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A F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 sits under a canopy while Marines conduct post flight checks aboard Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 9. The F-35 Lightning II is scheduled to replace several Marine aircraft in the future.

A F-35B Lightning II with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 sits under a canopy while Marines conduct post flight checks aboard Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 9. The F-35 Lightning II is scheduled to replace several Marine aircraft in the future.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Pfc. Pablo Zacari, administrative clerk with 9th Marine Corps District works on a submission to the unit diary, Oct. 6, 2014. Zacari is proud of what he does in the Marine Corps and plays a vital role in the administrative support of the district headquarters.

Pfc. Pablo Zacari, administrative clerk with 9th Marine Corps District works on a submission to the unit diary, Oct. 6, 2014. Zacari is proud of what he does in the Marine Corps and plays a vital role in the administrative support of the district headquarters.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Sgt. Dominic Sharpsteensurina, a native of Apple Valley, California, and an assault section leader with Weapons Platoon, Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, inspects his PVS-14 night vision system aboard Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2014. During his current deployment in Afghanistan, Sharpsteensurina was meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant. He is glad to be able to take part in Operation Enduring Freedom with his fellow infantrymen and become someone they can look up to.

Sgt. Dominic Sharpsteensurina, a native of Apple Valley, California, and an assault section leader with Weapons Platoon, Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, inspects his PVS-14 night vision system aboard Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2014. During his current deployment in Afghanistan, Sharpsteensurina was meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant. He is glad to be able to take part in Operation Enduring Freedom with his fellow infantrymen and become someone they can look up to.

Photo by Cpl. Cody Haas

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 work together to lift a log during the renovation of an obstacle course aboard Twentynine Palms, California Sept. 29, 2014.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 work together to lift a log during the renovation of an obstacle course aboard Twentynine Palms, California Sept. 29, 2014.

Photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo

Lance Cpl. Romen Hines, crew member, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, and Lance Cpl. Timothy Sakaida, crew member, MWSS 374, jackhammer stakes to anchor panels into the ground at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Camp Wilson, Sept. 29, 2014.

Lance Cpl. Romen Hines, crew member, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, and Lance Cpl. Timothy Sakaida, crew member, MWSS 374, jackhammer stakes to anchor panels into the ground at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Camp Wilson, Sept. 29, 2014.

Photo by Pfc. Julio McGraw

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take aim on their next target during the bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2014. The technique was one of many taught to recruits in order to prepare them for a situation without ammunition.

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take aim on their next target during the bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2014. The technique was one of many taught to recruits in order to prepare them for a situation without ammunition.

Photo by Sgt. Walter D. Marino II

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the bases mission and various support functions. While on the tour the commissioners observed some of the Marine Corps initiatives and successes in the employment of Alternative Energy Vehicles and Fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, 1st Marine Division commanding general, Col. Phil Frietze, G-3 operations officer, 1st MLG, and other leaders within the Colombian Armed Forces pose for a picture as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, 1st Marine Division commanding general, Col. Phil Frietze, G-3 operations officer, 1st MLG, and other leaders within the Colombian Armed Forces pose for a picture as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

Brigadier Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, observes a demonstration and static display of an explosive ordnance disposal robot as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Brigadier Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, observes a demonstration and static display of an explosive ordnance disposal robot as part of the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna

Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks with Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, during the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Major Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks with Brig. Gen. Leonardo Pinto Morales, commander of the 7th Division of the Colombian Army, during the Colombian Observance Exchange Program Sept. 2, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. More than thirty officers of the Colombian School of Advanced Warfighting visited 1st MLG to allow members of both the U.S. Marine Corps and Colombian Armed Forces to build an understanding of services, share best practices and strengthen camaraderie and interoperability.

Photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna

Landing support Marines, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Division watch as an MV-22 conducts an external lift of a M777A2 lightweight howitzer in support of the summer firing exercise, August 21, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The 11th Marines conducted an eight-day firing exercise where they maneuvered and fired upon multiple ranges. For two days, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer.

Landing support Marines, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Division watch as an MV-22 conducts an external lift of a M777A2 lightweight howitzer in support of the summer firing exercise, August 21, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The 11th Marines conducted an eight-day firing exercise where they maneuvered and fired upon multiple ranges. For two days, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Lance Cpl. Havier Ruiz, radio technician with 1st Maintenance Battalion competes in trap shooting during the 2014 Commanding General’s Cup Recreational Shooting Tournament Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 20, 2014. The shooting tournament will continue until Aug. 22., from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Base Skeet and Trap Range 107 near building 25167. Each has a four-member max, and a three-member minimum. Teams need to register in person at the range in order to schedule a time to compete.

Lance Cpl. Havier Ruiz, radio technician with 1st Maintenance Battalion competes in trap shooting during the 2014 Commanding General’s Cup Recreational Shooting Tournament Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 20, 2014. The shooting tournament will continue until Aug. 22., from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Base Skeet and Trap Range 107 near building 25167. Each has a four-member max, and a three-member minimum. Teams need to register in person at the range in order to schedule a time to compete.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday.

The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Cpl. Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California and towed artillery system technician with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo next to a M777 howitzer aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2014. Tango Battery has been vital to safeguarding the remaining U.S. and coalition forces in the region during 2014.

Cpl. Shane Byram, a native of Sacramento, California and towed artillery system technician with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo next to a M777 howitzer aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2014. Tango Battery has been vital to safeguarding the remaining U.S. and coalition forces in the region during 2014.

Photo by 1st Lt. Garth Langley

Lance Cpl. Rashon Burrell, an automatic rifleman with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Waterloo, Iowa, swims on his back as part of a squad competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Aug. 8, 2014. There were seven total stations the BLT Marines had to complete, which included a physical circuit course where the Marines performed squad pushups, jumping lunges and air squats. Another station challenged the Marines to answer infantry-related questions for points that helped toward their overall time. The competition started at 5 a.m., with one squad starting every twenty minutes.

Lance Cpl. Rashon Burrell, an automatic rifleman with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Waterloo, Iowa, swims on his back as part of a squad competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Aug. 8, 2014. There were seven total stations the BLT Marines had to complete, which included a physical circuit course where the Marines performed squad pushups, jumping lunges and air squats. Another station challenged the Marines to answer infantry-related questions for points that helped toward their overall time. The competition started at 5 a.m., with one squad starting every twenty minutes.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier

Lance Cpl. Hunter Freeman, top, discusses the M110 semi-automatic sniper system with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Akinori Kobayashi Aug. 5, 2014 during a visit by Japan Self-Defense Force service members to the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Foster. The JSDF members spent the day touring PMO and observing the equipment they use. Freeman is a Savannah, Georgia native and SRT entry team member with PMO, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Kobayashi is a Naha City, Okinawa, native and security guard with 83rd Air Wing, Naha Air Base.

Lance Cpl. Hunter Freeman, top, discusses the M110 semi-automatic sniper system with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Akinori Kobayashi Aug. 5, 2014 during a visit by Japan Self-Defense Force service members to the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Foster. The JSDF members spent the day touring PMO and observing the equipment they use. Freeman is a Savannah, Georgia native and SRT entry team member with PMO, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Kobayashi is a Naha City, Okinawa, native and security guard with 83rd Air Wing, Naha Air Base.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany James

Staff Sgt. Brandon Wood, the operations chief for Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 combat engineers based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., verifies targets as Cpl. Benjamin Rodriguez fires a MK 19 automatic grenade launcher, July 29,2014, at Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz. Combat engineers from MWSS-371 practiced automatic weapons training by firing the M203 grenade launcher, the M32 multiple grenade launcher, and the MK 19 automatic grenade launcher in order to better prepare for future missions.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Wood, the operations chief for Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 combat engineers based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., verifies targets as Cpl. Benjamin Rodriguez fires a MK 19 automatic grenade launcher, July 29,2014, at Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz. Combat engineers from MWSS-371 practiced automatic weapons training by firing the M203 grenade launcher, the M32 multiple grenade launcher, and the MK 19 automatic grenade launcher in order to better prepare for future missions.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan King