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Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force unit participated in an all hands on gas mask drill on June 7. 2016. at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The Gas Mask Drill was to ensure all the Marines and Sailors are proficient to meet the nine second limit to successfully put on a gas mask in case of any real threat. The drill is necessary to ensure CBIRF’s ability to be ready at any moment’s notice. - Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force unit participated in an all hands on gas mask drill on June 7. 2016. at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The Gas Mask Drill was to ensure all the Marines and Sailors are proficient to meet the nine second limit to successfully put on a gas mask in case of any real threat. The drill is necessary to ensure CBIRF’s ability to be ready at any moment’s notice.

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Master Sgt. Berle Sigman, a student in the Faculty Advisors Course at the Quantico Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, completes a High Intensity Tactical Training physical training session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 27, with Master Gunnery Sgt. Amber Hecht, a lead instructor in the FAC. Sigman, whose original Military Occupational Specialty was 0369 Infantryman, will teach warfighting classes at the SNCO Academy after he gradutes from the course on June 29. He was injured in Ramadi, Iraq in 2004, leading to the loss of his leg. - Master Sgt. Berle Sigman, a student in the Faculty Advisors Course at the Quantico Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, completes a High Intensity Tactical Training physical training session aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 27, with Master Gunnery Sgt. Amber Hecht, a lead instructor in the FAC. Sigman, whose original Military Occupational Specialty was 0369 Infantryman, will teach warfighting classes at the SNCO Academy after he gradutes from the course on June 29. He was injured in Ramadi, Iraq in 2004, leading to the loss of his leg.

Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hydraulic systems inspection an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 30, 2016. By performing daily tasks and needed maintenance on the aircraft to ensure readiness, Marines maintain their squadron’s ability to deploy at a moment's notice. - Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hydraulic systems inspection an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 30, 2016. By performing daily tasks and needed maintenance on the aircraft to ensure readiness, Marines maintain their squadron’s ability to deploy at a moment's notice.

A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company unearths a 155mm mortar round during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2016. The exercise consisted of multiple tasks that an EOD technician might face while deployed, which tested their abilities to safely find, evaluate and dispose of unexploded ordnance. - A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company unearths a 155mm mortar round during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2016. The exercise consisted of multiple tasks that an EOD technician might face while deployed, which tested their abilities to safely find, evaluate and dispose of unexploded ordnance.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colby Goranson, a radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, works with Portuguese soldiers to set up communications equipment during Exercise Orion 16 at military training area Tancos, Portugal, June 22, 2016. Exercise Orion is an annual crisis response operation hosted by the Portuguese military, bringing together forces from Portugal, Spain and the U.S. to enhance interoperability among NATO forces. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colby Goranson, a radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, works with Portuguese soldiers to set up communications equipment during Exercise Orion 16 at military training area Tancos, Portugal, June 22, 2016. Exercise Orion is an annual crisis response operation hosted by the Portuguese military, bringing together forces from Portugal, Spain and the U.S. to enhance interoperability among NATO forces.

The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017. - The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa pose for a picture with the Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando in Thies, Senegal, June 22, 2016. Marines and the COFUMACO conducted a three-week training exercise that included advanced combat firing techniques, a machine gun range and a live-fire platoon attack range. - Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa pose for a picture with the Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando in Thies, Senegal, June 22, 2016. Marines and the COFUMACO conducted a three-week training exercise that included advanced combat firing techniques, a machine gun range and a live-fire platoon attack range.

The F-35B made its first trans-Atlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at Royal Air Force Base Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and refueled 15 times over the Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Burdett/Released) - The F-35B made its first trans-Atlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at Royal Air Force Base Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and refueled 15 times over the Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Burdett/Released)

Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, left, and Bill A. Miller cut a cake during the Diplomatic Security Service Centennial ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, June 29, 2016. The ceremony also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, which has been working alongside the DSS since 1946. Miller is the director of DSS and Mahoney is the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps. - Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, left, and Bill A. Miller cut a cake during the Diplomatic Security Service Centennial ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, June 29, 2016. The ceremony also celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, which has been working alongside the DSS since 1946. Miller is the director of DSS and Mahoney is the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps.

A Marine with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, assists in setting up an amphibious assault fuel system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 24, 2016. A completed AAFS can hold approximately 1.12 million gallons of fuel, which is capable of supporting an entire Marine Expeditionary Force. - A Marine with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, assists in setting up an amphibious assault fuel system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 24, 2016. A completed AAFS can hold approximately 1.12 million gallons of fuel, which is capable of supporting an entire Marine Expeditionary Force.

An 8-man team from Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, represented the unit with 74 other American service members during Exercise United Front V in Israel, June 17-25, 2016. Other units that participated in the exercise included the Indiana 19th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package – 19th CERF-P, Indiana Task Force 1, Virginia Task Force 1, Bloomington Fire Department, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, and 120th Public Affairs Department.The exercise, hosted by the Israeli Defense Force and coordinated by the Indiana National Guard, strengthened existing bilateral relationships by ensuring interoperability with other military services, and civilian as well as international agencies to improve search and extraction capabilities of all participating units. (Courtesy Photo) - An 8-man team from Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, represented the unit with 74 other American service members during Exercise United Front V in Israel, June 17-25, 2016. Other units that participated in the exercise included the Indiana 19th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package – 19th CERF-P, Indiana Task Force 1, Virginia Task Force 1, Bloomington Fire Department, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, and 120th Public Affairs Department.The exercise, hosted by the Israeli Defense Force and coordinated by the Indiana National Guard, strengthened existing bilateral relationships by ensuring interoperability with other military services, and civilian as well as international agencies to improve search and extraction capabilities of all participating units. (Courtesy Photo)

Members of the All-Marine running team pose for a picture at the end of the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. The All-Marine running team placed first in the Warriors of the Sea Challenge, a competition that has taken place between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Naval team since 1980. - Members of the All-Marine running team pose for a picture at the end of the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. The All-Marine running team placed first in the Warriors of the Sea Challenge, a competition that has taken place between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Naval team since 1980.

Marines and sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force train alongside the Fire Department of New York for a field training exercise at the F.D.N.Y. training academy in Randall’s Island, N.Y. June 20, 2016. CBIRF is an active duty Marine Corps unit that, when directed, forward-deploys and/or responds with minimal warning to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive threat or event in order to assist local, state, or federal agencies and the geographic combatant commanders in the conduct of CBRNE response or consequence management operations, providing capabilities for command and control; agent detection and identification; search, rescue, and decontamination; and emergency medical care for contaminated personnel. - Marines and sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force train alongside the Fire Department of New York for a field training exercise at the F.D.N.Y. training academy in Randall’s Island, N.Y. June 20, 2016. CBIRF is an active duty Marine Corps unit that, when directed, forward-deploys and/or responds with minimal warning to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive threat or event in order to assist local, state, or federal agencies and the geographic combatant commanders in the conduct of CBRNE response or consequence management operations, providing capabilities for command and control; agent detection and identification; search, rescue, and decontamination; and emergency medical care for contaminated personnel.

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, train in a simulated African village where they conduct patrols and defend a village from insurgents operating nearby during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2016. Marines were able to practice tactics, communication within the unit, and combat readiness in a realistic training scenario, which better prepared them for a deployed environment. - Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, train in a simulated African village where they conduct patrols and defend a village from insurgents operating nearby during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2016. Marines were able to practice tactics, communication within the unit, and combat readiness in a realistic training scenario, which better prepared them for a deployed environment.

Gunnery Sgt. Sasha Chandler, intelligence analyst, briefs military officers participating in the command and control training of Phase II during exercise Tradewinds 2016, at Up Park Camp, Jamaica, June 24, 2016. Tradewinds includes both maritime and land phases, which will further enhance opportunities for participating countries to improve their security and disaster assistance capabilities. - Gunnery Sgt. Sasha Chandler, intelligence analyst, briefs military officers participating in the command and control training of Phase II during exercise Tradewinds 2016, at Up Park Camp, Jamaica, June 24, 2016. Tradewinds includes both maritime and land phases, which will further enhance opportunities for participating countries to improve their security and disaster assistance capabilities.

Papua New Guinea soldiers and U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation during the opening remarks for Exercise Koa Moana, June 18, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. The multi-national, bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability and relations through mil-to-mil training and by sharing infantry, engineering, medical and law enforcement skills. - Papua New Guinea soldiers and U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation during the opening remarks for Exercise Koa Moana, June 18, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. The multi-national, bilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability and relations through mil-to-mil training and by sharing infantry, engineering, medical and law enforcement skills.

Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron prepares to cross a notional danger zone during a patrol, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part of Exercise Koa Moana. This is the first occasion for the Papua New Guinea and U.S. Marines to train directly. Koa Moana is a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations by sharing infantry, engineering, law enforcement and medical skills. - Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron prepares to cross a notional danger zone during a patrol, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part of Exercise Koa Moana. This is the first occasion for the Papua New Guinea and U.S. Marines to train directly. Koa Moana is a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations by sharing infantry, engineering, law enforcement and medical skills.

Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion halt before a river crossing during water operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 22, 2016. The company, based in Galveston, Texas, conducted operations in land and sea to prepare for their upcoming unit deployment program to Okinawa. - Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion halt before a river crossing during water operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 22, 2016. The company, based in Galveston, Texas, conducted operations in land and sea to prepare for their upcoming unit deployment program to Okinawa.

A Marine student with the Tactical Air Control Party course, conducted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group-Atlantic, determines the range of enemy targets during a two-day live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 20-21, 2016. The five-week course certifies Marines in safely and efficiently employing fixed and rotor-wing aircraft in close proximity to friendly forces. - A Marine student with the Tactical Air Control Party course, conducted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group-Atlantic, determines the range of enemy targets during a two-day live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 20-21, 2016. The five-week course certifies Marines in safely and efficiently employing fixed and rotor-wing aircraft in close proximity to friendly forces.

The U.S. Marine Corps has concluded that a previously unknown Marine is in the iconic flag raising image taken atop Mt. Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. - The U.S. Marine Corps has concluded that a previously unknown Marine is in the iconic flag raising image taken atop Mt. Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.

A UH-1Y Venom conducts high-speed, low-level approaches at a landing zone during a training exercise at Camp Davis near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17, 2016. The aircraft and its crew are assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Familiarization flights familiarize pilots new to the unit with the different landing zones and flight procedures around the Camp Lejeune area. - A UH-1Y Venom conducts high-speed, low-level approaches at a landing zone during a training exercise at Camp Davis near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17, 2016. The aircraft and its crew are assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Familiarization flights familiarize pilots new to the unit with the different landing zones and flight procedures around the Camp Lejeune area.

U.S. Marines go aboard the HMAS Adelaide at Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 16, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D, and the Australians are with HMAS Adelaide. - U.S. Marines go aboard the HMAS Adelaide at Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 16, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D, and the Australians are with HMAS Adelaide.

Col. William Seely III, Director of Intelligence Headquarters Marine Corps, gives feedback to a team in Stafford, Virginia, June 17, 2016. Seely reviewed the team’s idea and gave constructive criticism about their proposed solution to problems they had seen in the intelligence community. - Col. William Seely III, Director of Intelligence Headquarters Marine Corps, gives feedback to a team in Stafford, Virginia, June 17, 2016. Seely reviewed the team’s idea and gave constructive criticism about their proposed solution to problems they had seen in the intelligence community.

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.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jenna Bisone of Oceanside, California, releases an arrow while practicing archery for competition in the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 14, 2016. - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jenna Bisone of Oceanside, California, releases an arrow while practicing archery for competition in the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 14, 2016.

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A CH-53E Super Stallion carries an external load during a training exercise at Landing Zone Albatross on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 9, 2016. The purpose of external lifts is to transport large amounts of supplies and heavy gear to areas inaccessible by ground vehicles. - A CH-53E Super Stallion carries an external load during a training exercise at Landing Zone Albatross on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 9, 2016. The purpose of external lifts is to transport large amounts of supplies and heavy gear to areas inaccessible by ground vehicles.

Multinational force standards allow NATO troops to apply firepower at the precise moment needed at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 18, 2016. Exercise Saber Strike 16 was an exercise with more than 10,000 service members from the U.S. and 12 NATO partner nations. - Multinational force standards allow NATO troops to apply firepower at the precise moment needed at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 18, 2016. Exercise Saber Strike 16 was an exercise with more than 10,000 service members from the U.S. and 12 NATO partner nations.

Approximately 200 U.S. Marines conducted combat enhancement and foreign integration training as part of an exercise in the Baltics, June 6-8, 2016. U.S. Marines integrated with NATO allies and partner nations during BALTOPS 16, building international relationships and combined maritime warfighting capabilities. - Approximately 200 U.S. Marines conducted combat enhancement and foreign integration training as part of an exercise in the Baltics, June 6-8, 2016. U.S. Marines integrated with NATO allies and partner nations during BALTOPS 16, building international relationships and combined maritime warfighting capabilities.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force aviation officer cadets from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ozuki Aviation Training Squadron observe and converse about an F/A-18C static display during a Japanese Officer Exchange Program tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 17, 2016. Hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12, the exchange program aims to better the understanding and working relationships between U.S. and Japanese pilots. The visit provides the cadets with greater knowledge and understanding of the present condition of the Marines in Japan. - Japan Air Self-Defense Force aviation officer cadets from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ozuki Aviation Training Squadron observe and converse about an F/A-18C static display during a Japanese Officer Exchange Program tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 17, 2016. Hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12, the exchange program aims to better the understanding and working relationships between U.S. and Japanese pilots. The visit provides the cadets with greater knowledge and understanding of the present condition of the Marines in Japan.

U.S. Marines, Australian soldiers and Australian sailors stand at attention for the lowering of the Australian flag aboard the HMAS Adelaide at Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 16, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D. - U.S. Marines, Australian soldiers and Australian sailors stand at attention for the lowering of the Australian flag aboard the HMAS Adelaide at Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 16, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, is parked after it's mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during its participation in Red Flag-Alaska 16-2, June 7, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 provides squadrons the opportunity to train with joint and international units, increasing their combat skills by participating in simulated combat situations in a realistic threat environment. - A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, is parked after it's mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during its participation in Red Flag-Alaska 16-2, June 7, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 provides squadrons the opportunity to train with joint and international units, increasing their combat skills by participating in simulated combat situations in a realistic threat environment.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green gives a pep talk to members of Team Marine Corps during a 2016 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games sitting volleyball match at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., June 13, 2016. The 2016 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces. - Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green gives a pep talk to members of Team Marine Corps during a 2016 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games sitting volleyball match at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., June 13, 2016. The 2016 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces.

Sgt. Nicholas A. Skaggs, a platoon sergeant with Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, provides security on a building during a simulated raid on an urban compound during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Penn., June 13, 2016. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts. - Sgt. Nicholas A. Skaggs, a platoon sergeant with Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, provides security on a building during a simulated raid on an urban compound during exercise Red Dagger at Fort Indiantown Gap, Penn., June 13, 2016. Exercise Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise that gives Marines an opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as build working relationships with their British counterparts.

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Reserve Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provide suppressive machine gun fire for ground units at range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-16, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 14, 2016. ITX 4-16 allows Reserve Marines to train in realistic environments to increase their proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment. - Reserve Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provide suppressive machine gun fire for ground units at range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise 4-16, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 14, 2016. ITX 4-16 allows Reserve Marines to train in realistic environments to increase their proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment.

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Christopher McGleinnaiss, left, and Master Sgt. Mark Mann practice archery in preparation for the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 13, 2016. McGleinnaiss, an Orinda, Calif., native, and Mann, a Salinas, Calif., native, are members of the 2016 DoD Warrior Games Team Marine Corps. The 2016 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces. - U.S. Marine Corps veteran Christopher McGleinnaiss, left, and Master Sgt. Mark Mann practice archery in preparation for the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 13, 2016. McGleinnaiss, an Orinda, Calif., native, and Mann, a Salinas, Calif., native, are members of the 2016 DoD Warrior Games Team Marine Corps. The 2016 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces.

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The Aedes Aegypi mosquito is one of two found in tropical climate countries which is capable of carrying the Zika virus. It is not native to the United States but has been found in 12 of California’s 58 counties. The mosquitoes are transported into this country by visitors and residents. - The Aedes Aegypi mosquito is one of two found in tropical climate countries which is capable of carrying the Zika virus. It is not native to the United States but has been found in 12 of California’s 58 counties. The mosquitoes are transported into this country by visitors and residents.

U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff. - U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment uses the cover of smoke from a simulation artillery round to move into the tree-line during the battalions' Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 10, 2016. The MCCRE, a pre deployment exercise, tests the Marines on operational readiness and their ability to operate as a whole. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment uses the cover of smoke from a simulation artillery round to move into the tree-line during the battalions' Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 10, 2016. The MCCRE, a pre deployment exercise, tests the Marines on operational readiness and their ability to operate as a whole.

A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots. - A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots.

Capt. Jason Grimes, a UH-1Z Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 369 and a Hibbing, Minnesota, native, is the first pilot to complete the Aviator Immersion Program in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Grimes completed the training with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. - Capt. Jason Grimes, a UH-1Z Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 369 and a Hibbing, Minnesota, native, is the first pilot to complete the Aviator Immersion Program in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Grimes completed the training with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

Pvt. Hermenegildo Martins attends the non-lethal weapons course held by U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana during Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 7, 2016, at Metinaro, Timor Leste, as part of the task force’s deployment to nations in the Asia-Pacific region. The course gives Timorese the opportunity to learn less-than-lethal techniques from their U.S. counterparts. Crocodilo is a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations with participating nations. Martins is an infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Timor Leste Defense Force, stationed in Baucau, Timor Leste. - Pvt. Hermenegildo Martins attends the non-lethal weapons course held by U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana during Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 7, 2016, at Metinaro, Timor Leste, as part of the task force’s deployment to nations in the Asia-Pacific region. The course gives Timorese the opportunity to learn less-than-lethal techniques from their U.S. counterparts. Crocodilo is a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations with participating nations. Martins is an infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Timor Leste Defense Force, stationed in Baucau, Timor Leste.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, advance to a simulated enemy defensive position in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during the final exercise of Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 in the Blacktop Training Area at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2016. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, advance to a simulated enemy defensive position in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during the final exercise of Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 in the Blacktop Training Area at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 1, 2016.

A mortar team with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts the mortar to the measurements provided to hit their targets during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2016. Marines underwent mortar familiarization and proficiency training in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force. - A mortar team with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts the mortar to the measurements provided to hit their targets during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2016. Marines underwent mortar familiarization and proficiency training in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

A fleet of military vehicles wait in a staging lot after being offloaded from ship in preparation of Exercise Saber Strike 16 in Riga, Latvia, June 4, 2016. Exercise Saber Strike is an annual combined-joint exercise in the Baltic region. The combined training prepares allies and partners to rapidly amass during regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats. - A fleet of military vehicles wait in a staging lot after being offloaded from ship in preparation of Exercise Saber Strike 16 in Riga, Latvia, June 4, 2016. Exercise Saber Strike is an annual combined-joint exercise in the Baltic region. The combined training prepares allies and partners to rapidly amass during regional crises and meet their own security needs by improving the security of borders and countering threats.