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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 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

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

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

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

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

Ty R. Littau, a staff member for Senator John Thune, fires an M240B machine gun during Marine Day on Marine Corps Base Quantico, May 15, 2015. Marine Day is a day dedicated to teaching congressional staffers about Marine Corps history and ethos, as well as informing them about current and future warfighting capabilities. Over the course of the day, the staff members had the opportunity to visit the museum, fire live rounds from weapons, view a static display, and ride on Marine Corps aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Ty R. Littau, a staff member for Senator John Thune, fires an M240B machine gun during Marine Day on Marine Corps Base Quantico, May 15, 2015. Marine Day is a day dedicated to teaching congressional staffers about Marine Corps history and ethos, as well as informing them about current and future warfighting capabilities. Over the course of the day, the staff members had the opportunity to visit the museum, fire live rounds from weapons, view a static display, and ride on Marine Corps aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama

Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, introduces Nicole Spaid the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015.

Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, introduces Nicole Spaid the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Luna

Nicole Spaid, the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, laugh during the meal portion of the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Nicole Spaid, the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, laugh during the meal portion of the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Luna

Ellyn Dunford, the wife of the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, introduce Nicole Spaid the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid was competing against five other spouses for the overall spouse of the year.

Ellyn Dunford, the wife of the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, introduce Nicole Spaid the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid was competing against five other spouses for the overall spouse of the year.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Luna

Nicole Spaid, the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, claps as she and the other spouses of the year and previous years are recognized at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Nicole Spaid, the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, claps as she and the other spouses of the year and previous years are recognized at the 8th Annual Awards Luncheon at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, May 8, 2015. Spaid has overcome many obstacles in her life, including cancer, but has yet to stop reaching out to local spouses to encourage them to thrive.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Luna

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it leaves Port Everglades, Fla., May 10 at the conclusion of Fleet Week 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Fleet Week Port Everglades May 4-10. The purpose of Fleet Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp man the rails of the Wasp as it leaves Port Everglades, Fla., May 10 at the conclusion of Fleet Week 2015. Marines and Sailors of the MEU, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, participated in Fleet Week Port Everglades May 4-10. The purpose of Fleet Week was to showcase the strength and capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps team through tours, static displays and community relations events, and to provide the public the opportunity to meet and interact with Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard