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Local dignitaries from Detroit, enjoy their military experience during the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citizens of the greater Detroit area the opportunity to meet their Marines and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Local dignitaries from Detroit, enjoy their military experience during the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citizens of the greater Detroit area the opportunity to meet their Marines and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Local dignitaries from Detroit, enjoy their military experience during the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citizens of the greater Detroit area the opportunity to meet their Marines and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Local dignitaries from Detroit, enjoy their military experience during the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citizens of the greater Detroit area the opportunity to meet their Marines and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

The Mongolian Military Dance and Song Ensemble perform traditional Mongolian dancing after the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

The Mongolian Military Dance and Song Ensemble perform traditional Mongolian dancing after the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

TONGATAPU ISLAND, Tonga — U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17, Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces, French soldiers and members of the New Zealand Defense Force stand at attention as a Tongan flag is raised during the opening ceremony of Exercise TAFAKULA July 17 on Tongatapu Island, Tonga. The ceremony marks the start of two weeks of infantry and law enforcement training between the militaries.

TONGATAPU ISLAND, Tonga — U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17, Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces, French soldiers and members of the New Zealand Defense Force stand at attention as a Tongan flag is raised during the opening ceremony of Exercise TAFAKULA July 17 on Tongatapu Island, Tonga. The ceremony marks the start of two weeks of infantry and law enforcement training between the militaries.

Photo by Sgt. Douglas Simons

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand in formation next to several other international military forces, to include Latvia, Italy, Great Britain, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, in preparation for the opening ceremony of Exercise Saber Strike 17 at Camp Adazi, Latvia, June 3, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland.

Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 stand in formation next to several other international military forces, to include Latvia, Italy, Great Britain, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, in preparation for the opening ceremony of Exercise Saber Strike 17 at Camp Adazi, Latvia, June 3, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic region and Poland.

Photo by Cpl. Devan Barnett

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks during the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) Celebration Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C., June 3, 2017. The MCSF provides financial aid to military children attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks during the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) Celebration Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C., June 3, 2017. The MCSF provides financial aid to military children attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Braun

U.S. Marines with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations–West, hands off the torch to Orange County Sheriff Department Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at San Clemente, Calif., May 31st, 2017. More than 30 Marines from the SES and the installation Provost Marshal Office participated in the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics. The Marines received the torch from runners with the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, Calif., May 31st, 2017. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to San Clemente.

U.S. Marines with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations–West, hands off the torch to Orange County Sheriff Department Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at San Clemente, Calif., May 31st, 2017. More than 30 Marines from the SES and the installation Provost Marshal Office participated in the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics. The Marines received the torch from runners with the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, Calif., May 31st, 2017. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to San Clemente.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Castaneda

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

Photo by Senior Airman Corey Pettis

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

Photo by Senior Airman Corey Pettis

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

Photo by Senior Airman Corey Pettis

Six SNJ-2 aircraft fly over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

Six SNJ-2 aircraft fly over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina during the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 30, 2017. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage World War II aircraft. MCAS Beaufort holds air shows to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation and are stationed at the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, walk down logs during the innaugural Challenge Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and 2 pool stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, walk down logs during the innaugural Challenge Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor fallen recon Marines. The challenge consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and 2 pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, during the inaugural Challenge Reconnaissance on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and two pool stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, during the inaugural Challenge Reconnaissance on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Marines of any military occupational specialty to honor the fallen recon Marines. The event consists of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, a memory challenge, obstacle course, close quarters tactics, live fire range and two pool stations.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin listens as U.S. Marine Corps Major Thomas Stona explains the capacity of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program in Norway, April 18, 2017. Speaker Ryan and members of the House of Representatives, as a part of a congressional delegation, met to facilitate communication and idea sharing between the U.S. and Norway. MCPP-N is a lasting program between these two nations to store equipment forward and provide rapid-response capabilities to a wide range of military operations in support of NATO allies and partners.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin listens as U.S. Marine Corps Major Thomas Stona explains the capacity of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program in Norway, April 18, 2017. Speaker Ryan and members of the House of Representatives, as a part of a congressional delegation, met to facilitate communication and idea sharing between the U.S. and Norway. MCPP-N is a lasting program between these two nations to store equipment forward and provide rapid-response capabilities to a wide range of military operations in support of NATO allies and partners.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victoria Ross

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Niel Nelson, Commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, as he arrives in Stjørdal, Norway, April 18, 2017. The congressional delegation toured the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program caves which house Marine Corps logistical equipment. The MCPP-N program emphasizes the strong military bond between the U.S. and its Norwegian counterparts, sustaining a solid foundation for future cooperation.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Niel Nelson, Commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, as he arrives in Stjørdal, Norway, April 18, 2017. The congressional delegation toured the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program caves which house Marine Corps logistical equipment. The MCPP-N program emphasizes the strong military bond between the U.S. and its Norwegian counterparts, sustaining a solid foundation for future cooperation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victoria Ross

An M60 Patton tank named “Buster” is parked outside of Marine Detachment Fort Benning Headquarters, Georgia. Marine Detachment Fort Benning is where Marines live while attending the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course to earn the military occupational specialty title of tank officer.

An M60 Patton tank named “Buster” is parked outside of Marine Detachment Fort Benning Headquarters, Georgia. Marine Detachment Fort Benning is where Marines live while attending the Army’s Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course to earn the military occupational specialty title of tank officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders

Iwo Jima veteran Capt. Jerome Yellin shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general, 3d Marine Division, at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Yellin was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima.

Iwo Jima veteran Capt. Jerome Yellin shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake, commanding general, 3d Marine Division, at the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Yellin was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese distinguished guests, both military and civilian. This event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually remember and honor thousands of service members who fought and died on the hallowed grounds of Iwo Jima.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Deiters