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Sgt. Maj. Robert Brown, Sgt. Maj. of School of Infantry – East, stands at attention during a moment of silence for the fallen Marines in 1st Battalion 8th Marines at Camp Geiger Marine Corps Air Station New River, Oct. 23, 2016. The ceremony is one of three memorial ceremonies conducted in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune area every year to memorialize the Beirut Bombing with Marines from 1st Battalion 8th Marines. - Sgt. Maj. Robert Brown, Sgt. Maj. of School of Infantry – East, stands at attention during a moment of silence for the fallen Marines in 1st Battalion 8th Marines at Camp Geiger Marine Corps Air Station New River, Oct. 23, 2016. The ceremony is one of three memorial ceremonies conducted in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune area every year to memorialize the Beirut Bombing with Marines from 1st Battalion 8th Marines.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, right, and Sgt. Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere salute after placing a wreath on the grave of Master Sgt. Catherine Grace Murray during a private ceremony Nov. 8 at Arlington National Cemetery. Murray, the first woman to retire from the Marine Corps, was one of three veterans who were remembered during the annual wreath-laying ceremony. - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, right, and Sgt. Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere salute after placing a wreath on the grave of Master Sgt. Catherine Grace Murray during a private ceremony Nov. 8 at Arlington National Cemetery. Murray, the first woman to retire from the Marine Corps, was one of three veterans who were remembered during the annual wreath-laying ceremony.

Pfc. Benjamin Kelly, machinegunner, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security as a CH-53 ‘Super Stallion’ helicopter lands at Del Valle Field during a non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 21, 2017. NEO exercises simulate real-life scenarios where non-combatants are evacuated from a potentially hostile area. - Pfc. Benjamin Kelly, machinegunner, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security as a CH-53 ‘Super Stallion’ helicopter lands at Del Valle Field during a non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 21, 2017. NEO exercises simulate real-life scenarios where non-combatants are evacuated from a potentially hostile area.

A squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., directs his Marines to their objective point during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-16 non-combatant evacuation exercise at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Marines reinforced initial ground units preparing for the evacuation. - A squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., directs his Marines to their objective point during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-16 non-combatant evacuation exercise at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Marines reinforced initial ground units preparing for the evacuation.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., apprehend a role-player in a riot control mission scenario during a non-combatant evacuation exercise at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Marines were tasked and evaluated on their ability to maintain control of role-players simulating hostile behavior. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., apprehend a role-player in a riot control mission scenario during a non-combatant evacuation exercise at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The Marines were tasked and evaluated on their ability to maintain control of role-players simulating hostile behavior.

U.S. Marines, students attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-15, are given a check-in brief by 1st Lt. Richard Hayek, Adjutant, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Aug. 31, 2014.The course is a seven-week training event hosted by the squadron's cadre. The squadron provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. - U.S. Marines, students attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-15, are given a check-in brief by 1st Lt. Richard Hayek, Adjutant, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Aug. 31, 2014.The course is a seven-week training event hosted by the squadron's cadre. The squadron provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

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Marine Raiders currently assigned to Marine Special Operations Company B, 1st Marine Raider Battalion and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command headquarters salute the remains of Sgt. John Holladay, a fallen World War II Marine Raider. During World War II Holladay was assigned to Company B, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 1st Marine Raider Regiment, who fought in U.S. Marine Corps battles against Japanese positions along the Pacific front, when he was killed in 1943. - Marine Raiders currently assigned to Marine Special Operations Company B, 1st Marine Raider Battalion and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command headquarters salute the remains of Sgt. John Holladay, a fallen World War II Marine Raider. During World War II Holladay was assigned to Company B, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, 1st Marine Raider Regiment, who fought in U.S. Marine Corps battles against Japanese positions along the Pacific front, when he was killed in 1943.

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Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima. - Iwo Jima veteran Francis Jackson participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Jackson was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima.

Corporal Ulises Zamoramartinez, an optics technician with 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, recieves the Purple Heart Medal by Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, commanding general 1st MLG, during an award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 19, 2014. Zamoramartinez, a 31-year-old native of Yakima, Washington, earned the award for injuries received while deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan during a six-month tour with Georgian Liaison Team 10, Regional Command (Southwest). - Corporal Ulises Zamoramartinez, an optics technician with 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, recieves the Purple Heart Medal by Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, commanding general 1st MLG, during an award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 19, 2014. Zamoramartinez, a 31-year-old native of Yakima, Washington, earned the award for injuries received while deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan during a six-month tour with Georgian Liaison Team 10, Regional Command (Southwest).

Service members, veterans and civilians hold American flags as they stand outside the First Baptist Church of Woodstock entrance, waiting for Lance Cpl. Squire “Skip” Wells’ casket to arrive July 26, 2015 in Woodstock, Georgia. Wells was one of five service members killed during a shooting at the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center on July 16, 2015. More than a thousand people attended the funeral service to pay their respects and show support to Wells and his family. - Service members, veterans and civilians hold American flags as they stand outside the First Baptist Church of Woodstock entrance, waiting for Lance Cpl. Squire “Skip” Wells’ casket to arrive July 26, 2015 in Woodstock, Georgia. Wells was one of five service members killed during a shooting at the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center on July 16, 2015. More than a thousand people attended the funeral service to pay their respects and show support to Wells and his family.

Hershel "Woody" Williams, Marine survivor from the battle of Iwo Jima and the last living Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the battle, and William "Bil" Schott a Marine survivor from the battle of Iwo Jima, salute during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner during the 70th Anniversary Iwo Jima Veteran's Program at Sheppard Air Force Base Elementary School, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, February 13, 2015. The students at the school performed a program with the Sheppard Choir singing songs and the sixth graders reading poems they wrote. - Hershel "Woody" Williams, Marine survivor from the battle of Iwo Jima and the last living Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the battle, and William "Bil" Schott a Marine survivor from the battle of Iwo Jima, salute during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner during the 70th Anniversary Iwo Jima Veteran's Program at Sheppard Air Force Base Elementary School, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, February 13, 2015. The students at the school performed a program with the Sheppard Choir singing songs and the sixth graders reading poems they wrote.

Major Misty Posey, center, demonstrates proper form for pull-ups to Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 19, 2016. Posey teaches a pull-up class at the James Wesley Marsh Center at MCB Quantico to improve the performance and capabilities of Marines for pull-ups according to Marine Corps fitness standards. Posey is a plans officer for Manpower Integration. - Major Misty Posey, center, demonstrates proper form for pull-ups to Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 19, 2016. Posey teaches a pull-up class at the James Wesley Marsh Center at MCB Quantico to improve the performance and capabilities of Marines for pull-ups according to Marine Corps fitness standards. Posey is a plans officer for Manpower Integration.