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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is briefed on what he will see at The Basic School during a platoon in defense demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 9, 2016. He visited the base to observe Marine Corps training and speak with Marines. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is briefed on what he will see at The Basic School during a platoon in defense demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 9, 2016. He visited the base to observe Marine Corps training and speak with Marines. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zach Guess, a Marion, Ky., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion– East, lobs a volleyball toward the opposing team at a volleyball competition during the 2016 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, March 6, 2016. Over the course of the 6th annual Trials, wounded, ill, and injured Marines and veterans will compete in a variety of different events, such as archery, shooting, track and field, swimming, wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zach Guess, a Marion, Ky., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion– East, lobs a volleyball toward the opposing team at a volleyball competition during the 2016 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, March 6, 2016. Over the course of the 6th annual Trials, wounded, ill, and injured Marines and veterans will compete in a variety of different events, such as archery, shooting, track and field, swimming, wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Baumann, a Newberry, Fla., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, prepares to throw the shot during shot put practice at the Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2016. The Trials, an eight-event adaptive sports competition, is hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Marine Corps command that facilitates the integration of non-medical and medical care to wounded, ill, and injured Marines and their families. The Trials began March 2, 2016, and end March 9, 2016.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Baumann, a Newberry, Fla., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, prepares to throw the shot during shot put practice at the Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2016. The Trials, an eight-event adaptive sports competition, is hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Marine Corps command that facilitates the integration of non-medical and medical care to wounded, ill, and injured Marines and their families. The Trials began March 2, 2016, and end March 9, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Acosta

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jack Stanfield, a Martinsville, Ind., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion– East, performs the sidestroke at swim practice during the 2016 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2016. The Marine Corps Trials allows wounded, ill, and injured Marines and veterans to come together in friendly competition to build camaraderie through a variety of sporting events.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jack Stanfield, a Martinsville, Ind., native with Wounded Warrior Battalion– East, performs the sidestroke at swim practice during the 2016 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2016. The Marine Corps Trials allows wounded, ill, and injured Marines and veterans to come together in friendly competition to build camaraderie through a variety of sporting events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Parris Island to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Parris Island to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas/USMC

Tammie Ashley sits outside of the 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion kennels with her son’s former Military Working Dog, Sirius, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2016. Tammie’s son and Sirius’ former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, was killed while on patrol in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Ashley family adopted Sirius after a passing of the leash retirement ceremony.

Tammie Ashley sits outside of the 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion kennels with her son’s former Military Working Dog, Sirius, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2016. Tammie’s son and Sirius’ former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, was killed while on patrol in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Ashley family adopted Sirius after a passing of the leash retirement ceremony.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

Military Working Dog Sirius, who served with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, anxiously observes his retirement ceremony at the Ashley Kennels at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2016. Sirius was adopted by the family of his former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, who was killed while they were on patrol together in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

Military Working Dog Sirius, who served with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, anxiously observes his retirement ceremony at the Ashley Kennels at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 26, 2016. Sirius was adopted by the family of his former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, who was killed while they were on patrol together in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Military Working Dog Sirius sits near the memorial stone of his former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, outside of 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion’s Ashley Kennels at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2016, shortly after his retirement ceremony and adoption. Sirius’ former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, was killed while on patrol in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ashley’s family adopted Sirius, in keeping with the fallen Marine’s wishes.

Military Working Dog Sirius sits near the memorial stone of his former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, outside of 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion’s Ashley Kennels at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25, 2016, shortly after his retirement ceremony and adoption. Sirius’ former handler, Sgt. Joshua Ashley, was killed while on patrol in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ashley’s family adopted Sirius, in keeping with the fallen Marine’s wishes.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif

Mamie Wilson-Collins and Willie Collins pose together at an unknown location and date. Willie's story of his 21-year-enlistment will live on due to the recently published 52 page biography titled: Top, A Proud Marine: The story of Master Sgt. Willie L. Collins.

Mamie Wilson-Collins and Willie Collins pose together at an unknown location and date. Willie's story of his 21-year-enlistment will live on due to the recently published 52 page biography titled: Top, A Proud Marine: The story of Master Sgt. Willie L. Collins.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Staff Sgt. Caba presents the American flag to the daughter of the deceased during a funeral at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute.

Staff Sgt. Caba presents the American flag to the daughter of the deceased during a funeral at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, listens to his award citation being read at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, listens to his award citation being read at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016, as Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, looks on. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Major Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016, as Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry-East, looks on. Hervey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, and was recognized for extraordinary heroism for his actions on May 21, 2011, while carrying out his duties as a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley stands for a photo after receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley stands for a photo after receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Marines congratulate Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley on receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Marines congratulate Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley on receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser holds the U.S. Southern Command flag while U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly attaches a Meritorious Unit Award streamer during the change of command ceremony at SOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016. U.S. Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd is the new SOUTHCOM commander succeeding U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly.

Command Sgt. Maj. William B. Zaiser holds the U.S. Southern Command flag while U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly attaches a Meritorious Unit Award streamer during the change of command ceremony at SOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016. U.S. Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd is the new SOUTHCOM commander succeeding U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly.

Photo by Edward Hersom

U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, swears in U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell as the third senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Dec. 11, 2015. It included a ceremony honoring outgoing SEAC Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, who's scheduled to retire in April 2016 after nearly 36 years of service.

U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, swears in U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell as the third senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Dec. 11, 2015. It included a ceremony honoring outgoing SEAC Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, who's scheduled to retire in April 2016 after nearly 36 years of service.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Sgt. Ian Rivera, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is responsible for the rescue of two people, including an Army captain, during a vehicular accident that occurred on Interstate 95, Nov. 25, 2015. Rivera is a native of Virginia Beach, Va.

Sgt. Ian Rivera, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is responsible for the rescue of two people, including an Army captain, during a vehicular accident that occurred on Interstate 95, Nov. 25, 2015. Rivera is a native of Virginia Beach, Va.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez