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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Wooten (left), basic entryman, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcus Edwards (right), team commander, Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshall’s Office, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, practice coordinated movement techniques during an SRT familiarization range at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 11, 2020. SRT Marines are military police officers trained in hostage situation, active shooter and barricaded suspect response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Wooten (left), basic entryman, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marcus Edwards (right), team commander, Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshall’s Office, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, practice coordinated movement techniques during an SRT familiarization range at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 11, 2020. SRT Marines are military police officers trained in hostage situation, active shooter and barricaded suspect response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

Deputy sheriffs with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team clear a building in the military operations in urban terrain facility at Range 800 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 12, 2016. The Combat Center’s Special Reaction Team hosted the cross-training to provide SBCSD with insight of the Marine Corps’ tactics capabilities. - Deputy sheriffs with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team clear a building in the military operations in urban terrain facility at Range 800 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 12, 2016. The Combat Center’s Special Reaction Team hosted the cross-training to provide SBCSD with insight of the Marine Corps’ tactics capabilities.

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Sgt. Brendan Campbell, on-the-job trainee, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, places trinitrotoluene around an M107 155mm High Explosive projectile while excavating at Rainbow Canyon Training Area, Oct. 8, 2015. EOD used TNT, C-4 plastic explosives, and an M107 projectile in an attempt to level the ground for the installation of two 2,500 gallon wildlife guzzlers. - Sgt. Brendan Campbell, on-the-job trainee, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, places trinitrotoluene around an M107 155mm High Explosive projectile while excavating at Rainbow Canyon Training Area, Oct. 8, 2015. EOD used TNT, C-4 plastic explosives, and an M107 projectile in an attempt to level the ground for the installation of two 2,500 gallon wildlife guzzlers.

Marines plot objective points on a map to reach during a combat endurance challenge Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 5, 2016. The challenge consisted of hiking nearly seven miles, testing weapons systems, combat lifesaving skills, land navigation and simulated casualty evacuation. The Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment conducted the training aboard MCB Camp Pendleton. - Marines plot objective points on a map to reach during a combat endurance challenge Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 5, 2016. The challenge consisted of hiking nearly seven miles, testing weapons systems, combat lifesaving skills, land navigation and simulated casualty evacuation. The Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment conducted the training aboard MCB Camp Pendleton.

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion breaches a door with a Mossberg 500 shotgun during the assault breaching portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 22, 2016. The competition was organized to determine the most proficient squads in the battalion while simultaneously challenging squads in the execution of combat engineer-based tasks. - A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion breaches a door with a Mossberg 500 shotgun during the assault breaching portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 22, 2016. The competition was organized to determine the most proficient squads in the battalion while simultaneously challenging squads in the execution of combat engineer-based tasks.

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Hyles (left), a Combat Lifesaver instructor with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, explains to a student how to keep the victim stable during the practical application portion of the Combat Lifesaver course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. The three-day CLS course consisted of classroom instruction and practical application that included treating serious wounds that could occur in a combat situation. - Petty Officer 3rd Class James Hyles (left), a Combat Lifesaver instructor with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, explains to a student how to keep the victim stable during the practical application portion of the Combat Lifesaver course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. The three-day CLS course consisted of classroom instruction and practical application that included treating serious wounds that could occur in a combat situation.

An instructor lays out a plan of attack during first responder's training with Marines from General Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Marines demonstrate core essential tasks and conduct offensive and defensive stability operations throughout ITX. - An instructor lays out a plan of attack during first responder's training with Marines from General Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 25, 2015. Marines demonstrate core essential tasks and conduct offensive and defensive stability operations throughout ITX.

U.S. Marines and a Navy corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide first aid to a simulated patient during a mass casualty training exercise at Combat Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with CLB 26 performed casualty assessment, applied first aid and transported the simulated casualties to a landing zone. The training was conducted to prepare for the 26th MEU's deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. - U.S. Marines and a Navy corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide first aid to a simulated patient during a mass casualty training exercise at Combat Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3, 2015. Marines and sailors with CLB 26 performed casualty assessment, applied first aid and transported the simulated casualties to a landing zone. The training was conducted to prepare for the 26th MEU's deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year.

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Cpl. Joshua Hodel, Stone Bay target shed noncommissioned officer in charge, fires a Benelli M4 shotgun at a target during a 3-gun shooting competition coordinated by the Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. The competition enabled CMT students to become familiar with how to set up and run a range and range personnel were also able to hone their marksmanship skills. - Cpl. Joshua Hodel, Stone Bay target shed noncommissioned officer in charge, fires a Benelli M4 shotgun at a target during a 3-gun shooting competition coordinated by the Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. The competition enabled CMT students to become familiar with how to set up and run a range and range personnel were also able to hone their marksmanship skills.

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse urban operation tactics aboard USS Rushmore at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. BLT 3/1 constantly trains for the unknown in order to respond to the needs of the MEU while deployed. These drills keep the Marines in a constant state of combat readiness while at sea. - U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse urban operation tactics aboard USS Rushmore at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. BLT 3/1 constantly trains for the unknown in order to respond to the needs of the MEU while deployed. These drills keep the Marines in a constant state of combat readiness while at sea.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, perform shooting drills with their M16A4 service rifles during a squadron field exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground training facility in Yuma, Ariz., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The evolution focuses on the basic fundamentals of deployment in an austere environment and a re-familiarization with weapons proficiency. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, perform shooting drills with their M16A4 service rifles during a squadron field exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground training facility in Yuma, Ariz., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The evolution focuses on the basic fundamentals of deployment in an austere environment and a re-familiarization with weapons proficiency.

Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28. - Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment patrol alongside a road during an exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22. The Marines conducted reconnaissance and security patrols to enhance their combat skills and readiness for future deployments. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment patrol alongside a road during an exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 22. The Marines conducted reconnaissance and security patrols to enhance their combat skills and readiness for future deployments.

Marines practice manuevering through a course during the 4th Annual Quantico Combat Shooting Match Oct. 29, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The competition was hosted by the Combat Shooting Team, Weapons Training Battalion as part of a developing program to encourage commands throughout the Marine Corps to support marksmanship competitions. - Marines practice manuevering through a course during the 4th Annual Quantico Combat Shooting Match Oct. 29, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The competition was hosted by the Combat Shooting Team, Weapons Training Battalion as part of a developing program to encourage commands throughout the Marine Corps to support marksmanship competitions.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Zachary Weidner, the Iraqi Security Force Development Officer of Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, watches as an Iraqi soldier with 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 40th Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army Division, fire a .50-caliber machine gun while training in Iraq, April 12, 2017. This training provided the Iraqi soldiers an opportunity to hone their skills with large weapons systems. This training is part of the overall CJTF-OIR building partner capacity mission by training and improving the capability of partnered forces fighting ISIS. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Zachary Weidner, the Iraqi Security Force Development Officer of Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, watches as an Iraqi soldier with 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 40th Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army Division, fire a .50-caliber machine gun while training in Iraq, April 12, 2017. This training provided the Iraqi soldiers an opportunity to hone their skills with large weapons systems. This training is part of the overall CJTF-OIR building partner capacity mission by training and improving the capability of partnered forces fighting ISIS. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jefferson Ortiz, company first sergeant for Air Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., July 14, 2022. On May 13, 2022, Ortiz, a native of Miami, Florida, performed life-saving actions on a man who had been hit by a car. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jefferson Ortiz, company first sergeant for Air Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., July 14, 2022. On May 13, 2022, Ortiz, a native of Miami, Florida, performed life-saving actions on a man who had been hit by a car.

Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, demonstrate proper removal of a gas mask from a simulated chemical contact victim while training for the medical management of chemical and biological causalties during an exercise at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2017. Long prohibited by international agreements, chemical weapons have been increasingly used on the battlefield by American adversaries including violent extremist organizations. Raiders gained valuable practical application skills in handling casualties in complex and dangerous chemical environments. - Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, demonstrate proper removal of a gas mask from a simulated chemical contact victim while training for the medical management of chemical and biological causalties during an exercise at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2017. Long prohibited by international agreements, chemical weapons have been increasingly used on the battlefield by American adversaries including violent extremist organizations. Raiders gained valuable practical application skills in handling casualties in complex and dangerous chemical environments.

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.

Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct patrols during a patrol training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques both on foot and mounted in Humvees in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. - Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct patrols during a patrol training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques both on foot and mounted in Humvees in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan.

Members of the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji fire department attend the annual Camp Fuji Fire memorial ceremony at the Camp Fuji command post, Oct. 19. - Members of the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji fire department attend the annual Camp Fuji Fire memorial ceremony at the Camp Fuji command post, Oct. 19.

A member of the Norwegian Army looks at the down range area as U.S. Marines conduct a live-fire exercise in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. The Marines are preparing themselves for Exercise Cold Response 16, which will bring together 12 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 16,000 troops in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. - A member of the Norwegian Army looks at the down range area as U.S. Marines conduct a live-fire exercise in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. The Marines are preparing themselves for Exercise Cold Response 16, which will bring together 12 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 16,000 troops in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments.

Armed Forces of the Philippines engineers, from the 552nd Engineer Construction Battalion, U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and U.S. Marine engineers, from the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, are ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ as they pass buckets filled with concrete for placement at Don Joaquin Elementary School in Tapaz, Philippines, during Balikatan 2015, April 9. The engineers, part of the Combined-Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force located on the island of Panay, are constructing two classrooms at the school. Balikatan, which means “shoulder to shoulder” in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. - Armed Forces of the Philippines engineers, from the 552nd Engineer Construction Battalion, U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and U.S. Marine engineers, from the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, are ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ as they pass buckets filled with concrete for placement at Don Joaquin Elementary School in Tapaz, Philippines, during Balikatan 2015, April 9. The engineers, part of the Combined-Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force located on the island of Panay, are constructing two classrooms at the school. Balikatan, which means “shoulder to shoulder” in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines drive a combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach during a small boat training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) - Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines drive a combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach during a small boat training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Marines find items to make an improvised explosive device inside a closet during the Tactical Site Exploitation Course, taught by 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., April 20 2016. During the exercise, students carefully photographed every inch of the room before entering. Then they inspected the room for anything that could give them a hint to who was in the room and what they were doing there. - Marines find items to make an improvised explosive device inside a closet during the Tactical Site Exploitation Course, taught by 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., April 20 2016. During the exercise, students carefully photographed every inch of the room before entering. Then they inspected the room for anything that could give them a hint to who was in the room and what they were doing there.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to the Reserve Marines attending Integrated Training Exercise 4-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 19, 2016. Over the two-week period the Marines trained in combined-arms exercises to hone their skills as a Marine Air Ground Task Force, in order to prepare for worldwide deployment and augment the active component. - Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to the Reserve Marines attending Integrated Training Exercise 4-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 19, 2016. Over the two-week period the Marines trained in combined-arms exercises to hone their skills as a Marine Air Ground Task Force, in order to prepare for worldwide deployment and augment the active component.

Capt. Thomas Haynes, a fire direction officer with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, is part of the fire support coordination center for the fire support training conducted on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2015. After the FST leaders decide what they would like to use as a killing asset, the call goes through the fire support coordination center for approval. - Capt. Thomas Haynes, a fire direction officer with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, is part of the fire support coordination center for the fire support training conducted on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2015. After the FST leaders decide what they would like to use as a killing asset, the call goes through the fire support coordination center for approval.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force practice clearing rooms during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines conducted the Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with live rounds and live grenades to expand their level of readiness. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force practice clearing rooms during a training exercise at MOC-3 range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2014. The Marines conducted the Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with live rounds and live grenades to expand their level of readiness.

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter with Ashiya Air Rescue Squadron recovers U.S. Marine Corps pilots as part of a bilateral search and rescue exercise at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yufuin, Japan, April 27, 2021. The exercise allows U.S. and Japanese forces to quickly and effectively conduct search and rescue operations while strengthening the partnership between Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. - A Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter with Ashiya Air Rescue Squadron recovers U.S. Marine Corps pilots as part of a bilateral search and rescue exercise at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yufuin, Japan, April 27, 2021. The exercise allows U.S. and Japanese forces to quickly and effectively conduct search and rescue operations while strengthening the partnership between Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt.Tyrone Hamilton, left, the forward support noncommissioned officer in charge with Joint Task Force - Bravo's 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Slaggert, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, link their communications equipment together to secure reliable voice communication during a communications exercise aboard Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, to prepare for future joint-level operations, June 19, 2018. 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. - U.S. Army Staff Sgt.Tyrone Hamilton, left, the forward support noncommissioned officer in charge with Joint Task Force - Bravo's 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Slaggert, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, link their communications equipment together to secure reliable voice communication during a communications exercise aboard Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, to prepare for future joint-level operations, June 19, 2018. 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.

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Top performing Marines from throughout the Corps stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes. - Top performing Marines from throughout the Corps stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

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Staff Sgt. Jose Flores, non-prior service recruiter, Recruiting Station Substation Patchogue, New York, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for being named the Non-Prior Service Recruiter of the Year for FY14 on Jan. 29 at the Clubs at Quantico during the Combined Awards Ceremony. Flores was also meritoriously promoted from the rank of sergeant to staff sergeant. - Staff Sgt. Jose Flores, non-prior service recruiter, Recruiting Station Substation Patchogue, New York, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for being named the Non-Prior Service Recruiter of the Year for FY14 on Jan. 29 at the Clubs at Quantico during the Combined Awards Ceremony. Flores was also meritoriously promoted from the rank of sergeant to staff sergeant.

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

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

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Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. - Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett presents the game ball to Washington Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark at the start of the Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. - Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett presents the game ball to Washington Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark at the start of the Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band.

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Marine Forces Reserve, right, and Master Sgt. Sergio Macias, theater security cooperation branch chief, left, welcome Brig. Gen. Jorge Federico Torres Mora, commandant of the Colombian Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2023. Torres, and the Colombian delegation, traveled to various locations within the United States to conduct key leadership engagements aimed at advancing institutional knowledge and processes. These engagements are critical elements to maintaining interoperability and to continue to strengthen the partnership between the two marine corps. - Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Marine Forces Reserve, right, and Master Sgt. Sergio Macias, theater security cooperation branch chief, left, welcome Brig. Gen. Jorge Federico Torres Mora, commandant of the Colombian Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2023. Torres, and the Colombian delegation, traveled to various locations within the United States to conduct key leadership engagements aimed at advancing institutional knowledge and processes. These engagements are critical elements to maintaining interoperability and to continue to strengthen the partnership between the two marine corps.

General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett visited Marines and sailors serving with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan in Helmand province for the final time, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. - General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett visited Marines and sailors serving with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan in Helmand province for the final time, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.

Lance Corporal Antonio C. Galloway (center), an aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and weapon systems technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron [VMM 264], poses for a photo with General James F. Amos (right center), 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (center left) and other service members with VMM 264 aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Sept. 3, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin) - Lance Corporal Antonio C. Galloway (center), an aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and weapon systems technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron [VMM 264], poses for a photo with General James F. Amos (right center), 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (center left) and other service members with VMM 264 aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Sept. 3, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

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