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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, the U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, speaks to distinguished guests and service members from 20 nations during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is to enhance the collective ability of the participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradewinds. - U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, the U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, speaks to distinguished guests and service members from 20 nations during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is to enhance the collective ability of the participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradewinds.

The “Commandant’s Own” Drum & Bugle Corps performs inside a reception room during an Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 16, 2017. Approximately 21 presidents, chancellors and commissioners from historically black colleges, universities and conferences travelled from around the country to build and sustain meaningful relationships between their organizations and the Marine Corps. While at parade, guests met members of the National Montford Point Marine Association, Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the most senior African American Marine, and several other diverse leaders of the Marine Corps. - The “Commandant’s Own” Drum & Bugle Corps performs inside a reception room during an Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 16, 2017. Approximately 21 presidents, chancellors and commissioners from historically black colleges, universities and conferences travelled from around the country to build and sustain meaningful relationships between their organizations and the Marine Corps. While at parade, guests met members of the National Montford Point Marine Association, Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the most senior African American Marine, and several other diverse leaders of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region. - U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region.

An MH-53 helicopter conducts practice flights aboard the USS Whidbey Island, June 13, 2017. Military personel all across the department of defense are making preparations for Sail Boston 2017 to showcase their vast cabailities to the public. The sailors conducted practice flights in preparation to display the capabilites of an MH-53 helicopter. The sailors are assigned to HM15. - An MH-53 helicopter conducts practice flights aboard the USS Whidbey Island, June 13, 2017. Military personel all across the department of defense are making preparations for Sail Boston 2017 to showcase their vast cabailities to the public. The sailors conducted practice flights in preparation to display the capabilites of an MH-53 helicopter. The sailors are assigned to HM15.

U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 23, 2017 Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats. - U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 23, 2017 Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Ruiz, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, rolls out his iliotibial band during a Fitness Road Show at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 14, 2017. Instructors with Force Fitness Division from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia visited MCAS Iwakuni during a Fitness Road Show to critique force-fitness instructors’ coaching and course and to answer any questions the teachers and students had. Force Fitness Instruction is a course intended to help Marines improve their fitness. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Ruiz, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, rolls out his iliotibial band during a Fitness Road Show at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 14, 2017. Instructors with Force Fitness Division from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia visited MCAS Iwakuni during a Fitness Road Show to critique force-fitness instructors’ coaching and course and to answer any questions the teachers and students had. Force Fitness Instruction is a course intended to help Marines improve their fitness.

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 departs the USS Bonhomme Richard while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9, 2017. VMM-265 is the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and provides assault transport, close air support and aviation command and control for the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific. - An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 departs the USS Bonhomme Richard while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9, 2017. VMM-265 is the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and provides assault transport, close air support and aviation command and control for the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, convoy to the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Camp Wainwright accompanied by two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffons in Alberta, Canada, May 30, 2017, during exercise Maple Flag 50. MWSS-473 convoyed to the training center to provide real world refueling support to Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147 Chinook and CH-146 Griffon type model series during exercise Maple Flag 50. - Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, convoy to the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Camp Wainwright accompanied by two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffons in Alberta, Canada, May 30, 2017, during exercise Maple Flag 50. MWSS-473 convoyed to the training center to provide real world refueling support to Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147 Chinook and CH-146 Griffon type model series during exercise Maple Flag 50.

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A Marine aims an M320 grenade launcher module at a target at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2017. 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion is one of the first Marine Corps units to test the M320, a more effective weapon system than the current M203 grenade launcher. - A Marine aims an M320 grenade launcher module at a target at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2017. 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion is one of the first Marine Corps units to test the M320, a more effective weapon system than the current M203 grenade launcher.

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit move sea bags, packs and gear pier side at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2017. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group – a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific. - Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit move sea bags, packs and gear pier side at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2017. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group – a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, practice applying spints during a Combat Life Saver class aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), at sea, Mar. 30, 2017. The Marines are currently on patrol as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. - Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, practice applying spints during a Combat Life Saver class aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), at sea, Mar. 30, 2017. The Marines are currently on patrol as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Soldiers of the Norwegian Armed Forces drive through training areas surrounding Camp Adazi, Latvia, during preparation for Exercise Saber Strike 17, June 2, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares NATO Allies and partners to effectively respond to regional crises and to meet their own security needs by strengthening their borders and countering threats. - Soldiers of the Norwegian Armed Forces drive through training areas surrounding Camp Adazi, Latvia, during preparation for Exercise Saber Strike 17, June 2, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares NATO Allies and partners to effectively respond to regional crises and to meet their own security needs by strengthening their borders and countering threats.

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Master Sgt. David Roberts, now officially retired, and his family receive awards and certificates of appreciation from Lt. Col. Charles Winchester, the executive officer of 9th Marine Corps District, aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., June 2. Roberts, a Bronx native, served in various administrative roles during his career and retired after 23 years of honorable service. - Master Sgt. David Roberts, now officially retired, and his family receive awards and certificates of appreciation from Lt. Col. Charles Winchester, the executive officer of 9th Marine Corps District, aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., June 2. Roberts, a Bronx native, served in various administrative roles during his career and retired after 23 years of honorable service.

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.

VENTSPILS, Latvia- NATO nations participate in convoy operations alongside Marines while escorted by Latvian Movement and Control officers during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 28, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats. - VENTSPILS, Latvia- NATO nations participate in convoy operations alongside Marines while escorted by Latvian Movement and Control officers during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 28, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats.

COLD LAKE, AB, CANADA – Marines with Engineer Company, Detachment Bravo, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, measure detonating cord to create a field expedient Bangalore torpedo, May 28, 2017. Marines trained in obstacle breaching, clearing an abatis crated by Canadian Armed Forces members as part of exercise Maple Flag 50. - COLD LAKE, AB, CANADA – Marines with Engineer Company, Detachment Bravo, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, measure detonating cord to create a field expedient Bangalore torpedo, May 28, 2017. Marines trained in obstacle breaching, clearing an abatis crated by Canadian Armed Forces members as part of exercise Maple Flag 50.

Sergeant Mike Stachowski greets Archibald Mosley, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. The ceremony honored fallen service members, Mosley and three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012. - Sergeant Mike Stachowski greets Archibald Mosley, May 27, at the Colp Area Veterans Celebration, Dedication and Remembrance Ceremony, in Colp, Illinois. The ceremony honored fallen service members, Mosley and three other African American Marines from Colp, who were among the first black Americans to join Marine Corps during World War II. They became known as the Montford Point Marines. Nearly 20,000 African-Americans joined the Marine Corps in 1942, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a “presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited in the Marine Corps,” according to the Montford Point Marines Association website. They didn’t receive recruit training at San Diego or Parris Island, however, but Camp Montford Point, N.C., a segregated training site for African American Marine recruits. For the next seven years, the camp remained opened until it became desegregated. The four Marines are Sol Griffin, Jr.; James L. Kirby, Early Taylor, Jr. and Archibald Mosley. These Marines, among many other Montford Point Marines across the country, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that can be given to a civilian by Congress, in 2012.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 24, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats. - U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 24, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. The combined training prepares allies and partners to respond more to regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats.

An F-35B is prepped for a test flight at Pax River Integrated Test Force in Patuxent River Md. May 24, 2017. The air station is the testing sight for the F-35’s capabilities. This site will be responsible for the overall design and improvements to the F-35 throughout it’s service history. - An F-35B is prepped for a test flight at Pax River Integrated Test Force in Patuxent River Md. May 24, 2017. The air station is the testing sight for the F-35’s capabilities. This site will be responsible for the overall design and improvements to the F-35 throughout it’s service history.

The Mobility and Biomechanics Insert for Load Evaluation, or MoBILE, technology was developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory with the Marine in mind. MoBILE helps detect changes in mobility and agility, which will help MCSC make informed decisions on material composition and format of athletic and protective gear. - The Mobility and Biomechanics Insert for Load Evaluation, or MoBILE, technology was developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory with the Marine in mind. MoBILE helps detect changes in mobility and agility, which will help MCSC make informed decisions on material composition and format of athletic and protective gear.

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, pulls the cord to fire an M777 Howitzer for a fire mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Marines are participating in Burmese Chase, an annual, multi-lateral training exercise between U.S. armed forces and NATO members. - A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, pulls the cord to fire an M777 Howitzer for a fire mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. The Marines are participating in Burmese Chase, an annual, multi-lateral training exercise between U.S. armed forces and NATO members.

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Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, scans the desert for potential threats during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. - Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, scans the desert for potential threats during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17.

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A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, calls out commands during a buddy rushing demonstration for members of Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando prior to a fire and maneuver range at Thies, Senegal, May 3, 2017. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF and the COFUMACO conducted a four-week training exercise that included advanced combat firing techniques, a machine gun range and a live-fire platoon attack range. - A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa, calls out commands during a buddy rushing demonstration for members of Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando prior to a fire and maneuver range at Thies, Senegal, May 3, 2017. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF and the COFUMACO conducted a four-week training exercise that included advanced combat firing techniques, a machine gun range and a live-fire platoon attack range.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. ( - Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (

Philippine Army Capt. Armando Moncayo, Jr., left, and U.S. Marine Sgt. Lance Escobar discuss construction progress during an engineering civic assistance project in support of Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte, May 14, 2017. Philippine and U.S. service members worked together to build new classrooms for students at Don Carlos Elementary School. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. - Philippine Army Capt. Armando Moncayo, Jr., left, and U.S. Marine Sgt. Lance Escobar discuss construction progress during an engineering civic assistance project in support of Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte, May 14, 2017. Philippine and U.S. service members worked together to build new classrooms for students at Don Carlos Elementary School. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Sgt. Travis R. Dipiazza, center, teaches room clearing techniques to role players during General Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2017. The Marines conducted the final rehearsal exercise of the Marine Advisor Course in order to assess their readiness to train foreign security forces during their upcoming deployment to Central America. Dipiazza is a tactics instructor with the Ground Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command. The Marine Advisor Course is taught by the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group. - CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Sgt. Travis R. Dipiazza, center, teaches room clearing techniques to role players during General Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 3, 2017. The Marines conducted the final rehearsal exercise of the Marine Advisor Course in order to assess their readiness to train foreign security forces during their upcoming deployment to Central America. Dipiazza is a tactics instructor with the Ground Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command. The Marine Advisor Course is taught by the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Mascucci, a competition shooter, rushes to the next obstacle during the Marine Corps Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. May 10, 2017. Each year, the Marine Corps Shooting Team hosts the championship matches for medalists from each Marine Corps Markmanship Competition site to compete in individual and team matches. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Mascucci, a competition shooter, rushes to the next obstacle during the Marine Corps Championships at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. May 10, 2017. Each year, the Marine Corps Shooting Team hosts the championship matches for medalists from each Marine Corps Markmanship Competition site to compete in individual and team matches.

Mark Urrutic, project officer for Family of Field Medical Equipment Team at Marine Corps Systems Command, uses an Infrascanner to locate a simulated hematoma on a mannequin's skull while MCSC's Executive Director William Williford looks on at the Navy League's Sea Air Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3. The Infrascanner is a portable, medical diagnostic device that provides early detection of intracranial hematomas-or bleeding within the skull-in the field, potentially saving lives and improving casualty care and recovery. - Mark Urrutic, project officer for Family of Field Medical Equipment Team at Marine Corps Systems Command, uses an Infrascanner to locate a simulated hematoma on a mannequin's skull while MCSC's Executive Director William Williford looks on at the Navy League's Sea Air Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3. The Infrascanner is a portable, medical diagnostic device that provides early detection of intracranial hematomas-or bleeding within the skull-in the field, potentially saving lives and improving casualty care and recovery.

Capt. Erin Demchko portrays a convoy commander engaged in a firefight during the filming of "Battle Up," a new commercial published by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command May 12, 2017. "Battle Up," like the other work in the recently-launched campaign, is aimed at the recruitable population and their influencers – parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders. - Capt. Erin Demchko portrays a convoy commander engaged in a firefight during the filming of "Battle Up," a new commercial published by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command May 12, 2017. "Battle Up," like the other work in the recently-launched campaign, is aimed at the recruitable population and their influencers – parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders.

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. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment pose for a photo with the Honorable Sung Y. Kim, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, after a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II. - U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment pose for a photo with the Honorable Sung Y. Kim, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, after a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

1stLt Philip Urban, a Far East Team competitor, fires down range during the Marine Corps Championships on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. May 4, 2017. Each year, the Marine Corps Shooting Team hosts the championship matches for medalists from each regional Marine Corps Markmanship Competition site to compete in individual and team matches. - 1stLt Philip Urban, a Far East Team competitor, fires down range during the Marine Corps Championships on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. May 4, 2017. Each year, the Marine Corps Shooting Team hosts the championship matches for medalists from each regional Marine Corps Markmanship Competition site to compete in individual and team matches.

Attendees stand for the posting of the colors during a ceremony posthumously awarding the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan and Staff Sgt. David Wyatt at Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 7, 2017. Attendees of the ceremony included Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Miller, sergeant major of 4th MARDIV and family members of GySgt Thomas Sullivan and SSgt David Wyatt. - Attendees stand for the posting of the colors during a ceremony posthumously awarding the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan and Staff Sgt. David Wyatt at Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 7, 2017. Attendees of the ceremony included Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Miller, sergeant major of 4th MARDIV and family members of GySgt Thomas Sullivan and SSgt David Wyatt.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts a level III flight demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment. - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts a level III flight demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis out during Exercise Northern Edge 2017, at Eileson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 4, 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services—Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units—are involved. - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis out during Exercise Northern Edge 2017, at Eileson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 4, 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services—Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units—are involved.

Helicopters fill up with water from Lake O’Neill to assist Camp Pendleton Firefighters during the Roblar Fire on Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2016. The Roblar Fire has burned 2,000 acres and currently at 30% containment. - Helicopters fill up with water from Lake O’Neill to assist Camp Pendleton Firefighters during the Roblar Fire on Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2016. The Roblar Fire has burned 2,000 acres and currently at 30% containment.

Sgt. Matthew George, left, and Cpl. Austin Hardin inspect the dish of the Tropospheric Scatter Microwave Radio Terminal, or the AN/TRC-170, during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 26, 2017. The AN/TRC-170 has been utilized by the Marine Corps since the 1980’s and is used to transmit data, internet, phone and emails to a point target within 100 nautical miles. George and Hardin are both AN/TRC-170 operators assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. - Sgt. Matthew George, left, and Cpl. Austin Hardin inspect the dish of the Tropospheric Scatter Microwave Radio Terminal, or the AN/TRC-170, during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 26, 2017. The AN/TRC-170 has been utilized by the Marine Corps since the 1980’s and is used to transmit data, internet, phone and emails to a point target within 100 nautical miles. George and Hardin are both AN/TRC-170 operators assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.