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Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

A reconnaissance Marine fires an M240B machine gun during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine fires an M240B machine gun during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine disassembles an M4 assault rifle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine disassembles an M4 assault rifle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine disassembles an M4 assault rifle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine disassembles an M4 assault rifle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Reconnaissance Marines hike to their next obstacle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Reconnaissance Marines hike to their next obstacle during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine performs a function check on a radio during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine performs a function check on a radio during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Capt. William Wellborn and Sgt. James R. Coe, reconnaissance Marines with 2nd Recon Battalion, perform a function check on a radio during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Capt. William Wellborn and Sgt. James R. Coe, reconnaissance Marines with 2nd Recon Battalion, perform a function check on a radio during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine picks up his pack and transitions out of the water after a 1000-meter swim with fins during the Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

A reconnaissance Marine picks up his pack and transitions out of the water after a 1000-meter swim with fins during the Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine picks up his pack and transitions out of the water after a 1000-meter swim with fins during the Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

A reconnaissance Marine picks up his pack and transitions out of the water after a 1000-meter swim with fins during the Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Reconnaissance Marines start a bonfire before kicking off the 7th annual Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Reconnaissance Marines start a bonfire before kicking off the 7th annual Recon Challenge at San Onofre Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Reconnaissance Marines prepare to qualify to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot -tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Reconnaissance Marines prepare to qualify to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot -tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine swims 500 meters during a qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

A reconnaissance Marine swims 500 meters during a qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine swims 500 meters during a qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

A reconnaissance Marine swims 500 meters during a qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

A reconnaissance Marine treads water with a rifle during a pool qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

A reconnaissance Marine treads water with a rifle during a pool qualification to compete in the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 14, 2015. The Recon Challenge is an annual competition of grueling tests, hosted by the Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, and conducted by volunteers from the recon community in honor of reconnaissance Marines and sailors killed in action. The challenge consisted of a 1000-meter swim with fins in the Pacific Ocean followed by an observation and memorization game, a navigation and map work test, radio and communication test, obstacle course event, weapon assembly and disassembly test, two pool challenges, fireman’s carry event, live-fire range and a knot-tying test scattered along the route to the finish line.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Saryi, age 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle April 18 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore.

Saryi, age 9, looks out of the side hatch of a light armored vehicle April 18 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, brought the LAV to the parking lot of the main exchange for children to explore.

Photo by Eve A. Baker, Marine Corps Base Quantico

Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, will be awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.

Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, will be awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2013.

Photo by Courtesy Photo