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Marines with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle before conducting a mechanized raid exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 16. Marines with Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, trained the Marines of the 26th MEU in mechanized raid operations for two weeks in October.

Marines with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle before conducting a mechanized raid exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 16. Marines with Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, trained the Marines of the 26th MEU in mechanized raid operations for two weeks in October.

Photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard

Gunnery Sgt. Jesus M. Melendrez, the operations chief for Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses in front of the CLR-25 Top Performers panel aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 18, 2012. Melendrez dedicates most of his evenings and weekends to coaching youth sports at the base, and he has earned a reputation as an outstanding youth mentor within his unit.

Gunnery Sgt. Jesus M. Melendrez, the operations chief for Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses in front of the CLR-25 Top Performers panel aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 18, 2012. Melendrez dedicates most of his evenings and weekends to coaching youth sports at the base, and he has earned a reputation as an outstanding youth mentor within his unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, addresses college students during the Scholars’ Luncheon at the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 13. Speaking to more than 1,000 students at the luncheon, Salinas emphasized the importance of education, reminding them to never take for granted the opportunities afforded to them.

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, addresses college students during the Scholars’ Luncheon at the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 13. Speaking to more than 1,000 students at the luncheon, Salinas emphasized the importance of education, reminding them to never take for granted the opportunities afforded to them.

Photo by RedHorizontalDivider

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, presents a United States Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Miguez Sanchez, the University of California – Irvine MAES chapter president, during the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 13. Sanchez was recognized for his performance in the leadership role at the University of California – Irvine, which included organizing the trip to the MAES Symposium for his entire chapter.

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, presents a United States Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Miguez Sanchez, the University of California – Irvine MAES chapter president, during the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 13. Sanchez was recognized for his performance in the leadership role at the University of California – Irvine, which included organizing the trip to the MAES Symposium for his entire chapter.

Photo by RedHorizontalDivider

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division (left) and Master Sgt. Mark McArthur , diversity chief, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (center), speak to college students at the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium’s Speed Networking Breakfast at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 12. During the Speed Networking Breakfast, Marines had the opportunity to speak directly with multiple groups of students.

Major Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division (left) and Master Sgt. Mark McArthur , diversity chief, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (center), speak to college students at the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium’s Speed Networking Breakfast at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 12. During the Speed Networking Breakfast, Marines had the opportunity to speak directly with multiple groups of students.

Photo by Cpl Shannon E. McMillan

Captain Albert N. Medina, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, speaks to students during the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 12. In addition to educating students on missions of and opportunities in the Marine Corps, Medina provided an ethics workshop.

Captain Albert N. Medina, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, speaks to students during the 2012 MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering Symposium at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, Oct. 12. In addition to educating students on missions of and opportunities in the Marine Corps, Medina provided an ethics workshop.

Photo by Cpl Shannon E. McMillan

Nearly 90 family members, veterans and guests gathered on the grounds at the Portsmouth Historical Society, Oct. 23, for the 29th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing.

Nearly 90 family members, veterans and guests gathered on the grounds at the Portsmouth Historical Society, Oct. 23, for the 29th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing.

Photo by Pfc. Jacob A. Singsank

Brig. Gen. Ahmed Nilam, highest-ranking Marine in the Maldivian National Defense Force, presents a plaque to Brig. Gen Richard L. Simcock, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during a ceremony here Oct. 17, following the conclusion of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

Brig. Gen. Ahmed Nilam, highest-ranking Marine in the Maldivian National Defense Force, presents a plaque to Brig. Gen Richard L. Simcock, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during a ceremony here Oct. 17, following the conclusion of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, congratulates a Maldivian Marine and hands him a certificate here Oct. 17, during the closing ceremony for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, congratulates a Maldivian Marine and hands him a certificate here Oct. 17, during the closing ceremony for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

The audience stands for the playing of the Maldivian and American national anthems here Oct. 17, during the closing ceremony for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

The audience stands for the playing of the Maldivian and American national anthems here Oct. 17, during the closing ceremony for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force, focusing on general military skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

A Marine checks out her cover in a mirror. Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a survey to find out what female Marines think about new dress and service covers or caps.

A Marine checks out her cover in a mirror. Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting a survey to find out what female Marines think about new dress and service covers or caps.

Photo by Pfc. Jerrick Griffin

A Maldivian Marine leads his fire team through the bushes here Oct. 16, during the final raid for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

A Maldivian Marine leads his fire team through the bushes here Oct. 16, during the final raid for Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

A fire team of Maldivian Marines conduct a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

A fire team of Maldivian Marines conduct a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

A group of Maldivian and U.S. Marines communicate how they will make it to their objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

A group of Maldivian and U.S. Marines communicate how they will make it to their objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

Sgt. Sergio Zacarias, a squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, carries an "injured" Marine out of harm's way during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Sgt. Sergio Zacarias, a squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, carries an "injured" Marine out of harm's way during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

Lance Cpl. Clayton Climer, rifleman, and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ludwig, platoon sergeant, both with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, call in a "9-line" medical evacuation request (MEDEVAC) during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Lance Cpl. Clayton Climer, rifleman, and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ludwig, platoon sergeant, both with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, call in a "9-line" medical evacuation request (MEDEVAC) during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

U.S. Marines make their way to their objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

U.S. Marines make their way to their objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

A Maldivian Marine moves forward to attack his objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

A Maldivian Marine moves forward to attack his objective during a raid here Oct. 16 as part of Exercise Coconut Grove 2012. The exercise is a bilateral training event conducted bi-annually between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Maldivian National Defense Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descends from a 60-foot rappel tower Oct. 19 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Rappeling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system.

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descends from a 60-foot rappel tower Oct. 19 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Rappeling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lanessa Arthur

A recruit of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descends from a 60-foot rappel tower Oct. 19 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Rappeling is a controlled descent from a great height using ropes and a harness as a pulley system. Recruits gain confidence and overcome fear as they learn to trust their ability to correctly rappel and trust their gear.

A recruit of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descends from a 60-foot rappel tower Oct. 19 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Rappeling is a controlled descent from a great height using ropes and a harness as a pulley system. Recruits gain confidence and overcome fear as they learn to trust their ability to correctly rappel and trust their gear.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lanessa Arthur