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U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kristen Mehulk, assigned to the Firehawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85), watches an SH-60H Seahawk prepare for takeoff from Rockhampton Airport. The Firehawks will provide aerial support to Exercise Talisman Saber 2013. The biennial exercise enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian forces in support of future combined operations, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/RELEASED)

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kristen Mehulk, assigned to the Firehawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85), watches an SH-60H Seahawk prepare for takeoff from Rockhampton Airport. The Firehawks will provide aerial support to Exercise Talisman Saber 2013. The biennial exercise enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian forces in support of future combined operations, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. James Gulliver

4th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Terence D. Trenchard, awards Major James W. Birchfield, III the Meritorious Service Medal for a successful tour as commanding officer of Recruiting Station Frederick, June 28, during the change of command ceremony. Maj. Paul Bock assumed the duties as the commanding officer of RS Frederick.

4th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Terence D. Trenchard, awards Major James W. Birchfield, III the Meritorious Service Medal for a successful tour as commanding officer of Recruiting Station Frederick, June 28, during the change of command ceremony. Maj. Paul Bock assumed the duties as the commanding officer of RS Frederick.

Photo by Sgt. Amber Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Marek, an advisor assigned to the Afghan National Civil Order Police Kandak 1, observes his targets during a live fire shooting package on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 8, 2013. The Marines conducted the training to prepare them for situations they may encounter while conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Marek, an advisor assigned to the Afghan National Civil Order Police Kandak 1, observes his targets during a live fire shooting package on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 8, 2013. The Marines conducted the training to prepare them for situations they may encounter while conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe

Lance Cpl. Dakota Robinson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and native of Springtown, Texas, prepares to be lowered into the confined-space trainer to search for a casualty at the Center for National Response in Gallagher, W.V., May 30, 2013. A group of 10 Marines and a corpsman from the 22nd MEU completed the 10-day course, which also covered rope rescues and rescue tactics in collapsed structures, May 30 in preparation for the unit’s deployment early next year. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James/released)

Lance Cpl. Dakota Robinson, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and native of Springtown, Texas, prepares to be lowered into the confined-space trainer to search for a casualty at the Center for National Response in Gallagher, W.V., May 30, 2013. A group of 10 Marines and a corpsman from the 22nd MEU completed the 10-day course, which also covered rope rescues and rescue tactics in collapsed structures, May 30 in preparation for the unit’s deployment early next year. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ty Stricklin, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit corpsman and native of Hurricane, W.V., practices cutting through steel sheets with a blow torch during collapsed-structure rescue training at the Center for National Response in Gallagher, W.V., May 29, 2013. Stricklin and 10 22nd MEU Marines completed the 10-day course, which also covered rope rescues and rescue tactics in confined spaces, May 30 in preparation for the unit’s deployment early next year. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James/released)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ty Stricklin, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit corpsman and native of Hurricane, W.V., practices cutting through steel sheets with a blow torch during collapsed-structure rescue training at the Center for National Response in Gallagher, W.V., May 29, 2013. Stricklin and 10 22nd MEU Marines completed the 10-day course, which also covered rope rescues and rescue tactics in confined spaces, May 30 in preparation for the unit’s deployment early next year. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James

The 35th commandant and first lady of the Marine Corps, General and Mrs. James F. Amos, stand aboard the historical HMS Victory battleship in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, on May 23, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant and first lady of the Marine Corps, General and Mrs. James F. Amos, stand aboard the historical HMS Victory battleship in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, on May 23, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, participates in the Royal Marine Green Baret presentation in Dewerstone Car Park, Plymouth, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, participates in the Royal Marine Green Baret presentation in Dewerstone Car Park, Plymouth, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, addresses the newest Royal Marines during the Royal Marine Green Baret presentation in Dewerstone Car Park, Plymouth, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, addresses the newest Royal Marines during the Royal Marine Green Baret presentation in Dewerstone Car Park, Plymouth, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., instructs a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando on fundamentals of combat marksmanship in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 22, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were recently in Senegal working with Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations. The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response.

Sgt. James Jones, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Napa, Calif., instructs a Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando on fundamentals of combat marksmanship in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 22, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were recently in Senegal working with Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations. The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Norris

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the Marine Corps Aviation Association Dinner as the Guest of Honor and speaker at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, May 18, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the Marine Corps Aviation Association Dinner as the Guest of Honor and speaker at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, May 18, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

From left, Sgt. Justin Mason, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clint Hunt, and Sgt. James Armstrong stand with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Paddle after winning a multi-station race during the safety fair and field meet held at Lake O’Neill Recreational Area here May 17. Mason is an administration chief, Hunt is the officer-in-charge, and Armstrong is a motor transportation mechanic, with the squadron here.

From left, Sgt. Justin Mason, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Clint Hunt, and Sgt. James Armstrong stand with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Paddle after winning a multi-station race during the safety fair and field meet held at Lake O’Neill Recreational Area here May 17. Mason is an administration chief, Hunt is the officer-in-charge, and Armstrong is a motor transportation mechanic, with the squadron here.

Photo by Cpl. Derrick K. Irions

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos was in attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. The Games aim to encourage wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to focus on their abilities and to find new avenues to thrive. The fourth annual Warrior Games will be held at the Olympic Training Center and Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 10-16. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos was in attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. The Games aim to encourage wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to focus on their abilities and to find new avenues to thrive. The fourth annual Warrior Games will be held at the Olympic Training Center and Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 10-16. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, visited the Marine competitors at the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, visited the Marine competitors at the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, visited with families before the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. The fourth annual Warrior Games will be held at the Olympic Training Center and Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 10-16. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, visited with families before the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. The fourth annual Warrior Games will be held at the Olympic Training Center and Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 10-16. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends and participates in Marine Corps General John Allen's retirement ceremony held at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., April 29, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, attends and participates in Marine Corps General John Allen's retirement ceremony held at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., April 29, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans)(RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the former commander of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, pauses a patrol to check their position during helicopter-borne operations here, May 27, 2012. Middendorf, a native of Rochester, Minn., was selected by Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, to receive the 2012 Lt. Col. William G. Leftwich Jr. Trophy for Outstanding Leadership. Leftwich, a Navy Cross recipient, died in 1970 when his helicopter crashed in Vietnam, where he was commanding the Marines and sailors of 1st Reconnaissance Bn. Middendorf is currently the commander of Headquarters and Service Co., 5th Marines.

U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the former commander of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, pauses a patrol to check their position during helicopter-borne operations here, May 27, 2012. Middendorf, a native of Rochester, Minn., was selected by Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, to receive the 2012 Lt. Col. William G. Leftwich Jr. Trophy for Outstanding Leadership. Leftwich, a Navy Cross recipient, died in 1970 when his helicopter crashed in Vietnam, where he was commanding the Marines and sailors of 1st Reconnaissance Bn. Middendorf is currently the commander of Headquarters and Service Co., 5th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo