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Marines

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FLEET MARINE FORCE, ATLANTIC, MARINE FORCES COMMAND, MARINE FORCES NORTHERN COMMAND

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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Patrick H. Hammer, a student in the Marine Advisor Course, fires a PKM machine gun during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they advise foreign security forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Patrick H. Hammer, a student in the Marine Advisor Course, fires a PKM machine gun during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they advise foreign security forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Thomas G. Maddox, a student in the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Marine Advisor Course, loads an ammunition belt during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The training familiarizes the Marines and Sailors in the employment of multinational weapons. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they advise foreign security forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Thomas G. Maddox, a student in the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Marine Advisor Course, loads an ammunition belt during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The training familiarizes the Marines and Sailors in the employment of multinational weapons. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they advise foreign security forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John. J. Schaffer, a student in the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Marine Advisor Course, fires an SVD, known as the Dragunov, during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they interact with foreign security forces. It allows them to experience stoppages or malfunctions, and learn how to fix or clear the weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John. J. Schaffer, a student in the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Marine Advisor Course, fires an SVD, known as the Dragunov, during foreign weapons training in Moyock, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The range focuses on common foreign security force weapon systems that Marines are likely to encounter when they interact with foreign security forces. It allows them to experience stoppages or malfunctions, and learn how to fix or clear the weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andy A. Romero with Charlie Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), plays soccer during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andy A. Romero with Charlie Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), plays soccer during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Major Christopher Adams, the command sergeant major of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), presents first place medals to Marine competitors after a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Major Christopher Adams, the command sergeant major of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), presents first place medals to Marine competitors after a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) participate in a pugil stick bout during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) participate in a pugil stick bout during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) battle with pugil sticks during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) battle with pugil sticks during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), does ammunition can presses during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), does ammunition can presses during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) race while carrying a tire during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) race while carrying a tire during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) prepare to do squad push-ups during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) prepare to do squad push-ups during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) participate in tug-of-war competition during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) participate in tug-of-war competition during a field meet October 18, 2019 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shane Oxton with Bravo Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), dodges opponents in a flag football tournament during a field meet October 18, 2019, at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shane Oxton with Bravo Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), dodges opponents in a flag football tournament during a field meet October 18, 2019, at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The field meet competitions included soccer, flag football, a workout competition, pugil stick bouts, and tug-of-war. The field meet was designed to increase esprit de corps within MCSFR by creating a competitive environment for Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) at a town hall Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) at a town hall Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black writes down a Marine’s question during a town hall with Marines and Sailors assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black writes down a Marine’s question during a town hall with Marines and Sailors assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) at a town hall Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) at a town hall Sept. 9, 2019, at Joint Forces Staff College on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia. Black visited MARFORCOM during a tour of Marine Corps installations to discuss the Commandant’s Planning Guidance and the future of warfare, and to answer Marines’ questions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

Outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, gives remarks during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 3, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, gives remarks during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 3, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the incoming commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command dismisses the Marines during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the incoming commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command dismisses the Marines during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

Outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, right, relinquishes command to Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the incoming MARFORCOM commanding general during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 3, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Outgoing commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, right, relinquishes command to Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the incoming MARFORCOM commanding general during the MARFORCOM change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 3, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where all responsibilities and authority are ceremoniously passed from one commander to another. MARFORCOM is one of three major Marine Corps commands, along with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Reserve, which generates operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas H. Campbell III, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, is awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas H. Campbell III, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, is awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas H. Campbell III, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the colors to Col. Mark R. Reid, the incoming battalion commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas H. Campbell III, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the colors to Col. Mark R. Reid, the incoming battalion commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, June 27, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden