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A Marine with 2nd Intelligence Battalion fires an M1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun during a live-fire range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 2, 2015. Marines conducted the range to familiarize themselves with the weapon system as well as bolster their confidence in employing it. - A Marine with 2nd Intelligence Battalion fires an M1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun during a live-fire range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 2, 2015. Marines conducted the range to familiarize themselves with the weapon system as well as bolster their confidence in employing it.

Private First Class Tre Newell, an infantryman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, rappels off the rappel tower aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2015. Each rappel station had a trained helicopter rope suspension techniques master, who instructed the Marines how to properly maneuver down the wall. Marines were positioned at the bottom to brake the Marines rappelling if necessary. - Private First Class Tre Newell, an infantryman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, rappels off the rappel tower aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 2, 2015. Each rappel station had a trained helicopter rope suspension techniques master, who instructed the Marines how to properly maneuver down the wall. Marines were positioned at the bottom to brake the Marines rappelling if necessary.

Private First Class Mitchell Coyle, a mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Table 1 Machine Gun Qualification aboard Camp Lejeune, April 6, 2015. The platoon executed a combined machine gun and sniper rifle range, with the Marines getting valuable experience on both weapon systems. Machine gunners play an integral role in the scout sniper platoons, and it is imperative each Marine in the platoon has a working understanding of how they operate. - Private First Class Mitchell Coyle, a mortarman with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Table 1 Machine Gun Qualification aboard Camp Lejeune, April 6, 2015. The platoon executed a combined machine gun and sniper rifle range, with the Marines getting valuable experience on both weapon systems. Machine gunners play an integral role in the scout sniper platoons, and it is imperative each Marine in the platoon has a working understanding of how they operate.

Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare a timed explosive during a live-fire raid at Range 226 aboard Camp Pendleton, California, April 1, 2015. The company conducted the live-fire exercise as part of a pre deployment workup in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Scanlan / released) - Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare a timed explosive during a live-fire raid at Range 226 aboard Camp Pendleton, California, April 1, 2015. The company conducted the live-fire exercise as part of a pre deployment workup in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Scanlan / released)

A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet provides close air support March 28 at Pilsung Range in South Korea. U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, completed a week of fire support coordination training with Republic of Korea Marines, coordinating close air support with both ROK and U.S. aircraft for the training. The training is part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-14.2, a small-unit training exercise, which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK-U.S. forces. - A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet provides close air support March 28 at Pilsung Range in South Korea. U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, completed a week of fire support coordination training with Republic of Korea Marines, coordinating close air support with both ROK and U.S. aircraft for the training. The training is part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-14.2, a small-unit training exercise, which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK-U.S. forces.

Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division jumps out the back of an aircraft during monthly airborne jumps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 1, 2015. Jumping at 12,500 feet above ground level, the Marines free-fall for about a minute before they release their parachutes near 5,000 feet and descend onto the landing zone. - Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division jumps out the back of an aircraft during monthly airborne jumps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 1, 2015. Jumping at 12,500 feet above ground level, the Marines free-fall for about a minute before they release their parachutes near 5,000 feet and descend onto the landing zone.

Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area. - Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area.

Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, await extraction in a field during a live-fire raid at Range 226 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 1, 2015. The company conducted the live-fire exercise as part of a predeployment workup in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, await extraction in a field during a live-fire raid at Range 226 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 1, 2015. The company conducted the live-fire exercise as part of a predeployment workup in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Harding shows a Republic of Korea Marine his M27 infantry automatic rifle during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 in the vicinity of Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2015. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in KMEP 15. The overall objective of KMEPs are to enhance amphibious operations between ROK and U.S. forces that contributes to security and stability on the Korean Peninsula as well as the entire Asia-Pacific region. The ROK Marines are with 33rd Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and the U.S. Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st MEU. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Harding shows a Republic of Korea Marine his M27 infantry automatic rifle during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 in the vicinity of Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2015. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in KMEP 15. The overall objective of KMEPs are to enhance amphibious operations between ROK and U.S. forces that contributes to security and stability on the Korean Peninsula as well as the entire Asia-Pacific region. The ROK Marines are with 33rd Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and the U.S. Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st MEU.

Recently the Marine Corps underwent another change in its training and education spectrum as Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, in its third iteration, was altered Feb. 20 to enhance the overall quality of operational readiness and the commander’s flexibility in training. The motivation for this set of changes to Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, a comprehensive list of all required annual training, was to optimize available training time so unit commanders can be provided with more flexible training schedules to conduct mission-oriented tasks. - Recently the Marine Corps underwent another change in its training and education spectrum as Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, in its third iteration, was altered Feb. 20 to enhance the overall quality of operational readiness and the commander’s flexibility in training. The motivation for this set of changes to Marine Corps Bulletin 1500, a comprehensive list of all required annual training, was to optimize available training time so unit commanders can be provided with more flexible training schedules to conduct mission-oriented tasks.

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, walk through a heavily-wooded area during a land navigation training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2015. Collectively working as a team, camaraderie is maintained throughout the exercise when overcoming obstacles, said Sgt. Michael J. Hall, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2/2. - Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, walk through a heavily-wooded area during a land navigation training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 30, 2015. Collectively working as a team, camaraderie is maintained throughout the exercise when overcoming obstacles, said Sgt. Michael J. Hall, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2/2.

A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard, at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. Each Marine had a chance to go down the rope multiple times. After fast-roping, the Marines practiced rappelling from the Osprey. The Marines are with Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the Osprey is from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. The Marines are currently participating in the MEU’s annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard, at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. Each Marine had a chance to go down the rope multiple times. After fast-roping, the Marines practiced rappelling from the Osprey. The Marines are with Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the Osprey is from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. The Marines are currently participating in the MEU’s annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald L. Harmon, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, takes a picture of evidence at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Scene preservation was one of the response scenarios during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled Marines and airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures. Harmon is a CBRN Defense Specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( - U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald L. Harmon, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, takes a picture of evidence at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Scene preservation was one of the response scenarios during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled Marines and airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures. Harmon is a CBRN Defense Specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (

Private First Class Nathan Culver, an engineer equipment mechanic with Engineer Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, removes the safety pins from an M67 fragmentation grenade in preparation to throw it aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 27, 2015. The training ensured junior Marines still remembered how to handle a live grenade, and also served as a refresher for more seasoned Marines who haven’t used these skills in quite some time. - Private First Class Nathan Culver, an engineer equipment mechanic with Engineer Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, removes the safety pins from an M67 fragmentation grenade in preparation to throw it aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 27, 2015. The training ensured junior Marines still remembered how to handle a live grenade, and also served as a refresher for more seasoned Marines who haven’t used these skills in quite some time.

Marine students at the Methods of Entry School brace as explosives go off to breach a door during a test exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range in this undated photo. - Marine students at the Methods of Entry School brace as explosives go off to breach a door during a test exercise at the Goettge Demolition Range in this undated photo.

Infantrymen with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and artillerymen with Echo Battery, 2/6, prepare to begin the live-fire portion of their non-lethal weapons training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2015. The Marines participated in a two-week NLW course that teaches various riot-control methods. - Infantrymen with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and artillerymen with Echo Battery, 2/6, prepare to begin the live-fire portion of their non-lethal weapons training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2015. The Marines participated in a two-week NLW course that teaches various riot-control methods.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Hall, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, fires an AT-4 anti-armor weapon during a live-fire training exercise in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, March 24, 2015. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Spanish Marines’ training facility to maintain and uphold their infantryman skills. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Hall, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, fires an AT-4 anti-armor weapon during a live-fire training exercise in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, March 24, 2015. Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-AF conducted a live-fire training exercise at the Spanish Marines’ training facility to maintain and uphold their infantryman skills.

Marines with Golf Company and Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment practice riot-control and non-lethal techniques aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 27, 2015. The Marines conducted two weeks of non-lethal weapons training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. - Marines with Golf Company and Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment practice riot-control and non-lethal techniques aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 27, 2015. The Marines conducted two weeks of non-lethal weapons training in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines perform a ceremonial departure in front of their leaders, Maj. Gen. Vakhtang Kapanadze, Chief of Defense of Georgian Armed Forces, and Brig. Gen. Norma L. Cooling, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a ceremony, March 24 in Vaziani Training Area. The Georgian 43 rd Light Infantry Battalion and U.S. Marines, who have worked together since October as part of the Georgia Deployment Program, will contribute to NATO’s Resolute Support in Afghanistan. - Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines perform a ceremonial departure in front of their leaders, Maj. Gen. Vakhtang Kapanadze, Chief of Defense of Georgian Armed Forces, and Brig. Gen. Norma L. Cooling, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a ceremony, March 24 in Vaziani Training Area. The Georgian 43 rd Light Infantry Battalion and U.S. Marines, who have worked together since October as part of the Georgia Deployment Program, will contribute to NATO’s Resolute Support in Afghanistan.

Col. Scott Erdelatz, Director of the Lejeune Leadership Institute, speaks about innovation in relation to leaders in the Marine Corps during a Leadership Development Program workshop at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2015. The goal of the workshop was to provide training to commanders and "key leaders" from Headquarters and Service Battalion to implement a unit leadership development program. - Col. Scott Erdelatz, Director of the Lejeune Leadership Institute, speaks about innovation in relation to leaders in the Marine Corps during a Leadership Development Program workshop at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2015. The goal of the workshop was to provide training to commanders and "key leaders" from Headquarters and Service Battalion to implement a unit leadership development program.

More than 5,000 marchers participated the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sand Missile Range, New Mexico March 22. The event is the 73rd commemoration of the Bataan Death March when more than 60,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war endured a 60-mile forced march. These men endured severe physical abuse at the hands of their captors the Japanese Imperial army, many succumbing to the wounds and abuse they endured on the trek. - More than 5,000 marchers participated the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sand Missile Range, New Mexico March 22. The event is the 73rd commemoration of the Bataan Death March when more than 60,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war endured a 60-mile forced march. These men endured severe physical abuse at the hands of their captors the Japanese Imperial army, many succumbing to the wounds and abuse they endured on the trek.

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. - A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on San Clemente Island, California., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills.

A 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion critical skills operator waits to enter a pool at the Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Training School, Feb. 16, 2015, in Key West, Fla. The operator’s team spent a week in Key West practicing various maritime operations skill sets, further solidifying the development of their techniques, tactics and procedures and their standard operating procedures. - A 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion critical skills operator waits to enter a pool at the Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Training School, Feb. 16, 2015, in Key West, Fla. The operator’s team spent a week in Key West practicing various maritime operations skill sets, further solidifying the development of their techniques, tactics and procedures and their standard operating procedures.

Marines from Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a bridge exercise at Lake Elsinore, California, March 24, 2015. Marines built an improved ribbon bridge and a medium girder bridge. This event marks the first time a continuous span bridge from shore to shore has been built since 2002. - Marines from Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a bridge exercise at Lake Elsinore, California, March 24, 2015. Marines built an improved ribbon bridge and a medium girder bridge. This event marks the first time a continuous span bridge from shore to shore has been built since 2002.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of the Republic of Korea ship Dokdo (LPH 6111), at sea, March 26, 2015. This was the first time an Osprey has landed on a ROK amphibious assault ship. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and are currently participating in Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 during the MEU’s annual Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of the Republic of Korea ship Dokdo (LPH 6111), at sea, March 26, 2015. This was the first time an Osprey has landed on a ROK amphibious assault ship. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and are currently participating in Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 during the MEU’s annual Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

A student with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion aims her M16-A4 service rifle at targets from an unknown distance during a fire and movement range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. The fire and movement range was the first time students were equipped with live ammunition and allowed to move across a field as a team, engaging targets and providing suppressive fire for their peers. - A student with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion aims her M16-A4 service rifle at targets from an unknown distance during a fire and movement range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. The fire and movement range was the first time students were equipped with live ammunition and allowed to move across a field as a team, engaging targets and providing suppressive fire for their peers.

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to assault a simulated objective during Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 with service members from Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. - U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to assault a simulated objective during Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 with service members from Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment.

Lance Cpl. Christopher Bond, a rifleman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, takes aim at practice targets during a squad-training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2015. The training was designed to assist infantry squads by improving their ability to communicate and maneuver. - Lance Cpl. Christopher Bond, a rifleman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, takes aim at practice targets during a squad-training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2015. The training was designed to assist infantry squads by improving their ability to communicate and maneuver.

Marines with Battery and Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, capture a role-playing enemy within the confines of their shields during a riot control exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. The Marines moved swiftly to pull the enemy back through their formation, then closed back up in a defensive position as one straight line of shields. - Marines with Battery and Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, capture a role-playing enemy within the confines of their shields during a riot control exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. The Marines moved swiftly to pull the enemy back through their formation, then closed back up in a defensive position as one straight line of shields.

Marines with Force Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct a structural integrity check on an Internally Transportable Vehicle during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 16, 2015. Insertion with ITVs is only one of many methods reconnaissance Marines can be inserted when conducting a mission. - Marines with Force Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct a structural integrity check on an Internally Transportable Vehicle during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 16, 2015. Insertion with ITVs is only one of many methods reconnaissance Marines can be inserted when conducting a mission.

Sgt. Brenton A. Slover, squad leader, Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, observes the detonation of M1A2 Bangalores during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 22, 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. Brenton A. Slover, squad leader, Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, observes the detonation of M1A2 Bangalores during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 22, 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.

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Marines, soldiers, sailors, coastguardsmen, airman and civilians marched 26.2 miles in the New Mexican desert during the 26th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range March 22. The event is the 73rd commemoration of the Bataan Death March when more than 60,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war endured a 60-mile forced march. - Marines, soldiers, sailors, coastguardsmen, airman and civilians marched 26.2 miles in the New Mexican desert during the 26th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range March 22. The event is the 73rd commemoration of the Bataan Death March when more than 60,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war endured a 60-mile forced march.

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released) - A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches over the objective during an airfield seizure mission as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on San Clemente Island, Calif., March 22, 2015. These Marines inserted onto the island to execute a raid and practice their urban combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumni of the Naval Academy Class of 1990. - Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumni of the Naval Academy Class of 1990.

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Marines with Fox battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division place a round inside a howitzer preparing to fire during Exercise Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., March 7, 2015. The importance of Rolling Thunder is training Marines to execute effective fire missions during combat operations. - Marines with Fox battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division place a round inside a howitzer preparing to fire during Exercise Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., March 7, 2015. The importance of Rolling Thunder is training Marines to execute effective fire missions during combat operations.

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division reach their designated turning point during an amphibious beach exercise at Onslow beach, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 19, 2015. The training started with basic boat manipulations teaching Marines how to operate the Zodiac F470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft in various formations and went over emergency procedures, such as man overboard drills. - Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division reach their designated turning point during an amphibious beach exercise at Onslow beach, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 19, 2015. The training started with basic boat manipulations teaching Marines how to operate the Zodiac F470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft in various formations and went over emergency procedures, such as man overboard drills.

Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, engage targets during a table-three shooting qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 19, 2015. The table is a yearly requirement for Marines in certain units, and it assists in teaching them how to fire on targets while maneuvering. - Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, engage targets during a table-three shooting qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 19, 2015. The table is a yearly requirement for Marines in certain units, and it assists in teaching them how to fire on targets while maneuvering.

Sailors with 2nd Dental Battalion patrol a road during a counter improvised explosive device course in Holly Ridge, N.C., March 20, 2015. The sailors looked for possible IEDs on and around the dirt road, and then instructors exposed to them the IEDs placed prior to the patrol to give them a better understanding of how devices can be hidden. - Sailors with 2nd Dental Battalion patrol a road during a counter improvised explosive device course in Holly Ridge, N.C., March 20, 2015. The sailors looked for possible IEDs on and around the dirt road, and then instructors exposed to them the IEDs placed prior to the patrol to give them a better understanding of how devices can be hidden.

Sgt. Nathaniel Lubinus walks away from a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 12, 2015. Lubinus earned the Marine Enlisted Aircrew of the Year Award for superior performance as an enlisted aircrew member for 2014. The award was established in honor of Master Gunnery Sgt. Danny L. Radish who served with honor, distinction and heroism in Marine Aviation for over 20 years. Lubinus, a native of Ames, Iowa, is a helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366. - Sgt. Nathaniel Lubinus walks away from a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 12, 2015. Lubinus earned the Marine Enlisted Aircrew of the Year Award for superior performance as an enlisted aircrew member for 2014. The award was established in honor of Master Gunnery Sgt. Danny L. Radish who served with honor, distinction and heroism in Marine Aviation for over 20 years. Lubinus, a native of Ames, Iowa, is a helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366.

U.S. Africa Command will validate the Marine Corps' 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Joint Task Force Headquarters capability during a command-post exercise for Exercise Judious Response 2015 from March 19-25, 2015. The MEB JTF HQ for the exercise includes representatives from across all the military services, the United Kingdom, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Training Section from the Joint Staff J7. - U.S. Africa Command will validate the Marine Corps' 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Joint Task Force Headquarters capability during a command-post exercise for Exercise Judious Response 2015 from March 19-25, 2015. The MEB JTF HQ for the exercise includes representatives from across all the military services, the United Kingdom, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Training Section from the Joint Staff J7.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle McAuliffe, a rifleman assigned to the Theater Security Cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows Tanzanian park rangers different areas on a terrain model at the Selous Game Reserve in Matambwe, Tanzania, March 9, 2015. McAuliffe was one of approximately 15 Marines and Sailors from SPMAGTF-CR-AF to help teach the park rangers operation-order writing and land navigation skills. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle McAuliffe, a rifleman assigned to the Theater Security Cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shows Tanzanian park rangers different areas on a terrain model at the Selous Game Reserve in Matambwe, Tanzania, March 9, 2015. McAuliffe was one of approximately 15 Marines and Sailors from SPMAGTF-CR-AF to help teach the park rangers operation-order writing and land navigation skills.

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nathaniel Kaine, left, the officer in charge of the Theater Security Cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, receives an AKM assault rifle from aTanzanian park ranger at the Selous Game Reserve in Matambwe, Tanzania, March 2, 2015. Kaine was one of more than 15 Marines and Sailors to help teach weapons safety and marksmanship techniques to the park rangers. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nathaniel Kaine, left, the officer in charge of the Theater Security Cooperation team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, receives an AKM assault rifle from aTanzanian park ranger at the Selous Game Reserve in Matambwe, Tanzania, March 2, 2015. Kaine was one of more than 15 Marines and Sailors to help teach weapons safety and marksmanship techniques to the park rangers.

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Lance Cpl. Jamie Tenorio, a forward observer with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division communicates with an artillery battery during Exercise Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., March 5, 2015. Tenorio sights in with binoculars letting the battery know where the artillery rounds hit. - Lance Cpl. Jamie Tenorio, a forward observer with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division communicates with an artillery battery during Exercise Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., March 5, 2015. Tenorio sights in with binoculars letting the battery know where the artillery rounds hit.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Osprey is transporting Marines to execute a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st MEU, and are currently on the MEU’s annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Osprey is transporting Marines to execute a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st MEU, and are currently on the MEU’s annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, march to their training site for a rafting exercise on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nev., March 17-21, 2014. More than 60 Marines trained in moving heavy equipment, to include 7-tons and Humvees, across a flowing body of water using Bridge Erection Boats and an Improved Ribbon Bridge. The IRB is a multi-piece floating bridge that can function as a raft. Despite being accustomed to training in a bay with little to no current, these Marines managed to transport two 7-tons up the river at the same time. - Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, march to their training site for a rafting exercise on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nev., March 17-21, 2014. More than 60 Marines trained in moving heavy equipment, to include 7-tons and Humvees, across a flowing body of water using Bridge Erection Boats and an Improved Ribbon Bridge. The IRB is a multi-piece floating bridge that can function as a raft. Despite being accustomed to training in a bay with little to no current, these Marines managed to transport two 7-tons up the river at the same time.

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa board an MV-22 Osprey during an alert force drill on Moron Air Base, Spain, March 13, 2015. The alert force tested its capabilities by simulating the procedures of reacting to a real-time crisis response mission by flying to Sigonella, Italy on a moment's notice. - U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa board an MV-22 Osprey during an alert force drill on Moron Air Base, Spain, March 13, 2015. The alert force tested its capabilities by simulating the procedures of reacting to a real-time crisis response mission by flying to Sigonella, Italy on a moment's notice.

Corporal David Elliot, a sniper with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and a native of Santa Rosa, Calif., communicates with his partner during the aerial sniper portion of the machine-gun and aerial sniper familiarization exercise at training area SR-8 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 12, 2015. Marines with the unit used M240B machine guns and M110 semi-automatic sniper systems during the aerial sniper and machine gun familiarization fire. - Corporal David Elliot, a sniper with Bravo Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and a native of Santa Rosa, Calif., communicates with his partner during the aerial sniper portion of the machine-gun and aerial sniper familiarization exercise at training area SR-8 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 12, 2015. Marines with the unit used M240B machine guns and M110 semi-automatic sniper systems during the aerial sniper and machine gun familiarization fire.