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It is also the responsibility of Marines to ensure the integrity of the natural landscapes aboard base. During last year's Earth Day festivities Marines gathered at the shoreline to ensure the base was clean on both land and sea. - It is also the responsibility of Marines to ensure the integrity of the natural landscapes aboard base. During last year's Earth Day festivities Marines gathered at the shoreline to ensure the base was clean on both land and sea.

U.S. Navy doctors and hospital corpsmen with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, simulate opening the airway of a wounded service member during a certification exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2018. The exercise was designed for shock trauma platoons and forward resuscitation surgical units to ensure medical proficiency in handling emergencies in future deployments. - U.S. Navy doctors and hospital corpsmen with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, simulate opening the airway of a wounded service member during a certification exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2018. The exercise was designed for shock trauma platoons and forward resuscitation surgical units to ensure medical proficiency in handling emergencies in future deployments.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Enrique Laguna, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni telephone systems officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo after a High Intensity Tactical Training session at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 6, 2018 Laguna instructs HITT classes three times a day to help Marines, and anyone else on the air station, achieve and surpass their fitness goals. - U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Enrique Laguna, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni telephone systems officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo after a High Intensity Tactical Training session at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 6, 2018 Laguna instructs HITT classes three times a day to help Marines, and anyone else on the air station, achieve and surpass their fitness goals.

Col. Joseph Clearfield, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, thanks the Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) for their professionalism and dedication throughout the deployment, March 5, 2018. The 15th MEU is one of seven Marine Expeditionary Units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. The MEU's mission is to provide a rapid-response force capable of conducting conventional amphibious and maritime operations from sea, surface or air. - Col. Joseph Clearfield, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, thanks the Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) for their professionalism and dedication throughout the deployment, March 5, 2018. The 15th MEU is one of seven Marine Expeditionary Units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. The MEU's mission is to provide a rapid-response force capable of conducting conventional amphibious and maritime operations from sea, surface or air.

Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on national security challenges and U.S. military activities in Africa, March 6, 2018. - Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on national security challenges and U.S. military activities in Africa, March 6, 2018.

U.S. Marines walk off the bus to start their check-in process for Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast. - U.S. Marines walk off the bus to start their check-in process for Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the West Coast.

An F-35B Lighitng II performs deck landing qualifications on the USS Wasp (LHD-1), March 5, 2018. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 embarked a detachment of F-35Bs on the USS Wasp for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Spring Patrol 2018, marking the first operational deployment of the F-35B with a MEU. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. - An F-35B Lighitng II performs deck landing qualifications on the USS Wasp (LHD-1), March 5, 2018. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 embarked a detachment of F-35Bs on the USS Wasp for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Spring Patrol 2018, marking the first operational deployment of the F-35B with a MEU. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) recognized the sacrifices and successes of 100 years of women in the United States Marine Corps during the men’s semifinals of the CIAA Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA took time to recognize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps with a presentation during the men's semifinals. The CIAA Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 3, 2018 in Charlotte. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) recognized the sacrifices and successes of 100 years of women in the United States Marine Corps during the men’s semifinals of the CIAA Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA took time to recognize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps with a presentation during the men's semifinals. The CIAA Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 3, 2018 in Charlotte.

A French landing craft unit transports U.S. Marine Corps medium tactical vehicle replacement trucks during an amphibious offload with French forces aboard French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014). Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. - A French landing craft unit transports U.S. Marine Corps medium tactical vehicle replacement trucks during an amphibious offload with French forces aboard French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014). Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce.

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division await orders to commence semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel. - Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division await orders to commence semi-annual qualifications as part of a deployment for training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018. The DFT provides the opportunity to overcome home station range limitations as well as exercise the battalion’s capability to deploy equipment and personnel.

Cobra Gold 18 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, observes the operations inside of the Royal Thai Air Force field hospital as a part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 at the Disaster Relief Training Center in Chachoengsao province, Kingdom of Thailand on Feb. 22, 2018. Cobra Gold 18 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

The annual exercise is conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - Royal Thai Marine Corps Master Sgt. Pairoj Prasansai, a jungle survival training instructor from Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand, shows Republic of Korea, Royal Thai, U.S. Marines and members of the press, a radiated rat snake during jungle survival training Feb. 19, 2018, in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand. The training was conducted as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Marines learned how to identify and capture venomous and non-venomous snakes during the training. The annual exercise is conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

The Marines of 1/2 conducted immediate remedial action drills and traversed, searched and engaged targets moving from one to another. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment wait for nightfall to conduct live-fire exercises on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 24, 2018. The Marines of 1/2 conducted immediate remedial action drills and traversed, searched and engaged targets moving from one to another.

TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability. - U.S. Marine Corps riflemen attached to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, a subordinate command of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade – TF 51/5, demonstrate close quarters battle training to Bahrain Defense Force soldiers. TF 51/5 staff frequently participates in subject matter expert exchange opportunities with partner nations to share expertise in respective fields and build upon partner nation capabilities in order to increase regional stability and improve interoperability.

Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - Preecha Kampookang, Director of the Office of Nakhonratchasima Primary - Educational Service Area 3, speaks at a ceremony, Feb. 22, 2018 in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand. During the ceremony, a newly constructed, multi-purpose building was officially opened at Nongphipadungkitwittaya School. The building was constructed by Royal Thai Army Soldiers from the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, 9th Mission Support Command, and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Soldiers from the 74th Group Army, during exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Assistance, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

Federal, state and local government stakeholders along with industry representatives met to discuss regional and Marine Corps autonomous vehicle proving grounds, to watch autonomous vehicles begin testing, and to tour the installation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 21. - Federal, state and local government stakeholders along with industry representatives met to discuss regional and Marine Corps autonomous vehicle proving grounds, to watch autonomous vehicles begin testing, and to tour the installation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 21. The representatives came from the San Diego Association of Governments, California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Department of Transportation, California Energy Commission, California Highway Patrol, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSCPAC), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and MCAS Miramar.

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Marines, veterans and family gather for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Marines, veterans and family gather for the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 17, 2018. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute and banquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Twenty-seven Kuwaiti Marines gathered in a classroom at the Kuwait Naval Institute to attend the Tactical Resupply Subject Matter Expert Exchange with U.S. Marines from the Command Element and Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. Exchanging logistic concepts and best practices allowed participants to learn from each other and strengthened relationships. - Twenty-seven Kuwaiti Marines gathered in a classroom at the Kuwait Naval Institute to attend the Tactical Resupply Subject Matter Expert Exchange with U.S. Marines from the Command Element and Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. Exchanging logistic concepts and best practices allowed participants to learn from each other and strengthened relationships.

Marines from the Royal Thai Marine Corps Secuity Regiment stand in formation Feb. 13, 2018, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 at U-Tapao International Airport, Ban Chang district, Rayong province, Thailand. Exercise Cobra Gold, in its 37th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. The annual exercise is conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - Marines from the Royal Thai Marine Corps Secuity Regiment stand in formation Feb. 13, 2018, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 at U-Tapao International Airport, Ban Chang district, Rayong province, Thailand. Exercise Cobra Gold, in its 37th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. The annual exercise is conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

U.S. Marine pilots prepare to disembark an AH-1Z Viper at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2018. The Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 ‘Gunfighters’ arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in Cobra Gold, one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - U.S. Marine pilots prepare to disembark an AH-1Z Viper at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2018. The Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 ‘Gunfighters’ arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in Cobra Gold, one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Eades shows Marines and Sailors the remains of materials after a detonation, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 1. Staff Sergeant Eades is an EOD Technician with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. - Staff Sgt. Matthew Eades shows Marines and Sailors the remains of materials after a detonation, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 1. Staff Sergeant Eades is an EOD Technician with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31.

U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore. - U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darren Broughton reads Where the Wild Things Are to children during a visit to Namisato Preschool in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. Marines visited the school as a community relations event that helps the children learn basic English. Broughton, an Odessa, Texas native, is a team leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.. Marines continue fostering relations with the local population and building bonds with allies. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darren Broughton reads Where the Wild Things Are to children during a visit to Namisato Preschool in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. Marines visited the school as a community relations event that helps the children learn basic English. Broughton, an Odessa, Texas native, is a team leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.. Marines continue fostering relations with the local population and building bonds with allies.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Karissa Tanguay-Jones, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sits in the back of an MV-22 Osprey during a recent training flight in California. Tanguay-Jones stars in "A Nation's Call," the latest advertisement released under the Marine Corps' “Battles Won” strategy. The commercial unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Karissa Tanguay-Jones, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sits in the back of an MV-22 Osprey during a recent training flight in California. Tanguay-Jones stars in "A Nation's Call," the latest advertisement released under the Marine Corps' “Battles Won” strategy. The commercial unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal.

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"A Nation's Call" is the latest advertisement released under the “Battles Won” strategy. “A Nation’s Call” unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal. - "A Nation's Call" is the latest advertisement released under the “Battles Won” strategy. “A Nation’s Call” unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal.

Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force salute the flag during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl National Anthem, Dec. 28, 2017. In 2017, I MEF Marines and Sailors supported more than 140 community events. - Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force salute the flag during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl National Anthem, Dec. 28, 2017. In 2017, I MEF Marines and Sailors supported more than 140 community events.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, march on the pier towards the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2018. The Marines are preparing to embark on the USS Bonhomme Richard going to Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand and runs from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, march on the pier towards the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 1, 2018. The Marines are preparing to embark on the USS Bonhomme Richard going to Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand and runs from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

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A U.S. Marine Corps infantryman with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company conducts a pool training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2018. - A U.S. Marine Corps infantryman with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company conducts a 1km swim during a pool training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2018. The event consisted of various exercises, including a 25 meter underwater swim, static breath holds, treading exercises, and gear retrievals. The unit’s training program aims to prepare students for the stresses of the BRC by offering a broad, realistic curriculum, challenging them both mentally and physically.

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) prepare for detailed aircraft decontamination training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 25. HMLA-267 Marines learned the five station, five-stage process and will now serve as subject matter experts on aircraft decontamination for their respective unit’s aircraft. - Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) prepare for detailed aircraft decontamination training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 25. HMLA-267 Marines learned the five station, five-stage process and will now serve as subject matter experts on aircraft decontamination for their respective unit’s aircraft.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Cheama posts security during Exercise Samurai Jan. 23, 2018, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Division trained to refine their skills for Division operations in an expeditionary environment. Cheama, a native of Zuni, New Mexico, supported the exercise as an assistant team leader in a provisional rifle squad. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Cheama posts security during Exercise Samurai Jan. 23, 2018, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Division trained to refine their skills for Division operations in an expeditionary environment. Cheama, a native of Zuni, New Mexico, supported the exercise as an assistant team leader in a provisional rifle squad.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Vuong saved the life of a UPS driver by using his Marine training to remove him from his wrecked truck. Vuong waited with the driver until emergency medical personnel arrived. - Staff Sgt. Hai Vuong, an imagery analyst from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, received the Liberty Mutual Lifesaver Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance and UPS at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 26. Vuong saved the life of a UPS driver by using his Marine training to remove him from his wrecked truck. Vuong waited with the driver until emergency medical personnel arrived.

The exercise enabled Reserve Marines to spend two weeks working together, battling the elements to ensure that they are ready to fight tonight and respond to the nation’s calls. - Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, navigate the route to their next checkpoint during the final exercise of exercise Nordic Frost on Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Jan. 22, 2018. The exercise allowed Marines to demonstrate their ability to operate in a cold weather mountainous environment, conducting land navigation, marksmanship training, demolitions, call for fire training and other core competencies.

During the exercise, Marines refine their skills to better support Division operations in an expeditionary environment. - U.S. Marines receive their final orders to establish a forward operations center Jan. 23, 2018 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, for Exercise Samurai. During the exercise, Marines refine their skills to better support Division operations in an expeditionary environment. The Marines are assigned Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

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Raney is a recruiter currently stationed as with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney and Raven Campbell dance at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2018. Raney stepped in as the father figure for the father-daughter dance. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

The race was a way for the local and U.S. communities to bond through friendly competition and learn the importance of traffic safety. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marine Corps’ team Alpha pose for a photo with their first place trophy at the 41st Annual Ginowan City Traffic Safety Campaign Road Race Jan. 20 on Marine Corps Air Station, Okinawa, Japan. The Marine Corps’ teams, team Alpha and team Omega, competed in the race. The Marines Corps’ Alpha team won the race for first time in three years while the Marine Corps’ team Omega came in 5th place.

Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. - Lance Cpl. Jonathan Whitfield, a fire team leader with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division engages a target with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16, 2017. Marines conducted live-fire ranges where they rehearsed rocket battle drills and fire team attacks. The Marines used the M72AS 21mm Trainer System, M72 Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon, AT-4 rocket launcher, M203 grenade launcher, M32 grenade launcher and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

The Marine Corps partners with organizations that share its core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Rugby, which is well-known for instilling discipline, physical fitness, and mental toughness on its players, was a natural choice for the Marines. As an official partner of USAR, Marines will have the opportunities to attend several USAR events such as training and education seminars, college championships, and high school regional cup tournaments. - Sgt. Maj. Mike Lanpolsaen (left), Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, Dan Payne, Maj. Benjamin Heredia and Sgt. Maj. Jon Jerome pose for a photo during the USA Rugby 2018 National Development Summit in Denver, Colorado, January 19, 2018. During the summit, Kennedy announced a new partnership between the Marine Corps and USA Rugby. The Marine Corps partners with organizations that share its core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Rugby, which is well-known for instilling discipline, physical fitness, and mental toughness on its players, was a natural choice for the Marines. As an official partner of USAR, Marines will have the opportunities to attend several USAR events such as training and education seminars, college championships, and high school regional cup tournaments. Lanpolsaen is the sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command . Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Payne is the chief executive officer of USAR. Heredia is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Denver. Jerome is the sergeant major of Recruiting Station Denver.

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The medium terminals in the Very Small Aperture Terminal Family of Systems undergo interoperability evaluations at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. A Request for Information for a VSAT-medium replacement was released by Marine Corps Systems Command to industry in October 2017 to develop and deliver an updated, cost-effective, reliable solution. - The medium terminals in the Very Small Aperture Terminal Family of Systems undergo interoperability evaluations at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. A Request for Information for a VSAT-medium replacement was released by Marine Corps Systems Command to industry in October 2017 to develop and deliver an updated, cost-effective, reliable solution.

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ITX is a large-scale, combined-arms training exercise conducted on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms conducted to continue increasing the units’ readiness as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. - Marines standby for their departure to Integrated Training Exercise 2-18 from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 12, 2018. ITX is a large-scale, combined-arms training exercise conducted on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms conducted to continue increasing the units’ readiness as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The participation from the Hawaii-based units includes 3d Marine Regiment; 2d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment and Combat Logistics Battalion 3. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez)

Nagitsy is enlisted in the Shoshone-Bannock tribes of southeastern Idaho and has bloodlines of four tribes; Northern Cheyenne, Eastern Shoshone, Shoshone-Bannock and Navajo. He will leave for Marine Corps Recruit Depot for recruit training on Jan. 16, 2018. - Devin Nagitsy, Future Marine from Fort Hall, ID, dresses in traditional Native American regalia for dancing during celebrations and social events. Nagitsy is enlisted in the Shoshone-Bannock tribes of southeastern Idaho and has bloodlines of four tribes; Northern Cheyenne, Eastern Shoshone, Shoshone-Bannock and Navajo. He will leave for Marine Corps Recruit Depot for recruit training on Jan. 16, 2018. (Courtesy Photo)