to deliver supplies to service members who need the supplies quickly or are in difficult areas to reach via land.

Harvested HMMWV parts will save Corps millions, increase survivability of JLTV - Logisticians and equipment specialists from Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems install a Marine Corps Transparent Armor Gun Shield on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle May 1. The installation is part of a cost-savings plan to harvest Gunner’s Protection Kits and other equipment from older High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles and increase the JLTV’s survivability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Murphy)

Cpl. Stephen E. Austin's dog tags lay alongside the dog tags of his fellow 1st Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment Marines July 21 at the 50th anniversary reunion in Alexandria, Va. Austin was killed in 1968 while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 27th Marines in Vietnam. Austin was killed when he sacrificed himself and exposed himself to enemy fire. - Cpl. Stephen E. Austin's dog tags lay alongside the dog tags of his fellow 1st Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment Marines July 21 at the 50th anniversary reunion in Alexandria, Va. Austin was killed in 1968 while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 27th Marines in Vietnam. Austin was killed when he sacrificed himself and exposed himself to enemy fire.

Cpl. Tyler J. Beard, center-left, instructs Marines on the sampling and testing of chemicals during a reconnaissance, surveillance and decontamination course conducted by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group July 18, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. - Cpl. Tyler J. Beard, center-left, instructs Marines on the sampling and testing of chemicals during a reconnaissance, surveillance and decontamination course conducted by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group July 18, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The RSD course ensures that Marines can effectively detect and decontaminate a CBRN environment and save lives of contaminated Marines in an area. Beard, a native of Pearland, Texas, is a CBRN defense specialist with CLR-35.

U.S. Marines perform routine maintenance on the rotor blade of an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 8, 2018. CTJF-OIR is the military arm of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria. - U.S. Marines perform routine maintenance on the rotor blade of an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 8, 2018. CTJF-OIR is the military arm of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. - Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31.

Sgt. Jared Skelley is the Force Fitness instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Skelley specializes in creating workout routines for individual Marines focusing on functional planes of motion, combat readiness and injury prevention. - Sgt. Jared Skelley is the Force Fitness instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Skelley specializes in creating workout routines for individual Marines focusing on functional planes of motion, combat readiness and injury prevention.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides overwatch during an integrated squad exercise with Mexican marines assigned to the Amphibious Marine Infantry Brigade as they navigate the infantry immersion trainer during Rim of the Pacific exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. The IIT provided the Marines with “hands on” practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. - A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides overwatch during an integrated squad exercise with Mexican marines assigned to the Amphibious Marine Infantry Brigade as they navigate the infantry immersion trainer during Rim of the Pacific exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. The IIT provided the Marines with “hands on” practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

3rd MAW supports firefighting operations at Camp Pendleton - Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct water bucket drops over a brush fire in support of firefighting operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6. The “Pendleton Complex,” consisting of three separate fires, burned nearly 2,000 acres. In all, six aircraft from 3rd MAW conducted nearly 250 water drops over two separate fires in 30 hours. (Courtesy Photo)

A U.S. Navy sailor watches as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the USS Gunston Hall while conducting deck landing qualification training off the coast of Belize, July 7, 2018. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC worked closely with Gunston Hall sailors to qualify six pilots and five enlisted aircrew members responsible for the helicopters’ safe operation. Having qualified Marines provides SPMAGTF-SC with helicopter movement capabilities of personnel and cargo between the shore and ship. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC are conducting security cooperation training and engineering projects alongside partner nation military forces in Central and South America. The unit is also on standby to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the event of a hurricane or other emergency in the region. - A U.S. Navy sailor watches as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the USS Gunston Hall while conducting deck landing qualification training off the coast of Belize, July 7, 2018. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC worked closely with Gunston Hall sailors to qualify six pilots and five enlisted aircrew members responsible for the helicopters’ safe operation. Having qualified Marines provides SPMAGTF-SC with helicopter movement capabilities of personnel and cargo between the shore and ship. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC are conducting security cooperation training and engineering projects alongside partner nation military forces in Central and South America. The unit is also on standby to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the event of a hurricane or other emergency in the region.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, begin their preparations of rappelling down a cliffside, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 22, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, begin their preparations of rappelling down a cliffside, during Mountain Exercise 3-18, at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., June 22, 2018. After completing Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 last year, 2nd Bn., 24th Marines took part in MTX 3-18 to further develop small-unit leadership and build an understanding of the different climates and scenarios they could face in the future.

Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, riding Assault Amphibious Vehicles, head toward the shore during a mechanized assault as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, near Ginoza Village, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. - Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, riding Assault Amphibious Vehicles, head toward the shore during a mechanized assault as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, near Ginoza Village, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Australian Royal Navy ship HMAS New Castle sails in the Pacific Ocean as part in Exercise Sea Series 18 June 17, 2018. U.S. Marines joined the Amphibious Task Group to assist in the exercise as part of bilateral training and to bolster partnerships. - Australian Royal Navy ship HMAS New Castle sails in the Pacific Ocean as part in Exercise Sea Series 18 June 17, 2018. U.S. Marines joined the Amphibious Task Group to assist in the exercise as part of bilateral training and to bolster partnerships.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Manzie, combat engineer with Marine Rotational Force Darwin, provides security during patrol sweeps at Koumac, New Caledonia, May 20, 2018. Sweeps are typically conducted to search for materials in the ground that may be used against friendly forces or be of intelligence value. “Being a CE is that my job is so versatile,” said Manzie. “I have to ability to perform actions that can change the battlespace, such as breaching, sweeping, or engineer reconnaissance.” - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Manzie, combat engineer with Marine Rotational Force Darwin, provides security during patrol sweeps at Koumac, New Caledonia, May 20, 2018. Sweeps are typically conducted to search for materials in the ground that may be used against friendly forces or be of intelligence value. “Being a CE is that my job is so versatile,” said Manzie. “I have to ability to perform actions that can change the battlespace, such as breaching, sweeping, or engineer reconnaissance.”

During June’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month the Behavioral Health Section staff is taking the opportunity to remind military personnel and civilians of the wide variety of support options available aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. - During June’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month the Behavioral Health Section staff is taking the opportunity to remind military personnel and civilians of the wide variety of support options available aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.

A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit lands on the deck of the USS Arlington during Amphibious Squadron MEU Integration training in the Atlantic Ocean, June 15, 2018. PHIBRON-MEU Integration is a two-week training evolution that allows Sailors and U.S. Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. - A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit lands on the deck of the USS Arlington during Amphibious Squadron MEU Integration training in the Atlantic Ocean, June 15, 2018. PHIBRON-MEU Integration is a two-week training evolution that allows Sailors and U.S. Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment.