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Lieutenant General John E. Wissler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, spoke to students of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense College gathered at Allied Command Transformation Headquarters in Norfolk, Va. on Thursday, May 5. LtGen Wissler spoke of the Marine Corps' continuing commitment to work with NATO and other partner nations as a forward deployed force and across the Range of Military Operations - a 5-dimension battlefield comprising land, sea, air, space and cyber operations. "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them," stated LtGen Wissler, quoting Albert Einstein. Following his remarks, LtGen Wissler answered questions from the audience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ released)

Lieutenant General John E. Wissler, Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, spoke to students of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense College gathered at Allied Command Transformation Headquarters in Norfolk, Va. on Thursday, May 5. LtGen Wissler spoke of the Marine Corps' continuing commitment to work with NATO and other partner nations as a forward deployed force and across the Range of Military Operations - a 5-dimension battlefield comprising land, sea, air, space and cyber operations. "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them," stated LtGen Wissler, quoting Albert Einstein. Following his remarks, LtGen Wissler answered questions from the audience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marine Sgt. Aeryk Brandon Church, a surface/system embarkation chief at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, jumps over a series of logs during the obstacle course relay as part of the Titan Challenge April 14 aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va. The Titan Challenge was a four-part event which included; an O-course relay, pull-up/ push-up ladder, tire flips, and a casualty evacuation race in which teams of four competed for first place. The Titan Challenge was an opportunity for Marines and Sailors to practice unit cohesion and camaraderie outside of the normal work routine. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Aeryk Brandon Church, a surface/system embarkation chief at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, jumps over a series of logs during the obstacle course relay as part of the Titan Challenge April 14 aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va. The Titan Challenge was a four-part event which included; an O-course relay, pull-up/ push-up ladder, tire flips, and a casualty evacuation race in which teams of four competed for first place. The Titan Challenge was an opportunity for Marines and Sailors to practice unit cohesion and camaraderie outside of the normal work routine. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command participate in a pugil stick bout during the Titan Challenge April 14 aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia. The Titan Challenge was a four-part event which included an Obstacle course relay, pull-up/push-up ladder, tire flips, and a casualty evacuation race in which teams of four competed for 1st place. The Titan Challenge provided an opportunity for Marines and Sailors to practice unit cohesion and camaraderie outside of the normal work routine. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command participate in a pugil stick bout during the Titan Challenge April 14 aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia. The Titan Challenge was a four-part event which included an Obstacle course relay, pull-up/push-up ladder, tire flips, and a casualty evacuation race in which teams of four competed for 1st place. The Titan Challenge provided an opportunity for Marines and Sailors to practice unit cohesion and camaraderie outside of the normal work routine. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command begin their Mess Night at the Camp Allen Fitness Center April 14. Throughout the night, the Marines participated in traditions dating back decades including toasting and fining while also reinforcing their cohesion and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command begin their Mess Night at the Camp Allen Fitness Center April 14. Throughout the night, the Marines participated in traditions dating back decades including toasting and fining while also reinforcing their cohesion and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry

Marines with U.S. Marine Forces Command toast during the MARFORCOM Mess Night April 14 at the Camp Allen Fitness Center. The Mess allowed the Marines with the unit to build camaraderie as well as unit cohesion while also experiencing a Marine Corps tradition. Church is a systems non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORCOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Marines with U.S. Marine Forces Command toast during the MARFORCOM Mess Night April 14 at the Camp Allen Fitness Center. The Mess allowed the Marines with the unit to build camaraderie as well as unit cohesion while also experiencing a Marine Corps tradition. Church is a systems non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORCOM. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Anne Henry

Corporal Spencer Diersing, 3rd Squad Team Leader, with 2nd platoon Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, prepares his weapons to be turned into the armory aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia, 13 April, after returning from a four month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Marines from Charlie Company posted security along the fence line and stood post in guard towers at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, while conducting land navigation exercises, going to rifle and weapon ranges and engaging in weapons system sustainment training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/Unreleased)

Corporal Spencer Diersing, 3rd Squad Team Leader, with 2nd platoon Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, prepares his weapons to be turned into the armory aboard Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia, 13 April, after returning from a four month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Marines from Charlie Company posted security along the fence line and stood post in guard towers at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, while conducting land navigation exercises, going to rifle and weapon ranges and engaging in weapons system sustainment training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/Unreleased)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Dicola makes adjustments to an MV-22B Osprey while it pumps fuel at an aerial delivery ground refueling station to refuel a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during Balikatan 16, in San Fernando, Philippines, April 12, 2016. Dicola is from Omaha Nebraska and a MV-22 crew chief for Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. After establishing the ADGR, the Marines of VMM-262 refueled multiple U.S. Army aircrafts from Bravo 3-25, Aviation Regiment via the MV-22B Osprey.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Dicola makes adjustments to an MV-22B Osprey while it pumps fuel at an aerial delivery ground refueling station to refuel a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during Balikatan 16, in San Fernando, Philippines, April 12, 2016. Dicola is from Omaha Nebraska and a MV-22 crew chief for Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. After establishing the ADGR, the Marines of VMM-262 refueled multiple U.S. Army aircrafts from Bravo 3-25, Aviation Regiment via the MV-22B Osprey.

Photo by Cpl. John Baker

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command shooting team concludes training during the 2016 Eastern Division Matches Rifle and Pistol Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeunce, N.C., 1 April. The team was lead by Maj. Pete Rummler. (released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command shooting team concludes training during the 2016 Eastern Division Matches Rifle and Pistol Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeunce, N.C., 1 April. The team was lead by Maj. Pete Rummler. (released)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

AT SEA (April 1, 2016)-U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rappel training, April 1, 2016, during the MEU's western pacific deployment aboard the USS Boxer. More then 4,500 Marines and Sailors from the Boxer ARG, 13th MEU team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

AT SEA (April 1, 2016)-U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rappel training, April 1, 2016, during the MEU's western pacific deployment aboard the USS Boxer. More then 4,500 Marines and Sailors from the Boxer ARG, 13th MEU team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire a M240 medium machine gun to provide supporting fires for Marines maneuvering through an assault course during Platinum Lynx 16-3 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 26, 2016. The purpose of Platinum Lynx is to build NATO allies’ capabilities, reinforce relationships in a combined-training environment and increase operational proficiencies among U.S., Romanian, Slovenian, Bulgarian Forces.

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire a M240 medium machine gun to provide supporting fires for Marines maneuvering through an assault course during Platinum Lynx 16-3 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 26, 2016. The purpose of Platinum Lynx is to build NATO allies’ capabilities, reinforce relationships in a combined-training environment and increase operational proficiencies among U.S., Romanian, Slovenian, Bulgarian Forces.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Andersen

Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines execute a combat marksmanship range on Camp Rodriguez in South Korea, March 26, 2016. The ROK Marines and the U.S. Marines are training side-by-side for Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-16, an exercise that enhances the relationship between the two nations. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and is from Edinburg, Texas. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division.

Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines execute a combat marksmanship range on Camp Rodriguez in South Korea, March 26, 2016. The ROK Marines and the U.S. Marines are training side-by-side for Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-16, an exercise that enhances the relationship between the two nations. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and is from Edinburg, Texas. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

Chief Petty Officer Jaclyn Place poses for a photo with her neighbors and their family during Place’s award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2016. Place is a lead chief petty officer with the Headquarters Regimental Aid Station, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and was awarded an impact Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her selfless and decisive actions that saved the lives of her neighbors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released)

Chief Petty Officer Jaclyn Place poses for a photo with her neighbors and their family during Place’s award ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2016. Place is a lead chief petty officer with the Headquarters Regimental Aid Station, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and was awarded an impact Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her selfless and decisive actions that saved the lives of her neighbors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released)

Photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna

SLADE CUTTER PARK, NORFOLK, VA - Marines and sailors take part in a softball tournment to raise awareness for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, March 24. The units that participated include Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Command, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic. The tournament was able to raise $1,300 for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.

The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society's mission is to provide financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active duty and retired service members and their families. Collection for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society concludes on April 8 for the Hampton Roads area. So far, they have collected $31,000. For more information about the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and how to donate, call (757)322-3134. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder)

SLADE CUTTER PARK, NORFOLK, VA - Marines and sailors take part in a softball tournment to raise awareness for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, March 24. The units that participated include Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Command, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic. The tournament was able to raise $1,300 for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society's mission is to provide financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active duty and retired service members and their families. Collection for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society concludes on April 8 for the Hampton Roads area. So far, they have collected $31,000. For more information about the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and how to donate, call (757)322-3134. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder)

Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Logan Snyder

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 retrieve a RQ-21A Blackjack after recovery at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. The RQ-21A Blackjack system is modular, flexible and multi-mission capable, providing roll-on, roll-off transitions between land and maritime environments. The aircraft was launched for the first time into Class D airspace over MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 retrieve a RQ-21A Blackjack after recovery at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. The RQ-21A Blackjack system is modular, flexible and multi-mission capable, providing roll-on, roll-off transitions between land and maritime environments. The aircraft was launched for the first time into Class D airspace over MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, in AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr./Released)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, in AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr./Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sails with U.S. Navy ships from the Boxer and Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Groups as well as the Republic of Korea Navy ships of the Dokdo Amphibious Ready Group from the Republic of Korea as part of Ssang Yong 2016, March 8, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. The Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently embarked on the ships of the Bonhomme Richard ARG for their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sails with U.S. Navy ships from the Boxer and Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Groups as well as the Republic of Korea Navy ships of the Dokdo Amphibious Ready Group from the Republic of Korea as part of Ssang Yong 2016, March 8, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. The Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently embarked on the ships of the Bonhomme Richard ARG for their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

Senegalese soldiers completed a month-long training exercise with U.S. Marines, March 18, at a military training facility in Thies, Senegal. U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, trained their counterparts with Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando, or COFUMACO, in infantry tactics, making this the 10th training engagement the forces. In an effort to combat illicit trafficking in the region, the Marines were in Senegal at the request of the host nation government in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Dakar. The Marines trained with the COFUMACO in Toubacouta in the southern part of the country for two weeks before moving up to Thies.

Senegalese soldiers completed a month-long training exercise with U.S. Marines, March 18, at a military training facility in Thies, Senegal. U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, trained their counterparts with Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando, or COFUMACO, in infantry tactics, making this the 10th training engagement the forces. In an effort to combat illicit trafficking in the region, the Marines were in Senegal at the request of the host nation government in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Dakar. The Marines trained with the COFUMACO in Toubacouta in the southern part of the country for two weeks before moving up to Thies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan P. St. Ann

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Photo by Andrew Lucky

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, an instructor with Training Cell, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates a sniper’s standing firing position to snipers of the Special Operations Battalion, Brazilian Marine Corps, during a subject matter expert exchange at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 16, 2016. Snipers from both countries gathered to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding techniques and procedures used by snipers from their respective militaries.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, an instructor with Training Cell, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates a sniper’s standing firing position to snipers of the Special Operations Battalion, Brazilian Marine Corps, during a subject matter expert exchange at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 16, 2016. Snipers from both countries gathered to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding techniques and procedures used by snipers from their respective militaries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Lance Cpl. Evan D. Deniston, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, throws a dummy grenade, a non-exploding practice tool, during an assault course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2016. This drill is part of an annual training event to prepare them for combat situations when they are called upon to deploy. Marines took turns providing cover fire for their partner, allowing them to throw a dummy grenade near the simulated enemy position (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

Lance Cpl. Evan D. Deniston, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, throws a dummy grenade, a non-exploding practice tool, during an assault course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 16, 2016. This drill is part of an annual training event to prepare them for combat situations when they are called upon to deploy. Marines took turns providing cover fire for their partner, allowing them to throw a dummy grenade near the simulated enemy position (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala