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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Law sits on the ramp of a KC-130 while flying over the Philippines near Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, during Exercise Balikatan, April 8, 2019. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," representing the partnership between the two countries. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for U.S. allies and partners. Law is a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Law sits on the ramp of a KC-130 while flying over the Philippines near Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, during Exercise Balikatan, April 8, 2019. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines and comes from a Tagalog phrase meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," representing the partnership between the two countries. The exercise promotes regional security and humanitarian efforts for U.S. allies and partners. Law is a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Michael Dahn, left, and Ching-Yi Sze, left, come together after Dahn rescued Ching-Yi while scuba diving May 20, 2018 at Maeda Point, Okinawa, Japan. Dahn brought Ching Yi, a Hong Kong native, to safety after she nearly drowned while scuba diving and supplied oxygen and care to her until paramedics came. Dahn, a native of Herron, Michigan, is the training chief for 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Michael Dahn, left, and Ching-Yi Sze, left, come together after Dahn rescued Ching-Yi while scuba diving May 20, 2018 at Maeda Point, Okinawa, Japan. Dahn brought Ching Yi, a Hong Kong native, to safety after she nearly drowned while scuba diving and supplied oxygen and care to her until paramedics came. Dahn, a native of Herron, Michigan, is the training chief for 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Staff Sgt. Hai Vuong, an imagery analyst from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, received the Liberty Mutual Lifesaver Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance and UPS at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 26. Vuong saved the life of a UPS driver by using his Marine training to remove him from his wrecked truck. Vuong waited with the driver until emergency medical personnel arrived.

Staff Sgt. Hai Vuong, an imagery analyst from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, received the Liberty Mutual Lifesaver Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance and UPS at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 26. Vuong saved the life of a UPS driver by using his Marine training to remove him from his wrecked truck. Vuong waited with the driver until emergency medical personnel arrived.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Sgt. Michael Vura and Cpl. Austin Cox, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 helicopter mechanics, assisted in victim evacuation and casualty care following the mass casualty attack in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 1. These Marines went above and beyond the call of duty and demonstrated characteristics that are instilled in every Marine during training and life in the Marine Corps.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Sgt. Michael Vura and Cpl. Austin Cox, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 helicopter mechanics, assisted in victim evacuation and casualty care following the mass casualty attack in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 1. These Marines went above and beyond the call of duty and demonstrated characteristics that are instilled in every Marine during training and life in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

Cpl. Aaron Rayburn, left, demonstrates a wrist grip tow on Sgt. Mark Willoughby during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1 and Willoughby is a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 2.

Cpl. Aaron Rayburn, left, demonstrates a wrist grip tow on Sgt. Mark Willoughby during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1 and Willoughby is a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 2.

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Kayla D. Caffero, Platoon 4038, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, orders recruits to designated locations at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany,Georgia, Oct. 5, 2016. Recruit Training Regiment evacuated to MCLB Albany to ensure the safety of approximately 6,000 recruits in training due to inclement weather from Hurricane Matthew. Recruit training will resume at Parris Island when conditions are met for safe travel back and when training can be properly conducted.

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Kayla D. Caffero, Platoon 4038, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, orders recruits to designated locations at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany,Georgia, Oct. 5, 2016. Recruit Training Regiment evacuated to MCLB Albany to ensure the safety of approximately 6,000 recruits in training due to inclement weather from Hurricane Matthew. Recruit training will resume at Parris Island when conditions are met for safe travel back and when training can be properly conducted.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser

Staff Sgt. Stephen Heeg leads Marines up a mountain during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California, Jan. 21, 2016. The cold weather training done in the Sierra Mountains is a warm-up to Exercise Cold Response 1-16 in Norway. Nearly 80 Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn. participated in the two-weeklong exercise that taught basic mobility in snow, defensive and offensive tactics as well as basic cold weather and high altitude conditions training. Heeg is the 1st Platoon, platoon sergeant with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.

Staff Sgt. Stephen Heeg leads Marines up a mountain during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California, Jan. 21, 2016. The cold weather training done in the Sierra Mountains is a warm-up to Exercise Cold Response 1-16 in Norway. Nearly 80 Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn. participated in the two-weeklong exercise that taught basic mobility in snow, defensive and offensive tactics as well as basic cold weather and high altitude conditions training. Heeg is the 1st Platoon, platoon sergeant with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Staff Sgt. Cameron Golden instructs 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Marines on how to properly use snowshoes during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California, Jan. 21, 2016. The cold weather training done in the Sierra Mountains is a warm-up to Exercise Cold Response 1-16 in Norway. Nearly 80 Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn. participated in the two-weeklong exercise that taught basic mobility in snow, defensive and offensive tactics as well as basic cold weather and high altitude conditions training. Golden is a mountain warfare instructor at the MWTC.

Staff Sgt. Cameron Golden instructs 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Marines on how to properly use snowshoes during cold weather training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California, Jan. 21, 2016. The cold weather training done in the Sierra Mountains is a warm-up to Exercise Cold Response 1-16 in Norway. Nearly 80 Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn. participated in the two-weeklong exercise that taught basic mobility in snow, defensive and offensive tactics as well as basic cold weather and high altitude conditions training. Golden is a mountain warfare instructor at the MWTC.

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier (second from left), acts as breacher and pulls the safety off an igniter as instructed by U.S. Marine Sgt. Sam Adkins (far right), an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, during a practice breaching drill at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 24, 2015. The Marines and UPDF improved breaching capabilities as they prepare for their African Union Mission in Somalia

A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier (second from left), acts as breacher and pulls the safety off an igniter as instructed by U.S. Marine Sgt. Sam Adkins (far right), an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, during a practice breaching drill at Camp Singo, Uganda, Nov. 24, 2015. The Marines and UPDF improved breaching capabilities as they prepare for their African Union Mission in Somalia

Photo by Cpl. Olivia McDonald

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, center, and Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, both Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, diagnose the Griffin missile to reassure that the missile is safe to operate on at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Marines with EOD constantly work to develop procedures and familiarize themselves with new ordnance.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, center, and Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, both Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, diagnose the Griffin missile to reassure that the missile is safe to operate on at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Marines with EOD constantly work to develop procedures and familiarize themselves with new ordnance.

Photo by Courtesy

Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, cautiously works on dismantling the Griffin missile to remove the explosives from the missile at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. A Griffin missile is an air and ground-launched, precise, low collateral-damage missile used for irregular warfare operations.

Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, cautiously works on dismantling the Griffin missile to remove the explosives from the missile at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. A Griffin missile is an air and ground-launched, precise, low collateral-damage missile used for irregular warfare operations.

Photo by Courtesy

A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano on an altar during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deployed in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family.

A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano on an altar during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deployed in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Marines and family members gathered at a chapel with heavy hearts to honor the memory of fallen Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deploying in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family.

Marines and family members gathered at a chapel with heavy hearts to honor the memory of fallen Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deploying in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Lt. Col. Samuel Meyer expresses his condolences to the Marines and family of fallen hero, Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano, during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisting with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deploying in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family. Meyer is the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167.

Lt. Col. Samuel Meyer expresses his condolences to the Marines and family of fallen hero, Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano, during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisting with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deploying in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family. Meyer is the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Marines receive grenades prior to proceeding to the firing pits during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment.

Marines receive grenades prior to proceeding to the firing pits during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Cpl. Christopher Roseblossom operates a MK-19 during an M67 fragmentation grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Roseblossom is a low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Cpl. Christopher Roseblossom operates a MK-19 during an M67 fragmentation grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Roseblossom is a low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Marines engage designated targets during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment.

Marines engage designated targets during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Lance Cpl. Arismendy Reynoso observes targets as Lance Cpl. Johnathan Velasco engages them during a grenade and MK19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK-19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Reynoso and Velasco are both low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Lance Cpl. Arismendy Reynoso observes targets as Lance Cpl. Johnathan Velasco engages them during a grenade and MK19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK-19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Reynoso and Velasco are both low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Simms briefs a group of Marines on safety procedures during a grenade and MK19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK-19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Simms is a low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Simms briefs a group of Marines on safety procedures during a grenade and MK19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK-19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Simms is a low altitude aerial defense gunner with the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Master Sgt. Donald Johnson prepares M67 fragmentation grenades during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Johnson is the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Detachment staff noncommissioned officer in charge with the battalion.

Master Sgt. Donald Johnson prepares M67 fragmentation grenades during a grenade and MK-19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 28, 2015. More than 70 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion took turns handling the MK19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range. The range offered Marines the opportunity to build confidence and proficiency skills on some of the crew-served weapons they operate while providing security in a deployed environment. Johnson is the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Detachment staff noncommissioned officer in charge with the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones