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Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, administers the oath of enlistment to Sgt. Dominic Sharpsteensurina, an assault section leader with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, following his meritorious promotion ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos meritoriously promoted Sharpsteensurina, a native of Minneapolis, to the rank of sergeant during his final visit to Helmand province.

Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, administers the oath of enlistment to Sgt. Dominic Sharpsteensurina, an assault section leader with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, following his meritorious promotion ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos meritoriously promoted Sharpsteensurina, a native of Minneapolis, to the rank of sergeant during his final visit to Helmand province.

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Jackson

General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett visited Marines and sailors serving with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan in Helmand province for the final time, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.

General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Barrett visited Marines and sailors serving with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan in Helmand province for the final time, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Jackson

Alumni from Company H, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division who fought in the Vietnam War gather in the 5th Marines Memorial Garden aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on August 7, 2014. The veteran’s visit included a wreath laying ceremony at the Garden in respect to Operation Enduring Freedom.

Alumni from Company H, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division who fought in the Vietnam War gather in the 5th Marines Memorial Garden aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on August 7, 2014. The veteran’s visit included a wreath laying ceremony at the Garden in respect to Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenna Loofe

Marines from across the Corps work with Emmy award-winning director Nocolai Fugslig to gather film for the new Marine Corps recruiting commercials July 28-Aug. 4, 2014. The commercials took place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Marines from across the Corps work with Emmy award-winning director Nocolai Fugslig to gather film for the new Marine Corps recruiting commercials July 28-Aug. 4, 2014. The commercials took place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Photo by Cpl. Jericho W. Crutcher

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico fire rounds with M16A4 service rifles during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The biathlon honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, before the executive order passed and signed in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman ended segregation in the armed services.

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico fire rounds with M16A4 service rifles during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The biathlon honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, before the executive order passed and signed in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman ended segregation in the armed services.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Keenan

Ronald S. Coleman, a retired Marine lieutenant general, presents Richard H. Walker, a retired Marine gunnery sergeant trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson formerly known as Montford Point, a medal during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014.

Ronald S. Coleman, a retired Marine lieutenant general, presents Richard H. Walker, a retired Marine gunnery sergeant trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson formerly known as Montford Point, a medal during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014.

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

Gunnery Sgt. Richard H. Walker, a retired Marine trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, speaks on behalf of the Montford Point Marine Association to the competitors of the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The event honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, as well as promoted camaraderie and teamwork between the competitors.

Gunnery Sgt. Richard H. Walker, a retired Marine trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, speaks on behalf of the Montford Point Marine Association to the competitors of the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The event honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, as well as promoted camaraderie and teamwork between the competitors.

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

A Marine rifle detail with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion shoots a volley of three rounds in honor of three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 8, 2014. The service was held to honor Staff Sgt. David H. Stewart, a combat engineer, platoon sergeant and native of Stafford, Virginia; Cpl. Brandon J. Garabrant, a combat engineer and native of Peterborough, New Hampshire; and Cpl. Adam F. Wolff, a combat engineer and native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all Marines serving with 3rd Platoon, Route Clearance Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 20, 2014.

A Marine rifle detail with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion shoots a volley of three rounds in honor of three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 8, 2014. The service was held to honor Staff Sgt. David H. Stewart, a combat engineer, platoon sergeant and native of Stafford, Virginia; Cpl. Brandon J. Garabrant, a combat engineer and native of Peterborough, New Hampshire; and Cpl. Adam F. Wolff, a combat engineer and native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all Marines serving with 3rd Platoon, Route Clearance Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 20, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

The colors of Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) are lowered during a flag folding ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 1, 2014. MCLC (Fwd) merged with Redeployment and Retrograde in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group to more efficiently work to redeploy the Corps from Afghanistan.

The colors of Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) are lowered during a flag folding ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 1, 2014. MCLC (Fwd) merged with Redeployment and Retrograde in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group to more efficiently work to redeploy the Corps from Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Cody Haas

A fallen soldier display on the Regional Command (Southwest) command deck honors the fallen coalition service members aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2014. During the Memorial Day ceremony, RC(SW) Commander Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo spoke about the importance of the day and service members observed a moment of silence to remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.

A fallen soldier display on the Regional Command (Southwest) command deck honors the fallen coalition service members aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2014. During the Memorial Day ceremony, RC(SW) Commander Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo spoke about the importance of the day and service members observed a moment of silence to remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.

Photo by Cpl. Cody Haas

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, compete on a tire race as part of the annual Highlander Games during a Warrior Night aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jun 5, 2014. During the traditional event, Marines shared dinner and enjoyed each other’s company while building camaraderie and esprit de corps.

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, compete on a tire race as part of the annual Highlander Games during a Warrior Night aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jun 5, 2014. During the traditional event, Marines shared dinner and enjoyed each other’s company while building camaraderie and esprit de corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado

Marines and sailors competed in the Commanding General's Cup Mud Run at Lake O'Neill, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California June 6, 2014. The run is a 10K with militaristic obstacles including a rope net, wall climb and low crawling through a mud pit.

Marines and sailors competed in the Commanding General's Cup Mud Run at Lake O'Neill, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California June 6, 2014. The run is a 10K with militaristic obstacles including a rope net, wall climb and low crawling through a mud pit.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31, 2014 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kakuriki, is a combination of western wrestling and traditional Japanese sumo and judo, according to Fumio Iha, the community relations specialist with Camp Schwab, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Enright is a Deadwood, S.D., native and electro-optical ordnance repairer with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31, 2014 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kakuriki, is a combination of western wrestling and traditional Japanese sumo and judo, according to Fumio Iha, the community relations specialist with Camp Schwab, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Enright is a Deadwood, S.D., native and electro-optical ordnance repairer with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey

U.S. Marines Corporal Justin T. Glass, and Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Yan with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to crush a van with an M88 A-2 Tank Recovery Vehicle on family day on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. The Marines showcased tactical vehicles and weapons to friends and family members to raise money for the Marine Corps ball.

U.S. Marines Corporal Justin T. Glass, and Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Yan with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to crush a van with an M88 A-2 Tank Recovery Vehicle on family day on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 2014. The Marines showcased tactical vehicles and weapons to friends and family members to raise money for the Marine Corps ball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desire M. Mora

A Marine's wife fires a M9 pistol at targets on a live-fire range during a Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 16, 2014. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion held the event to give spouses an opportunity to experience a day as a Marine. Jane Wayne Day gives the family members an inside look of how the Marines contribute to their unit and promotes a friendly environment within the battalion.

A Marine's wife fires a M9 pistol at targets on a live-fire range during a Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 16, 2014. 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion held the event to give spouses an opportunity to experience a day as a Marine. Jane Wayne Day gives the family members an inside look of how the Marines contribute to their unit and promotes a friendly environment within the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Corey Dabney

Two runners are splashed with color as they cross the 1-kilometer lap mark for the Dustoff “Splash Dash” 5k aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The medical evacuation squadron known as the “Dustoff” hosted a 5K run for service members aboard Camps Bastion and Leatherneck to bring a little fun and stress relief to the coalition forces of Regional Command (Southwest). Participants were encouraged to dress in costumes and accessories for the run and come out to build camaraderie. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Two runners are splashed with color as they cross the 1-kilometer lap mark for the Dustoff “Splash Dash” 5k aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The medical evacuation squadron known as the “Dustoff” hosted a 5K run for service members aboard Camps Bastion and Leatherneck to bring a little fun and stress relief to the coalition forces of Regional Command (Southwest). Participants were encouraged to dress in costumes and accessories for the run and come out to build camaraderie. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

An instructor with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s Corporal’s Course assists a noncommissioned officer with sword drill movements aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2014. Instructors used a combination of demonstration and repetitive application to hone the Marines’ form and command presence.

An instructor with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s Corporal’s Course assists a noncommissioned officer with sword drill movements aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, 2014. Instructors used a combination of demonstration and repetitive application to hone the Marines’ form and command presence.

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Cpl. Jimsher Chkhenkeli, left, an international athlete from Georgia, gets fitted for a recumbent bicycle with the assistance of Dan O’Connor, the cycling coach for Wounded Warrior Regiment, during the 2014 Marine Corps Trials March 4.

Piper is currently assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West. The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment enables wounded, ill or injured Marines to focus on their abilities and to find new avenues to thrive.

The fourth annual Marine Corps Trials is being held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4-12. Athletes will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, swimming, track, field, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball.

Cpl. Jimsher Chkhenkeli, left, an international athlete from Georgia, gets fitted for a recumbent bicycle with the assistance of Dan O’Connor, the cycling coach for Wounded Warrior Regiment, during the 2014 Marine Corps Trials March 4. Piper is currently assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West. The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment enables wounded, ill or injured Marines to focus on their abilities and to find new avenues to thrive. The fourth annual Marine Corps Trials is being held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4-12. Athletes will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, swimming, track, field, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball.

Photo by Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, left, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, with a gift at the closing ceremony for Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th MEU, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, left, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, with a gift at the closing ceremony for Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th MEU, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos

Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment, addresses his Marines on the plans for the regiment during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars. Robinson is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan with the regiment as part of Task Force Belleau Wood and looks forward to being able to lead the regiment on the final deployment to Afghanistan.

Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment, addresses his Marines on the plans for the regiment during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars. Robinson is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan with the regiment as part of Task Force Belleau Wood and looks forward to being able to lead the regiment on the final deployment to Afghanistan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore