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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Connor Williams with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 243rd birthday on Vaernes Air Station, Norway, Nov. 10, 2018. The ceremony is held at the conclusion of Exercise Trident Juncture 18, an exercise in place to enhance the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Connor Williams with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 243rd birthday on Vaernes Air Station, Norway, Nov. 10, 2018. The ceremony is held at the conclusion of Exercise Trident Juncture 18, an exercise in place to enhance the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peter Fillo

Marine Forces Reserve personnel present the colors during a wreath laying ceremony held at the Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2018. Every year, Marines lay a wreath on the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, in honor of his service to the Marine Corps and the country.

Marine Forces Reserve personnel present the colors during a wreath laying ceremony held at the Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2018. Every year, Marines lay a wreath on the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, in honor of his service to the Marine Corps and the country.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

The Blue Angels perform during the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show, Oct. 7, 2018. The Blue Angels team is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. U.S. Marine Maj. Jeff Mullins flies the number three F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and Capt. Beau Mabery flies C-130T Hercules commonly know as "Fat Albert" operated by U.S. Marines. As the largest and most significant event of its kind in the nation, San Francisco Fleet Week features a unique training and education program that brings together civilian and military forces. The cooperation and coordination of relationships established during the week-long occasion foster the development and sharing of best practices in humanitarian assistance recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the model for fleet weeks across the country.

The Blue Angels perform during the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show, Oct. 7, 2018. The Blue Angels team is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. The team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. U.S. Marine Maj. Jeff Mullins flies the number three F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and Capt. Beau Mabery flies C-130T Hercules commonly know as "Fat Albert" operated by U.S. Marines. As the largest and most significant event of its kind in the nation, San Francisco Fleet Week features a unique training and education program that brings together civilian and military forces. The cooperation and coordination of relationships established during the week-long occasion foster the development and sharing of best practices in humanitarian assistance recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the model for fleet weeks across the country.

Photo by Cpl. Rachel Conrad

U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, assigned to Task Force San Francisco, pass under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, Sept. 30, 2018. San Francisco Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps. Fleet Week San Francisco will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, assigned to Task Force San Francisco, pass under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, Sept. 30, 2018. San Francisco Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps. Fleet Week San Francisco will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Farbo

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013.

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Scott Sasser, a media operations officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo following his promotion ceremony where he was promoted from Captain to Major aboard the USS Iowa during Los Angeles Fleet Week, Sept. 1, 2018. The residents of San Pedro, Calif., were invited to view the promotion as Sasser was promoted from a company-grade officer to a field-grade officer. Commissioned officer ranks are subdivided into generals, field-grade, and company-grade officers. Through fleet weeks, the military gains the opportunity to educate area leaders and the general public about the Marine Corps and Navy.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Scott Sasser, a media operations officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo following his promotion ceremony where he was promoted from Captain to Major aboard the USS Iowa during Los Angeles Fleet Week, Sept. 1, 2018. The residents of San Pedro, Calif., were invited to view the promotion as Sasser was promoted from a company-grade officer to a field-grade officer. Commissioned officer ranks are subdivided into generals, field-grade, and company-grade officers. Through fleet weeks, the military gains the opportunity to educate area leaders and the general public about the Marine Corps and Navy.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders.

Photo by Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, left, outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, incoming commander of MARFORPAC, salute the colors as they pass in review during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and authority over MARFORPAC between commanders.

Photo by Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, outgoing commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer or responsibility and authority between commanders. During the ceremony Berger relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, outgoing commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer or responsibility and authority between commanders. During the ceremony Berger relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

Military service members from eight different Allied and partner nations, including U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1, participate in the opening ceremonies for Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 30, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces.

Military service members from eight different Allied and partner nations, including U.S. Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1, participate in the opening ceremonies for Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 30, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces.

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant

Cpl. Kira R. Lavine, center, with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle swimming competition. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces.

Cpl. Kira R. Lavine, center, with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle swimming competition. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Cpl. Kira R. Lavine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, breaks two Warrior Games’ records including both the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle swim events. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Armed Forces.

Cpl. Kira R. Lavine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, breaks two Warrior Games’ records including both the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle swim events. The Warrior Games took place June 1-9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Competitors ranged from a Paralympic-style competition for wounded to injured service members from all U.S. branches of service, and this year includes teams from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Armed Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Maj. Gen. Loretta Reynolds, off-going commanding general, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, passes the colors to on-coming commanding general, Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy during a change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, July 2, 2018. During the ceremony, Reynolds was promoted to lieutenant general and will assume the duties of Deputy Commandant for Information, July 3, 2018.

Maj. Gen. Loretta Reynolds, off-going commanding general, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, passes the colors to on-coming commanding general, Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy during a change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, July 2, 2018. During the ceremony, Reynolds was promoted to lieutenant general and will assume the duties of Deputy Commandant for Information, July 3, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Capt. Amanda Anderson, Communication Strategy and Operations officer, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Krause, Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, pin lieutenant general stars on then Maj. Gen. Loretta Reynolds during a change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, July 2, 2018. Reynolds will assume the duties of Deputy Commandant for Information, July 3, 2018.

Capt. Amanda Anderson, Communication Strategy and Operations officer, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Krause, Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, pin lieutenant general stars on then Maj. Gen. Loretta Reynolds during a change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, July 2, 2018. Reynolds will assume the duties of Deputy Commandant for Information, July 3, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

U.S. Marines with 1st Supply Battalion standby for their units change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2018. The mission of 1st Supply Battalion is to provide intermediate-level ground supply support, bulk fuel, Navy funded stock/programs and material distribution for sustainment of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines with 1st Supply Battalion standby for their units change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2018. The mission of 1st Supply Battalion is to provide intermediate-level ground supply support, bulk fuel, Navy funded stock/programs and material distribution for sustainment of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

Captain Billy Grissom, company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at a ceremonial position during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations.

Captain Billy Grissom, company commander, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stands at a ceremonial position during the Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, June 8, 2018. The hosting official for the parade was U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie, director, Joint Staff, and the guests of honor were U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, deputy chief of staff for the Army; U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, deputy commandant, plans, policies and operation; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, deputy chief of operations for operations, plans and strategy; and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, deputy chief of staff for operations.

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner, a native of Rialto, California, participates in a 2018 DoD Warrior Games swim practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 4, 2018. The Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams from the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Special Operations Command, United Kingdom Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, and the Australian Defence Force will compete June 1 - June 9 in archery, cycling, track, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and - new this year - powerlifting and indoor rowing.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner, a native of Rialto, California, participates in a 2018 DoD Warrior Games swim practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 4, 2018. The Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. Approximately 300 athletes representing teams from the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Special Operations Command, United Kingdom Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, and the Australian Defence Force will compete June 1 - June 9 in archery, cycling, track, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and - new this year - powerlifting and indoor rowing.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Clement E. Hill holds the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously awarded to his father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Clement E. Hill holds the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously awarded to his father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Smithers

Pfc. Burnie W. Hill is posthumously honored with four awards during a Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. His son, Clement E. Hill, accepted the citations a behalf of his father, a Montford Point Marine. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Pfc. Burnie W. Hill is posthumously honored with four awards during a Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. His son, Clement E. Hill, accepted the citations a behalf of his father, a Montford Point Marine. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Smithers

Clement E. Hill shakes hands with Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, after a Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony, May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Hill accepted the award in honor of his late father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Clement E. Hill shakes hands with Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, after a Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony, May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Hill accepted the award in honor of his late father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Smithers