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Marines conduct a field user evaluation for the Identity Dominance System-Marine Corps, or IDS-MC, in Dahlgren, Virginia. In September, Marine Corps Systems Command completed fielding of the IDS-MC, which is a new biometrics system to help deployed Marines identify and track the movement of individuals encountered on the battlefield, conduct entry control point operations, and determine who is a friend or foe.

Marines conduct a field user evaluation for the Identity Dominance System-Marine Corps, or IDS-MC, in Dahlgren, Virginia. In September, Marine Corps Systems Command completed fielding of the IDS-MC, which is a new biometrics system to help deployed Marines identify and track the movement of individuals encountered on the battlefield, conduct entry control point operations, and determine who is a friend or foe.

Photo by Monique Randolph

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carmen Christman, a logistics mobility chief with the USS Essex, gives instructions to Marines and Sailors about embarking procedures during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carmen Christman, a logistics mobility chief with the USS Essex, gives instructions to Marines and Sailors about embarking procedures during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carmen Christman, right, a logistics mobility chief with the USS Essex, and Lance Cpl. Angela Chang, an embark specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, review flight plans aboard the Essex during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carmen Christman, right, a logistics mobility chief with the USS Essex, and Lance Cpl. Angela Chang, an embark specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, review flight plans aboard the Essex during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote

A Marine looks through first person view goggles connected to a, small unmanned aerial system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 27, 2017. Marines performed a practical application to test the systems’ operation as well as the performance of the new craft in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

A Marine looks through first person view goggles connected to a, small unmanned aerial system at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 27, 2017. Marines performed a practical application to test the systems’ operation as well as the performance of the new craft in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Cooper

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft to cruise missiles and tactical-ballistic missiles. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28.

Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

An AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 311, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, signals to flight deck personnel during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard March 9, 2017. Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU embarked aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group, as part of their annual spring patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU, embarked on the amphibious ships of the Expeditionary Strike Group 7, has the capability to respond to any crisis or contingency at a moment’s notice.

An AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 311, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, signals to flight deck personnel during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard March 9, 2017. Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU embarked aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group, as part of their annual spring patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU, embarked on the amphibious ships of the Expeditionary Strike Group 7, has the capability to respond to any crisis or contingency at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards

(Left to Right) Arizona State Senator and Supervisor-elect, Lynne Pancrazi, City of Yuma Mayor, Douglas J. Nicholls, Maj. Gen. commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, John J. Broadmeadow, executive vice president and chief operation officer of Arizona Public Service (APS), Mr. Mark A. Schiavoni, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, Col. Ricardo Martinez, cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the opening of the microgrid site during the APS ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at MCAS Yuma, Ariz.The microgrid project is a partnership between APS and MCAS Yuma that will provide 100 percent energy coverage base-wide, mitigate external electrical grid failures, and provide enough backup power to cover the base’s current and projected energy requirements.

(Left to Right) Arizona State Senator and Supervisor-elect, Lynne Pancrazi, City of Yuma Mayor, Douglas J. Nicholls, Maj. Gen. commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, John J. Broadmeadow, executive vice president and chief operation officer of Arizona Public Service (APS), Mr. Mark A. Schiavoni, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, Col. Ricardo Martinez, cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the opening of the microgrid site during the APS ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at MCAS Yuma, Ariz.The microgrid project is a partnership between APS and MCAS Yuma that will provide 100 percent energy coverage base-wide, mitigate external electrical grid failures, and provide enough backup power to cover the base’s current and projected energy requirements.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marine Cpl. Raymond Spencer a team leader with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, prepares to depart the Afghan Uniform Police station during Operation Eagle in Delaram city, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2013. Spencer was part of the security force detail for the 4th Brigade, 215th Corps Brigade Advisor Team that was conducting Operation Eagle, an Afghan-led clearing operation.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Raymond Spencer a team leader with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, prepares to depart the Afghan Uniform Police station during Operation Eagle in Delaram city, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2013. Spencer was part of the security force detail for the 4th Brigade, 215th Corps Brigade Advisor Team that was conducting Operation Eagle, an Afghan-led clearing operation.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe

Marines with Infantry Officer Course conduct lane training at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. This exercise is the IOC students’ last training event before graduation.

Marines with Infantry Officer Course conduct lane training at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. This exercise is the IOC students’ last training event before graduation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Clayton

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 166 inserts Marines with Infantry Officer’s Course at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 23, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 166 inserts Marines with Infantry Officer’s Course at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 23, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Clayton

A student with Infantry Officer Course speaks to role-players at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

A student with Infantry Officer Course speaks to role-players at Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Clayton

An AH-1Z Super Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron flies over Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 23, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

An AH-1Z Super Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron flies over Range 220, the Combat Center’s largest military operations on urbanized terrain facility, Sept. 23, 2016, as part of Exercise Talon Reach. Officers awaiting training at Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School and Marine Corps Intelligence School also participated in the exercise, for the first time, to create a mutually beneficial learning environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Clayton

A U.S. Marine Corps student with infantry officers course utilizes a tablet for tactical communications during exercise Talon Reach near Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2016. This evolution provided IOC students exposure to Marine Air Ground Task Force mission planning and execution through the conduct of a long-range, non-combatant, evacuation exercise that extended to both the Combat Center at 29 Palms, Calf. and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. IOC students coordinated with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One instructors to conduct the command operations center activities, test communications and utilize innovative technologies.

A U.S. Marine Corps student with infantry officers course utilizes a tablet for tactical communications during exercise Talon Reach near Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2016. This evolution provided IOC students exposure to Marine Air Ground Task Force mission planning and execution through the conduct of a long-range, non-combatant, evacuation exercise that extended to both the Combat Center at 29 Palms, Calf. and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. IOC students coordinated with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One instructors to conduct the command operations center activities, test communications and utilize innovative technologies.

Photo by Cpl. AaronJames Vinculado

Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations, discusses national defense issues during the Naval Integration panel hosted in the Gaylord National Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland, May 16, 2016, as part of the Navy League of the United States Sea, Air, Space Exposition. The panel also discussed what new products the military is looking for from different attending industries.

Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations, discusses national defense issues during the Naval Integration panel hosted in the Gaylord National Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland, May 16, 2016, as part of the Navy League of the United States Sea, Air, Space Exposition. The panel also discussed what new products the military is looking for from different attending industries.

Photo by Sgt. Cuong Le

Military leaders discuss future warfighting concepts during the Naval Integration for the 21st Century panel at National Harbor, Maryland, May 16, 2016, as part of the Navy League of the United States Sea, Air, Space Exposition. Seated (left-right) are Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, deputy commandant for Installation and Logistics; Rear Adm. Thomas Shannon commander, Military Sealift Command; Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations; Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation; Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, director, Navy Staff, and the moderator for the event, Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration.

Military leaders discuss future warfighting concepts during the Naval Integration for the 21st Century panel at National Harbor, Maryland, May 16, 2016, as part of the Navy League of the United States Sea, Air, Space Exposition. Seated (left-right) are Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, deputy commandant for Installation and Logistics; Rear Adm. Thomas Shannon commander, Military Sealift Command; Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations; Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, deputy commandant for Aviation; Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, director, Navy Staff, and the moderator for the event, Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration.

Photo by Sgt. Cuong Le

The Marine Corps’ first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, May 7, 2016. The K-MAX will be added to MCAS Yuma's already vast collection of military air assets, and will utilize the station’s ranges to strengthen training, testing and operations across the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps’ first two Kaman K-MAX Helicopters arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, May 7, 2016. The K-MAX will be added to MCAS Yuma's already vast collection of military air assets, and will utilize the station’s ranges to strengthen training, testing and operations across the Marine Corps.

Photo by Pfc. George Melendez