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Sgt. Hannah S. Jacobson, machine gunner with Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, provides close supporting fires for their squad while engaging targets with the M240B Medium Machine Gun during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, March 10, 2015. 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. - Sgt. Hannah S. Jacobson, machine gunner with Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, provides close supporting fires for their squad while engaging targets with the M240B Medium Machine Gun during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, March 10, 2015. 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.

Sgt. Kassie McDole, top, crew chief, and Cpl. Kelsey Darling, rear crewman, both with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assist each other in weapons mounting during the assessment at Range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 5, 2015. 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. - Sgt. Kassie McDole, top, crew chief, and Cpl. Kelsey Darling, rear crewman, both with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assist each other in weapons mounting during the assessment at Range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 5, 2015. 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.

Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel Guest, a single leg amputee (Left), and Sgt. Michael Pride, an assistant coach for track (right), reunite after seven years at the 2015 Marine Corps Trials aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2015. - Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel Guest, a single leg amputee (Left), and Sgt. Michael Pride, an assistant coach for track (right), reunite after seven years at the 2015 Marine Corps Trials aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2015.

Marines build their strength in the water during a water physical training session of Phase I of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command's Assessment and Selection course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 30, 2015. Marines must successfully complete several qualifications with varying criteria, during the course. - Marines build their strength in the water during a water physical training session of Phase I of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command's Assessment and Selection course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 30, 2015. Marines must successfully complete several qualifications with varying criteria, during the course.

A Marine uses his newly learned helicopter rope suspension techniques while fast roping out of an MV-22B Osprey during a Fast Rope Operator Course training exercise at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015. Helicopters cannot always land in a landing zone and the squad must fast rope into an LZ in order to conduct operations in the area. The Fast-Rope Operators Course is a one week course that teaches Marines these needed techniques. - A Marine uses his newly learned helicopter rope suspension techniques while fast roping out of an MV-22B Osprey during a Fast Rope Operator Course training exercise at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015. Helicopters cannot always land in a landing zone and the squad must fast rope into an LZ in order to conduct operations in the area. The Fast-Rope Operators Course is a one week course that teaches Marines these needed techniques.

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)

An M1A1 Abrams Tank from 1st Tank Battalion, Company B, fires its 120 mm main gun toward a target 1200 meters away during an assault on a Military Operation in Urban Terrain town on Range 210 during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Exercise, Jan. 20, 2015. ‘1st Tanks’ and 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion supported 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment during their assault of the MOUT. - An M1A1 Abrams Tank from 1st Tank Battalion, Company B, fires its 120 mm main gun toward a target 1200 meters away during an assault on a Military Operation in Urban Terrain town on Range 210 during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Exercise, Jan. 20, 2015. ‘1st Tanks’ and 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion supported 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment during their assault of the MOUT.

Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assault targets downrange during a live-fire exercise at Range SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2015. 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. - Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assault targets downrange during a live-fire exercise at Range SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2015. 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.

Cpl. Sierra K. Tilson, rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fires the M203 grenade launcher during a live-fire range at the Verona Loop training area, near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2015. Marines with Co. A conducted live-fire training, squad attacks, and patrolling in preparation for their upcoming assessment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. 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. - Cpl. Sierra K. Tilson, rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fires the M203 grenade launcher during a live-fire range at the Verona Loop training area, near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2015. Marines with Co. A conducted live-fire training, squad attacks, and patrolling in preparation for their upcoming assessment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. 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.

Cpl. Nick A. Buenviaje, left, tank gunner, and Sgt. Michelle A. Svec, tank crewman, both with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, tighten a bolt on the track pad of an M1A1 Abrams tank during vehicle maintenance at Range SR-10, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2015. Marines with Tank Platoon conducted offensive and defensive engagements to prepare for an upcoming assessment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. 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. - Cpl. Nick A. Buenviaje, left, tank gunner, and Sgt. Michelle A. Svec, tank crewman, both with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, tighten a bolt on the track pad of an M1A1 Abrams tank during vehicle maintenance at Range SR-10, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2015. Marines with Tank Platoon conducted offensive and defensive engagements to prepare for an upcoming assessment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. 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.

Cpl. Nickolaus Hess, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, commands Azra, Hess’ military working dog, to sniff the bottom of the door during building clearing training, Jan. 12, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Military working dogs use their sense of smell to find suspicious substances or suspects. - Cpl. Nickolaus Hess, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, commands Azra, Hess’ military working dog, to sniff the bottom of the door during building clearing training, Jan. 12, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Military working dogs use their sense of smell to find suspicious substances or suspects.

From the left, Col. Frank Donovan, First Lt. Jonathan Messer, Maj. Brandon Turner, Maj. Michelle Macander, Maj. Jessica Ryu, Capt. Rob Sherwood, Capt. A.J. Cillo, Capt. Matt Windhol, and Maj. Jake Hood, Marines with the Expeditionary Warfare School, Quantico, Va., pose with the Kennedy Cup at the JFK 50 mile run in downtown Boonsboro, Maryland, Nov. 22, 2014. They won this year’s Kennedy Cup with completion times ranging from 7 hours, 22 minutes to just more than 11 hours, 30 minutes. The first JFK 50 Mile Challenge was held in the spring of 1963 and has since been held annually in Washington County, Maryland. - From the left, Col. Frank Donovan, First Lt. Jonathan Messer, Maj. Brandon Turner, Maj. Michelle Macander, Maj. Jessica Ryu, Capt. Rob Sherwood, Capt. A.J. Cillo, Capt. Matt Windhol, and Maj. Jake Hood, Marines with the Expeditionary Warfare School, Quantico, Va., pose with the Kennedy Cup at the JFK 50 mile run in downtown Boonsboro, Maryland, Nov. 22, 2014. They won this year’s Kennedy Cup with completion times ranging from 7 hours, 22 minutes to just more than 11 hours, 30 minutes. The first JFK 50 Mile Challenge was held in the spring of 1963 and has since been held annually in Washington County, Maryland.

Marines training in the Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course drill rescues with their classmates at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool, Dec. 12, 2014. A total of 18 Marines were tested this week. - Marines training in the Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course drill rescues with their classmates at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool, Dec. 12, 2014. A total of 18 Marines were tested this week.

South Carolina's silent victims of domestic violence during 2013 are represented in the halls of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. South Carolina ranks number one in women killed by their male partners. - South Carolina's silent victims of domestic violence during 2013 are represented in the halls of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. South Carolina ranks number one in women killed by their male partners.

Cpl. Steve Lizarraga, rifleman, 1st Platoon, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, examines the initial shot groups of Lance Cpl. Anne Creasy, rifleman, 2nd Platoon, Co. A, GCEITF, during the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle 100-meter zeroing course of fire during a three-day field exercise at the Verona Loop training area on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2014. - Cpl. Steve Lizarraga, rifleman, 1st Platoon, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, examines the initial shot groups of Lance Cpl. Anne Creasy, rifleman, 2nd Platoon, Co. A, GCEITF, during the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle 100-meter zeroing course of fire during a three-day field exercise at the Verona Loop training area on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2014.

Staff Sgt. Rafael Garcialopez, center, passes Marine Corps Martial Arts Program fundamentals and knowledge to his squad Nov. 21, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, during the culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course class 1-15. MCMAP focuses on real-life hand-to-hand combat survival techniques that also include leadership tie-ins that help build confidence and leadership in the Marines. The course was run by Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Garcialopez is martial arts instructor-trainer and chief instructor for the course. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./ Released) - Staff Sgt. Rafael Garcialopez, center, passes Marine Corps Martial Arts Program fundamentals and knowledge to his squad Nov. 21, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, during the culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course class 1-15. MCMAP focuses on real-life hand-to-hand combat survival techniques that also include leadership tie-ins that help build confidence and leadership in the Marines. The course was run by Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Garcialopez is martial arts instructor-trainer and chief instructor for the course. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./ Released)

Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat.

Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing unit cohesion and camaraderie. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing unit cohesion and camaraderie. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Referees for the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament toss a coin to determine which team will serve at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month. - Referees for the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament toss a coin to determine which team will serve at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel prepares to give his coin to Cpl. Janelle A. Lopez, assaultman with the Anti-Armor Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, after observing the Marines conduct a Mk-153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon live-fire during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel prepares to give his coin to Cpl. Janelle A. Lopez, assaultman with the Anti-Armor Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, after observing the Marines conduct a Mk-153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon live-fire during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Marines with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a casualty evacuation drill on the outside trails of Landing Zone Hawk at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2014. 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. - Marines with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a casualty evacuation drill on the outside trails of Landing Zone Hawk at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2014. 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.

Corporal James Lafrance, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, shoots targets with a shotgun during a physical training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014. The eight-mile hike had multiple events along the route to test the Marines’ proficiency with various weapon systems. - Corporal James Lafrance, a Reconnaissance Marine with Force Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, shoots targets with a shotgun during a physical training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014. The eight-mile hike had multiple events along the route to test the Marines’ proficiency with various weapon systems.

A Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools, pre-scout sniper course snaps in before engaging his target. Division schools recently began the second week of training for Marines attending the pre-scout sniper course aboard Camp Pendleton California, Oct. 27 2014. - A Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools, pre-scout sniper course snaps in before engaging his target. Division schools recently began the second week of training for Marines attending the pre-scout sniper course aboard Camp Pendleton California, Oct. 27 2014.

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

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Gunnery Sgt. Robert V. Mendoza, company gunnery sergeant, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, is the most recent recipient of the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II Award for his performance while serving as marksmanship training unit instructor and assault amphibian vehicle gunnery training coordinator for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Feb. 25, 2013 to Jan. 1, 2014. From October 2014 to July 2015, the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force will conduct individual and collective skills training in designated 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 Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Robert V. Mendoza, company gunnery sergeant, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, is the most recent recipient of the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II Award for his performance while serving as marksmanship training unit instructor and assault amphibian vehicle gunnery training coordinator for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Feb. 25, 2013 to Jan. 1, 2014. From October 2014 to July 2015, the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force will conduct individual and collective skills training in designated 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 Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

Lt. Gen. John Toolan, Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, speaks to more than 100 guests during an honorary Marine ceremony in Jonesville, Virginia on Oct. 15, 2014. Jacob Sprinkle received the title posthumously after a complication with a heart transplant took his life in January. - Lt. Gen. John Toolan, Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, speaks to more than 100 guests during an honorary Marine ceremony in Jonesville, Virginia on Oct. 15, 2014. Jacob Sprinkle received the title posthumously after a complication with a heart transplant took his life in January.

Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, presents 1st Lt. Benjamin Sheldon, platoon commander, Company A, GCEITF, with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat "V" distinguishing device at the task force headquarters, Oct. 10, 2014. Sheldon was awarded for actions during a deployment to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, from September 2013 to May 2014. 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 Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, presents 1st Lt. Benjamin Sheldon, platoon commander, Company A, GCEITF, with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat "V" distinguishing device at the task force headquarters, Oct. 10, 2014. Sheldon was awarded for actions during a deployment to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, from September 2013 to May 2014. 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 Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich, an adaptive athlete,prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports.

Sgt. Anthony McDaniel Jr. from Pascagoula, Mississippi, plays front and center during sitting volleyball practice for the Marine team, Sept. 26, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 feet altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. The Warrior Games are a Paralympic-style competition for more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and are taking place Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Follow the Marine team's progress at www.facebook.com/wwr.usmc. - Sgt. Anthony McDaniel Jr. from Pascagoula, Mississippi, plays front and center during sitting volleyball practice for the Marine team, Sept. 26, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 feet altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. The Warrior Games are a Paralympic-style competition for more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and are taking place Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Follow the Marine team's progress at www.facebook.com/wwr.usmc.

Hospitalman First Class Jamie Sclater, a native to Annandale, Virginia, aims down range with other shooters during shooting practice for the Marine team, September 24, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 ft. altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. - Hospitalman First Class Jamie Sclater, a native to Annandale, Virginia, aims down range with other shooters during shooting practice for the Marine team, September 24, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 ft. altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines.

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Sgt. Steven Johnson (wearing woodland gortex jacket), a quality assurance representative with Marine Fighter Attacks Squadron 122 and Fairbanks, Alaska native, assists a maintenance Marine with pre-flight turning of one of the squadron's F/A-18C Hornets, Sept. 11, 2014, aboard Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is conducting unit level training in Alaska as part of Exercise Distant Frontier. - Sgt. Steven Johnson (wearing woodland gortex jacket), a quality assurance representative with Marine Fighter Attacks Squadron 122 and Fairbanks, Alaska native, assists a maintenance Marine with pre-flight turning of one of the squadron's F/A-18C Hornets, Sept. 11, 2014, aboard Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is conducting unit level training in Alaska as part of Exercise Distant Frontier.

Students with Charlie Company at The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, simulated the evacuation of a Marine killed in action Sept. 9 at the training grounds of Quantico. The Marines are on their seven-day War Field Exercise from Sept. 5-12. - Students with Charlie Company at The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, simulated the evacuation of a Marine killed in action Sept. 9 at the training grounds of Quantico. The Marines are on their seven-day War Field Exercise from Sept. 5-12.

Lance Cpl. Johnny Alston (right), a personnel retrieval and processing specialist with PRP Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. 1st Class Matevz Scheicher, a weapons specialist with the Slovenian army, inspect and document simulated remains during the culminating event of exercie Immediate Response 2014 here, Aug. 25-27, 2014 PRP’s mission is to process the physical remains of deceased Marines, including other service members and civilians, ensuring everything they arrived at the disaster site with, he or she returns home with. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood) - Lance Cpl. Johnny Alston (right), a personnel retrieval and processing specialist with PRP Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. 1st Class Matevz Scheicher, a weapons specialist with the Slovenian army, inspect and document simulated remains during the culminating event of exercise Immediate Response 2014, Aug. 25-27, 2014 PRP’s mission is to process the physical remains of deceased Marines, including other service members and civilians, ensuring everything they arrived at the disaster site with, he or she returns home with. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

U.S. Marine Pvt. Tyler Knotts, 19, from Kingwood, W.V., grips a ledge as he navigates his way up a cliff during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 1, 2014. Rice is an infantry rifleman with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) - U.S. Marine Pvt. Tyler Knotts, 19, from Kingwood, W.V., grips a ledge as he navigates his way up a cliff during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 1, 2014. Rice is an infantry rifleman with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Sergeants Philip Kelly (Near) and Derrek Cardinale (Far), receive Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, for their work as Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar trainers after educating senior enlisted advisors in the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans auditorium, Aug. 27, 2014. The train-the-trainer course was designed to inform senior enlisted advisors on the new Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar implemented throughout the Marine Corps. The seminar was implemented to inform lance corporals of the resources available to them, as well as motivate them to succeed and strive for the next rank. - Sergeants Philip Kelly (Near) and Derrek Cardinale (Far), receive Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, for their work as Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar trainers after educating senior enlisted advisors in the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans auditorium, Aug. 27, 2014. The train-the-trainer course was designed to inform senior enlisted advisors on the new Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar implemented throughout the Marine Corps. The seminar was implemented to inform lance corporals of the resources available to them, as well as motivate them to succeed and strive for the next rank.

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Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice blood chokes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Aug. 25. To ensure the safety of the recruits, the chokes were not applied completely, rather the recruit having the technique applied was instructed to tap their partners as soon as they felt the choke was being applied correctly. - Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice blood chokes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Aug. 25. To ensure the safety of the recruits, the chokes were not applied completely, rather the recruit having the technique applied was instructed to tap their partners as soon as they felt the choke was being applied correctly.

Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, battle each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 26. While Pugil Sticks is one of the more popular events in recruit training, it also serves a purpose beyond the physical training. - Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, battle each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 26. While Pugil Sticks is one of the more popular events in recruit training, it also serves a purpose beyond the physical training.

BLUEMONT, Virginia — Retired Maj. Jennifer Marino, the executive director for Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, dedicates her life to serving others after 15 years of service as a CH-46 pilot in the Marine Corps. The nonprofit organization provides service members, with combat-stress related injuries, and their families a place to go for the physical, mental, financial and spiritual recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released) - BLUEMONT, Virginia — Retired Maj. Jennifer Marino, the executive director for Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, dedicates her life to serving others after 15 years of service as a CH-46 pilot in the Marine Corps. The nonprofit organization provides service members, with combat-stress related injuries, and their families a place to go for the physical, mental, financial and spiritual recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Color Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington present military honors for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos during the start of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation announcement ceremony hosted at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, July 15, 2014. Since 1962 the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,00 scholarships valued at more than 80 million dollars. - Color Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington present military honors for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos during the start of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation announcement ceremony hosted at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, July 15, 2014. Since 1962 the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,00 scholarships valued at more than 80 million dollars.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Personnel office administration chief, instructs Sgt. Bryan Mack (right) and Cpl. Steven Myint (middle) during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor's course final field exercise June 26, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Ruiz graduated seven students from the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Personnel office administration chief, instructs Sgt. Bryan Mack (right) and Cpl. Steven Myint (middle) during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor's course final field exercise June 26, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Ruiz graduated seven students from the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka)

Kelly Grissom, a Brazilian Jujitsu instructor, demonstrates a technique on a Senegalese man in Senegal, Nov. 2013. Kelly Grissom co-founded the Lion Heart Initiative, a plan to teach mixed martial arts to young urban youth of Senegal, West Africa, and create better opportunities for them. - Kelly Grissom, a Brazilian Jujitsu instructor, demonstrates a technique on a Senegalese man in Senegal, Nov. 2013. Kelly Grissom co-founded the Lion Heart Initiative, a plan to teach mixed martial arts to young urban youth of Senegal, West Africa, and create better opportunities for them.

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