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Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, awards the Navy Cross to Chief Petty Officer Justin A. Wilson, a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman, with 1st MSOB aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Nov. 25, 2014. The Navy Cross is the second highest valor award, second to the Medal of Honor, and must be approved by the Secretary of the Navy before being awarded (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, awards the Navy Cross to Chief Petty Officer Justin A. Wilson, a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman, with 1st MSOB aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Nov. 25, 2014. The Navy Cross is the second highest valor award, second to the Medal of Honor, and must be approved by the Secretary of the Navy before being awarded (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Achtemeier

Lance Cpl. Austin Nelson, front, races, Sgt. Joshua Houck to reassemble a MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher Nov. 14 while participating in the weapons relay during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The weapons relay tested teams of Marines to disassemble and reassemble six weapons ranging from the smallest, M9A1 9 mm service pistol, and progressing to the largest, MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Nelson is from West Jordan, Utah, and a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Houck is from Rochester, New York, and a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, currently assigned to 4th Marines.

Lance Cpl. Austin Nelson, front, races, Sgt. Joshua Houck to reassemble a MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher Nov. 14 while participating in the weapons relay during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The weapons relay tested teams of Marines to disassemble and reassemble six weapons ranging from the smallest, M9A1 9 mm service pistol, and progressing to the largest, MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Nelson is from West Jordan, Utah, and a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Houck is from Rochester, New York, and a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, currently assigned to 4th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for one more repetition at the pull up challenge Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. “Some of the stuff we did today had ties to our normal training but a lot of it was fun and enjoyable,” said Martin. “Our schedule out here is hectic with a lot of moving parts and not much time in any one place. Today was a good way to boost the morale of the guys and prepare us for a mentally, physically psychologically long, yet chronologically short deployment.” Martin is a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for one more repetition at the pull up challenge Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. “Some of the stuff we did today had ties to our normal training but a lot of it was fun and enjoyable,” said Martin. “Our schedule out here is hectic with a lot of moving parts and not much time in any one place. Today was a good way to boost the morale of the guys and prepare us for a mentally, physically psychologically long, yet chronologically short deployment.” Martin is a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Col. David L. Odom, right, runs with Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields leading 4th Marine Regiment during the motivational run Nov. 14 as the initial event of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Marines from Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejuene, Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Camp Schwab all participated in the commanders’ cup. Fields, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, is the sergeant major for 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom, from Hartsville, South Carolina, is the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

Col. David L. Odom, right, runs with Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields leading 4th Marine Regiment during the motivational run Nov. 14 as the initial event of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Marines from Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejuene, Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Camp Schwab all participated in the commanders’ cup. Fields, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, is the sergeant major for 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom, from Hartsville, South Carolina, is the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

A Marine connects with a arching pitch while playing softball Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. David L. Odom. The Marines are from various units with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom is from Hartsville, South Carolina, and the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

A Marine connects with a arching pitch while playing softball Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. David L. Odom. The Marines are from various units with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom is from Hartsville, South Carolina, and the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment struggle to defeat their opponents in a tug-of-war Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The winning unit was 1st Bn., 1st Marines. There will be added to the cup and it will be showcased in their command building on Camp Hansen until the next competition. The Marines are currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment struggle to defeat their opponents in a tug-of-war Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The winning unit was 1st Bn., 1st Marines. There will be added to the cup and it will be showcased in their command building on Camp Hansen until the next competition. The Marines are currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields judges the championship tug-of-war match between 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. The Marines were challenged in nine events throughout the day. The crowd cheered as 1st Marines pulled their way to victory in tug-of-war and also claimed the commanders’ cup. The Marines are with various units from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fields, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, is the sergeant major of 4th Marines.

Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields judges the championship tug-of-war match between 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. The Marines were challenged in nine events throughout the day. The crowd cheered as 1st Marines pulled their way to victory in tug-of-war and also claimed the commanders’ cup. The Marines are with various units from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fields, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, is the sergeant major of 4th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Two Marines compete in a sumo wrestling match Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. David L. Odom. The Marines are from various units with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom is from Hartsville, South Carolina, and the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

Two Marines compete in a sumo wrestling match Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. David L. Odom. The Marines are from various units with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom is from Hartsville, South Carolina, and the commanding officer of 4th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Pfc. Joshua Facenbaker, right, flips a 7-ton truck tire with Lance Cpl. Colin Osler Nov.14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The Shanghai Cup pitted three unit deployment program battalions and Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, against each other in nine events. October marked the first year that 4th Marines has had three full battalions under its command since its reactivation in 1951. Facenbaker, from Malvern, Ohio, is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Osler, from Marlton, New Jersey, is a machine-gunner with 2nd Bn.

Pfc. Joshua Facenbaker, right, flips a 7-ton truck tire with Lance Cpl. Colin Osler Nov.14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The Shanghai Cup pitted three unit deployment program battalions and Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, against each other in nine events. October marked the first year that 4th Marines has had three full battalions under its command since its reactivation in 1951. Facenbaker, from Malvern, Ohio, is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Osler, from Marlton, New Jersey, is a machine-gunner with 2nd Bn.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Sgt. Joshua Houck, from Rochester, New York, disassembles a M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun Nov. 14 as part of the weapons relay event of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The weapons relay tested teams of Marines to disassemble and reassemble six weapons ranging from the smallest, M9A1 9 mm service pistol, and progressing to the largest, MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Houck is a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Sgt. Joshua Houck, from Rochester, New York, disassembles a M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun Nov. 14 as part of the weapons relay event of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The weapons relay tested teams of Marines to disassemble and reassemble six weapons ranging from the smallest, M9A1 9 mm service pistol, and progressing to the largest, MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Houck is a machine-gunner with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

Lance Cpl. Ronald Hinson from Heath Springs, South Carolina, competes in the push up challenge portion of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup Nov. 14 at Camp Schwab. The meet tested the Marines in nine categories, ranging from fun events like softball and sumo wrestling to pull-up and push-up competitions. Every event was performed in a team setting further reinforcing camaraderie and cohesion. Hinson is a cyber-network operator with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Lance Cpl. Ronald Hinson from Heath Springs, South Carolina, competes in the push up challenge portion of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup Nov. 14 at Camp Schwab. The meet tested the Marines in nine categories, ranging from fun events like softball and sumo wrestling to pull-up and push-up competitions. Every event was performed in a team setting further reinforcing camaraderie and cohesion. Hinson is a cyber-network operator with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Himes

The Marine Corps sitting volleyball team celebrates their championship win after the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. The Marine Corps team took home the trophy winning the second match 25 to 23. The tournament was just one of many activities, which took place throughout the month. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month.

The Marine Corps sitting volleyball team celebrates their championship win after the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. The Marine Corps team took home the trophy winning the second match 25 to 23. The tournament was just one of many activities, which took place throughout the month. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Keenan

Marines cheer on their teammates during a pugil stick bout Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The pugil stick competition served as the main event of the field meet, which drew a lot of excitement from a loud crowd. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Marines cheer on their teammates during a pugil stick bout Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The pugil stick competition served as the main event of the field meet, which drew a lot of excitement from a loud crowd. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

Captain Derek Herrera, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, renders a salute as the national anthem is played during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Captain Derek Herrera, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, renders a salute as the national anthem is played during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado

Captain Derek Herrera, right, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, is presented the Bronze Star Medal by Lt. Col. John J. Lynch, center, commanding officer, 1st MSOB during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Captain Derek Herrera, right, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, is presented the Bronze Star Medal by Lt. Col. John J. Lynch, center, commanding officer, 1st MSOB during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado

Captain Derek Herrera, right, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, addresses family, friends and guests during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Captain Derek Herrera, right, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, addresses family, friends and guests during a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado

Captain Derek Herrera, left, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, is accompanied by his wife, Maura, after a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Captain Derek Herrera, left, a special operations officer with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, is accompanied by his wife, Maura, after a retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21. Herrera medically retired from the Marine Corps after eight years of service. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for heroism for his actions in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a security patrol during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel rehearsal drill in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 25, 2014. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC serve as an expeditionary, crisis-response force tasked with supporting operations, contingencies and security cooperation in Marine Corps Forces Central Command and CENTCOM.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a security patrol during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel rehearsal drill in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 25, 2014. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-CC serve as an expeditionary, crisis-response force tasked with supporting operations, contingencies and security cooperation in Marine Corps Forces Central Command and CENTCOM.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Skyler Treverrow

Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing unit cohesion and camaraderie. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing unit cohesion and camaraderie. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

Marines work together to flip 7-ton truck tires Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The friendly competition between the battalion’s three companies brought Marines together to pair off in a test of physical skill, strength, and endurance. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Marines work together to flip 7-ton truck tires Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The friendly competition between the battalion’s three companies brought Marines together to pair off in a test of physical skill, strength, and endurance. The Marines are with 3rd Intel. Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech