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Marine students undergoing the Martial Arts Instructor Course review course material following a training session at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location.

Marine students undergoing the Martial Arts Instructor Course review course material following a training session at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

The Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward guidon is retired during the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5TH MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

The Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward guidon is retired during the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5TH MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commanding general of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Sgt. Maj. Clifford W. Wiggins, sergeant major of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Steven D. Mills, chaplain of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stand during the playing of the Marines Hymn at the 5th MEB activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. The unit, formerly known as Command Element Marine Corps Forces Command, Central Command Forward, was re-designated as the 5th MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commanding general of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Sgt. Maj. Clifford W. Wiggins, sergeant major of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Steven D. Mills, chaplain of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stand during the playing of the Marines Hymn at the 5th MEB activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. The unit, formerly known as Command Element Marine Corps Forces Command, Central Command Forward, was re-designated as the 5th MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commanding general 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, second from left, and Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, sergeant major 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, third from left, salute the colors during the unit's activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. The unit formerly known as Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5th MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commanding general 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, second from left, and Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, sergeant major 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, third from left, salute the colors during the unit's activation ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. The unit formerly known as Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5th MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford W. Wiggins, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade sergeant major , second from right, and Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade commanding general, far right, both with the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade unfurl the unit colors during the activation ceremony of the 5th MEB at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5TH MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford W. Wiggins, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade sergeant major , second from right, and Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade commanding general, far right, both with the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade unfurl the unit colors during the activation ceremony of the 5th MEB at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 15, 2015. Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward was re-designated as the 5TH MEB to more accurately reflect Marine Corps organizational doctrine, and will continue to provide a forward-deployed headquarters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a bi-lateral training exercise in Southwest Asia on Sept. 17, 2015. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine air-ground task force capable of engaging with regional partners and maintaining regional security.

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a bi-lateral training exercise in Southwest Asia on Sept. 17, 2015. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine air-ground task force capable of engaging with regional partners and maintaining regional security.

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nick Bardsley parachutes out of a UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Sept. 16, 2015. Bardsley is a point man with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment. Elements of the 15th MEU are conducting bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) and French paratroopers in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nick Bardsley parachutes out of a UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti on Sept. 16, 2015. Bardsley is a point man with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment. Elements of the 15th MEU are conducting bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) and French paratroopers in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted a raid demonstration in a simulated town and practiced the proper procedures of apprehending detainees during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines were transported to shore in amphibious assault vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted a raid demonstration in a simulated town and practiced the proper procedures of apprehending detainees during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines were transported to shore in amphibious assault vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to jump off a riverine command boat and swim ashore during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify any obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main amphibious landing.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to jump off a riverine command boat and swim ashore during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify any obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main amphibious landing.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, reconnoiter the beach during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach using riverine command boats and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify any obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main landing.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, reconnoiter the beach during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach using riverine command boats and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify any obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main landing.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver up the beach during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach using riverine command boats and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main amphibious landing.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver up the beach during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines inserted close to the beach using riverine command boats and swam ashore to conduct a beach reconnaissance with the mission to identify obstacles or enemy that may interfere with the main amphibious landing.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, reconnoiter the beach as Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., maneuvers ashore during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The amphibious assault vehicles transported infantrymen with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. to shore after disembarking the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., provided additional security.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, reconnoiter the beach as Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., maneuvers ashore during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The amphibious assault vehicles transported infantrymen with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. to shore after disembarking the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., provided additional security.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, run to assault a “combat town” after exiting an amphibious assault vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The AAVs transported infantrymen with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, to shore after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, run to assault a “combat town” after exiting an amphibious assault vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div., during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The AAVs transported infantrymen with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, to shore after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted a raid demonstration in a simulated town and practiced the proper procedures of apprehending detainees during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines were transported to shore in amphibious assault vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted a raid demonstration in a simulated town and practiced the proper procedures of apprehending detainees during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The Marines were transported to shore in amphibious assault vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, after exiting the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion provided additional security.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines and light armored vehicles with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, are transported to shore by Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines to the objective area while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct the raid demonstration.

Marines and light armored vehicles with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, are transported to shore by Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines to the objective area while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct the raid demonstration.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver their light armored vehicles off Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines from the USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div. to assault their objective.

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver their light armored vehicles off Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines from the USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div. to assault their objective.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver their light armored vehicles off Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines from the USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div. to assault their objective.

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, maneuver their light armored vehicles off Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) from the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, during an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015. The LCACs transported the LAVs and Marines from the USS New Orleans (LDP 18) while Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Mar. Div. used amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Mar. Div. to assault their objective.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis

Young boys fill a water jug while U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, distribute water to local civilians during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 19, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and CLB 31, 31st MEU, assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3.

Young boys fill a water jug while U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, distribute water to local civilians during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 19, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and CLB 31, 31st MEU, assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bekkala

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Riley Remoket, with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills a water bull at a water distribution site during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 19, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and CLB 31, 31st MEU, assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Riley Remoket, with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills a water bull at a water distribution site during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 19, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and CLB 31, 31st MEU, assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

An assault amphibious vehicle carrying Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, travel to an objective point during a scenario-based event during Large Scale Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 16, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British Exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces.

An assault amphibious vehicle carrying Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, travel to an objective point during a scenario-based event during Large Scale Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 16, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British Exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye