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Cpl. Cody Marx, legal services non-commissioned officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates the "arm-bar from guard" technique on Sgt. Lloyd Williams, assistant landing force operational reserve material warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, while Staff Sgt. Frankie Ruiz, warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM observes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt exam at Hopkins Hall gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Jan. 31. Marx was being tested on several strikes, arm and wrist manipulations, and throws in order to earn his green belt in MCMAP. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Cpl. Cody Marx, legal services non-commissioned officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, demonstrates the "arm-bar from guard" technique on Sgt. Lloyd Williams, assistant landing force operational reserve material warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM, while Staff Sgt. Frankie Ruiz, warehouse chief, G4, MARFORCOM observes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt exam at Hopkins Hall gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Jan. 31. Marx was being tested on several strikes, arm and wrist manipulations, and throws in order to earn his green belt in MCMAP. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Lance Cpl. Andrew Hollom (left), a combat engineer with Bridge Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, throws a rope to Lance Cpl. Alex Hisey, also a combat engineer with Bridge Co., to secure the Bridge Erection Boat to an Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) bay at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan Jan. 31, 2018. Bridge Co. conducted training with IRBs to train new Marines and to show the capabilities of the newly-formed company. Hollom is a native of Poplar, Montana. Hisey is a native of Toledo, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jamin M. Powell)

Lance Cpl. Andrew Hollom (left), a combat engineer with Bridge Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, throws a rope to Lance Cpl. Alex Hisey, also a combat engineer with Bridge Co., to secure the Bridge Erection Boat to an Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) bay at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan Jan. 31, 2018. Bridge Co. conducted training with IRBs to train new Marines and to show the capabilities of the newly-formed company. Hollom is a native of Poplar, Montana. Hisey is a native of Toledo, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jamin M. Powell)

Photo by Pfc. Jamin Powell

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, instructs Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on loading and unloading cargo aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. The Marines had the opportunity to explore the ship and learn the basic cargo operations.(Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, instructs Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on loading and unloading cargo aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. The Marines had the opportunity to explore the ship and learn the basic cargo operations.(Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command walk down a ramp during a tour of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) led by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little
Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. The Marines took part in a guided tour of the amphibious ship, gaining insight on cargo logistics. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command walk down a ramp during a tour of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) led by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. The Marines took part in a guided tour of the amphibious ship, gaining insight on cargo logistics. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Lance Cpl. Jessie Rung, physical security specialist, Security Office, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, listens to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, instruct the Marines of MARFORCOM on the importance of recognizing cargo holding capabilities and constraints in holding areas aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. Marines took the tour to learn how the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps work together to accomplish a joint operation as well as gain insight on loading and unloading procedures. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jessie Rung, physical security specialist, Security Office, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, listens to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Freitag, chief combat cargo operator, LSD 50, instruct the Marines of MARFORCOM on the importance of recognizing cargo holding capabilities and constraints in holding areas aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Jan. 19. Marines took the tour to learn how the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps work together to accomplish a joint operation as well as gain insight on loading and unloading procedures. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, receives a briefing on mission readiness during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly visited several commands in the span of two days to discuss operations and mission readiness. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Ohare/Released)

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, receives a briefing on mission readiness during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly visited several commands in the span of two days to discuss operations and mission readiness. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Ohare/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, poses with Col. Eric E. Austin, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and James M. McNeal, executive director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly received a briefing on operations and mission readiness from command staff. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, poses with Col. Eric E. Austin, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and James M. McNeal, executive director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly received a briefing on operations and mission readiness from command staff. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, shakes hands with Col. Eric E. Austin, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly received a briefing on operations and mission readiness from command staff. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

The Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Under Secretary of the Navy, shakes hands with Col. Eric E. Austin, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, during his visit at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 13. Under Secretary Modly received a briefing on operations and mission readiness from command staff. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, MARFORCOM, received a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, MARFORCOM, received a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, received a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, received a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, receives a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, receives a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, MARFORCOM, receives a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, MARFORCOM, receives a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annex Stump Neck during his visit with MARFORCOM subordinate element Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Nov. 30. During his visit he received briefs from CBIRF command staff, toured facilities used by CBIRF, talked to CBIRF Marines and Sailors, and received a demonstration of the response force’s capabilities in case of a crisis. (Official USMC Photos by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Gonzalez, avionics chief, Aviation Logistics Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, carries two 30-pound ammo cans during the “maneuver under fire” event as part of the Combat Fitness Test at Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines are required to take the CFT annually in addition to the Physical Fitness Test to evaluate physical fitness and combat readiness. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Gonzalez, avionics chief, Aviation Logistics Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, carries two 30-pound ammo cans during the “maneuver under fire” event as part of the Combat Fitness Test at Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines are required to take the CFT annually in addition to the Physical Fitness Test to evaluate physical fitness and combat readiness. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt. Mark Tuggle, mass communicator, communication strategies and operations office, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, throws a 5-pound dummy grenade during the “maneuver under fire” event of the Combat Fitness Test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines were required to hit a target area 22.5 yards away to receive a five second deduction on their overall time. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Sgt. Mark Tuggle, mass communicator, communication strategies and operations office, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, throws a 5-pound dummy grenade during the “maneuver under fire” event of the Combat Fitness Test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines were required to hit a target area 22.5 yards away to receive a five second deduction on their overall time. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Sabins, training chief, S3, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command follows Sgt. Terry Chung, data network administrator, G6, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, as he carries two 30-pound ammo cans as part of the maneuver under fire event of the combat fitness test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines were required to carry the ammo cans twice during the event, running more than 150 yards in total. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Sabins, training chief, S3, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command follows Sgt. Terry Chung, data network administrator, G6, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, as he carries two 30-pound ammo cans as part of the maneuver under fire event of the combat fitness test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Marines were required to carry the ammo cans twice during the event, running more than 150 yards in total. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks to Marines about retention and mutual respect for fellow Marines at POW/MIA Chapel, Naval Station Annex, Norfolk, Va. Oct. 31.
Brilakis explained the importance of maintaining a strong fighting force while maintaining a welcoming environment for Marines from all backgrounds and beliefs. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks to Marines about retention and mutual respect for fellow Marines at POW/MIA Chapel, Naval Station Annex, Norfolk, Va. Oct. 31. Brilakis explained the importance of maintaining a strong fighting force while maintaining a welcoming environment for Marines from all backgrounds and beliefs. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 conducts aerial refueling during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-18 over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28, 2017. ITX is a large-scale, combined-arms training exercise intended to produce combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 conducts aerial refueling during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-18 over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28, 2017. ITX is a large-scale, combined-arms training exercise intended to produce combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kowshon Ye

Capt. Joe A. Saenz, (top) a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor-trainer, tests Sgt. Nicholas Diego’s ground-fighting techniques during a MCMAP Instructor Course training session at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 19. The students were required to face off against their instructor-trainers before receiving their tan instructor tabs. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Capt. Joe A. Saenz, (top) a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor-trainer, tests Sgt. Nicholas Diego’s ground-fighting techniques during a MCMAP Instructor Course training session at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 19. The students were required to face off against their instructor-trainers before receiving their tan instructor tabs. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

A Marine participating in U.S. Marine Corps Forces command’s Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course executes a shoulder throw while his teammates do push-ups at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 19. Marines were required to demonstrate all techniques in their MCMAP level and below before they were awarded the tan instructor tab at the end of the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

A Marine participating in U.S. Marine Corps Forces command’s Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course executes a shoulder throw while his teammates do push-ups at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 19. Marines were required to demonstrate all techniques in their MCMAP level and below before they were awarded the tan instructor tab at the end of the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery sgt. Dorian Gardner

Gunnery Sgt. Jemille Issaac (left) a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor-trainer, evaluates his students’ hand-to-hand techniques during a MCMAP instructor certification course at Fort Story, in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct 19. MCMAP instructors are required to pass a three-week course in order to earn a tan tab on his or her belts before they are certified to teach Marines in the program. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Jemille Issaac (left) a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor-trainer, evaluates his students’ hand-to-hand techniques during a MCMAP instructor certification course at Fort Story, in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct 19. MCMAP instructors are required to pass a three-week course in order to earn a tan tab on his or her belts before they are certified to teach Marines in the program. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner