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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Marin, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, radios-in a simulated casualty during Exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji,Japan, July 28, 2016. During the culminating event, Marines established a mock air base including a landing zone and refueling point, constructed defensive and machine-gun positions, and conducted convoys and patrols over the course of four days. MWSS-171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Marin, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, radios-in a simulated casualty during Exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji,Japan, July 28, 2016. During the culminating event, Marines established a mock air base including a landing zone and refueling point, constructed defensive and machine-gun positions, and conducted convoys and patrols over the course of four days. MWSS-171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability.

Marines with Engineer Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, add soffit sheathing to the roof of a building used by the U.S. Forest Service, helping to mitigate the waste produce by birds flying in and out of the roofing area during Exercise Forest Rattler in Bend, Ore., July 20, 2016. The exercise allowed Marines to work with the U.S. Forest service to complete various projects while honing their skills and giving back to the community. - Marines with Engineer Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, add soffit sheathing to the roof of a building used by the U.S. Forest Service, helping to mitigate the waste produce by birds flying in and out of the roofing area during Exercise Forest Rattler in Bend, Ore., July 20, 2016. The exercise allowed Marines to work with the U.S. Forest service to complete various projects while honing their skills and giving back to the community.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit clear a water treatment facility at Koror, Palau, July 21, 2016. The Marines are conducting training in Palau to ensure familiarity with Palau's complex urban environment. The training events were planned out with local authorities to provide an opportunity for realistic training with minimal inconvenience to the community and environment. - U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit clear a water treatment facility at Koror, Palau, July 21, 2016. The Marines are conducting training in Palau to ensure familiarity with Palau's complex urban environment. The training events were planned out with local authorities to provide an opportunity for realistic training with minimal inconvenience to the community and environment.

Ed Maziarski (left) and Jake Feeney of Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command prepare a diver propulsion device for testing July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The team worked with Marine combatant divers to conduct tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability. - Ed Maziarski (left) and Jake Feeney of Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command prepare a diver propulsion device for testing July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The team worked with Marine combatant divers to conduct tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability.

U.S. Marines with Fuels platoon and Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, carry a simulated casualty to an evacuation point while conducting company level training during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 21, 2016. MWSS-171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. During this training, the company commanders have the opportunity to train their personnel and prepare for the final culminating event where Marines will construct and defend a landing zone and refueling point. - U.S. Marines with Fuels platoon and Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, carry a simulated casualty to an evacuation point while conducting company level training during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 21, 2016. MWSS-171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. During this training, the company commanders have the opportunity to train their personnel and prepare for the final culminating event where Marines will construct and defend a landing zone and refueling point.

Cpl. Christopher Neumann reviews his objectives during a close air support exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 19, 2016. Neumann is participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC offers the U.S. military the opportunity to train with partners and allies in the Pacific region. Neumann, a native of Wells, Maine, is a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Christopher Neumann reviews his objectives during a close air support exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 19, 2016. Neumann is participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC offers the U.S. military the opportunity to train with partners and allies in the Pacific region. Neumann, a native of Wells, Maine, is a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 exit F-35B Lightning II’s after conducting training during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20, 2016. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise. - Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 exit F-35B Lightning II’s after conducting training during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20, 2016. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

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Sgt. Anthony Carbajal, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, removes dirt surrounding a controlled improvised explosive device during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2016. The unit conducted the training to test the effects of different types of excavation charges. - Sgt. Anthony Carbajal, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, removes dirt surrounding a controlled improvised explosive device during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2016. The unit conducted the training to test the effects of different types of excavation charges.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Max T. Humphreys (center) discusses gear and personnel movement during the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment's arrival to port at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii from the HMAS Canberra, July 12, 2016. The soldiers and Marines are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC enables units to integrate joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations. Humphreys, a native of Pueblo, Colorado, is an embarkation specialist with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marine Sgt. Max T. Humphreys (center) discusses gear and personnel movement during the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment's arrival to port at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii from the HMAS Canberra, July 12, 2016. The soldiers and Marines are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC enables units to integrate joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations. Humphreys, a native of Pueblo, Colorado, is an embarkation specialist with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. Jarrod Roper receives help from Sgt. Christian Nelson as he dons his gear during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Roper and Nelson are CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. - Sgt. Jarrod Roper receives help from Sgt. Christian Nelson as he dons his gear during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Roper and Nelson are CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2.

Cpl. Mitchell York, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, rushes forward during a simulated contact left attack during a patrolling exercise with Cameroonian soldiers with Forces Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat in Limbé, Cameroon, June 28, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon. - Cpl. Mitchell York, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, rushes forward during a simulated contact left attack during a patrolling exercise with Cameroonian soldiers with Forces Fusiliers Marins et Palmeurs de Combat in Limbé, Cameroon, June 28, 2016. Marines share tactics, techniques and skills with the FORFUMAPCO soldiers to combat the illicit trafficking in Cameroon.

Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Fleet, Vice Admiral Panu Punyavirocha, left, speaks with Commandant of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Vice Admiral Ratanah Vongsarojn, during the USPACOM Amphibious Leaders Symposium on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 13, 2016. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner nations from the Indo-Asia Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response, and interoperability. Twenty-two allied and partnered nations, including the U.S. are participating. - Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Fleet, Vice Admiral Panu Punyavirocha, left, speaks with Commandant of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Vice Admiral Ratanah Vongsarojn, during the USPACOM Amphibious Leaders Symposium on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 13, 2016. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner nations from the Indo-Asia Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response, and interoperability. Twenty-two allied and partnered nations, including the U.S. are participating.

A Landing Craft Air Cushioned vehicle assigned to the USS Arlington (LPD-24), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, makes its way to the beach-head during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2016. The 22nd MEU worked with students from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools to show knowledge of real world operations. - A Landing Craft Air Cushioned vehicle assigned to the USS Arlington (LPD-24), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, makes its way to the beach-head during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2016. The 22nd MEU worked with students from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools to show knowledge of real world operations.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Marines from 3rd Marine Division, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense platoon, Headquarters Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to enter a room suspected of hazardous materials during exercise Habu Sentinel 16 at Disaster Village, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 7, 2016. As the annual capstone exercise for the division’s response element, this event encompasses multiple objectives specific to CBRN response and validates unit standard operating procedures in an unfamiliar training environment. - U.S. Marines from 3rd Marine Division, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense platoon, Headquarters Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to enter a room suspected of hazardous materials during exercise Habu Sentinel 16 at Disaster Village, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 7, 2016. As the annual capstone exercise for the division’s response element, this event encompasses multiple objectives specific to CBRN response and validates unit standard operating procedures in an unfamiliar training environment.

Maj. Gen. Brian Beadreault, 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, runs alongside Gunnery Sgt. Justin Hickman, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, during the “Sapper 50” memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2016. The run was to honor the 29 fallen 2nd CEB Marines who gave their lives during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The Marines ran as a large group to demonstrate their mission to always remain faithful toward the members of the battalion. - Maj. Gen. Brian Beadreault, 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, runs alongside Gunnery Sgt. Justin Hickman, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, during the “Sapper 50” memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2016. The run was to honor the 29 fallen 2nd CEB Marines who gave their lives during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The Marines ran as a large group to demonstrate their mission to always remain faithful toward the members of the battalion.

Navy Corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command asses a role player at an evacuation control center during a simulated natural disaster that displaced the local populace as part the unit’s Certification Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 13, 2016. Marines from SPMAGTF-SC put months of pre-deployment training to the test during the three-day exercise, which evaluated the unit's ability to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. - Navy Corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command asses a role player at an evacuation control center during a simulated natural disaster that displaced the local populace as part the unit’s Certification Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, May 13, 2016. Marines from SPMAGTF-SC put months of pre-deployment training to the test during the three-day exercise, which evaluated the unit's ability to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney, the Public Affairs Chief for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, receives a graduation certificate from Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, after the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. Career Course is required for promotion to gunnery sergeant. The 15-week seminar requires staff sergeants to attend a three-hour class, once a week and complete homework assignments and participate in small group discussions. - Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney, the Public Affairs Chief for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, receives a graduation certificate from Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, after the first annual year class of Career Course Seminar on Camp Pendleton May 26, 2016. Career Course is required for promotion to gunnery sergeant. The 15-week seminar requires staff sergeants to attend a three-hour class, once a week and complete homework assignments and participate in small group discussions.

Marine Administrative Message 579/10 states that “there has been a surge in Marines and sailors using both legal and illegal substances, which affects efficiency, discipline and good order of Marine units.” The recently updated message provides information on the dangers of abusing legal and illegal substances, compounds, controlled substances and mixtures used to get intoxicated. Outlined within the message are the legal consequences of such action and provides leaders with guidance to combat substance abuse. - Marine Administrative Message 579/10 states that “there has been a surge in Marines and sailors using both legal and illegal substances, which affects efficiency, discipline and good order of Marine units.” The recently updated message provides information on the dangers of abusing legal and illegal substances, compounds, controlled substances and mixtures used to get intoxicated. Outlined within the message are the legal consequences of such action and provides leaders with guidance to combat substance abuse.

Marines from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s “Kings of Battles,” fire off an artillery round from an M777 Lightweight 155mm howitzer during Spartan Fury, an annual pre-deployment exercise, aboard the Schofield Range Facility on May 4th, 2016. Spartan Fury is one of three annual battalion level exercises to help improve sustainment training for future deployments. The objective of this five-day exercise is to support 3rd Regiment by providing direct and indirect artillery strikes. - Marines from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s “Kings of Battles,” fire off an artillery round from an M777 Lightweight 155mm howitzer during Spartan Fury, an annual pre-deployment exercise, aboard the Schofield Range Facility on May 4th, 2016. Spartan Fury is one of three annual battalion level exercises to help improve sustainment training for future deployments. The objective of this five-day exercise is to support 3rd Regiment by providing direct and indirect artillery strikes.

The Marine Corps has released a new tattoo policy that seeks to balance the personal desires of Marines with high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, released June 2, 2016, explains the new Marine Corps tattoo policy, which replaces all previous tattoo policy guidance. - The Marine Corps has released a new tattoo policy that seeks to balance the personal desires of Marines with high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, released June 2, 2016, explains the new Marine Corps tattoo policy, which replaces all previous tattoo policy guidance.

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., take photos of the grave marker for Lt. j.g. Weedon Osborne the only Medal of Honor recipient interred at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Osborne was a dentist who served as corpsman for the 6th Marine Regiment and was killed in action trying to carry an injured Marine to safety June 6, 1918. - Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., take photos of the grave marker for Lt. j.g. Weedon Osborne the only Medal of Honor recipient interred at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Osborne was a dentist who served as corpsman for the 6th Marine Regiment and was killed in action trying to carry an injured Marine to safety June 6, 1918.

Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division perform a rifle salute during a Memorial Day ceremony performed alongside the French Army at the Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 29, 2016. The French and the Americans gathered together, as they do every year, to honor those service members from both countries who have fallen in WWI, Belleau Wood and throughout history, fighting side by side. The Marines also remembered those they lost in the Battle of Belleau Wood 98 years ago. - Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division perform a rifle salute during a Memorial Day ceremony performed alongside the French Army at the Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 29, 2016. The French and the Americans gathered together, as they do every year, to honor those service members from both countries who have fallen in WWI, Belleau Wood and throughout history, fighting side by side. The Marines also remembered those they lost in the Battle of Belleau Wood 98 years ago.

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. listen as a French guide at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial explains how American troops landed at Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944, during World War Two in Coleville sur Mer, France, May 25, 2016. The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach and is the final resting place of more than 9,000 American service members and honors more than 1,500 American service members who are missing in action. - Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. listen as a French guide at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial explains how American troops landed at Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944, during World War Two in Coleville sur Mer, France, May 25, 2016. The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach and is the final resting place of more than 9,000 American service members and honors more than 1,500 American service members who are missing in action.

Lance Cpl. Kurt Spinney, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, teaches New Yorkers about the M249B machine gun during Military Day as part of Fleet Week at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, May 28, 2016. The Marines and sailors are visiting to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services. - Lance Cpl. Kurt Spinney, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, teaches New Yorkers about the M249B machine gun during Military Day as part of Fleet Week at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, May 28, 2016. The Marines and sailors are visiting to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America’s sea services.

Pfc. Miguel Ramirez Collon, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, selects gifts while building care packages with children during a Project HOPE event that brought aid to children and families in need during a Project HOPE event that brought aid to children and families in need at Times Square Church in New York, May 28, 2016. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the public to interact with service members from America’s sea services, spreading awareness of the Navy and Marine Corps’ missions at home and abroad. - Pfc. Miguel Ramirez Collon, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, selects gifts while building care packages with children during a Project HOPE event that brought aid to children and families in need during a Project HOPE event that brought aid to children and families in need at Times Square Church in New York, May 28, 2016. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the public to interact with service members from America’s sea services, spreading awareness of the Navy and Marine Corps’ missions at home and abroad.

Cpl. Austin Richards, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, paints the gymnasium of the Graham Windham’s Manhattanville Cornerstone Community Center in Manhattan, New York, May 27, 2016. The Marines are visiting the city to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. - Cpl. Austin Richards, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, paints the gymnasium of the Graham Windham’s Manhattanville Cornerstone Community Center in Manhattan, New York, May 27, 2016. The Marines are visiting the city to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services.

A CH-53 Super Stallion with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit demonstrates a landing at Massapequa High School in Long Island, New York, May 26, 2016. The Marines are visiting the city to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services. - A CH-53 Super Stallion with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit demonstrates a landing at Massapequa High School in Long Island, New York, May 26, 2016. The Marines are visiting the city to interact with the public, demonstrate capabilities and teach the people of New York about America's sea services.

An MV-22B Osprey is displayed on the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) for residents during Fleet Week New York, May 27, 2016. This year is the 28th year the New York has hosted Fleet Week. - An MV-22B Osprey is displayed on the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) for residents during Fleet Week New York, May 27, 2016. This year is the 28th year the New York has hosted Fleet Week.

Aurora flight sciences tests its newly updated Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System in Bealeton, Virginia, May 25, 2016. The AACUS system was created to simplify a pilot’s job in a combat environment. - Aurora flight sciences tests its newly updated Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System in Bealeton, Virginia, May 25, 2016. The AACUS system was created to simplify a pilot’s job in a combat environment.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a 155mm M777A2 Light-weight Towed Howitzer in the Black Top Training Area aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 18, 2016. Various units from 2nd Marine Division participated in Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 in preparation for their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a 155mm M777A2 Light-weight Towed Howitzer in the Black Top Training Area aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 18, 2016. Various units from 2nd Marine Division participated in Integrated Training Exercise 3-16 in preparation for their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the USS Wasp (LHD-1), to bring Marines back from a tactical recovery of aircraft and personal mission May 19, 2016. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron Six (PHIBRON-6) are underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the USS Wasp (LHD-1), to bring Marines back from a tactical recovery of aircraft and personal mission May 19, 2016. The 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron Six (PHIBRON-6) are underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX).