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Marines, sailors and coalition partners with Regional Command (Southwest) bow their heads during a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “That moment of silence gave us an opportunity to reflect and reminds us of why we are here today in Afghanistan in Helmand province,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, RC(SW) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan.

Marines, sailors and coalition partners with Regional Command (Southwest) bow their heads during a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “That moment of silence gave us an opportunity to reflect and reminds us of why we are here today in Afghanistan in Helmand province,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, RC(SW) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan.

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Jackson

Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, speaks to Marines, sailors and coalition partners during a 9/11 ceremony held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “Today’s simple but solemn ceremony is a tribute to those innocent young men, women and children who were killed by a cowardly and heartless act of terror,” said Yoo.

Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, speaks to Marines, sailors and coalition partners during a 9/11 ceremony held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “Today’s simple but solemn ceremony is a tribute to those innocent young men, women and children who were killed by a cowardly and heartless act of terror,” said Yoo.

Photo by Sgt. Dustin D. March

Sergeant Maj. James Roberts (left) and Gunnery Sgt. Jason M. Whipkey stand on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) September 10. The Marines were embarked on the ship 13 years ago when it was diverted from Darwin, Australia to Afghanistan in response to the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Roberts is the Sergeant Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and is from Dallas. Whipkey is the platoon sergeant for Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and is from Carneys Point, New Jersey. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group is currently conducting Amphibious Integration Training in preparation for the regularly schedule Fall Patrol ’14. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed expeditionary unit.

Sergeant Maj. James Roberts (left) and Gunnery Sgt. Jason M. Whipkey stand on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) September 10. The Marines were embarked on the ship 13 years ago when it was diverted from Darwin, Australia to Afghanistan in response to the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Roberts is the Sergeant Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and is from Dallas. Whipkey is the platoon sergeant for Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and is from Carneys Point, New Jersey. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group is currently conducting Amphibious Integration Training in preparation for the regularly schedule Fall Patrol ’14. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed expeditionary unit.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Digirolamo

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

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, receives the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific colors from Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, symbolizing the transfer of command of MARFORPAC, during the Change of Command Ceremony Aug. 15, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, receives the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific colors from Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, symbolizing the transfer of command of MARFORPAC, during the Change of Command Ceremony Aug. 15, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz

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

Christopher Hayes, chairman of the board and Revere Bank chair for Vistage International, Inc. in Laurel, Maryland, receives instruction from Sgt. Jason Wattle, a rifleman, about firing an M-40 sniper rifle aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia on July 18, 2014. Hayes fired the weapon during a portion of the Marine Corps Executive Forum, an event held several times a year to introduce the Marine Corps to civilians in leadership roles.

Christopher Hayes, chairman of the board and Revere Bank chair for Vistage International, Inc. in Laurel, Maryland, receives instruction from Sgt. Jason Wattle, a rifleman, about firing an M-40 sniper rifle aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia on July 18, 2014. Hayes fired the weapon during a portion of the Marine Corps Executive Forum, an event held several times a year to introduce the Marine Corps to civilians in leadership roles.

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ellis

Master Sgt. Donnie Hicks, a shooter for the National Gueard Bureau Marksmanship Team and a native of Houston, Texas, fires around down range during the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Bn., Marine Corps Base Quantico. This competition is one of the few opportunities each branch has to come together and compete against and share knowledge with eachother.

Master Sgt. Donnie Hicks, a shooter for the National Gueard Bureau Marksmanship Team and a native of Houston, Texas, fires around down range during the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Bn., Marine Corps Base Quantico. This competition is one of the few opportunities each branch has to come together and compete against and share knowledge with eachother.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Storm

Sgt. Joseph Peterson, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, prepares to fire a round during the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Bn., Marine Corps Base Quantico. Peterson was one of several Marines who competed in the individual events and will also shoot in the team events.

Sgt. Joseph Peterson, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, prepares to fire a round during the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Bn., Marine Corps Base Quantico. Peterson was one of several Marines who competed in the individual events and will also shoot in the team events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Storm

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 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, attends a reception following the Beating Retreat musical spectacular, celebrating their 350th anniversary, at the Horse Guards Parade grounds, in London England, on June 4, 2014.

The 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, attends a reception following the Beating Retreat musical spectacular, celebrating their 350th anniversary, at the Horse Guards Parade grounds, in London England, on June 4, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps bugler, performs as the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard finishes evening colors during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps.

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps bugler, performs as the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard finishes evening colors during a concert at Marine Barracks Washington, June 25, 2014. The concert was to honor the 80th anniversary of the Drum & Bugle Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Dan Hosack

Sgt. Gabriel Herrera and Cpl. Jorge Barrera, maintenance management clerks, Exercise Support Division, fold a American flag being presented to the Dube family during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube in front of the base Catholic chapel June 13, 2014.

Sgt. Gabriel Herrera and Cpl. Jorge Barrera, maintenance management clerks, Exercise Support Division, fold a American flag being presented to the Dube family during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube in front of the base Catholic chapel June 13, 2014.

Photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria

On June 4, 2014, Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, mezzo-soprano vocalist, and Staff Sgt. Brandon Eubank, trumpet/cornet player, performed at the World War II Memorial in Washington, for a group of veterans from Chicago.

On June 4, 2014, Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, mezzo-soprano vocalist, and Staff Sgt. Brandon Eubank, trumpet/cornet player, performed at the World War II Memorial in Washington, for a group of veterans from Chicago.

Photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., a Pontiac, Michigan, native and the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, shakes hands with future Marine recruit Nina Garrido, an Ashburn, Virginia native, recognizing her commitment to enlist directly out of high school at the Our Community Salutes Northern Virginia Chapter recognition ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, May 29, 2014. Our Community Salutes Northern Virginia Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that recognizes young men and women who have chosen to join the military immediately following high school graduation. Our Community Salutes started in New Jersey in 2009 and has since spread throughout the country.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., a Pontiac, Michigan, native and the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, shakes hands with future Marine recruit Nina Garrido, an Ashburn, Virginia native, recognizing her commitment to enlist directly out of high school at the Our Community Salutes Northern Virginia Chapter recognition ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, May 29, 2014. Our Community Salutes Northern Virginia Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that recognizes young men and women who have chosen to join the military immediately following high school graduation. Our Community Salutes started in New Jersey in 2009 and has since spread throughout the country.

Photo by Sgt. Amber Williams

Sgt. Cameron Fidler with 9th Marine Corps District and a member of the Simpson Hoggat Marine Corps League detachment place an American flag on a grave of a veteran at Mount Moriah South Cemetery, May 21, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andres J. Lugo)

Sgt. Cameron Fidler with 9th Marine Corps District and a member of the Simpson Hoggat Marine Corps League detachment place an American flag on a grave of a veteran at Mount Moriah South Cemetery, May 21, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andres J. Lugo)

Photo by Sgt. Andres J. Lugo

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

Remington, Ind. - 1st Sgt. Gregory Zieba, the first sergeant of Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, of Peru, Ind., reads a letter from the Commandant of the Marine Corps to Mary Cochrane. The Marines delivered a birthday cake to Cochrane for her 100th birthday, April 18, 2014. Cochrane served as a motor transportation operator during World War II. She celebrated her birthday Friday with family at her home in Remington, Ind.

Remington, Ind. - 1st Sgt. Gregory Zieba, the first sergeant of Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, of Peru, Ind., reads a letter from the Commandant of the Marine Corps to Mary Cochrane. The Marines delivered a birthday cake to Cochrane for her 100th birthday, April 18, 2014. Cochrane served as a motor transportation operator during World War II. She celebrated her birthday Friday with family at her home in Remington, Ind.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie Ontiveros, a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., simulates morning reveille inside of a squad bay for teachers from the greater Maryland area during the first day of Recruiting Station Baltimore’s Educators Workshop at MCRD Parris Island, S.C. The Educators Workshop is a four-day event that is intended to offer educators a practical knowledge of the Marine Corps and impress upon them the continual need to recruit highly qualified men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie Ontiveros, a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., simulates morning reveille inside of a squad bay for teachers from the greater Maryland area during the first day of Recruiting Station Baltimore’s Educators Workshop at MCRD Parris Island, S.C. The Educators Workshop is a four-day event that is intended to offer educators a practical knowledge of the Marine Corps and impress upon them the continual need to recruit highly qualified men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard