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Sgt. Sebastien Auguste, an instructor for the Advanced Infantry Course at the School of Infantry-East, tests the M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System to engage targets during a live-fire training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2021. In May, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the MAAWS, a recoilless rocket system designed to destroy armored vehicles, structures and fortifications. - Sgt. Sebastien Auguste, an instructor for the Advanced Infantry Course at the School of Infantry-East, tests the M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System to engage targets during a live-fire training on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2021. In May, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the MAAWS, a recoilless rocket system designed to destroy armored vehicles, structures and fortifications.

A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12. - A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12.

Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott gives closing remarks during the Chaplain’s Professional Development Workshop at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2017. Scott’s guided discussions were centered on the topic of targeted and interpersonal violence. Chaplains are an indispensable asset to these types of instances. Scott is the chaplain of the Marine Corps. - Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott gives closing remarks during the Chaplain’s Professional Development Workshop at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 8, 2017. Scott’s guided discussions were centered on the topic of targeted and interpersonal violence. Chaplains are an indispensable asset to these types of instances. Scott is the chaplain of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, the chaplain of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines during a period of instruction at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 5, 2023. During the discussion, Cash spoke to staff noncommissioned officers and officers from across I Marine Expeditionary Force about character development and spiritual fitness. - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, the chaplain of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines during a period of instruction at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 5, 2023. During the discussion, Cash spoke to staff noncommissioned officers and officers from across I Marine Expeditionary Force about character development and spiritual fitness.

Rear Admiral Brent Scott, the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains and the guest of honor for the 239th United States Navy Chaplain Corps Birthday Ball, speaks to the audience at the Pacific Views Event Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., December 1, 2014. Navy Captain Guy M. Lee, the command chaplain of I MEF, hosted the ball. - Rear Admiral Brent Scott, the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains and the guest of honor for the 239th United States Navy Chaplain Corps Birthday Ball, speaks to the audience at the Pacific Views Event Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., December 1, 2014. Navy Captain Guy M. Lee, the command chaplain of I MEF, hosted the ball.

The 26th Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben presents the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., center, the Church Pennant flown on the USS ESSEX as part of the 240th Anniversary of the Navy Chaplain Corps at Crawford Hall in Marine Barracks Washington, Dec. 3, 2015. - The 26th Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben presents the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., center, the Church Pennant flown on the USS ESSEX as part of the 240th Anniversary of the Navy Chaplain Corps at Crawford Hall in Marine Barracks Washington, Dec. 3, 2015.

Captain Guy Lee, the I Marine Expeditionary Force chaplain introduces a panel of subject matter experts that were present during the second battle for Fallujah, Iraq. Navy Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists gathered Sept. 18, 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to discuss the roles of religious personnel during times of heavy combat; specifically revisiting the events of the second battle of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury. - Captain Guy Lee, the I Marine Expeditionary Force chaplain introduces a panel of subject matter experts that were present during the second battle for Fallujah, Iraq. Navy Chaplains and Religious Program Specialists gathered Sept. 18, 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to discuss the roles of religious personnel during times of heavy combat; specifically revisiting the events of the second battle of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury.

Marines with Co. C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and members of the Canadian Army Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Wentworth Regiment, conduct patrols at Evangola State Park, New York, during exercise Lake Effect, Sept. 12, 2015. The Canadians divided up among the Marine platoons to strengthen the interoperability amongst the services and learn new training techniques and tactics. - Marines with Co. C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and members of the Canadian Army Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Wentworth Regiment, conduct patrols at Evangola State Park, New York, during exercise Lake Effect, Sept. 12, 2015. The Canadians divided up among the Marine platoons to strengthen the interoperability amongst the services and learn new training techniques and tactics.

A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepares to fire during the counterattack of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC integrates all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in order to defeat a large simulated enemy force. - A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepares to fire during the counterattack of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC integrates all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in order to defeat a large simulated enemy force.

A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment sights in during the defensive phase of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC assessed a battalion’s ability to conduct offensive and defensive operations integrating elements from the Air Combat Element and Logistics Combat Element. - A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment sights in during the defensive phase of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC assessed a battalion’s ability to conduct offensive and defensive operations integrating elements from the Air Combat Element and Logistics Combat Element.

A squad leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment calculates distance and elevation of a simulated target during emergency close air support training at the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer facility aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2015. The training was conducted to ensure all of the squad leaders within the company are familiar with emergency CAS procedures so they can employ the tactics if the need arises while on deployment. - A squad leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment calculates distance and elevation of a simulated target during emergency close air support training at the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer facility aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2015. The training was conducted to ensure all of the squad leaders within the company are familiar with emergency CAS procedures so they can employ the tactics if the need arises while on deployment.

Charles "Charlie" Fink, Marine Vietnam veteran, stands in a room of his house decorated with Marine Corps memorabilia and photos June 2, 2015 at his home in Lake Butler, Florida. Fink served with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, during his deployment in Vietnam. - Charles "Charlie" Fink, Marine Vietnam veteran, stands in a room of his house decorated with Marine Corps memorabilia and photos June 2, 2015 at his home in Lake Butler, Florida. Fink served with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, during his deployment in Vietnam.

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A MK2 MOD 0 Talon robot is maneuvered by remote control to a mock improvised explosive device during an EOD training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The MK2 MOD 0 Talon robot is used by explosive ordnance technicians assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and provides a safer way to investigate a suspected IED. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - A MK2 MOD 0 Talon robot is maneuvered by remote control to a mock improvised explosive device during an EOD training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The MK2 MOD 0 Talon robot is used by explosive ordnance technicians assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and provides a safer way to investigate a suspected IED. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Dr. Philip Rogers, the chancellor of East Carolina University, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding , signifying a future partnership between the installation and ECU at the Christian F. Schilt Building at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2021. ECU will offer in-person classes for two separate degree programs, industrial distribution and logistics, and industrial technology. - Dr. Philip Rogers, the chancellor of East Carolina University, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding , signifying a future partnership between the installation and ECU at the Christian F. Schilt Building at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2021. ECU will offer in-person classes for two separate degree programs, industrial distribution and logistics, and industrial technology.

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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut.

A Force Reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit clears the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. - A Force Reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit clears the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis response force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month by providing information and resources to the base community. - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month by providing information and resources to the base community.

More than 3,000 children participated in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Nov. 25 at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Children ages 5-12 had the opportunity to get active and run a one-mile lap for fun around the five-sided building. - More than 3,000 children participated in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Oct. 25 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Children ages 5-12 had the opportunity to get active and run a one-mile lap for fun around the five-sided building.

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Future Marine Tommy Lam catches his breath during physical training at Laguna Beach in Orange County, Calif, Oct. 10. - Future Marine Tommy Lam catches his breath during physical training at Laguna Beach in Orange County, Calif, Oct. 10.

President Truman congratulates three Marines who have just been presented the Medal of Honor in Washington, Nov. 24, 1952. They are, from left to right, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., retired Tech Sgt. Robert S. Kennemore and Lt. Col. Raymond G. Davis. - President Truman congratulates three Marines who have just been presented the Medal of Honor in Washington, Nov. 24, 1952. They are, from left to right, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., retired Tech Sgt. Robert S. Kennemore and Lt. Col. Raymond G. Davis.

U.S. Marine Corps air delivery specialists prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey for an air delivery exercise June 6, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, employed the Joint Precision Airdrop System to enhance mission readiness by providing hands-on rehearsals. The JPADS is an autonomous system designed to provide accurate delivery of cargo and supplies to ground component forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike) - U.S. Marine Corps air delivery specialists prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey for an air delivery exercise June 6, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, employed the Joint Precision Airdrop System to enhance mission readiness by providing hands-on rehearsals. The JPADS is an autonomous system designed to provide accurate delivery of cargo and supplies to ground component forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

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.

Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. present the colors during the Pledge of Allegiance at the 9th Annual National Capital Area A Cinderella Ball here, June 8, 2014. The Marines have played a part in A Cinderella Ball since it’s inauguration in 2006. - Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. present the colors during the Pledge of Allegiance at the 9th Annual National Capital Area A Cinderella Ball here, June 8, 2014. The Marines have played a part in A Cinderella Ball since it’s inauguration in 2006.

Lance Cpl. Anthony T. DuBeau died when a T-59 Hawk, civilian aircraft, crashed on a MCAS Yuma runway March 11, 2015.DuBeau, 23, a native of Kenosha, WI., enlisted in the Marine Corps April 1, 2013. He served within H&HS as an aviation operations specialist. His personal awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal. - Lance Cpl. Anthony T. DuBeau died when a T-59 Hawk, civilian aircraft, crashed on a MCAS Yuma runway March 11, 2015. DuBeau, 23, a native of Kenosha, WI., enlisted in the Marine Corps April 1, 2013. He served within H&HS as an aviation operations specialist. His personal awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal.

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Cpl. Immanuel Friddle, guide for Combat Logistics Battalion 252, prepares for a hike in Bridgeport, California, during Mountain Exercise 1-16, a cold weather training exercise, on Jan. 11, 2016. The training is a prerequisite for a large, multi-national exercise called Cold Response 16 that will take place in Norway, March of this year. Cold Response will challenge 12 NATO allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together and respond in the case of a crisis. - Cpl. Immanuel Friddle, guide for Combat Logistics Battalion 252, prepares for a hike in Bridgeport, California, during Mountain Exercise 1-16, a cold weather training exercise, on Jan. 11, 2016. The training is a prerequisite for a large, multi-national exercise called Cold Response 16 that will take place in Norway, March of this year. Cold Response will challenge 12 NATO allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together and respond in the case of a crisis.

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks a role-player's information and enters it into an electronic database as part of a non-combatant evacuation operation training exercise during Exercise Egemen 2015 Oct. 26. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. Turkish Marines and sailors acted as non-combatants to enhance the training and experience it first-hand. - A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks a role-player's information and enters it into an electronic database as part of a non-combatant evacuation operation training exercise during Exercise Egemen 2015 Oct. 26. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. Turkish Marines and sailors acted as non-combatants to enhance the training and experience it first-hand.

Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 close a tent to be packed away during a command post exercise at Bogue Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 conducted the training in preparation for their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. - Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 close a tent to be packed away during a command post exercise at Bogue Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 conducted the training in preparation for their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 descends to a secured landing zone during a simulated casualty evacuation at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 10, 2015. The simulation gave Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group an opportunity to prepare for casualty response during future operations. - A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 descends to a secured landing zone during a simulated casualty evacuation at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 10, 2015. The simulation gave Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group an opportunity to prepare for casualty response during future operations.

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U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 lands on Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training. - U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle from Assault Craft Unit 5 lands on Red Beach as part of a loading exercise along side Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 23, 2015. This loading exercise reinforces the Marine Corps role as an amphibious force in readiness by maintaining capabilities through realistic training.

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.

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An opposing force kneels in front of a riot control squad with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 during the unit’s non-lethal weapons training final exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2016. The battalion had to qualify through the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, in preparation for their upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. - An opposing force kneels in front of a riot control squad with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 during the unit’s non-lethal weapons training final exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2016. The battalion had to qualify through the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, in preparation for their upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa.

A Marine with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, carries a simulated casualty to an MV-22 Osprey for a medical evacuation during a live-fire vehicle recovery exercise as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 4, 2015. The training tested the Marines’ ability to effectively recover a downed vehicle while engaging the enemy in a live-fire scenario. - A Marine with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, carries a simulated casualty to an MV-22 Osprey for a medical evacuation during a live-fire vehicle recovery exercise as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 4, 2015. The training tested the Marines’ ability to effectively recover a downed vehicle while engaging the enemy in a live-fire scenario.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 attempt to hold off a crowd during non-lethal riot control training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. The training is in preparation for the unit’s upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa deployment later this year. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 attempt to hold off a crowd during non-lethal riot control training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. The training is in preparation for the unit’s upcoming Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa deployment later this year.

Landing support specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Headquarters Regiment, prepare to secure a simulated cargo load to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an external lift exercise on Landing Zone Albatross aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 7, 2015. The exercise was performed in collaboration with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and was intended to maintain readiness for future operations that will require them to efficiently transport equipment and supplies to units. - Landing support specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Headquarters Regiment, prepare to secure a simulated cargo load to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an external lift exercise on Landing Zone Albatross aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 7, 2015. The exercise was performed in collaboration with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and was intended to maintain readiness for future operations that will require them to efficiently transport equipment and supplies to units.

The “Helo Dunker” is a mock helicopter that is used to provide the safest way of simulating an actual invent of an aircraft crashing into the water without actually crashing a helicopter, it is used by submerging the Marines completely under the water to train them to egress from the vehicle at the Water Survival training facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 5, 2016. The Marines undertook the training which is designed as a lifesaving course that provides service members with the skills and confidence too successfully and safely egress out of a helicopter that has suffered a controlled or uncontrolled landing within a body of water. - The “Helo Dunker” is a mock helicopter that is used to provide the safest way of simulating an actual invent of an aircraft crashing into the water without actually crashing a helicopter, it is used by submerging the Marines completely under the water to train them to egress from the vehicle at the Water Survival training facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 5, 2016. The Marines undertook the training which is designed as a lifesaving course that provides service members with the skills and confidence too successfully and safely egress out of a helicopter that has suffered a controlled or uncontrolled landing within a body of water.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, unload pallets of bottled water at a water distribution point, Manana Housing Community, Pearl City, Hawaii, Dec. 14, 2021. U.S. Marines with 3rd MLG, as part of Task Force KULEANA, and soldiers with 1st Cavalry Division, are providing support services such as drinking water, field expedient showers and laundry facilities to the residents of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam affected by the ongoing water issue. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, unload pallets of bottled water at a water distribution point, Manana Housing Community, Pearl City, Hawaii, Dec. 14, 2021. U.S. Marines with 3rd MLG, as part of Task Force KULEANA, and soldiers with 1st Cavalry Division, are providing support services such as drinking water, field expedient showers and laundry facilities to the residents of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam affected by the ongoing water issue. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, confers with other members of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team after responding to a natural disaster scenario Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The HAST responds to areas that have been struck by natural disasters and determine how much supply and resources are required to assist the affected area. Tidd is the assistant officer in charge of the HAST, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - 1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, confers with other members of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team after responding to a natural disaster scenario Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The HAST responds to areas that have been struck by natural disasters and determine how much supply and resources are required to assist the affected area. Tidd is the assistant officer in charge of the HAST, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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Cpl. Kenneth Hack, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Company 36, climbs over the high wall during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 12. This physical training plays a vital role in developing a combat mindset, which is being prepared for the mental and physical stresses adhered to a combat environment. This annual exercise is used to enhance the service members’ tactical skill sets taught to them in their initial training as well as develop a combat mindset. - Cpl. Kenneth Hack, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Company 36, climbs over the high wall during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 12. This physical training plays a vital role in developing a combat mindset, which is being prepared for the mental and physical stresses adhered to a combat environment. This annual exercise is used to enhance the service members’ tactical skill sets taught to them in their initial training as well as develop a combat mindset.

Lance Cpl. Louis Bardel, a mortarman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis-Response, Detachment A dusts a chandelier inside the Church of San Nicolo in Catania, Italy, Jan. 31. More than 20 Marines and Sailors assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF travelled from Naval Air Station Sigonella to Catania to help beautify the nearly 1,000-year-old church. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) - Lance Cpl. Louis Bardel, a mortarman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis-Response, Detachment A dusts a chandelier inside the Church of San Nicolo in Catania, Italy, Jan. 31. More than 20 Marines and Sailors assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF travelled from Naval Air Station Sigonella to Catania to help beautify the nearly 1,000-year-old church. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Clay Campbell, a field medical technician with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 15, 2023. Campbell was awarded and recognized for providing medical care to a young woman having a seizure until medics arrived on scene, ultimately saving her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Megan Ozaki) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Clay Campbell, a field medical technician with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 15, 2023. Campbell was awarded and recognized for providing medical care to a young woman having a seizure until medics arrived on scene, ultimately saving her life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)